Young local author publishes a book about being ‘Unwanted’
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2019
Filed under Features
(The following story contains adult content. This feature story is about a boy named Donel Wheeler (an eighth grade student from J.T. Lambert Intermediate School) who published a book about his life titled “Unwanted”. His book has been featured on WNEP and the Pocono Record, and it has received recognition from local State Senator Mario Scavello and State Representative Rosema...
SHS School Musicals: Next- Mamma Mia!
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Filed under Features
Mamma Mia! A single mother, Donna Sheridan, raising an only daughter, Sophie Sheridan, who is soon to be married to a young man named Sky (dot dot dot). Sophie finds her mother’s diary, where she finds not one, but three possible fathers to walk her down the aisle (dot dot dot). Viewers will discover...
Senior Artist Anam Khan
Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Filed under Art Corner, Features, Photo Galleries
Anam Khan is a senior and artist at Stroudsburg High School, whose art helps her through stressful times and more. “I've been drawing for as long as I can remember, always coloring or doodling," said Khan. "Sketching started more in middle school when I started taking art as an elective and being...
Stop procrastinating: read this article
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Filed under Features
This article was written the night before it was due. Want to know why? Procrastination. Procrastination is written at the core of every living teenager: it’s ridiculously common. When walking in the halls of SHS in between periods, voices sound out: “I have a project do tomorrow and I haven’t...
High school graduates grapple with soaring college costs
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
Filed under Features
A thick, pale acceptance letter crinkles in shaking hands, and the tough parchment tears. Shouts of joy erupt, and then... scared eyes count the zeros following a five... The sobering truth is that college can be very expensive. So, what are the reasons behind the astronomical costs some students may end ...
Senior Artist Jazmyn Moore
Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Filed under Art Corner, Features, Photo Galleries
Senior Jazmyn Moore is only one of the many talented artists at Stroudsburg High School (SHS). She began with sketching in elementary school; however, she stated that she only started to take it seriously in middle school. While in middle school, she began to watch tutorials on YouTube and taking...
The Memory Project: Creating Portraits for a Kinder World
Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
Filed under Art Corner, Features, Photo Galleries
The Memory Project is a charitable organization that matches art students with less fortunate students in developing countries to create their portraits. Students were paired with 4-year-old pre-school students that have experienced war and extreme poverty from an area in the country of Columbia. Aft...
Nearby Columcille Megalith Park provides tranquil atmosphere to visitors
Nicole Sanzi, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Student Life
Gaelic for Home of the Dove, Columcille Megalith Park is located in Bangor, PA, just past the Stroudsmoor Country Inn. Mr. William Cohea Jr. created this outdoor sanctuary in 1975 in order to unite people of all faiths and cultures. Populations come to pray and meditate in the St. Columba ch...
Award winning Northampton Community College provides accessible and quality education for all
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Mountie Minute
You're most likely in your room, preparing for SAT prep, ACT prep, sitting up at midnight, and doing homework for an AP class. In the midst of all the homework and practice tests, you are still wondering, “How do I know what I want to do in my life? What college do I choose, and how can I afford all o...
Entertaining activities to enjoy around the Poconos
Kristen Dougher, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Student Life
With school ending soon, you have seven extra hours to do something new and exciting. This summer many places and attractions are opening up. Here are suggestions and ideas for you! Becky's Drive In -- Becky’s Drive in is located near Allentown, a 45 minute drive. They have a snack bar and play n...
SHS student travels to Nepal on dental mission trip
Daniel Burden, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
In November, an opportunity of a lifetime presented itself, and I seized it. I traveled across the world to pursue my dream. -- In the remote villages of a third world country, I confirmed that a career path in dentistry was right for me. My name is Daniel Burden and I am a junior at SHS. While growing...
American and European schools differ in many ways
Caeley Hank, Staff Writer
June 7, 2018
Filed under Features
The difference between US schooling and European schooling is like day and night. With completely different curriculums and styles of teaching overseas, the outcomes are much different than in the States. While there are many similarities, there are huge differences. Time management is differen...
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2019 • No Comments
(The following story contains adult content. This feature story is about a boy named Donel Wheeler (an eighth grade student from J.T. Lambert...
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019 • No Comments
Mamma Mia! A single mother, Donna Sheridan, raising an only daughter, Sophie Sheridan, who is soon to be married to a young man named Sky (dot...
Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019 • No Comments
Anam Khan is a senior and artist at Stroudsburg High School, whose art helps her through stressful times and more. “I've been drawing for...
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019 • No Comments
This article was written the night before it was due. Want to know why? Procrastination. Procrastination is written at the core of every living...
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Environmental Club members practice what they preach: they used old newspapers to create beautiful, original...
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) at Stroudsburg High School provides a community of support,...
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
On every Wednesday, you may have noticed a group called “Future Business Leaders of America”, or...
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Have you ever wondered how you can write about YOUR interests and the news around you, without any restriction...
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
It’s the month of February, when either true love awaits or a big bowl of ice cream. Either way, our...
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
It’s the month of January, when school is restarting and everyone’s slowly falling into the new year....
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
It’s the month of December, when we’re all jamming out to our favorite Holiday music! January invites...
Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Attention families and friends: the first ever SASD “Frost Fest” is coming to SHS on Friday, December...
May 31, 2018
Many students assume that ninth grade is just another year. But ninth grade...
SHS teacher offers insights to senior class!
May 29, 2018
Seniors: So, the time has come, the time is now to spread your wings...