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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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Isha Jannu

Senior Spotlight: Isha Jannu

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023

From conducting the band to ensuring that every band member is in good shape, senior Isha Jannu does it all to help the Emerson band succeed in every way possible. Jannu is one of the four drum majors...

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Maverick Leadership

Dress to impress at the red carpet

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
October 21, 2023

The forthcoming dance–a night of dancing, fun, and vivid memories–will surely be one for the books. The dance will complete forthcoming week which was filled with spirit days, the forthcoming football...

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Skyrocketing anxieties as new school year begins

Skyrocketing anxieties as new school year begins

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
September 14, 2023

Every year, there has been a report of skyrocketing anxiety levels among high school students in the United States, especially at the time of the year when students are facing their new beginnings. It’s...

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Creating unforgettable experiences: Emerson’s new orchestra director

Creating unforgettable experiences: Emerson’s new orchestra director

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023

The success of Emerson’s fine arts departments can be attributed to the dedication and hard work of the department directors. This year, Emerson Orchestra welcomed a new Orchestra director, Sandra Mour,...

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