Carina McCallum

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor

This is Carina’s third year on The Stinger. Carina is Vice-President of Red Cross Club, Secretary of Model UN, a two-time state champion for EHS’ Science fair, a member of Hornet Ambassadors, Student Mentors, and Class of 2025 Representatives in addition to being a member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. Prior to becoming Managing Editor, she was the Managing Opinion Editor, and a Deputy News Editor before that. Outside of school, Carina enjoys writing, watching rom-coms, and listening to Amy Winehouse.

All content by Carina McCallum

A look in the mirror: accepting change, saying goodbye

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
September 17, 2025

The sound of crashing water, the smell of a stream, and the sight of hundreds of trout all gathering at your feet. Little children throw food in, giggling...

Propane truck causes Wildlands Conservancy bridge collapse

Carina McCallum, Rae Murphy, and LaMiyah Helms
April 29, 2025

EHS annual art show impacts attendees

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
June 2, 2025

Teen mental health treatment facilities face shortages, require resources for effective care

Carina McCallum, Gabe Meyers, Jessi Hahn, and Gabriella Walter
May 9, 2025

This was previously published in our May 2025 issue. “Oftentimes, I found it to be violent. Other times it was nice. It really depended on the day...

Families offer insight to teen mental health treatment experience

Carina McCallum, Gabe Meyers, Jessi Hahn, and Gabbie Walter
May 1, 2025

What are they thinking right now? Are they getting the help they need? Did I make the right decision? Lying awake at night, a thousand scenarios brew in...

A look in the mirror: changing the lens and your viewpoint

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
March 18, 2025

She was someone who, in the flow of a conversation, could give you a headache, and then in the next sentence, make you blush bashfully. She registered...

EPSD privacy filters block student searches

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
January 17, 2025

Content restrictions and blocked websites have been commonplace at EHS in recent years — but in mid-November, the bans have reached a new level: blocked...

A look in the mirror: unraveling insecurities

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
January 17, 2025

The first time I ever felt insecure was in elementary school when a big, red, Jupiterian spot appeared on my cheek. It looked a little like someone had...

Halloween Haunt returns to torment nightfall

Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt unleashes creatures into the night; featuring EHS scare actors and new attractions.

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
November 15, 2024

Seven haunted mazes, six scare zones, and dozens of people looking to scare you: Dorney Park’s annual Halloween Haunt is a trademark of the Lehigh Valley....

A look in the mirror: redefining femininity

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
October 7, 2024

The most difficult thing I’ve ever done is be a living, breathing girl. Let me tell you — it’s not an easy life to live. Simultaneously, it is also...

Gov. Josh Shapiro visits EHS, signs education budget

Ayaan Shah and Carina McCallum
September 30, 2024

Buzzing anticipation becomes almost tangible in the EHS Library. Suddenly, that ambiance is interrupted by a more startling feeling. The audience's ear...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visits Emmaus High School to promote new education budget

Ayaan Shah and Carina McCallum
September 6, 2024

“Now, it’s my greatest pleasure to introduce the man of the hour himself,” senior and Student Government Association (SGA) President Mariam Mahmoud...

Exploring EHS’ substance use history

Carina McCallum, Gabe Meyers, Teddy Garvin, and Kate Lyons
May 9, 2024

This was previously published in our April 2024 issue. Parties: dancing, drinking, and “living in the moment.” For many high school students, this...

In conversation: adolescent partying

Carina McCallum, Gabe Meyers, Teddy Garvin, and Kate Lyons
May 3, 2024

This was previously published in our April 2024 issue. Amidst the flashing lights and raging music, it’s easy to get caught up in the allure...

Learning to embrace the good, old days

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
May 1, 2024

This was previously published in our April 2024 issue. Sometimes it feels like the world has aged much more rapidly than I have. As I got older, I began...

Cope, girl, cope!

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
February 22, 2024

This was previously published in our February 2024 issue. “Carina, I know you’re the youngest of any of us that has to deal with this. But think...

Underpaid teachers discourage students

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor
January 5, 2024

This was previously published in our October issue. We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in a class that just lasts forever, and there is...

As tensions rise, antisemitism spikes across nation

Ayaan Shah, Gabe Meyers, Carina McCallum, and Clare Sheehan
December 21, 2023

This previously ran in our December 2023 print issue. As the horrors and humanitarian crises continue in the Gaza strip and surrounding areas of Israel,...

EPSD Board election results: bipartisan slate projected to win

Ayaan Shah and Carina McCallum
November 8, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Pennsylvania voters headed to the polls to vote for both statewide and local offices. This includes a vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme...

Politics, polarization grip school board

Ayaan Shah and Carina McCallum
November 8, 2023

This story previously ran in our October 2023 print issue. As two slates compete for control of the school board in an environment more polarized than...

EPSD Board elections

Board candidates discuss plans for upcoming election

Ayaan Shah and Carina McCallum
November 8, 2023

This story previously ran in our October 2023 print issue. On Nov. 7, voters will head to the polls to vote in the general election, choosing leaders...