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The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
October 15, 2024
The homecoming sign during the game.
The Memorial Bulldogs rocked the Santa Fe Wolves at Homecoming 2024
October 11, 2024
Memorial's varsity cheer team shows Edmond pride in Stroud at OSSAA Cheerleading State Regionals.
Varsity cheer flies high at state competition
October 7, 2024
The Oklahoma versus Tennessee game took place on OU's field this year.
Oklahoma comes up short in its SEC debut
September 25, 2024
The Science Museum Oklahoma had it's grand opening of the Love's Planetarium on Sept. 20.
One star of a show: Science Museum Oklahoma’s new planetarium
September 24, 2024
The homecoming sign during the game.
The Memorial Bulldogs rocked the Santa Fe Wolves at Homecoming 2024
October 11, 2024
Memorial's varsity cheer team shows Edmond pride in Stroud at OSSAA Cheerleading State Regionals.
Varsity cheer flies high at state competition
October 7, 2024
The Oklahoma versus Tennessee game took place on OU's field this year.
Oklahoma comes up short in its SEC debut
September 25, 2024
An EMHS Bulldogs faces off against a ENHS Husky.
Bulldogs bring home the win
September 20, 2024
The girls cross country team finished first in the Mustang Night meet.
Sprinting to victory
September 16, 2024
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
October 8, 2024
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
October 2, 2024
The Oklahoma State fair features rides, food stands, and fun for all.
The Memorial tradition of Senior Skip Day
September 30, 2024
Freshmen were welcomed with open arms onto the EMHS campus.
Hear it from the experienced: Tips for freshmen
August 30, 2024
Edmond Memorial bulldog LED sign next to a TV that reads "PROM 2024"
Prom was not promising
May 10, 2024
EMHS teacher Heath Steele teaching one of his AP World History classes.
Heath Steele steals the show
October 14, 2024
Students gather in the lower commons to participate in Adventurer's Guild club.
Adventurer’s Guild: Where fantasy meets reality
October 2, 2024
Not Your Average Joe is a local-to-Oklahoma coffee shop that seeks to benefit and employ people with disabilities.
A local coffee shop has “Not Your Average Joe”
September 30, 2024
The Oklahoma State fair features rides, food stands, and fun for all.
The Memorial tradition of Senior Skip Day
September 30, 2024
The Bulldog Bakery at EMHS is selling fresh baked goods to all students every Friday.
Bulldog Bakery delivers something sweet to Memorial
September 24, 2024
EMHS teacher Heath Steele teaching one of his AP World History classes.
Heath Steele steals the show
October 14, 2024
Edmond Memorial Principal Keith Pautler poses for his professional mugshot.
Pautler’s return to Memorial
August 30, 2024
show choir performance
Tate Rosacker: Memorial’s music man
March 27, 2024
Megan Edwards receives the title of DECA Vice President.
Meagan’s milestone
March 10, 2024
Senior Addison Dry is working diligently to gain her pilot's license.
Addison Dry: The aspiring aviator
March 10, 2024
Chappell Roan is known for her engaging performances.
The midwest princess’ poor PR
October 15, 2024
Students Logan Marshall, Anna Vitiello and Esther Wood show off their best fall fashion looks.
Four easy ways to “pumpkin spice” up a fall wardrobe
September 23, 2024
Showbiz cinemas exterior in Edmond, Oklahoma
Six summer scenes in Oklahoma
May 22, 2024
Blue and green AP icon
AP classes and tests: Ranked
May 20, 2024
empty desks in a classroom
Testing our patience
April 12, 2024
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit
October 8, 2024
Danielle Steel's newest release, "Joy," came out on August 13 and was an utter disappointment to me in many forms.
Danielle Steel’s “Joy” was not joyful at all
September 18, 2024
Going back into the past, Tim Burton releases a second "Beetlejuice" film.
Beetlejuice returns to the big screen
September 16, 2024
David Kushner's vocals on "The Dichotomy" perfectly encapsulate his range as an artist.
David Kushner’s “The Dichotomy” lives up to its name
September 6, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n Sweet" proves how far she has come as an artist.
“Short n’ Sweet” is Sabrina Carpenter’s best album yet
September 6, 2024
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
The kind of pollution that we don’t talk about
October 15, 2024
A bulldog swerves past a wolf towards the endzone.
Memorial vs. Santa Fe: Freshman football
October 9, 2024
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
Behind the scenes with the stars of the new musical
October 2, 2024
Get to know Bulldog Broadcasting find out what they do behind-the-scenes.
Behind the scenes at an EMHS football game
September 13, 2024
There was a sea of white and maroon on Friday as students demonstrated their Bulldog pride.
Howdy Week 2024 (Gallery)
August 30, 2024
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The homecoming sign during the game.

[Photo] The Memorial Bulldogs rocked the Santa Fe Wolves at Homecoming 2024

Jordan Moore, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
HOCO 2 girls wearing HOCO shirt@0.33x

[Photo] Homecoming dress-up days built up school spirit

Grian Foley, Co-Managing Editor
October 8, 2024
The Bulldog Bakery at EMHS is selling fresh baked goods to all students every Friday.

[Photo] Bulldog Bakery delivers something sweet to Memorial

Noelia Ocampo Resendiz, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
Students Logan Marshall, Anna Vitiello and Esther Wood show off their best fall fashion looks.

[Photo] Four easy ways to “pumpkin spice” up a fall wardrobe

Emma Lynch, Co-Managing Editor
September 23, 2024
An EMHS Bulldogs faces off against a ENHS Husky.

[Photo] Bulldogs bring home the win

Jordan Moore, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
EMHS Theater Arts students prepare for upcoming musicals.

[Photo] Edmond Memorial High School’s performing arts department doubles the show

Emma Eischeid, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
There was a sea of white and maroon on Friday as students demonstrated their Bulldog pride.

Howdy Week 2024 (Gallery)

Taylor Brakenhoff, Cooper Bortmess, and Addison McCarty
August 30, 2024
The new and improved Freshman Academy cafeteria waits for the freshmen's arrival.

[Photo] A new look for a new year

Paisley Edgin, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
Edmond Memorial students posed in their Western-inspired outfits on Monday.

Howdy week is a great introduction to Memorial's school spirit and passion for fun.

Howdy week is a great introduction to Memorial's school spirit and passion for fun.

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Showbiz cinemas exterior in Edmond, Oklahoma

Six summer scenes in Oklahoma

Taylor Brakenhoff and Sophia Bahrenburg
May 22, 2024
The decision behind virtual and in-person instruction

The in-person vs. virtual learning predicament

Taylor Brakenhoff, Contributing Writer
February 6, 2024
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