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When friendship fades: Navigating distance between best friends

Harshitha Sivanandan, Guest Contributor May 14, 2025

Hey Mavericks, Let’s say you’ve known someone since y’all were practically in diapers. Maybe you’re family friends who share summer barbecues and countless game nights. The two of you were raised...

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Grilled Salmon with side of mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables from Texas Roadhouse. (@connordevoured)

The ultimate Emerson High School dinner review

Ayomikun Bamgbala May 13, 2025

For the final edition of the Emerson food review, I enlisted some special help from my close friend Sara to decide what she thought were the best places for dinner for Emerson students and her favorite...

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What’s so bad about homelessness?

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor May 13, 2025

Before reading anything, even skimming, picture a homeless person. Now, use three adjectives to describe them, whether it be their appearance, character, even scent. I go to a generally wealthy school...

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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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Mastering the college admissions essay

Lauren Bazan, Guest Contributor May 7, 2025

“Hello, Lauren! I am about to finish junior year, and I’m ready to get a head start on my college applications. Do you have any advice on starting my college admissions essay?” As a graduating...

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Entering the Moulin Rouge performing Music Hall at Fair Park.

Top 5 musical theater set designs

Giovanni Cameau-Vera May 5, 2025

Broadway is classically known for its stunning visuals, musical scores and hard-working actors. However, one thing that is commonly overlooked is how the scenic design contributes to the overall enjoyment...

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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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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 on the menu. Normally, I would just narrow it down to the...

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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 doing the assignment at the last minute. Any tips or advice...

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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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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 because I was one of those people. Even now, that cloud of...

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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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