The Charge

Tech trap: How technology is short-circuiting the minds of today’s youth

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor
February 13, 2025

In 2010, Apple’s iPad was released and gained extreme popularity almost instantly. Similarly, Generation Alpha also made their mark in 2010, with roughly four million children being born that year. Parents...

“Wicked:” Worth the watch?

Read three unique perspectives about the "Wicked" movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Olivia Northcutt, Jayla Scott, and Harshitha Sivanandan
January 8, 2025

Behind the screens: Hanaa Al-Husseini

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor
December 6, 2024

With a passion for the performing arts and a knack for digital marketing, Hanaa Al-Husseini, 11, has breathed new life into Emerson Theatre Company. Through her cohesive designs and innovative ideas, ETC...

Emerson Choir leaves All-State with 18 advancing students

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor
October 15, 2024

Emerson Choir students attended the All-State District Auditions at Heritage High School on Sept. 10, leaving with 18 advancing students. After months of practice and preparation, 18 members of Emerson...