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The Charge

The Charge
The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge
Yena Nam

Yena Nam, The Charge Associate Editor-in-Chief

Yena Nam is a junior at Emerson High School and serves as the Associate Editor-in-Chief for The Charge. This is her second year in Newspaper and looks forward to working together with other members and improving her writing and design skills. She can’t wait to continue on her comic publications and step into a new role where she will be supporting the Editor-in-Chief and collaborating with staff writers. When she is not working for The Charge, she loves to make art, watch movies with her family, and implement her art passion project called the Dreamers’ Palette. After high school, she plans to dig deeper into her interests in design, community service, and child welfare.

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Medal recipients' artwork are on display in the gym.

Artists in the spotlight: VASE competition recap

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2025

As spring season approaches, art students are given the opportunity to participate in the VASE competition, or Visual Arts and Scholastic Event, which encompasses both regional and state-level rounds....

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Comic: Presidents Day

Comic: Presidents Day

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2025

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The McKinney Tiny Doors was hosted at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, presenting the Tiny Door photo op, “Make Your Own Tiny Door” station and refreshments for the guests.

Celebrating a year of creativity in the community: McKinney’s Tiny Doors

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2025

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Comic: When snow means no school

Comic: When snow means no school

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2025

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Children complete the art kits at the Ronald McDonald House.

Taking art therapy to the drawing board: Dreamers’ Palette

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2024

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The chorale team practices their group performance choreography for the upcoming show.

Disney magic takes the stage: Choir’s pop show comeback

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Emerson choir held its first pop show of the school year with a Disney theme, delivering the audience a memorable experience. The concert lineup included classic Disney songs,...

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Halloween holiday through Maverick eyes: Celebrations of teachers and students

Halloween holiday through Maverick eyes: Celebrations of teachers and students

Yena Nam and Julianna Sweatman
October 31, 2024

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New York City’s street view from the Vessel features a mix of urban and natural scenery.

Museums as architectural mirrors: Reflecting urban identity through art

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024

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Comic: Top 5 Homecoming highlights

Comic: Top 5 Homecoming highlights

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024

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Comic: College research step-by-step guide

Comic: College research step-by-step guide

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024

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Comic: Back-to-school kickoff kit

Comic: Back-to-school kickoff kit

Yena Nam, Associate Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024

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The cheer squad performs a routine in anticipation for the first football game of the school year.

[Photo] First pep rally launches fall sports and names Make-a-Wish awards

Ardyn Lessner
August 29, 2024

The cheer squad performs a routine in anticipation for the first football game of the school year.

Comic: It's the end of the year!

Comic: It’s the end of the year!

Yena Nam
May 17, 2024

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Comic: A Night to Enchant

Comic: A Night to Enchant

Yena Nam
April 5, 2024

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Comic: Post-App Story Sequel

Comic: Post-App Story Sequel

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
February 23, 2024

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Tori Nielson works on her VASE piece called “Out of Focus.”

Artistic Appreciation: Tori Nielson

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
February 9, 2024

Name: Tori Nielson Grade: Junior  Years of Experience: 10 years   The Charge: How long have you been doing art? Nielson: “I have been taking art classes for four years, but I officially...

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Comic: New Year's Resolutions

Comic: New Year’s Resolutions

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
January 24, 2024

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'Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

Yena Nam, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023

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Winter Wishes

Winter Wishes

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
December 1, 2023

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College... Apps?

College… Apps?

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
November 13, 2023

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Tales of MAV-ween

Tales of MAV-ween

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Head Designer
October 30, 2023

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Tonight at the Red Carpet

Tonight at the Red Carpet

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
October 13, 2023

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Club Conundrum

Club Conundrum

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
September 28, 2023

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Skyrocketing anxieties as new school year begins

Skyrocketing anxieties as new school year begins

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
September 14, 2023

Every year, there has been a report of skyrocketing anxiety levels among high school students in the United States, especially at the time of the year when students are facing their new beginnings. It’s...

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Pixar's Marketing Flop

Pixar’s Marketing Flop

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head
September 1, 2023

Pixar, the paragon of the animation studio, recently recorded the worst marketing failure in its history with the movie called Elemental. With a substantial budget expenditure of 200 million, the movie...

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[Photo] New code of conduct

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer
August 30, 2023

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Game or art? Visual Art’s giant Jenga tower

Yena Nam, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023