THE STINGER

News brief: Mock Trial advances to next steps

Gabriella Walter, Former Deputy Opinion Editor • March 10, 2026

The Emmaus High School Mock Trial team successfully made history by placing second place for the first time since 2019. Although they may not have won the finals in their invitational, the prosecution and defense team dominated the court and showcased...

As student reading decreases, how does this affect society?

Eli Theodore, Opinion Editor • December 11, 2025

In today’s society, media continues to grow at a rapid rate. New movies, video games, and social media posts are always ready for people to experience with a single touch. However, one activity continually shrinks away from the spotlight: print media....

New role, same mission: Wendi Myers supports students at EHS

Danii Rivera, Sports Editor • September 30, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The morning rush at Emmaus High School echoes with chatter and footsteps as students wave to Wendi Myers, remembered by many as a former teacher. As she settles into her new office, and role...

Briefs: Realignment Plan Pause

Anna Meade, News Editor • September 30, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The East Penn School Board voted unanimously on Sept. 8 to pause the realigning of the elementary and middle schools amid concerns for the budget and logistical issues. Construction was...

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 search terms. The blocked content, which used to be limited to specific websites like social...

Students need more space

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor • May 26, 2023

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...

Gallagher utilizes random student selector

Maeve Yanes, Former Features Editor • March 5, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 issue. Social Studies teacher John Gallagher always keeps his students on their toes by using his teaching best friend, the Random Student Selector. Going on 30 years of teaching in the East Penn School...

Joining clubs changed my life

Bek Lopez, Former Managing Editor • January 29, 2023

This previously ran in our December 2022 print issue. Two years ago, none of us could have expected what COVID-19 wrought on our society. It kept us apart, separating us from friends and any possible connections. It affected just...

Midterms 101: how metacognition can aid studying

Emma Dela Cruz, Former Social Media Editor • January 25, 2023

This previously ran in our December 2022 print issue. As the pandemic’s grip loosens on the schedules of American high schools, midterms remain at the forefront of students’ minds, generating anxiety and academic challenges for the hundreds of...

Back-to-School Costs Rising

Carina McCallum, Former Managing Editor • September 28, 2022

This previously ran in our September 2022 print issue. With an unstable stock market and fluctuating gas prices, inflation has become a looming issue in the economic future of Americans. Inflation has even begun to affect high school students across...

Gitski strives to lead team in sophomore season

Lauren Riazzi, Former Sports Editor • June 7, 2022

This previously ran in our April 2022 print issue. Sophomore Taylor Gitski started her career in softball at just five years old playing for the Emmaus Youth Association and since then has become a member of both the EHS and Kraken softball teams. Gitski’s...

Baig’s sophomore breakout delayed only one year

Huy Huynh, Former Multimedia Editor • June 7, 2022

This previously ran in our April 2022 print issue. Beginning his tennis journey freshman year, Ryan Baig had anything but a normal season in 2021. Like many other incoming freshman athletes at the time, his first year of tennis was significantly...

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