This story previously ran in our September 2023 print issue. For a quick breakfast, afternoon snack, or late night dinner, a convenience store is one of the best options. Wawa, located on what seems like every corner, is a classic. Turkey Hill, 7-Eleven, and Speedway are also popular, but pale in comparison to Wawa’s gas station prowess. But now that Sheetz has been introduced to the area,...

"Now, it's my greatest pleasure to introduce the man of the hour himself," senior and Student Government Association (SGA) President Mariam Mahmoud said in front of an audience of students, educators, and government officials — making way for the man clad in a crisp navy blue suit to come forward. On Thursday, Sept. 5, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Emmaus High School to ceremonially sign...

Team spirit is present in the air as you sit down by your friends on the freezing cold bleachers. The smell of the concession stand popcorn and pretzels breezes past your nose when watching the football team fight in the last quarter of the game. The game is neck–and–neck against your school’s most rivaled team, everything was tense, yet exciting.  In the last seconds of the game, the anticipation...

This previously ran in our December 2022 print issue. One of my classes is certainly one of the most interesting courses you can take at the high school.  While the majority of class is spent learning and working, the collection of people within can often lead to interesting discussions: one topic that is brought up once in a while is “would you rather” — a quite self-explanatory jumping...