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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

As we grow up, high school brings more responsibility to adapt to newfound freedom. The Sidekick staff writer Sabah Uddin explores the transition from relying on others to becoming more independent. Graphic by Pranavi Ramineni

Dear CHS: Embrace your independence

Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

Twisting my key into the ignition, the engine awakes and my car slowly starts. Having relied on my parents to drive me around far too long, it was finally my time to start driving. For teenagers, navigating...

Academic pressure and competitiveness in high school can be very harmful to students. The Sidekick staff writer Ishana Sharma details how academic pressure puts students down.

Academic competitiveness demotivates rather than motivates

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

That test was so easy, I got a 97. What did you get? Oh, I got a 100.  Similar conversations buzz around you as you walk down the hallway. The 90 that you were satisfied with a minute ago, suddenly...

Flipped classrooms can leave students fatigued as teachers opt for video lectures that students must watch at  home. The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada explores the reasons behind this shift, its potential harm to students and the debate surrounding its place in high schools.

We do not deserve a pre-recorded education

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

One thing about me is that I take a lot of notes. In my first semester of junior year alone, I filled up an entire notebook of AP U.S. History notes. It is not that I transcribe every single thing the...

From sparkly Justice clothing to now Sephora shopping sprees, interests of young teens have changed drastically over the past decade. The Sidekick staff writer Elizabeth De Santiago thinks that there has been a loss in tween culture particularly due to social media. Photo illustration by Minori Kunte and Marli Field.

Tweens growing up too quickly due to social media exposure

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

I remember going to the mall as an 11-year-old in my holographic light-up Sketchers.  I begged my mom to buy me a hoodie from Justice that read “Yes, Weekend!” I was in what most people would call...

Tipping culture is a controversial matter in America. CHS9 Editor Nyah Rama argues tipping is necessary to support the millions of workers depending on tips to earn a living wage. Graphic by Manasa Borra.

Tips crucial to minimum wage workers

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor January 11, 2024

The bright white screen reflects back and on it are three words that leave you with a difficult choice: How much tip? Glaring back at you are the standard options alongside the no tip button. On...

Minimalism, an ideal once centered around living with only the bare necessities, seems to be taking on a new definition. The Sidekick staff designer Kavya Lokhande thinks modern minimalism has strayed from its roots into another excuse for excessive consumerism.

A blank dystopia

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer December 15, 2023

You're bombarded with video after video of a home with a gorgeously dynamic color palette and beautiful architectural features then ‘fixed’ by painting all the walls a gray, beige or white and replacing...

The growing commonality in the use of artificial intelligence among students and corporations alike is raising the discussion of whether or not the use of AI is ethical. Staff writer Deepika Kumar discusses whether AI use presents an opportunity for more effective journalism or an easy escape for plagiarism.

From headlines to code lines: AI redefining journalism

Deepika Kumar December 13, 2023

“Oh yeah I just used ChatGPT on that. It took me like two minutes,” my friend flexes as I’m frantic about the 85 I’m about to get on an overdue assignment. Countless are the times I've listened...

In recent times, students are volunteering in hopes to meet certain extracurricular requirements instead of attempting to impact the community in a positive manner. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should seek out opportunities that will invoke personal growth and align with their interests.

Staff Editorial: Redefinition of high school volunteering

Editorial Board December 12, 2023

The frigid weather encircles the scattered group of Coppell students as they pick up trash around the school. The cold reaches lightless eyes. We have all heard the phrase “volunteering makes you...

The Sidekick editor-in-chief Sri Achanta reflects on the importance of analysis after realizing the amount of conscious decisions she makes when filming events on her digital camera. Achanta appreciates the thorough examination of stories in her IB English class.

Letter from the editor: Everything is intentional

Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2023

In IB English, we are learning how to write our Paper 2 essays. The premise is to ensure that we, as readers, understand how to properly analyze the content in our books. But this analysis part always...

Asking CHS students what they are thankful for (video)

Asking CHS students what they are thankful for (video)

Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Photographer December 11, 2023

  https://youtu.be/9YPNUD_DaGg   As Thanksgiving is the time for giving thanks, Coppell High School is full of students with unique things they appreciate that show the true beauty within...

Tipping culture is a silent social obligation that has gained popularity in societies today. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir thinks the social pressure of tipping culture is a negative part of society.

Breaking down the tipping taboo

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

“That'll be $3.15,” the cashier said, her gaze briefly flickering to the screen asking for tips.  As my finger hovered above the miniscule “No Tip” option, I glanced at the cashier again before...

The Sidekick staff writer Niharika Tallapaka defines her brother, Nihant, as her best friend and a great role model. She details how her brother leaving for college affected her as she grew up and their bond with one another.

Siblings in flight: From nest to skies

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

I still remember the time we dropped my brother off at UT Austin. My mom was holding back her tears when it was time for us to leave. My dad ran in and out of my brother’s dorms, so he wouldn’t...

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