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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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