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Kicking off the girls soccer season

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023

The first scrimmages and tournaments are coming up next week for the girls soccer team, and they're preparing for a great season. The first few games of the season include a home game against...

Miss Universe 2023 competition ushers in new age of pageantry

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on November 28, 2023, in El Salvador, bringing her country its first win. She succeeds Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel from the USA,...

HOSA Competitors prepare to win

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2023

From as early as summer 2023, HOSA competitors have been diligently studying medical content for a chance to win the district competition and advance to regionals. Testing competitors have the opportunity...

Texas Rangers win World Series after 63 years

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023

The Texas Rangers won the World Series by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks with a score of 5-0. The winning strikeout was achieved by Pitcher Josh Sborz, with Shortstop Corey Seager obtaining his second...

New pint-sized art installation in Downtown McKinney

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023

Walking along the streets of Downtown McKinney you are bound to find a plethora of unique and iconic art installations, with the newest addition taking a rather pint-sized approach. McKinney Tiny Doors...

Maverick ISM takes on Business Symposium

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023

Last Thursday, Emerson’s Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) class attended the first districtwide ISM event of the year, the Business Symposium at Panther Creek. During the event, ISM students from...

Game on for a cure: Mavericks unite for breast cancer awareness

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023

October 2nd through October 6th is Pink Out Week, which is recognized to bring awareness to breast cancer and educate students about it. Students are encouraged to wear pink to show their support for breast...

Project Pink starts a new chapter at Emerson

Mehr Hameed, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023

The Project Pink Foundation, a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization committed to addressing the lack of access to adequate mental health care for women, has chartered a chapter of the Emerson organization...

Emerson Choir concert: Autumnal melodies

Eshaan Shaik, Staff Writer
September 21, 2023

On September 26, The Emerson Choir will have its first concert of the year. It’ll be an evening where attendees will hear soothing voices and playful melodies that’ll brighten up the atmosphere. Unsurprisingly,...

Orchestra’s fall concert promises enchanting evening of music

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023

The orchestra will have a fall concert on Wednesday, September 27 in the auditorium. This will be an evening for various music enthusiasts to enjoy a night of melodious tunes. In honor of autumn,...

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...

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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