This article is inspired by Stinger alumni Jabari Howard’s 2024 column “Balancing school and social life: freshman year survival tips," and this was previously published in our September 2025 issue. As the ship sets sail towards the beginning of...

In the tranquil wilderness surrounding the Little Lehigh Creek, a peaceful day at the Wildlands Conservancy was interrupted by the crack of wood and the screech of tires. Around noon on April 29, a propane fell into the water after the bridge collapsed...

“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...

This previously ran in our February 2024 issue. “I remember just walking outside and just seeing everybody at the barricades. I was like, ‘wow.’ I didn’t realize how important it was until I was there.” This is how Emmaus High School junior...

Gosh, it disturbed me to see that I was one of the only teenagers in the movie theater auditorium on opening day of Disney’s new live-action movie, “Beauty and the Beast." Based on the 90s Disney animated Oscar-winning classic, “Beauty and the...

You see me in the hallways and in class all the time; I have good grades, great friends and I seem to be your average high school student. I smile and laugh along with everyone else and everything seems normal, but that's not the case. When I wake...

Sunday afternoon in the Bowman family’s Emmaus neighborhood is almost eerily quiet, save for a cool January drizzle pattering softly on the sidewalk. Inside their ranch-style home, things are far more warm and welcoming. Various paintings adorn the...

Little known gem on Main Street in Macungie, Salvatore's Pizza has been gaining attention in the eyes of Emmaus students. Step into the quaint atmosphere of this delightful pizzeria, open seven days a week since 1974, and you will be greeted with a taste...

On Feb. 5, the United States Senate confirmed Elisabeth “Betsy” DeVos’ nomination for the position of Secretary of Education by a narrow 51-50 vote, after a 50-50 tie was broken by Vice President Mike Pence in favor of the nomination. All 46 Senate...

With Valentine’s Day here, it’s easy to get intimidated when picking out the perfect, yet personal gift for a significant other. Whether the relationship has been two weeks, two years, or two decades, the “Perfect V-Day Gifts under $100” sign...

After a week filled with stressful tests and not-so-tasty school lunches, everyone is in need of a break. But where can you find delicious meals on a high school student’s budget? We took a small trip around the Valley to sample quality yet affordable...