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Varsity tennis players, Isaac Kim 11 and Mukund Velloor 10, set up for a shot during practice.
Mavericks’ tennis: New season, new challenges
Julianna Sweatman April 11, 2025
Emerson Color Guard poses for a photo at the world championships.
Color Guard competes at WGI Color Guard World championships
Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

The Emerson color guard made history this season by competing at the Winter Guard International Color Guard World Championships in Dayton, Ohio,...

Jayson Williams stands on the second place podium after his track event.
Three track athletes advance to UIL state meet
Sara Sabir, Social Media Manager • April 24, 2025

On April 18 and 19, high school track athletes from various high schools competed at the UIL regional track meet at Maverick Stadium in the University...

Cambium’s official website displaying its sign up page. Students are heavily encouraged to use this platform to study before participating in the exams. Students will also receive an email containing the website’s necessary sign up information, including the necessary unique student access code.
2025 STAAR exams: How students can ensure a smooth testing experience
Cameryn Allen, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

The student body is preparing for the 2025 STAAR End of Course (EOC) exams in Algebra, Biology and U.S. History. The campus has designated April...

Sofia Wachholz, 12, poses underneath a decorative arch at prom with her sash and tiara after being crowned prom queen of 2025.
Prom Queen 2025: Sofia Wachholz wears the tiara
Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

For seniors whose high school careers are nearing their end, prom is an exciting event that many students will remember for the rest of their...

AP Appreciation Week: Get to know our APs
AP Appreciation Week: Get to know our APs
Iksha Kesari, Guest Contributor • April 9, 2025

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week is from April 7 through 11. Counselor Jami Manley interviewed our Assistant Principals so we could get...

Cultural Feature: Eid-al Fitr
Cultural Feature: Eid-al Fitr
Muhammad Ibrahim Khurram, Guest Writer • April 4, 2025

On Sunday March 30 (or Monday March 31 for some), over 420,000 Muslims celebrated Eid-al Fitr across Texas alone. This includes many of our own...

Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with waffle potato fries (@zayk on Instagram)
The ultimate Emerson High School lunch review
Ayomikun Bamgbala April 24, 2025

On this edition of the Emerson food review. I surveyed a few Emerson students to find out the best places to eat lunch and their favorite items...

Photo by Donald Wu on Unsplash
How to stop procrastinating
Ciera Walker, Guest Contributor • April 21, 2025

"How do I focus better on my assignments and stop getting distracted? When I get the motivation to get my assignments done, I often find myself...

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Easy habits for a healthier lifestyle
Roselyn Galindo, Guest Contributor • April 16, 2025

Trying to improve your physical and mental health can seem overwhelming, especially for those who have struggled with it for years. I know this...

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

For the first time in Emerson history, the Girls Basketball team made it to playoffs after years of perseverance, commitment and hard work. Their...

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...

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Comic: Prom 2025 Midnight in Paris
Comic: Prom 2025 Midnight in Paris
Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2025
Life At Emerson Ep. 16 Wish Week
Life At Emerson Ep. 16 Wish Week
Jade Bontron April 23, 2025

In this week’s episode of Life At Emerson Jade Bontron talks to junior Addisyn Wimberly. Watch for...