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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

Many people believe there are special requirements to be a writer. However, The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby thinks anyone can write if they put their mind to it.

Anyone can be a writer

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive Editorial Page Editor February 11, 2022

Dear Diary, It’s me, Sreeja. I am officially 9 years old! I am writing in this diary so that I never forget anything amazing in my life ever! I began writing in a bright red, glittery Minnie Mouse...

Grapevine Springs Park is marked by natural areas that Native Americans camped upon in the midst of their movement through the Great Plains. These landmarks in Coppell transcend history and illustrate the indigeneity of the city that we now settle on.

Questions, Coppell?

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

Questions, Coppell? is a Sidekick series in which staff writer Shrayes Gunna answers readers’ questions about Coppell and Coppell ISD. Gunna delves into indigenous history that preceded the city’s...

Coppell High School AP biology teacher Dr. ​​Bianca Benitez assists her eighth period students with an assignment on Wednesday. Dr. Benitez was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) after being nominated by CHS junior Neha Darimadugu.

Benitez playing significant role in students lives

Sri Achanta, News Editor February 8, 2022

After graduating from Coppell High School in 1994 and returning to teach, Dr. Bianca Benitez’s educational journey came full circle. This time at CHS, she is taking on a role from a different perspective:...

Coppell Independent School District (CISD) has introduced a new two-minute warning bell before the end of passing period. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby thinks the bell is a beneficial addition to reduce tardies.

The Local Lens: Saved by the bell

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive Editorial Page Editor January 27, 2022

I have never considered myself a runner, but I am convinced that I am faster than Usain Bolt when going from class to class. The problem is not the distance between my classrooms, but my habit of lingering...

Coppell sophomore forward Berlynn Engelhardt shoots for a layup against Lewisville at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Farmers, 66-32.

Cowgirls seek to rebound from loss in upcoming game against Flower Mound

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

The Coppell girls basketball team is currently holding a 29-1 record, dropping only one game to Plano East on Wednesday. Despite the reason loss, the team has still been able to put on very effective play...

Questions, Coppell?: Story behind community art pieces

Questions, Coppell?: Story behind community art pieces

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Questions, Coppell? is a Sidekick series in which staff writer Shrayes Gunna answers readers' questions about Coppell and Coppell ISD. Gunna delves into prominent artworks stationed throughout Coppell...

Abdullah Al-Sayed sculpted the Damascus Nawa Ship in 1993, which now resides in Cypress Waters. There are several sculptures throughout Coppell whose artists and origins are relatively unknown, but these artworks all share one thing: a home in Coppell. Photo by Shrayes Gunna

Damascus Nawa Ship

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

The Damascus Nawa Ship is a 32-ton limestone sculpture found on the periphery of The Sound at Cypress Waters. Sculpted in Syria, as alluded to by the title, the piece was created by Abdullah Al-Sayed in...

Denton-based artist Russ Connell welded Red Pony, a vivid steel sculpture that now is on display in Old Town Coppell. There are several sculptures throughout Coppell whose artists and origins are relatively unknown, but these artworks all share one thing: a home in Coppell. Photo by Shrayes Gunna

Red Pony

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Red Pony is a painted steel sculpture welded by Denton-based artist Russ Connell. The piece has called Old Town Coppell home for more than six years and was introduced to the city as a part of the Coppell...

Pascale Pryor crafted the stained glass sculpture, Waterfall, that now sits beyond the waters in Andy Brown Park East. There are several sculptures throughout Coppell whose artists and origins are relatively unknown, but these artworks all share one thing: a home in Coppell. Photo by Anjali Krishna

Waterfall

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Waterfall created by local artist Pascale Pryor is a stained glass sculpture that reflects the light glistening over Andy Brown Park East’s waters. The piece was initially introduced to the city as...

Mesquite police lieutenant George Hensely sculpted Amos, a life-sized scrap metal trumpeter, now exhibited in Andy Brown Park East. There are several sculptures throughout Coppell whose artists and origins are relatively unknown, but these artworks all share one thing: a home in Coppell. Photo by Anjali Krishna

Amos

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Amos by George Hensely depicts a jubilant man playing the trumpet as Hensely Witnessed in his frequent trips to Louisiana. The massive 11-foot statue draws inspiration from the popular street art found...

CHS9 freshman guard Landry Sherrer shoots a free throw against Richardson Pearce at Coppell High School Arena on Friday. Sherrer is on the varsity as a freshman and has a twin sister, Mallory Sherrer who plays on the junior varsity team.

Freshman bringing new game, familiar name to varsity squad

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive editorial page editor December 8, 2021

She used to toss the ball, smiling at her sister to shoot. She now tosses the ball to her teammates, with her sisters cheering her on.  She used to practice with her dad on her driveway. She...

Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran released his latest album,=, on Oct. 29. The Sidekick communications manager Varshitha Korrapolu writes about how the album portrays different stages of his life through deep and meaningful lyrics.

Sheeran traveling through stages of life in latest album

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager December 6, 2021

As I stream English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s new album =, I resonate with the sense of maturity conveyed in the music even though I have not experienced the same life events as Sheeran. It is almost...

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