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Chronicling memories: Seniors reflect on the making of this year's yearbook

Chronicling memories: Seniors reflect on the making of this year’s yearbook

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

Flipping through the pages of the yearbook at the end of the year offers students the opportunity to reflect on the memories they’ve made throughout the school year with friends, organizations and their...

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Celebrating talent: Emerson hosts first Senior Art Showcase

Celebrating talent: Emerson hosts first Senior Art Showcase

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2024

May 2 marked the first Maverick Senior Art show where AP Studio and Advanced art students in their final year of high school showed off their work from over the years. This event was a celebration of the...

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Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom

Elegant beginnings: Fashion statements of our first prom

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2024

This prom season, the Emerson Mavericks showed up and showed out with their dresses and suits. Their outfits were all unique in that they featured all sorts of different colors, materials, and patterns,...

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A colorful array of breakfast foods from Fairview Farmers including the cherry almond french toast and OG avocado toast.

Fairview Farmers: A must-visit for brunch 

Michelle Eu , Guest Contributor March 19, 2024

Fairview Farmers is a local brunch spot located in the Allen area.With a breakfast menu that spreads from your traditional chicken and waffles to unconventional breakfast options like berry blast pancakes...

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I ordered the caramel apple cronut, which was the size of my face.

Parlor Doughnuts: McKinney’s new sugar spot

Ardyn Lessner, Guest Contributor March 18, 2024

Parlor Doughnuts, which recently opened in McKinney, Texas, is known for their pastries that are a blend of soft doughnut and flaky croissant. Founded by Darrick Hayden in Evansville, Indiana in 2019,...

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“Sweeter than a Sundae” by Leina Beshir, colored pencil.

Artistic Appreciation: Leina Beshir

Chloe Ro March 8, 2024

On February 24, Emerson art students competed at Memorial High School for the High School Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). Out of the 35 school districts that compete along FISD, 66 Mavericks received...

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The new single, “yes, and?” makes its way to the top 100 hits.

Ariana Grande’s “yes, and?”: Is it really a comeback?

Anagha Petle, Guest Contributor March 7, 2024

After the longest three years of my life, Ariana Grande returns. The release of her new single, “yes, and?” on January 12, 2024, shocked all her fans as it is seen as an introduction to her upcoming...

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The Emerson Philharmonic Orchestra performs “Labyrinth,” one of their UIL pieces.

Emerson Orchestra adds finishing touches to their UIL performance

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief February 20, 2024

With the Orchestra UIL competition steadily approaching on February 26, 27 and March 4, the Emerson High School Orchestra has been diligently preparing both as a group during rehearsals and on their own...

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Tori Nielson works on her VASE piece called “Out of Focus.”

Artistic Appreciation: Tori Nielson

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head February 9, 2024

Name: Tori Nielson Grade: Junior  Years of Experience: 10 years   The Charge: How long have you been doing art? Nielson: “I have been taking art classes for four years, but I officially...

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The varsity Chamber Orchestra pictured above

Emerson Orchestra Prepares for Pre UIL

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief February 6, 2024

The Emerson High School Orchestra has been practicing since December for their annual pre UIL concert which will be held on Tuesday, February 6.  This concert is held every year to help students prepare...

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Orchestra students shine at solo and ensemble

Orchestra students shine at solo and ensemble

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, Emerson Orchestra students participated in FISD’s Solo and Ensemble competition. Many students have excelled in their events and have advanced to the State competition which...

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