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Transforming greed into a force for good

Gavin Germain, Former Managing Opinion Editor September 17, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. Let’s be honest: when most people hear the word “greed,” they think of all the negative connotations that come with it. They think of a deadly sin, a demon, a force for evil, but that doesn’t...

Bella Scarlata poses next to one of her many pets.

Bella Scarlata creates paws-itive club at EHS

Olivia Teti, Former Deputy Features Editor January 22, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. Paws for a Purpose joins the ranks of Emmaus High School clubs as senior Bella Scarlata runs the new club with hopes of following her passion of helping animals. This new addition to the school...

One of Kristen Susans' axolotls paddle around in their aquarium in room 136.

Axolotls make waves as new class pets

Claudia Walls, Former Deputy Features Editor January 21, 2025

Special new additions have been added to a classroom at Emmaus High School. Three slippery creatures that students continue to admire have recently become part of science teacher Kristen Susens’ classroom. Susens, an environmental and science teacher...

Art of a scared cat.

18 Wishes: When I’m 18, I won’t be a scaredy cat

LaMiyah Helms, Former Deputy Arts and Culture Editor January 13, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. When I turn 18 at the beginning of the new year, I never want to go back to being a scaredy cat. It’s the second wish on my list — getting rid of a characteristic that hindered me when I...

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Accepting yourself: what it means to embrace weird

Rae Murphy, Former Managing Editor January 7, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. The moment you walk into my room, you’ll know that I am unquestionably, unabashedly odd. Comics cover my shelves, posters stare down at you from every angle, and half-finished drawings are...

NIL, portal changes landscape of college athletics

Teddy Garvin, Former Managing Sports Editor January 5, 2025

The new NIL rules released by the NCAA, which went into effect just over three years ago, have changed the land scapes of all sports but football seems to be the hardest hit. Players now have free reign to use their talent to get brand deals and advertisement...

Photo courtesy of Will Buck.

EHS athletes learn to navigate recruitment process

Sydney Schaadt, Former Podcast Editor January 5, 2025

“You can’t be afraid of getting a no. You really don’t lose anything by reaching out. So you’ve just got to give your best shot,” senior football kicker and punter William Buck said. Fearing rejection is a shared commonality among many teenagers....

Photo by Olivia Teti

Flag football adopted as sport by PIAA

Olivia Teti, Former Deputy Features Editor January 5, 2025

With help from the National Football League’s (NFL) Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, girls flag football reached the requirements to be a sanctioned sport. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) approved the sport...

Art by Ariel Salazar

Pickleball craze makes way to EHS club scene

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics January 5, 2025

In the beginning of the school year, Pickleball Club reached Emmaus High School, run by teachers and students alike to introduce the sport to more people. Family Consumer Science teacher Alon Hogan and English teacher Dian McKinney are the advisors...

Photo courtesy of 76 Place at Market East

76ers intrude on Center City and Chinatown neighborhoods

Teddy Garvin, Former Managing Sports Editor January 5, 2025

In September, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Philadelphia 76ers came to an agreement to build an arena on Market and Filbert St., and 10th and 11th St. in Center City Philadelphia known as 76 Place. The stadium is going to cost a reported...

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