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Emma Tyulyayev

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator

Emma Tyulyayev is an Illustrator for the Marquette Messenger. This is her second year on staff. After school, she enjoys driving around and going on frequent trips to Barnes and Noble to get the latest fantasy or sci-fi novel.

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Michael Stewart, football coach, cheers on the team after their game against Seckman High School after they win by 42-14 point. The photo was taken by Gemma Speichinger, which later won a Best of Show award in the 2023 St. Louis Public Radio Teen Photojournalist Contest.

Student Wins Best of Show Award in Photography Contest

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
May 3, 2023
Some diabetics use a blood glucose monitor like this one. The dive continuously measures blood sugar so diabetics can adjust their food, exercise and insulin. Information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

[Photo] Insulin price decrease affects students, staff

May 1, 2023
A recent report by the CDC details that nearly 42% of high school students have experienced persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, indicating a 14% increase in the past decade. 

[Photo] Youth experience increased mental health struggles, CDC reports

May 1, 2023

NHS Hosts Annual Blood Drive

Prashu Sidella, Emma Tyulyayev, and Pranav Sriraman
April 12, 2023
With talk about the Tiktok ban circulating all over the internet, the question of if the ban is even worth it has plagued many users alike.

Opinion: The TikTok Ban is Unnecessary

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
April 10, 2023
President Biden as a presidential candidate, preached climate health, but his presidency hasnt quite reflected that. The Willow Project has completely contradicted Bidens specific climate plan, and will release 287 million tons of carbon emissions.

[Photo] Opinion: Give Nature A Voice

March 28, 2023
Rebecca Strong, senior, wins her wrestling match at Lafayette High School during Districts. Strong placed first at Districts, which scared her a spot at state.

Seniors Succeed in Wrestling

Emma Tyulyayev, Kate Jesperson, and Aubrey Lacavich
March 13, 2023
Lily McNulty, senior, sketches out her plan for her Art & Design Applications project, where she is tasked with decorating a door for Anatomy teachers Lisa Del Pizzo and Marissa Gress. McNulty is designing a neuro-themed door that will reflect the anatomy class next topic.

[Photo] New Art Class Emphasizes Business Skills

March 13, 2023
Since the spy balloon was spotted in February, UFO sightings have dramatically increased by both the navy, and the public.

[Photo] ‘To Not Believe in Aliens is Ignorant’

March 6, 2023
Cast of Pippin as they practice on the current stage.

MTC Plans for New Stage

Prashu Sidella and Emma Tyulyayev
February 27, 2023
School will be let out on June 1st this year, but Principal Dr. Steve Hankins said that the release date will be pushed up next school year. “It was really a call of desire to be out before Memorial Day,” Dr. Hankins said.

[Photo] District Calendar Experiences Revisions

February 15, 2023
Often times I find myself scrolling through apps wasting time rather then being productive. These apps have become a major part of my life, and I wish that they werent.

[Photo] Opinion: Put Down Your Phone

February 15, 2023
Emma Hayes, junior, takes a picture of two yearbook members for an Instagram post. She runs the account with Laura Carlton, junior, where they try to post at least 2 times a week.

Students run class Instagram accounts

Emma Tyulyayev , Illustrator
February 13, 2023
Now more than ever, the emergence of AI in the media threatens the foundation of ethical, trustworthy journalism. This spike in computer-generated news leads to misinformation. Automated journalism, or algorithmic journalism, describes the infiltration of news media by AI computer programs, such as ChatGPT.

[Photo] Opinion: AI Can’t Replace Humans

February 12, 2023
In 1993, the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation took place, as an estimated 1 million protestors took to the streets of Washington D.C. This was one of the largest protests in American history. The Respect for Marriage Act legally recognizes same-sex and interracial marriages. 71% of Americans support same sex-marriages, according to a 2022 Gallup poll.

[Photo] Opinion: Respect For Marriage Act is a Win for America

January 23, 2023
Missouri districts, students and staff have had to adapt to finals being pushed after winter break because of legislation that dictates when schools start for the year.

[Photo] School Districts Struggle to Adapt to Post-Break Finals

January 19, 2023
The Lazy Lakers meet after one of their practices, working on defense for their upcoming game Thursday Jan. 12 against Lord at St. Louis Jewish Community Center. Photograph via John Winka and the Lazy Lakers.

J League brings athletes together

Emma Tyulyayev and Jacob Robinson
January 12, 2023
After the bomb threats at MHS, rumors spread like wildfire across social media. We as students need to hold ourselves responsible for these rumors and stop the spread of false information.

[Photo] Opinion: We are responsible for the spread of rumors

December 7, 2022
The Quizlet limitations have left many users irritated.

[Photo] Quizlet Plus curtails studying

December 5, 2022
The senseless and vicious hate toward the Jewish community, or any community, exhibited by famous pop culture icons, athletes and politicians has never been and will never be okay.

[Photo] Opinion: Anti Semitism must not be Tolerated

November 17, 2022
“Manifest Season 4 Part 1” came out on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 4, and has secured a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb.

Review: Manifest Season 4 Part 1

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
November 17, 2022
Affirmative Action may be on the chopping block in regards to college admissions after two tumultuous Supreme Court hearings on Oct. 31. Affirmative Action is the practice of favoring individuals belonging to groups known to have been discriminated against previously.

[Photo] Opinion: Affirmative Action Improves College Admissions

November 14, 2022
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[Photo] LGBT History Month

November 2, 2022
With the release of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix this past September, a discussion rose about the effect that it has had on the Halloween season and the tradition of dressing up as anybody. With multiple reports of kids and adults dressing up as Dahmer for the holiday, it is certain that they need to re-evaluate how they should react to his story. Dressing up as serial killers who have harmed people and their families in real life is not okay.

Opinion: Stop Dressing Up as Serial Killers

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
November 2, 2022
In 2015, the U.S. Congress recognized October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Senior Emma Hasler, who was diagnosed two years later, said she is glad it exists. “Dyslexia can definitely take a toll if you’re still in that phase where you’re embarrassed,” Hasler said. “That’s why awareness is so important. It shows that this isn’t abnormal or something to be ashamed of.”

[Photo] October Marks National Dyslexia Awareness Month

November 1, 2022
Balancing a career and family is a hard feat. Instead of supporting women who decide to do both, society has created a stigma against working women with children. This needs to stop.

[Photo] Williams’ Plight Highlights Gender Inequality

October 20, 2022
Niko Kilo, senior, and his teammate, Willem Hummel, are running a 5K as they pass a boy during the Hazelwood cross country meet on Oct. 7. As they passed the boy, they secured the Varsity cross country teams 1st place in the meet. Kilo placed 6th in the race, and Hummel placed 5th. We gave it our all, Kilo said.

Cross Country Places First in Meet

Anika Talyan and Emma Tyulyayev
October 14, 2022
Over the years, the school has seen multiple versions of ACLab, some of which have been more messy than expected. With the new responsive schedule made this year for the 2022-2023 school year, some flaws have come to the students and teachers attention.

Opinion: The Responsive Schedule Contains Flaws

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
October 4, 2022
Though Attorney General Eric Schmitts request to access private records doesnt come as a shock, it is not typical for politicians to request such access. The legality of his request remains a question on everyones mind.

[Photo] Opinion: Attorney General Should Not Have Access to a Publication’s Records

September 24, 2022
The Student Loan Plan announced by the Biden Administration gives $20K in Pell Grants and $10K in debt cancellation to individual income under $125K and household income less than $250K.

[Photo] Student Debt Relief Plan Affects Marquette Grads, Staff

September 21, 2022
The cast and crew of Pippin starts rehersal and is working on their vaudville interpretation of the musical. Pippin is being shown from December 8-11.

Pippin Starts Rehersal

Anika Talyan and Emma Tyulyayev
September 16, 2022
Mental health awareness for black people is necessary for issues, such as overlooking signs of mental illness, to stop.

[Photo] Opinion: Black Mental Health Is Not Taken Seriously

September 15, 2022
Natalie Cox gets in position to bat at a varsity softball game against Parkway West on Aug. 26, where she managed to hit 3 home runs.

MHS student hits 3 home runs in softball game

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
September 9, 2022
A piece from Driptaa Chakarabortys portfolio. The senior won a full-ride scholarship to Washu-Us architecture program this past march. Her arts theme centered around the relations of math as an art.

MHS Student Wins Wash-U Scholarship

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
May 23, 2022
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[Photo] Ed Board: Let Transgender Women Play

May 12, 2022
Wallys, the mega gas station that opened in Fenton last March, offers a large variety of products which includes 75 gas pumps, a jerky wall, and a popcorn station. The gas station has become a popular hangout destination for students because of its laid-back nature and product selection.

MHS Teens Explore Mega-Gas Station Wally’s

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
April 29, 2022

Review: The Batman

Emma Tyulyayev, Pranav Sriraman, and Shyam Punnachalil
March 16, 2022
Graci Francis (right) and Gracie Francis (left) pose for a picture before heading off to homecoming on Sept. 25,. Gracie was adopted by Gracis family in 8th grade, where they started facing problems because of their similar names. “It can be really annoying sometimes, especially when its obvious that they are trying to talk about the other one, but they keep talking about the one that they are talking to.” said Graci.

Double Trouble

Emma Tyulyayev, Illustrator
March 14, 2022
Non-STEM careers have long been stigmatized within the Indian-American community and that needs to stop. Success is not just based on a specific career but rather an individuals true purpose and passion in life.

[Photo] Opinion: STEM careers should not be the only means of success in the Indian community

March 8, 2022
With the recent rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, came insensitive jokes from all over the internet. Because of these jokes, many Russian and Ukrainian people like me have felt hurt. I think people should instead learn and educate themselves about the situation, and lift those up who are directly affected by it.

Opinion: Stop Making Jokes About War

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2022
The Florida Dont Say Gay bill, as it has been nicknamed, is a detriment to the mental health of young LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] Opinion: The ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Cannot Become A Nationwide Trend

March 7, 2022
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[Photo] Blood Shortage Impacts Local Communities

March 1, 2022
According to a 2017 study by the Institute of Labor Economics, Black teachers hold Black students to higher expectations than teachers of other backgrounds and are more culturally sensitive.  Black youth needs Black teachers now more than ever; they are growing up in a time where we see police brutality more frequently. Having black teachers in schools will give these students what they need most, hope and support.

[Photo] Opinion: RSD Needs More Black Teachers

March 1, 2022
Many MHS students have started building their own computers. Carter Long, junior, built their computer (pictured above) by buying the appropriate parts and putting them together.

Technology From Scratch: Students, Staff Build Computers

Akhila Swarna, Anika Talyan, Emma Tyulyayev , and Carter Long
February 22, 2022
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[Photo] Music Makers: Students Upload Music to Spotify, SoundCloud

February 22, 2022
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[Photo] Fans Reflect on Evolution of Spider-Man

December 27, 2021
This year come back with more in-person tutoring options and teacher-aide options since COVID, which students have been taking advantage of to raise their understanding on subjects they need help with.

Students Take Up Tutoring And Teaching

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2021
MHS students have created and put together their costumes by buying pieces online, thrifting them, or DIY-ing them.

Students Work On Halloween Costumes

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021
Dune hit theaters on Friday, Oct. 22, and has secured a 8.4/10 rating from critics already.

Review: Dune

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2021

Making of the Musical Legally Blonde

Katie Wheeler and Emma Tyulyayev
October 25, 2021
Mindy McGinnis, author, visited MHS in September to talk about her novel “Heroine”. The story focuses on Mickey, a female athlete, who ends up suffering a leg injury from a car accident, which leads her to take pain medicine and become addicted.

Authors Visit MHS

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2021
Supraja Deevi, junior, was placed in Nrithyakshetra, a Bharatnatyam dance school, by her mother when she was in seventh grade. Above is Deevi and her dance troupe in performance.

Classical Indian Dance Club Is On Its Way

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2021

MHSNews | Author Mindy McGinnis Book Talks “Heroine”

Brianna Inman and Emma Tyulyayev
October 6, 2021
Megan Fink, language arts teacher, creates assignments through Canvas for her language arts students who are fully virtual.

Full-Time Virtual Language Arts Teacher Joins MHS Staff

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2021
Amin Motlaq, freshman, balanced participating in Ramadan with his participation on the boys track and field team.

Muslim Athletes Navigate Ramadan

Emma Tyulyayev, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2021
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