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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
Samantha Ricks, 12, and Alex McLane, 12, 'make their marks' during Senior Week in the library.
Anticipation for prom: Senior Week and Prom Court
Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

Senior Week honors seniors during their final push towards graduation. Each day from March 31 through April 4, they’ll get to celebrate with...

Jackson Sharp, 12, competes in the mattress relay race.
Emerson’s prom pep rally celebrates seniors and promotes school spirit
Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Emerson kicked off the beginning of senior week with the first pep rally of the final quarter, which took place on Friday, March 28. The pep...

Junior Krithik Aggrwal presents his research about sensory architecture in dementia homes.
Independent Study and Mentorship presents final products
Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025

From meetings with their respective mentors to spending hours working on research, the Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) classes have wrapped...

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...

While there were not many customers ordering inside, Starbucks employees remained busy with the drive-thru orders.
Does Starbucks live up to its reputation?
Julianna Sweatman March 31, 2025

The well-known Starbucks coffee chain originated in Seattle in 1971. Following changes in their company in the late 1900s and a little Italian...

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...

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...