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Lower Macungie Road undergoing construction on Oct. 14.
Lower Macungie Road closure disrupts school traffic
Carter Teti, News Editor • Oct 28, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2025 issue. From detours to reroutes, the roads surrounding the Emmaus area have been swarmed by traffic following the closure of a segment of Lower Macungie Road. On Oct. 13, construction on the bridge spanning over the PA Turnpike began, leaving some wondering what the effect may be for Emmaus High School students living in the Macungie area. East Penn School District bus driver, Robert Beers, believes the difficulty in transitioning from dropping EHS students to arriving to pick up elementary school students in the afternoons. “It’s tougher getting out of here [EHS],” Beers said in...

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Rosie Landino celebrates after a play during the rivalry match against Parkland High School on Oct. 8.
EHS girls volleyball team makes school history, secures EPC win
Rae Murphy, Managing Editor • Oct 28, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2025 issue.  The gymnasium echoes with the roar of the crowd. The player grips the ball, preparing to begin the set that will determine who goes home victorious and who leaves with a loss. The referee blows the whistle, the ball is tossed into the air, and the set begins — it’s the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) championship game, and the Emmaus High School girls volleyball team is ready to walk out with their first finals win in school history. On Oct. 16, EHS girls volleyball competed in the EPC tournament at Liberty High School. After an intense match with a score difference of only...

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EHS Football Managers: a look into the five team managers
Eli Theodore, Staff writer • Oct 16, 2025

Meeting the Managers The Emmaus High School Green Hornets’ achievements can be attributed to the coaches, players, and school community at large. But there’s also a group of people who help out behind the scenes to make sure the team can perform.  The EHS football managers consist of five students who strive to ensure the team is ready for every game. From filming practices to refilling water bottles, they commit their time and energy so each player can be prepared for game day.  Here’s...

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Persistence and pom poms: Lozowsky pushes towards goal
Harper Sisonick, Opinion Editor • Oct 16, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The squeaking of cheer shoes on the gym floor, future teammates wishing her good luck, and the thumping in her heart created a sensory overload for Abigail Lozowsky. After a four-year break, the junior was back in open gym, focused on one goal: earning her place on the Emmaus High School Cheer Team. The first time Lozowsky attended try-outs was seventh grade, when she unfortunately didn’t make the team despite having an athletic background....

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Emmaus High School co-ed golf team swings for success
Jeanne Chen, Breaking News & Online Editor • Oct 16, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. A soft swing hits against the lush green grass, whoosh, as the ball flies through the air. A swift patter brings the ball to a stop, just inches from the hole, a shout rings out, and a tally is marked on the scorecard.  At Emmaus High School, golf is one of the only two coeducational (co-ed) sports offered alongside rifle, with only two of the 12 players being female golfers: senior Alexis Teichman and sophomore Ella Bloszinsky. Starting...

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Franklin is out, winning is in
Ellie Bowen, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2025

After three challenging weeks of Penn State football, the university has fired head coach James Franklin. With disappointing losses against Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern, this year’s once-promising season has taken...

A message from the editor
Jessi Hahn, Editor in Chief • Oct 22, 2025

After the story “Emmaus duplex catches fire, uproots lives” was posted, The Stinger received new information that calls into question the veracity of some of the statements that were provided to our reporter and...

Why are fast food places being modernized?
Kamryn Vogel, Deputy Features Editor • Oct 8, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The smell of plastic and greasy food fills your nostrils. The squeaking of shoes is so loud it makes your ears hurt, and don’t forget the sound of a kid...

Reflections: Shying away from spotlights
Joyce Chen, Deputy Opinion Editor • Sep 30, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. I strutted down the gap between the bed frame and closet door, each step vibrating against the cold tile floor. The mismatched pajama set I wore swayed like...

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Photo of Sleep Token performing at the Wells Fargo Center on Sept. 26. Photo by Gabriella Walter.
Will you halt this eclipse in me?
Review of Sleep Token concert
Gabriella Walter, Deputy Opinion Editor • Oct 24, 2025

The curtain falls, and the beautiful stage lights up with the captivating sounds of their song “Look To Winward,” blessing the audience's...

Art by Abby Portz.
From Sabbath to solo: legacy of Ozzy Osbourne
Emily Grabinski, Deputy Sports Editor • Oct 16, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The Prince of Darkness. The Godfather of heavy metal. The Madman. Many know him...

Photos by Kritha Bharath and Thiffany Reimao.
Beyond the jeans: denim ads spark controversy
Kritha Bharath, Staff writer • Oct 16, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. Jeans are not usually associated with starting fights, but this summer, they became...

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Addison Rae’s “Diet Pepsi” launches musical career
Thiffany Ceolin-Reimao, Arts & Culture Editor • Oct 8, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. High fashion, fame, and synth-pop. Who could have known that amongst the walls...

Rosie Landino celebrates after a play during the rivalry match against Parkland High School on Oct. 8.
EHS girls volleyball team makes school history, secures EPC win
Rae Murphy, Managing Editor • Oct 28, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2025 issue.  The gymnasium echoes with the roar of the crowd. The player grips the ball, preparing to begin the set that will determine who goes home...

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EHS students showcase out-of-school sports: expanded content
Madison Rzonca, Sports Editor • Oct 27, 2025

EMMA GIVLER Originally playing bocce for Brandywine Heights High School, Givler played bocce alongside students that were a part of the special education program there. While she was afraid of the...

Franklin is out, winning is in
Ellie Bowen, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2025

After three challenging weeks of Penn State football, the university has fired head coach James Franklin. With disappointing losses against Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern, this year’s once-promising...

Emmaus Boys and Girls Soccer advance to the Semifinals of Districts
Claudia Walls, Deputy Features Editor • Oct 24, 2025

Boys' Soccer is ranked first in District XI, and they are coming off a high after winning the EPC Championship over Freedom in overtime 1-0, on Oct. 18. In the quarterfinal district game against Easton...

October 2025 Crossword Answers
October 2025 Crossword Answers
Kritha Bharath, Eli Theodore, and Danii Rivera Oct 29, 2025
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The Stinger presents “What’s the Buzz?” podcast
The Stinger presents “What’s the Buzz?” podcast
Sydney Schaadt and Paige Shickel Sep 29, 2025
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