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“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a beloved and nostalgic show for many. It has recently been adapted into a live-action format on Netflix, promoting mixed opinions from fans. The Sidekick staff writer Taylor Pham reviews the live-action series and shares her thoughts. Graphic by Kavya Lokhande

Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action series blows audience away

Taylor Pham, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Since its debut in 2005, Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” animated series has been a beloved show among viewers of all ages.  The storyline follows a young boy named Aang, otherwise...

The Sidekick staff writer Marli Field reviews the recently released Bob Marley biopic, One Love, which debuted in theaters internationally on Feb. 14. Field encourages readers to discover the deeper truths of the singer’s music through this film. Photo by Medha Kanamarlapudi.

Music leads the way in Bob Marley: One Love

Marli Field, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

Bob Marley is a name I grew up hearing. Jamaican-born reggae star, a hippie who used music to spread love and peace. You have likely seen him on shirts, vinyl covers and maybe even in a public mural.  He...

Mean Girls released in theaters on Jan. 12 and has garnered a fair share of criticism due to its perceived lack of accuracy to the 2018 broadway musical adaptation.  The Sidekick entertainment editor Ainsley Dwyer thinks the movie’s positives outweigh its flaws and makes for a fun adaptation for fans of musical theater and Mean Girls (2004).

Plastics carry Mean Girls to be an appreciative film

Ainsley Dwyer, Entertainment editor January 24, 2024

As soon as the first trailer was released for the film adaptation of Mean Girls, the Broadway musical, the theater kid inside of me was over the moon. Some of my favorite show tunes come from this show,...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel to the widely acclaimed The Hunger Games series, released in theaters on Nov. 17. Staff writer Taylor Pham discusses the connections to the original movies that are shown in the prequel and conspiracy theories on what happened to the characters after the film takes place. Graphic by Noor Fatima.

The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes follows the haunting love story of young President Snow

Taylor Pham, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

“Now, I don’t love your odds, but may they be ever in your favor.” These words from Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman mark the start of the 10th annual Hunger Games, in which The Ballad of Songbirds...

New restaurant San Daniele provides both indoor and outdoor seating to its customers. San Daniele opened in Coppell on Aug. 28, giving a taste of Italy to Coppell residents. (Ishana Sharma)

San Daniele Italian Eatery: Bust or trust?

E V Kennard, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

The secret recipe for a good restaurant: a conscious staff, a cozy building and little wait time. What more could you want? A new restaurant has recently cracked this secret recipe and taken the hearts...

Popular artist and rapper Drake released his highly-anticipated album For All the Dogs on Oct. 6. In reviewing this latest musical offering, The Sidekick staff writer Taylor Pham delves into how the album applauds the inclusion of impressive features, including SZA on Rich Baby Daddy, which add depth and diversity to the tracks, while critiquing the albums length, writing that 23 tracks is excessive. Graphic by Pranavi Ramineni

Drake barks about toxic relationships on For All The Dogs

Taylor Pham, Staff Designer October 23, 2023

Canadian singer and rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake, is a leading artist in today’s music scene and has been popular among the younger generation since his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement,...

Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album GUTS delves into complicated teenage emotions in a rock, punk-ish style, setting it apart from her pop heavy album SOUR. The Sidekick news editor Sahasra Chakilam shares her thoughts on Rodrigo’s GUTS-y new record.

Rodrigo entering a GUTS-y edge

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor September 19, 2023

Being a teenage girl sometimes feels like a huge lump in your throat. That lump seconds before you cry. That lump when you’re red from embarrassment. That lump when you’re so filled with rage, all...

Lana Del Rey’s new album Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd is about her personal struggles expressed through music. Read The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada’s review to learn more about the various unique songs in her newest set of musical masterpieces.

Del Rey cuts deep on Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer May 1, 2023

Through a long, harrowing tunnel of heartbreak, loss, desperation, love and euphoria, is a dim light at the end, one that singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey struggles to let in. Did you know that there's...

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...

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...

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...

The Oscars are a display of Hollywood’s best work in the past year, but is also known for its fair share of controversial moments. The Sidekick staff writer Tvisha Jindal reviews this year’s Academy Awards.

Everything Everywhere All At Once makes history at 95th Oscars

Tvisha Jindal, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

2022 was a splendid year for cinema, with massive box office hits like Avatar and Top Gun alongside introspective moments like The Whale and Women Talking. While bets were cast before the Academy Awards,...

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