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Zoe Benesville and Aiden Bayard pose after homecoming proposal. Photo by Elena Adrienne.

Exchange student acclimates to new surroundings

Emily Grabinkski, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

Emmaus High School senior Zoe Benesville is an exchange student involved in the “Rotary Youth Exchange program,” led by English Language Development (ELD) teacher Tammy Kita. Benesville’s home room teacher, Stu Speicher, sees progress as she processes...

Canva by Katerina Starry.

Unseen Struggles: The Hidden Crisis of Student Homelessness

Homelessness impacts over a million students across the U.S., including hundreds in the Lehigh Valley — yet many remain invisible, misunderstood, and unsupported
Cami Knight, Katerina Starry, and Jabari Howard May 12, 2025

Previously appeared in May Print Issue. Homelessness isn’t always visible, it can be a family temporarily staying with relatives, a student unsure where they will sleep tonight, or a neighbor facing unexpected challenges. Homelessness is a...

Junior Belen Bridges celebrates her culture through the art of dance. Photo by Taylor Barkis.

Humans of EHS: Belen Bridges

Taylor Barkis February 27, 2020

Many teenagers with a biracial background have the opportunity to embrace their different cultures and make them part of their identity. Junior Belen Bridges shows pride in her mixed culture through Hawaiian and Mexican dancing.  From a young...

The year 2000: why the aughts are still hot

The year 2000: why the aughts are still hot

Angeline Stein January 4, 2017

Low-cut jeans, halter tops, Von Dutch hats, and velour Juicy Couture tracksuits. Ed Hardy shirts, fake Louis Vuitton handbags, and neckties as necklaces. Flare pants, chunky highlights, rhinestones, and Baby Phat phone cases. Welcome to the year 2000. I...

Diary of a teenage vegan

Diary of a teenage vegan

Bibi Correa November 1, 2016

You can already picture it: half-naked hippie vegans screaming about how meat is murder as they throw blood on you, all while shoving tofu down your throat for good measure. Ah, the wonderful world of free speech. If it were not for free speech, this...

Girls soccer takes on Parkland tonight

Girls soccer takes on Parkland tonight

Caroline Bond November 1, 2016

With a 2-1 victory over Whitehall on Sept. 24, the Emmaus girls soccer team has officially qualified for the 2016 District XI tournament. And now they are ready to take on Parkland at 5 p.m. today, facing their rivals for the semi-finals at Northampton....

A clown catastrophe

A clown catastrophe

Clowns have taken over our lives -- or so it seems. Whether you are scrolling through your Facebook feed or reading The Morning Call, it is inevitable that you have come across something related to our spooky (or creepy) friends. But since it’s...

Weekend Buzz: Weekend of October 21

Weekend Buzz: Weekend of October 21

Bibi Correa October 21, 2016

For the carving connoisseur... If your love of pumpkins and science go hand-in-hand, Jack-O’-Lantern Lane at the Da Vinci Science Center is a must. Filled with 50 artisan quality hand-carved pumpkins, Jack-O’-Lantern Lane sets a family-friendly...

Emmaus weighs in: 2016 presidential election

Emmaus weighs in: 2016 presidential election

Luke Maake September 26, 2016

The weather wasn’t the only hot topic this summer, as the presidential election continues to be a fierce struggle - with Pennsylvania caught in the middle. Throughout the course of the election, candidate Hillary Clinton has more often than not held...

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