EHS therapy dogs partner with Lehigh Valley Phantoms
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. Posters lined the halls of the East Penn School District buildings, with sights set to promote the beloved Therapy Dog Program. On Oct. 12, the...
View ArticleEnhancing learning pathways: science courses potentially split
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. Every year, many students are forced to abandon courses they are interested in due to an overstuffed schedule, especially in the Science...
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View ArticleMikey Albert dresses authentically, unapologetically
This was published in our December 2024 issue. With pink hair, knee high converse, and an amazing, bubbly personality, senior Mikey Albert stays true to themself by being unapologetic in the clothes...
View ArticleAccepting yourself: what it means to embrace weird
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. The moment you walk into my room, you’ll know that I am unquestionably, unabashedly odd. Comics cover my shelves, posters stare down at you from...
View ArticleSecond chance learning brings more anxiety than hope for EHS students
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. You find yourself in the second week of the fourth marking period, and all year round you’ve worked hard to keep your grades high. Throughout...
View Article18 Wishes: When I’m 18, I won’t be a scaredy cat
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. When I turn 18 at the beginning of the new year, I never want to go back to being a scaredy cat. It’s the second wish on my list — getting rid...
View ArticleA look in the mirror: unraveling insecurities
The first time I ever felt insecure was in elementary school when a big, red, Jupiterian spot appeared on my cheek. It looked a little like someone had pricked my face with a needle, and blood was...
View ArticleWhy I never gave up on my inanimate family
I have a stuffed animal named Brutus. Brutus serves as my right-hand dog, and even though he doesn’t bark or wag his tail, he feels just as real to me as a breathing dog. I keep over 30 stuffed animals...
View ArticleEPSD privacy filters block student searches
Content restrictions and blocked websites have been commonplace at EHS in recent years — but in mid-November, the bans have reached a new level: blocked search terms. The blocked content, which used...
View Article18 Wishes: when I’m 18, I’ll keep my bittersweet memories
Now that the year is coming to an end, I’ve noticed my tendency to collect many things. Some are physical, like the painted stones I find hidden in the grass and the stickers that I love to place...
View ArticleSeeking warmth in winter from mom
The creeping nostalgia climbs up my spine as the wind gets colder, reminding me of what once was and what will never be again. My mother’s voice echoes off the walls, and it’s the only comfort I have...
View ArticleGirls’ wrestling team makes first official debut
This story previously ran in our December 2024 issue. As you walk towards the wrestling room, the sound of squeaking shoes scraping across the mat fill your ears, the shut door doing little to drown...
View ArticleGay Straight Alliance returns with bracelet and t-shirt fundraiser after...
This previously ran in our December 2024 issue. On Friday, Dec 6, students received a notification that Emmaus High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) would be hosting a fundraiser for the first time...
View ArticleAxolotls make waves as new class pets
Special new additions have been added to a classroom at Emmaus High School. Three slippery creatures that students continue to admire have recently become part of science teacher Kristen Susens’...
View ArticleThe new age of high school events: when the photo shoot outshines the experience
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. In an era dominated by social media, high school events have increasingly become elaborate productions, with 60 percent of teens feeling...
View ArticleBella Scarlata creates paws-itive club at EHS
This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. Paws for a Purpose joins the ranks of Emmaus High School clubs as senior Bella Scarlata runs the new club with hopes of following her passion of...
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