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THE STINGER

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The display case that previously showcased Nothsteins memorabilia. Photo by Liza Duerholz.
Nothstein pleads guilty: Emmaus removes display
Devon Helmer, Managing Editor • March 12, 2023

The case of a Lehigh County Olympic Cyclist – also known for his political ambitions – and his memorabilia display at his alma mater, Emmaus High School, have moved on: Marty Nothstein has pleaded guilty and his display has been removed. An Emmaus graduate, Nothstein, 52, pleaded guilty to a third-degree misdemeanor and one count of defiant trespass on Feb. 15. Nothstein was sentenced to 12 months of probation with two strict provisions: he is to continue mental health counseling, and under...

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Early decision: causing harm, not help
Liza Duerholz, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 print issue.  With a pool of over 4,000 higher education schools, the expectation to commit to a “dream school” in the fall of one’s senior year can be stressful, limiting, and frankly, unnecessary.  Every year, around 60% of high school students take their first steps in enrolling in a college, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each student will be asked how they are applying and the primary options are regular decision, rolling...

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Keeping Up With The Seniors: Bodenstein manages workload after taking LCTI courses
Grayson Navarro, Deputy Features Editor • March 7, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 print issue. After the stress of midterms finally subsided, and the remainder of the 2022-23 school year left to go, senior Anthony Bodenstein is happy to be able to take a lighter course load while balancing after school activities as well.  “[This school year has been] so fun and such a breeze,” Bodenstein said. “Only needing to take a couple of actual difficult classes [is] much better than taking all hard classes like previous years.” Bodenstein...

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A young girl sits atop the shoulders of an older protester at the Women’s March on July 2. Hundreds gathered to protest the overturning of Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade on June 24, which protected the right to have an abortion until the current court deemed it unconstitutional. Photo by Alice Adams.
Marching for Roe: Protesters gather in Easton to fight for uterine rights
Alice Adams, Photo Editor • July 5, 2022

On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States made the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark court case that protected the right to have an abortion, with five of the nine justices...

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EHS Shave for the Brave event raises $150,000 for pediatric cancer research
Alice Adams, Photo Editor • May 5, 2022

This previously ran in our April 2022 print issue.  

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Aevidum: Carter Salomon starts new club to spread awareness of suicide prevention and honor brother
Aevidum: Carter Salomon starts new club to spread awareness of suicide prevention and honor brother
Devon Helmer, Managing Editor • December 24, 2022

This previously ran in our October 2022 print issue.  “All of a sudden it started to rain,” Nancy Salomon said. “I felt like it was him crying with us because he couldn’t be here.”  On...

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Winter is coming: Students reflect on fun snow day activities
Vivian Kirkpatrick, Contributor • December 13, 2021

Winter is soon approaching Pennsylvania as residents and weather predictions have officially suggested that winter may be coming harder and faster than years prior.  Pennsylvania should be expecting...

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Art by Nicole Armstrong.
Discrimination of Black NFL coaches remains an issue
Alex Rosa, Deputy Multimedia Editor • February 28, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 print issue.  While America’s white football coaches celebrated promotions and job offers throughout the 20th century, their Black counterparts endured racial...

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Darville dominates by doing all
Huy Huynh, Multimedia Editor • February 26, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 print issue. For most athletes, finding success and recognition in the sport they play isn’t easy. For senior Dylan Darville, succeeding and excelling at his...

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Is flag football a real sport?
Alex Rosa, Deputy Multimedia Editor • January 27, 2023

This previously ran in our December 2022 print issue. Imagine: an abnormally warm November day, the sun shining down on lumpy fields at Quarry Park. Kids from ages 6-18 playing a sport many consider...

Burnett looks to compete in South Africa
Burnett looks to compete in South Africa
Maximus McGrath, Sports Editor • January 27, 2023

This previously ran in our December 2022 print issue. Abby Burnett advanced to the USA Indoor Field Hockey National team last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic cut her time on the team short prior to...

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New “It Girl” Alix Earle appeals to youth
Kate Lyons and Gianna McComber March 6, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 print issue. The new “It Girl” of 2023 is Alix Earle. TikTok has a powerful way of creating the...

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Half Orange: Smiling into the New Year
Bek Lopez, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 6, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 print issue. With the new year rolling in and nearly two months already under our belts, I’m still...

“Florida Man” by Mandy Zhang.
Emmaus sweeps Scholastic Art Awards
Cyan Kvacky, Culture Contributor • March 5, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 issue.  The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a prestigious opportunity for creative students...

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Communities celebrate their culture
Melanie Lin, Deputy Arts and Culture Editor • March 1, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 issue. A cultural background is a crucial building block of one’s identity, a base from which people...

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