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The Charge

Ibrahim Khurram

Ibrahim Khurram, The Charge Copy Editor

Ibrahim Khurram is a senior at Emerson High School and is one of two Copy Editors for the Charge. This is his first official year as a staff writer, but third year contributing through the club and UIL. He enjoys writing and being a part of the school’s newspaper. Other than newspaper, he likes spending time with friends, participating in robotics, attending various school club meetings and biking. He is passionate about robotics/computer science and wishes to pursue computer engineering after school.

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Students join for a conga line in the excitement of the dance.

The Gatsby Gala: A 2026 prom review

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor
April 23, 2026

Feathered hats, green lights and 1920's American charm. The "Gatsby Gala" created a unique prom experience centered around the 20th century novel. Leadership put on an impressive display, immersing students...

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Participants like Kaylee Ashford, 11, showcased their career-oriented skills at the Job Olympics through activities like rolling silverware or folding towels (Jackie Sowa, 12).

Emerson hosts second annual Job Olympics

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor
April 1, 2026

Last Thursday, March 26, Emerson hosted the Job Olympics, an annual event where students in Special Education from across the district can compete in competitions specializing in tactical skills that help...

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Project Hail Mary cover artwork by Will Staehle (The Planetary Society).

The literary genius of Project Hail Mary

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor
March 26, 2026

Project Hail Mary is an amazing science fiction book by Andy Weir about a scientist on a doomed mission to save humanity. The book is a cornerstone of "hard science fiction,” a subgenre which emphasizes...

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Grace Fung, 12, and Ridah Farooqui, 12, advertising Academic Decathlon at the club fair. (Rayyaan Shamail)

AcDec starts studying for another season

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy editor
November 5, 2025

Another season of Academic Decathlon has kicked off as students rush to study resource guides, meeting after school every Wednesday. Academic Decathlon is an activity where students study detailed resource...

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Tennis team gathers as season concludes. (Leila Yoon)

Tennis reaches playoffs for the first time

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor
October 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the varsity tennis team went to playoffs for the first time in the school's history, playing against Highland Park at the Z-Plex. In the tennis season, playoffs is the stage where all...

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Jyotika Sadani, 12, and Mithil Bhansali, 11, walking to their professional interviews (Altizer Wendy, Lone Star ISM teacher).

Emerson ISM attends this year’s symposium

Ibrahim Khurram, Copy Editor
September 30, 2025

Last Wednesday, Sept. 24, students in the Independent Student Mentorship program (ISM) went to Panther Creek High School to attend the ISM Symposium, an event where they talk to professionals and other...

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Cultural Feature: Eid-al Fitr

Cultural Feature: Eid-al Fitr

Ibrahim Khurram, Guest Writer
April 4, 2025

On Sunday March 30 (or Monday March 31 for some), over 420,000 Muslims celebrated Eid-al Fitr across Texas alone. This includes many of our own students, but what is this holiday, and why is it so important...

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