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  • On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center.
  • On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts All Ages Storytime from 11-11:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Arts Center hosts “Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas at 3 p.m.
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Pop star Taylor Swift came to the Arlington AT&T Stadium as a part of her Eras tour for three nights. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan reflects on her experience of attending the concert.

Swift sparkling in Broadway-style concert

Manasa Mohan, Executive Editorial Page Editor April 6, 2023

ARLINGTON - A palpable buzz of anticipation fills the air as thousands of Taylor Swift fans, donned in sparkling outfits and holding handmade friendship bracelets, gather for the concert of a lifetime. As...

Coppell Band members celebrate in the Band Hall on Thursday after learning  it qualified for the Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December. Coppell High School is one of five bands in the nation to be invited to perform at the Midwest Clinic.

Coppell Band wind symphony making school history, qualifies for elite Midwest Clinic

Manasa Mohan, Executive Editorial Page Editor April 6, 2023

Accompanying a loud bang of the confetti cannon, Coppell High School Band members are delighted to hear that they have qualified to compete in the Midwest Clinic in Chicago.  The announcement was...

The Sidekick Crossword: April 6

The Sidekick Crossword: April 6

Sri Achanta, Executive News Editor April 6, 2023

The Coppell High School International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition was held at the Coppell Arts Center on March 22. Seniors Ayesha Nasir and Shraavya Pydisetti showcased their finished portfolio, two years of progress, to different mentors and community members.

IB Art seniors showcase two years of progress in exhibition

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor April 5, 2023

Last month, visitors of the Coppell Arts Center were greeted with larger than life still-life watercolors, intricately designed frames and handmade canvases - all carefully curated by two students from...

Coppell High School junior Swarra Mudgalkar interviews CHS seniors Mau Sigler and Graham Gorman on the red carpet in the CHS vestibule prior to  the KCBY-TV Film Fest commencing on Friday. The film festival was revived after a decade-long hiatus and showcased three different types of segments including broadcast, sports and special features and attendees had the opportunity to vote for their favorite segments of each act throughout the night.

Lights, Camera, Action: A successful return of the KCBY-TV film festival

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist April 5, 2023

The red carpet is filled with decadent outfits and excited chatter. As the audience settles into their seats, the lights dim. A hush falls over the room as the screen comes to life. On Friday, Coppell...

Miley Cyrus released her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, on March 10 with lead single “Flowers” reaching a peak of No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Staff writer Anvita Bondada believes the album fails to showcase Cyrus’s talents and potential.

Cyrus makes primitive return to pop music with Endless Summer Vacation

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

As the woman emerges from the ashes of her fallen home, she takes a long, hard look back on her life and relationships and begins to embrace her individuality and self worth.  Press play on that feeling—this...

April Fool5 plan: Romeo gets pranked

April Fool5 plan: Romeo gets pranked

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist April 1, 2023

Webtoon is a popular online comic platform that has grown tremendously in the last few years, but older stories are getting less recognition than newer stories. The Sidekick staff writer Nimat Randhawa thinks classic stories such as I Love Yoo deserve more attention for their powerful storytelling and beautiful art. Graphic by Avani Munji

Who are Yoo

Nimat Randhawa, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

What comes to your mind when the word ‘Webtoon’ is in front of your eyes? You may have thought of its neon green logo, one of your favorite stories or maybe nothing at all.  I bet you didn’t think...

Sidekick Crossword: March 31

Sidekick Crossword: March 31

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

Kali Uchis’ Red Moon in Venus sparks emotions and leaves an impact on listeners with its peaceful but all-engrossing sound. The Sidekick staff photographer Sahasra Chakilam writes about her experience with the alluring new album.

Uchis radiates crimson on Red Moon in Venus

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer March 30, 2023

A red moon is an infrequent occurrence. For the dusty scarlet hue to illuminate in the night sky, and the moon to descend into the umbra of the Earth, the sun, moon and Earth must be in perfect alignment. The...

From Coppell High School, 15 artists advanced to the state VASE competition held at San Marcos High School. Top row, from left to right: Richa Kanjani, Jeffrey Wang, Shraavya Pydisetti, Jessica Lu and Ayan Dadsena. Second row, from left to right: Jiya Shah, Ashley Zhang, Krisha Shah, Sahiti Peechara and Srinidhi Madur. Not pictured: Larry Liu, Shriyaa Balaji, Justin Chang, Reyah Rajani and Maya Dudhyala.

VASE medalists advancing to state in first full in-person competition

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor March 29, 2023

After nearly a year of blending, painting and defining their artwork, 15 artists from Coppell High School were named state advancers for their pieces entered into the Texas Art Education Association’s...

Coppell High School senior art student Jiya Shah blends oil paints for her Art II - Drawing  metamorphosis project on March 20. Shah has been experimenting with different artistic styles and mediums since she was 4.

Shah mastering broad range of artistic techniques

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor March 28, 2023

At 3 a.m. on an arbitrary night during freshman year, Coppell High School senior art student Jiya Shah awoke to an intense “craving.” Shah immediately gathered her art supplies and began sketching...

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