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The softball team carries a banner that commemorates their achievement.
Swinging for the stars: Softball becomes 2026 District Champions
Pakapon Gibbons, Copy Editor • April 24, 2026
The Charge staff group selfie
Until the next story: One last page from your 2025-2026 Editor-in-Chief
Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2026

Dear Mavericks, Welcome to the last publication of The Charge for the 2025-2026 school year! The year has passed in the blink of an eye, and...

Maverick Mosaic volume 3 front cover
Literary-Art Magazine club presents Maverick Mosaic volume 3
Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2026

 We are thrilled to present Maverick Mosaic volume 3 for the 2025-2026 school year! This issue marks the third year since the launch...

The full orchestra in the middle of their performance (Emily Nguyen).
Full orchestra: Details behind “How to Train Your Dragon”
Pakapon Gibbons, Copy Editor • May 7, 2026

Notes soared like dragons in the auditorium on April 28 as students in the full orchestra performed an arrangement of “How to Train Your Dragon”...

Paris skyline view from Montmartre hilltop
Croissant alone was worth the flight: One-week Europe travelogue
Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2026

Nature’s Note places first at the Frisco ISD pitch competition.
A Maverick success story: Nature’s Note scents
Humza White May 14, 2026

From new marketing proposals to business startups, members of Emerson High School's business community are always looking for ways to increase...

Sayna Monadjemi reviews student exams. (Logan Kelly)
Sayna Monadjemi: Making a positive impact on students
Logan Kelly, Guest Contributor • May 12, 2026

Educating students is the primary job of a teacher. There are many factors that contribute to educating and one of the most important is keeping...

The inside of Arepas by Perna had lots of unique decorations that reflected its Venezuelan heritage.
Venezuelan and Nigerian food review: Arepas by Perna and Mabel’s African cuisine
Ardyn Lessner, Associate Editor-in-Chief • May 21, 2026

It’s often said that food is the way to the heart, and in many cultures a home-cooked meal is certainly the ultimate act of love. Food has...

Springfield, Illinois (Tucker Good, Unsplash)
How to enjoy summer break without money or a car
Mercedes Garrido-Wease, Guest Contributor • May 20, 2026

It's summer break, the two months of the year that you've been looking forward to for the whole year. The first few days are peaceful; you play...

Iconic southern longhorn pitying you (Olivia Northcutt)
Idioms or idiocy: Yeehaw y’all
Olivia Northcutt May 19, 2026

As a southern girl, born and bred, I am no stranger to an idiom. It’s taken some embarrassing encounters with northerners to figure out that...

Varsity playing during the third round of playoffs (Daniel McCullough)
Boys soccer sets new school record in playoffs
Camila Hernandez, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

The boys soccer team advanced to the third round of playoffs, setting a new record for Emerson. They were three games away from the state championship,...

Lady Mavericks defeat Lake Belton High School and advance to play-offs.
Hoops and history: Girls basketball playoffs
Giovanni Cameau-Vera, Secretary • March 13, 2026

On Feb. 27, the Emerson Varsity Girls Basketball Team competed in the State Regional Finals for the first time in school history. The play-off...

Savanna Carleton, 11, warms up with her team so everyone is ready for their scrimmage. (Emily Clemens)
Softball kicks off another eventful season
Emily Clemens, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026

Emerson’s softball team season started on Jan. 24, 2026 with practices starting on Jan. 9, their games being canceled due to bad weather following...

Unbranded Broadcast 5/13/2026
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Prom 2026 Comic: Under the golden lights
Prom 2026 Comic: Under the golden lights
Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief • April 6, 2026
Life At Emerson Ep. 32 Yearbook
Life At Emerson Ep. 32 Yearbook
Jade Bontron May 6, 2026

In this week’s episode Jade Bontron talks to senior Joyce Wang. Watch for closer insights on the behind...