This previously ran in our April 2022 print issue.  Gender is a complex social structure that doesn’t fit into a binary model. Society’s expectations for behavior are based on what has been deemed as fitting into the gender norm; what is masculine...

Recently a bill that has been dubbed “Don’t Say Gay,¨ has gained media attention and sparked outrage among members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The bill prohibits discussions of LGBTQ+ issues in K-3 classrooms and was signed on March 28th...

This previously ran in our February 2022 print issue. In kindergarten, I was taught addition as well as how to make a bottle. I learned how to read and how to change a diaper. I could count to 100 and burp a baby. That was also the year I learned...

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. Correction: in December’s print edition, two phrases by senior Amanda Blagbrough were directly quoted in a commentary about the Kyle Rittenhouse case when her comments should have been paraphrased...

Before Thanksgiving break, students can count on walking into the cafeteria and being enveloped by the aroma of gravy, mashed potatoes, and turkey.  Every day the cafeteria staff spend countless hours preparing food for students and staff, but when it...

This previously ran in our October 2021 print issue. The origins of Critical Race Theory can be traced back to the 1960s; however, recently the topic of CRT has become a fiery political debate between conservatives and liberals, making it more controversial...

This previously ran in our September 2021 print issue. You put socks on before sneakers, button your jeans after pulling them up, and your mask goes over your nose.  Walking through the halls of Emmaus High School, it is evident that many students...

Despite diversity and inclusion steadily increasing within the country, social media and other outlets of life still highlight a disconnect between individuals from different generations. In today’s society, there are the baby boomers (1940s-1964),...

Getting the Covid-19 vaccine felt like finally taking a deep breath after holding in the air for far too long. The pandemic is still a long way from over but receiving the shot acted as a symbol of hope for myself and many others. The week leading...