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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...

Controlled Chaos set up to practice inside of the Schmidt family’s garage, surrounded by 
recording equipment on July 1, 2023. Left to right: Paul Schmidt, Chris Tucker, Hayden David, Vic Schmidt. Photo Courtesy of Hayden David.

Controlled Chaos rocks Emmaus

Katerina Starry, Former Managing Arts and Culture Editor February 23, 2024

This was previously published in our February 2024 issue. Composed of four core members – freshman drummer Vic Schmidt, senior bassist Paul Schmidt, senior guitarist Chris Tucker, and senior lead singer Hayden David, rock band Controlled Chaos has...

Rylie Newpher, fourth from the left, alongside the Stage Crew Chiefs: James Chen (12), Brett Heier (12), Kayla Digiacomo (12), Anna Smith (11), Jabari Howard (11), Joseph Ko (11), and Madisyn Servais (11). Left to Right.

Rylie Newpher debuts as Stage Manager

Katerina Starry, Former Managing Arts and Culture Editor December 15, 2023

Behind the curtains of Emmaus’ production of this year’s fall play Little Women is junior Rylie Newpher. Debuting as the Theater Department’s Stage Manager for her first time, Newpher has had years of experience and preparation leading up to this...

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