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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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Senior Spotlight: Michelle Eu

Senior Spotlight: Michelle Eu

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024

The Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) program is a rigorous elective offered at Frisco ISD high schools, where students conduct interviews and research in their chosen topic or career, in order to...

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CNA students working at the Frisco Fire Station.

FISD’s clinical classes: Advice from students

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2024

Every year hundreds of future healthcare professionals submit their applications for Frisco ISD’s Clinical programs. These dual credit courses, including Health Science Clinical, Rehabilitation Aide...

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Sydney Cox

Senior Spotlight: Sydney Cox

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024

Beneath the stadium lights on the football field lies the Emerson Majestics' first lieutenant, Sydney Cox, as she gracefully executes her dance routines. Through her remarkable leadership skills, the Majestics...

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Gayathri Vanka

Senior Spotlight: Gayathri Vanka

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024

Whether it be expanding women’s mental health awareness through her non-profit, winning HOSA Internationals, or volunteering with Carter Blood Care, Gayathri Vanka’s passion for public health and engineering...

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Delanna Harper

Senior Spotlight: Delanna Harper

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2024

Senior year is a rollercoaster for many students. As they work towards finishing high school strong and battling the stress of college applications, they all have one goal in mind, an acceptance letter...

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Dr. Iyhia McMichael

Softball coach takes expertise overseas

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023

Emerson High School Athletics are fueled by the dedication of our coaches, with one coach in particular taking her impact across the world. Softball coach Dr. Iyhia McMichael, known to Emerson students...

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Top places to visit in DFW for the holiday season

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023

The holiday season is often equated with joy, festivity, blissfulness, and unique traditions. There's no better way to take part in these sensations than to visit the various events Dallas hosts for the...

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Daniel Seo

Senior Spotlight: Daniel Seo

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023

Daniel Seo is the epitome of creativity, from painting award-winning art pieces to writing books about cinema, his artistry has no bounds. His expansive passions have recently caught the attention of some...

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A recollection of Thanksgiving memories

A recollection of Thanksgiving memories

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023

For many, Thanksgiving Break is a time to wind down and relax from the pressures of school. Whether it be hanging out with friends and family or traveling during the week-long holiday, it’s a period...

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It's Garba season!

It’s Garba season!

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

For many in the Indian community, October is not just the start of fall, but the start of Garba season. While the rest of the world embraces cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, the Indian community...

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Emerson Color Guard

Emerson guard kicks off another winter guard season

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023

With football season coming to an end, color guard has begun their transition from rehearsing for the marching band to the start of creating their winter guard show.  To guard members, the winter season...

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