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Frisco ISD opens first ever intermediate school

Isabelle Smith, The Charge Staff Photographer
September 19, 2023

At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, Frisco ISD opened the doors of its first-ever intermediate school. Shauna K. Wortham Intermediate School is the first of its kind in Frisco ISD. Planned initially...

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Seniors voice concerns on affirmative action

Seniors voice concerns on affirmative action

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023

As Emerson is set to have its first graduating class, many students are filled with anxiety regarding the college application season. However, with the June Supreme Court ruling officially banning affirmative...

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New code of conduct

New code of conduct

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
August 30, 2023

The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees has approved a new student Code of Conduct, cracking down on vape possession and fighting within schools, under the new Texas House Bill 114. The recently passed House...

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Juggling freshman year

Juggling freshman year

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
August 29, 2023

Hey freshmen, welcome to Emerson. Here are some tips to help you thrive in your first year of high school! Develop a Good Study Schedule Most students will take more challenging courses in high school...

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New year brings new rules

New year brings new rules

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2023

Stay updated with the newest school policy changes as the 2023-2024 school year begins.  Bathroom Policy The bathroom policy made its debut at Emerson with its infamous “bit.ly/needtoPee.” Students...

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6 killed in Nashville school shooting

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
April 11, 2023

On March 27th, 2023, The Covenant School, a private Christian school located in Nashville, Tennessee, experienced a school shooting by a former student.  6 people were killed, including three children...

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Oil drilling plan on Alaskan North Slope

Oil drilling plan on Alaskan North Slope

Parnita Avala, Staff Writer
March 11, 2023

On March 3rd, three Alaskan bipartisan congressional delegation members met with President Biden and his administration to urge them to approve Project Willow, an oil drilling plan by the global petrolatum...

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East Palestine derailment

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2023

On February 4, a train carrying hazardous materials provoked a fire and expelled toxic fumes into the air. Since the disaster, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have complained of respiratory problems. Initially,...

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7.8 Earthquake hits Turkey and Syria leaving death toll in the thousands

7.8 Earthquake hits Turkey and Syria leaving death toll in the thousands

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor In Chief
February 23, 2023

On February 6, 2023, an earthquake of 7.8 hit southeast Turkey and northwest Syria, leaving both countries in disarray and panic as the death toll climbs, currently passing 46,000.     Over...

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Fentanyl overdose a.k.a "Rainbow Death" sweeps schools

Fentanyl overdose a.k.a “Rainbow Death” sweeps schools

Eshaan Shaik, News Editor
November 2, 2022

In Kyle, Texas, a small city just 4 hours away from Frisco, 17-year-old Kevin McConville was found dead in his room after overdosing on fentanyl. This wasn’t only one occurrence. Three other Texas students...

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UK Prime Minister resigns after 9 months in office

UK Prime Minister resigns after 9 months in office

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor in Chief
November 1, 2022

  U.K Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns from office after 45 days due to a failed economic plan making Rishi Sunak the next Prime Minister of the U.K.    Liz Truss has now become the...

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Longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Longest reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
September 30, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sep. 8, 2022.  Her life had been filled with numerous significant events, such as World War II, where she served...

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