As a southern girl, born and bred, I am no stranger to an idiom. It’s taken some embarrassing encounters with northerners to figure out that my familiar phrases aren’t so popular worldwide. Southern...

Frisco ISD is preparing to launch its long-anticipated Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC), a facility designed to showcase student talent across the district and expand opportunities in fine arts...

Through March 31 to April 2, Emerson Choir will take the stage this week as they compete in the UIL competition. The five ensembles have spent more than two months preparing their contest pieces, refining...

The English dialect is beautiful, complex, witty and, at times, stupid. As a Texan, I am constantly surrounded by strange and confusing idioms that I should know. Although the south has its own bundle...

On Feb. 20 through Feb. 21, Emerson’s HOSA chapter competed at the HOSA Area State Leadership Conference, where students could advance to the state competition. The two-day conference was held at Parker...

October of my junior year I had an itch: I needed red hair. As my eyeliner got thicker, I thought that my long blonde hair didn’t quite suit me anymore. I had red hair for just over a year and made a...

While audiences saw chaos unfold onstage during “Disaster!,” a different kind of challenge was happening behind the curtain. The costume crew took on a challenging and demanding job, balancing creativity...

Emerson is taking on a new approach to campus cleanliness with Adopt-a-Power Hour. This initiative, first created by Emerson administration and now managed by National Honor Society Sponsor Zoe Rumpff,...

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Coach Eric Smith and his Marketing Class hosted a CTE fair for Emerson’s feeder school, Scoggins Middle School, to give the rising freshmen a better understanding of the courses...

The end of the first semester is a busy and stressful time for students. As a painfully type-B person, getting myself through this season is a struggle. The obvious remedy is to keep myself and my assignments...

Emerson Choir takes center stage this week, performing their first semiannual pop show on Nov. 7 in the Emerson auditorium at 7 PM. This is a long-standing tradition that blends music, movement and school...

In 1956, when Alan Turing coined the term “Artificial Intelligence” at the Dartmouth Conference, I doubt he expected his unconventional idea to become an eerie reality. Artificial Intelligence, also...

During Fall, people look forward to the warm colored leaves and cozy blankets; however, fall warmth in Texas is 90 degrees and all blankets will be kicked off within half an hour because it’s just too...

In a world full of DJ’s, nothing beats the dreamy mood that jazz brings to an event. This year, the Homecoming dance will also have a live jazz portion, performed by Emerson Choir and organized by Maverick...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...