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The Charge

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The Charge

Emerson girls basketball team poses for a photo.
Emerson girls basketball team secures first ever spot at playoffs
Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025
Mavericks advance in academic UIL
Julianna Sweatman April 1, 2025

Maverick students competed in District Academic UIL competition at Liberty High School on Saturday, March 29. Students have worked all year to...

Kensei Nyguen, 12, and Chhavi Rohit, 12, decide menu items to match this year's prom theme.
A Midnight to Remember: The journey to Emerson’s second-ever prom theme
Christian Lyons, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

The second-annual Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, April 5, and our Maverick Leadership senior officers have been at the helm of the...

Seniors Rahul Thokala and Achuthan Rajesh Menon join together in a celebratory picture after receiving their awards.
DECA students advance to nationals after triumph at state competition
Sara Sabir, Social Media Manager • March 27, 2025

On March 7, Emerson's Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) team, attended the state competition at Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas....

The Majestics pose for a wholesome picture after their 1st place win at the National Contest.
Emerson Majestics claim the national championship
Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

On March 15, 2025,  the Emerson Majestics Drill team secured a 1st place Overall National Champion Team award at the Crowd Pleasers Orlando...

Ibrahim Khurram, 11, sneaks a fake spider into an unsuspecting friend’s lunch box.
April Fools’ Day: Paradise for pranksters
Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

The annual celebration of pranks occurs on April 1 each year, presenting the perfect opportunity to add a little bit of fun and mischief into...

Midnight in Paris awaits: Bringing prom 2025 to life
Midnight in Paris awaits: Bringing prom 2025 to life
Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2025

As prom 2025 approaches, Maverick Leadership is tackling work overloads to ensure the best senior prom yet for the student body. Student...

Cinnaholic had their monthly flavors displayed on the ordering counter.
Cinnaholic: Local gourmet cinnamon rolls
Ardyn Lessner and Julianna Sweatman March 11, 2025

Opening in Berkeley, California in 2010, Cinnaholic provides a new dessert option, made of high quality ingredients. Although it might seem surprising...

On the right side of the shop, display cases with sliding doors feature bakery items that customers can pick out using a pair of provided tongs and bring to the counter for purchase.
Paris Baguette: Commendable self-serve bakery
Ardyn Lessner and Julianna Sweatman February 27, 2025

Paris is the heart of France, where street cafes meet blooming flowers, and love is hovering in the air. The picturesque avenues and charming...

The outside of the Mix-tape building as well as the Factory Obscura. The building is completely covered with murals from different artists as well as a mix tape window near the entrance, which lights up and plays music during the night.
Factory Obscura: Oklahoma’s immersive collaborative art exhibit
Cameryn Allen February 26, 2025

Emerson Football
Nation Signing Day: Maverick football players make their commitments
Julianna Sweatman February 6, 2025

On Feb. 5 at noon in the Emerson auditorium, 13 Emerson football players signed their letter of intent committing them to their colleges...

Picture Credit: Senior Summer Rodgers
Emerson girls wrestling team competes in UIL district tournament
Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025

After a long season filled with numerous tournaments and wrestling matches, the Emerson Wrestling Team will be competing in the UIL District...

Olivia Kim, 12, serves the ball over the net during the game against Liberty High School.
Inside look into Emerson’s varsity girls volleyball team off the court
Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

The varsity girls volleyball team has been through its ups and downs but always prioritized stable, close relationships with one another. Led...

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Comic: Presidents Day
Comic: Presidents Day
Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2025
Life At Emerson Ep. 14 National Champion Majestics
Life At Emerson Ep. 14 National Champion Majestics
Jade Bontron March 26, 2025

In this week’s episode of Life At Emerson Jade Bontron talks to sophomore Ardyn Lessner. Watch for...