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Tempest Freerunning Academy in Southlake, Texas is an indoor facility that hosts parkour classes and open gyms. They have a variety of structures, trampolines and bars that help attendees hone their skills while having fun.

Encouraging exercise through play

Julianna Sweatman September 22, 2025

Children often exercise through form of play, but as people age, physical activity decreases and exercise begins to feel like a chore; however, it shouldn’t have to be this way. If there were a way to...

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View of Adriatica Village during a sunset

Picture perfect: Top four student spots for Homecoming

Pakapon Gibbons, Copy Editor September 11, 2025

Every year, when fall rolls around, excited students start preparing for their Homecoming. The plans students usually focus on deal with clothes like getting a new dress, suit, shoes or other accessories....

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Back: Christian Lyons, 12, Ayomikun Bamgbala, 12, Sara Sabir, 12, Sahasra Elaprolu, 12, Ardyn Lessner, 10;
Front: Yena Nam, 11, Julianna Sweatman, 11, Cameryn Allen, 12, Jade Bontron, 10

A farewell from the 2025 Editor-in-Chief

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2025

Dear Emerson High School students, As I conclude my last year of high school and my last year as the Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Charge’, it has only recently hit me that my time as an Emerson student...

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Cornell University protests for peace in Vietnam.

The power of the youth movement: Student activism over the years

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2025

For centuries, Americans have been taking to the streets to fight for the issues they care about. In the name of protest, they have organized with their communities, often with nothing but themselves and...

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Handling friendship fears

Pakapon Gibbons, Guest Contributor May 2, 2025

Recently, one of our readers submitted the question: I feel left out when my friends hang out without me—how do I handle it?  There are several ways to handle this sort of situation whether it's...

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Prachi Arora, Siri Ganapathineedi, Ryan Jawad, Deanne Thomas collaborate on a group assignment while enjoying their lunch at the CTE Center.

The CTE Center: More than just a classroom

Giovanni Cameau-Vera April 16, 2025

While traditional classrooms prepare students for college, the Frisco ISD Career and Technology Education Center prepares students for everything that comes after. With over 5,000 active students,...

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A night to remember: Senior Prom 2025

A night to remember: Senior Prom 2025

Ayomikun Bamgbala, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Since the start of the year, I have been eagerly counting down the days to this significant night, imagining the fun, glamour and unforgettable memories that would come with it. From picking out the perfect...

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Closet of hidden truths: Devastating effects of unconscious consumerism

Closet of hidden truths: Devastating effects of unconscious consumerism

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif February 11, 2025

In the early 1800s, new clothing was far from affordable. Without many of the advanced technologies we rely on today, garment work was labor intensive making clothing expensive. As newly made clothing...

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A decorated Christmas tree can bring light and festivity to previously dull spaces, as well as act as a great source of entertainment.

Winter season reflections

Ardyn Lessner December 19, 2024

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Indulgent nourishment : A day's worth of vegan recipes

Indulgent nourishment : A day’s worth of vegan recipes

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif December 12, 2024
Your favorite indulgent dishes don't have to include meat. In fact, they don't have to include any animal products at all! Try out these four vegan recipes, one for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. They're better for your body and better for the planet. Enjoy!
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Fall season reflections

Fall was a time for warmth, laughter, and time spent with loved ones. Before transitioning into the winter season, it’s important to reflect on autumn as a faceted season that can be explored through many perspectives.
Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

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