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 madly as the fish jump and race to the pellets. Groups of friends stroll by, remarking on the color...

“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 was previously published in our April 2024 issue. Parties: dancing, drinking, and “living in the moment.” For many high school students, this type of party mentality can seem harmless; trying substances once, surrounded by friends, can seem...

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 of a party. It often seems fine — but everyone’s doing it, so why shouldn’t I? The drinking,...

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 to notice just how old everything else around me was. The world lost its youth in tandem with me. My...

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, thousands of Israeli and Palestinian citizens desperately fight for their lives after being displaced...

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 Court, as well as school board elections across the state, among many other offices as well....

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 ever, tensions have spiked dramatically. Both slates are backed by political action committees (PACs),...

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 for school board members and magisterial district judges. Many residents of East Penn, including current...

This previously ran in our April 2023 print issue.  Whether it’s in the halls, eating lunch, or sitting in class – there’s no shortage of students at Emmaus High School. While the student population continues to grow, a new concern comes to...

This previously ran in our April 2023 print issue.  Amidst calls to reduce coal-created carbon emissions and preserve coal deposits, the Pennsylvania government agreed to a Climate Action Plan — despite this, coal burning and consumption has remained...