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The Charge

The Charge

The Student News Site of Emerson High School

The Charge

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Tempest Freerunning Academy in Southlake, Texas is an indoor facility that hosts parkour classes and open gyms. They have a variety of structures, trampolines and bars that help attendees hone their skills while having fun.

Encouraging exercise through play

Julianna Sweatman September 22, 2025

Children often exercise through form of play, but as people age, physical activity decreases and exercise begins to feel like a chore; however, it shouldn’t have to be this way. If there were a way to...

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HOCO comic: Where music meets the stars

HOCO comic: Where music meets the stars

Yena Nam, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2025

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View of Adriatica Village during a sunset

Picture perfect: Top four student spots for Homecoming

Pakapon Gibbons, Copy Editor September 11, 2025

Every year, when fall rolls around, excited students start preparing for their Homecoming. The plans students usually focus on deal with clothes like getting a new dress, suit, shoes or other accessories....

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Back: Christian Lyons, 12, Ayomikun Bamgbala, 12, Sara Sabir, 12, Sahasra Elaprolu, 12, Ardyn Lessner, 10;
Front: Yena Nam, 11, Julianna Sweatman, 11, Cameryn Allen, 12, Jade Bontron, 10

A farewell from the 2025 Editor-in-Chief

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2025

Dear Emerson High School students, As I conclude my last year of high school and my last year as the Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Charge’, it has only recently hit me that my time as an Emerson student...

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Six things to do over summer break instead of sitting on your couch

Keya Patel, Guest Contributor May 19, 2025

Everyone has their own opinions about summer break. Some may look forward to going on vacation or getting a very well needed break from school. However some may dread it because they have nothing to do...

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A layout of the required supplies including a pair of scissors, a marker, and a well-fitted t-shirt. (Cameryn Allen)

DIY: Craft your own custom shirts from clothes you already own

Cameryn Allen May 17, 2025

Using a well-fitted shirt, some paper, and a marker, you can create a simple base pattern for future sewing projects without needing expensive tools or experience. This guide shows you how to create both...

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My journey of leaving soccer

Channing Clark, Guest Contributor May 16, 2025

Being on the field, running around, scoring goals and winning the game with my friends was something I always enjoyed doing. It was something I would always look forward to on the weekends, and even if...

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Senior Sign-Off 2025

Enjoy the Senior Sign-Off, which was created in collaboration with Maverick Leadership. Check it out on Instagram (@ehsleadership or unbrandedehs) or on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on @unbrandedehs on...

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When friendship fades: Navigating distance between best friends

Harshitha Sivanandan, Guest Contributor May 14, 2025

Hey Mavericks, Let’s say you’ve known someone since y’all were practically in diapers. Maybe you’re family friends who share summer barbecues and countless game nights. The two of you were raised...

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Grilled Salmon with side of mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables from Texas Roadhouse. (@connordevoured)

The ultimate Emerson High School dinner review

Ayomikun Bamgbala May 13, 2025

For the final edition of the Emerson food review, I enlisted some special help from my close friend Sara to decide what she thought were the best places for dinner for Emerson students and her favorite...

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(Motel 6)

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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Cornell University protests for peace in Vietnam.

The power of the youth movement: Student activism over the years

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2025

For centuries, Americans have been taking to the streets to fight for the issues they care about. In the name of protest, they have organized with their communities, often with nothing but themselves and...

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