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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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Emerson Theatre Company

Emerson Theatre Company shines in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

Julianna Sweatman, Guest Contributor February 5, 2024

On January 18, 19 and 20, the Emerson Theatre Company performed a musical called “Once Upon a Mattress” in the Emerson High School Auditorium after three months of rehearsing. “Once Upon a Mattress”...

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Eshaal Qureshi

How to build a reading habit

Eshaal Qureshi, Guest Contributor February 5, 2024

Reading is a heavily beneficial hobby to develop. It helps reduce stress, helps you concentrate, improves your literacy, and is a good form of entertainment. Reading also helps with your imagination...

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Michelle Eu

How to create a customized Notion page

Michelle Eu, Guest Contributor January 29, 2024

As a busy senior student with a heavy workload and too many class assignments, I simply can not rely on Canvas as a sole platform for organization. I’ve turned to a platform called Notion, a planning...

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Winter Wishes

Winter Wishes

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head December 1, 2023

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The new Percy Jackson show: A trip down memory lane

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

The Percy Jackson series grew to be a cultural phenomenon in the 2010s, cementing itself as an iconic story at the hearts of many. With the new show adaptation of the book series coming out soon, the trailer...

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College... Apps?

College… Apps?

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head November 13, 2023

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