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The Charge

Olivia Northcutt

Olivia Northcutt, The Charge Staff Writer

Olivia “Livy” Northcutt is a senior at Emerson High School, and this is her first year working as a Staff Writer at The Charge. Livy has always enjoyed writing, and finds the most pleasure and comfort in creative writing. Livy fell in love with journalistic writing last year, where she got published in her first year of journalism. Following her graduation, Livy plans to double major in English and Secondary Education to become a high school English teacher, as she’s always found the most solace inside of a classroom.

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Choir Director Elijah Lopez conducting the Star Spangled Banner

O’ say, can they sing: Maverick Choir excited to sing the National Anthem

Olivia Northcutt
September 2, 2025

On Sept. 4, Emerson’s varsity mixed choir, A Capella, will perform the Star Spangled Banner at The Star for their first home game! This will be the third year that this choir has been honored with this...

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What’s so bad about homelessness?

Olivia Northcutt, Guest Contributor
May 13, 2025

Before reading anything, even skimming, picture a homeless person. Now, use three adjectives to describe them, whether it be their appearance, character, even scent. I go to a generally wealthy school...

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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...

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Opening picture of “Wicked” pays homage to the classic tale, “The Wizard of Oz.”

“Wicked:” Worth the watch?

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

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Hanaa Al-Husseini, 11, performing in the Fall Theatre Varsity Showcase.

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...

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Emerson choir students outside of Heritage High School before their district auditions.

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...

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