• The Coppell Chamber of Commerce hosts Breakfast with U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne at the Dallas College Campus at Coppell at 9 a.m on Wednesday
  • Coppell High School holds Purple Lunch for students with perfect attendance on Tuesday
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In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.
In the Know: 10/28-11/3
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • October 28, 2024

On Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the Vonita White Administration Building. On Tuesday, Coppell High School...

Coppell High School administration rescheduled Friday’s pep rally. Due to lost class time in fifth and sixth period as a result of the PSAT on Wednesday, holding the pep rally on Friday would restrict students to only one sixth period class this week.
Pink-Out pep rally rescheduled to preserve sixth period class time
Katie Park, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Coppell High School juniors Aryaman Singh and Anmol Deepak collaborated along with Samarth Prasad and Samanyu Hebbar to code application Project Ambrosia for the Congressional App Contest. Students create an original application for the contest, held by Texas Representative Beth Van Duyne.
Project Ambrosia tackles unhealthy eating in Congressional App Contest
Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
District 115 candidate John Jun expands on the current immigration issues during the District 115 Forum at Dallas College Coppell Center on Tuesday. The Texas House of Representatives election is Nov. 5.
Hernandez, Jun clash on key issues for Texas House race
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • October 25, 2024
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays recognized Arbor Day and awarded Recreational Supervisor Jonathan Ward, on behalf of the Biodiversity Education Center in Coppell, the seal of Coppell on Oct. 22. Arbor Day is celebrated worldwide in honor of preserving our future by planting trees.
Council amends motion for citizen appearance speaking time
Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
Countdown to Election Day
Election Day
Photo Galleries
Sports
Coppell senior setter Carolina Ufret sets a kill attempt against Denton Braswell on Sept. 27 at CHS Arena. In September, Ufret committed to play at Emory University.
One more ride: Ufret sets sights on Emory
Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor • October 29, 2024

As the energy in Coppell High School Arena quiets, her eyes scan the court. Coppell senior setter Carolina Ufret focuses on her next set, repeating...

Coppell sophomore outside hitter Brooke Felix passes at CHS Arena on Oct. 18. Felix has been playing volleyball since sixth grade and takes pride in the community around her.
Felix fostering community within volleyball program
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor • October 29, 2024
Coppell High School head athletic trainer Yvette Carson works with junior tennis player Rhea Guru during a rehabilitation session on Oct. 17 in the training room. Carson has worked with Coppell ISD athletics since 2004 as a head athletic trainer.
Carson coaches through curiosity, compassion as head athletic trainer
Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer • October 28, 2024
Coppell senior safety Matthew Neitzel tackles Denton Braswell senior running back Brailyn Strickland on Friday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Braswell, 53-0, to secure a playoff berth.
Shutdown and shutout: Cowboys defense cages Bengals in playoff clinching district victory
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • October 27, 2024
Opinions
On Sept. 30, the CISD Board of Trustees voted to consolidate Pinkerton Elementary School, impacting the community. The Sidekick staff writer Neha Nathwani recollects her experience at Pinkerton and how it has shaped her into who she is today. Photo illustration by Anvita Bondada and Safiya Azam
Once a Pinkie, always a Pinkie
Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Mud pies. Gel pens. The teachers’ lounge.  When I enrolled at Pinkerton Elementary School as a fourth grader in 2017, I noticed the vibrant...

The Sidekick staff photographer Marli Field questions why women in society must constantly try to distance themselves from others to stand out. Field thinks the idea of trying to “not be like other girls” is not always a positive one.
You are like other girls, and that’s OK
Marli Field, Staff Photographer • October 24, 2024
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama thinks that more people should trend toward being politically independent, accepting ideologies from both existing parties. The series Real Talk with Nyah Rama explores key political issues in the 2024 presidential election.
Real Talk with Nyah Rama: Fiscally conservative, socially liberal
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • October 22, 2024
Most cognitive functions decrease as people get older, so why isn’t there an upper age limit for presidents? The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park thinks the competence and decision-making capabilities of presidential candidates decline with age.
Make presidents young again
Maddy Park, Staff Photographer • October 22, 2024
Student Life
Coppell High School United States History teacher Hank Cinnamon helps sophomore Angel Gonzales review test questions. Cinnamon fosters a safe and engaging environment in the classroom.
Faculty Focus: Cinnamon sprinkling humor, life experiences into history classes
Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Faculty Focus is a student life series, featuring a faculty member at Coppell High School, rotating by department, each week.  Coppell High...

Coppell High School senior Red Cross Club president Tvisha Jindal is an executive line of service officer for the American Red Cross North Texas. Jindal aims to strengthen disaster readiness and safety awareness throughout the organization.
Jindal applying public health advocacy through American Red Cross
Naseeha Masood, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Coppell High School senior Larry Lui prepares to film “The Buzz” for KCBY-TV, Coppell’s student-run TV station. Liu’s activities allow him to connect with various students and positively impact the school.
Liu illustrating success on, off camera
Moukthika Palli, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
Coppell High School senior Jack Mancuso films Coppell’s home football game against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 11. Mancuso is an active videographer for both KCBY-TV, Coppell’s student-run TV station, and One Shot Media, his personal videography business.
Mancuso molding moments through videography
Safiya Azam, Staff Designer • October 23, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Video: Sippin’ on Swig
Safiya Azam and Wendy Le • October 29, 2024

Originating in Utah, Swig officially opened in Coppell on Oct. 3, providing residents with its famous dirty sodas, fountain drinks mixed with...

School of Rock student Josiah Rosas tunes his guitar before playing. School of Rock teaches music within a friendly atmosphere. Photo by Yoshita Sanivarpu
School of Rock aiding youth in self expression
Cato Ware, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Bollybeats Fitness owner Dr. Priyanka Chaudhry leads a dance lesson on Oct. 6. Bollybeats Fitness in Coppell hosts classes on Sunday from 11-12 p.m. and Wednesday from 7-8 p.m.
Dr. Chaudhry healing community through dance
Anika Upadhyayula, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Video: Lassoing unique foods at the State Fair of Texas
Video: Lassoing unique foods at the State Fair of Texas
Rhea Chowdhary, Sabah Uddin, and Kayla Nguyen • October 25, 2024
CHS9
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” cast takes a curtain call following dress rehearsal on Wednesday. The CHS9 theater company’s fall production “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ran on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the CHS9 Dome.
Freshman production “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” brings Halloween to audience
Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer • October 27, 2024

The sound of thunder and the screams of ghosts have the audience of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” production at the Coppell High School Ninth...

CHS9 students Dee Raibourn and Claire McSpadden rehearse “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in the Dome on Sept. 16. The show brings a seasonal production to CHS9 theater as Halloween approaches.
Freshman theater brings seasonal show to stage with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
CHS9 English I teacher Megan Wells competes in pageants, operates a therapy business and coaches the Coppell High School cheer team outside of the classroom. This is Wells’ first year at CHS9.
Wells welcomes CHS9 through cheer, guidance
Greeshma Marathu, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Hopes for Homeless club making profound impact
Hopes for Homeless club making profound impact
Neev Chickermane, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Lifestyle & Wellness
Coppell High School junior Prisha Thakur creates handmade mica-free makeup products, such as eyeshadows, lipsticks and lipgloss. Thakur produces mica-free makeup in an effort to bring awareness to child labor.
Thakur promoting change in makeup industry
Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer • October 28, 2024

Each morning, many students do their usual makeup routines, oftentimes without thinking about where it comes from. Beneath the sparkle of that...

Many students prioritize their grades and spend large amounts of time studying. The Sidekick Lifestyle & Wellness editor Ishana Sharma explores different learning styles to help make studying more time-efficient.
How do you learn?
Ishana Sharma, Lifestyle & Wellness Editor • October 21, 2024
Barre3 owner Kiki Thorn stands in front of her Coppell studio on Oct. 17. Thorn incorporates mindfulness into her fitness routines, helping clients balance physical exercise with mental well-being. Photo by Moukthika Palli
Thorn incorporating mindfulness in exercise
Hiral Patel, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Social battery is a metaphor used to refer to our ability to socialize with other people prior to feeling drained. The Sidekick staff writer Ainsley Dwyer thinks it is normal to experience a lack of energy in social situations and explains how to recognize and address that feeling.
It is OK to not feel social
Ainsley Dwyer, Staff writer • October 9, 2024
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Sathvika Batthula, Staff Designer • October 28, 2024
Teacher of the Issue
Coppell High School AP United States Government and Politics teacher Michael Erickson has been teaching in Coppell ISD for the past 17 years. Erickson is The Sidekick’s October Teacher of the Issue.
Sparking discussions past textbook pages
Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor • September 25, 2024
On the Record
On the Record: Not all celebrities can handle new stardom
On the Record: Not all celebrities can handle new stardom
Rhea Chowdhary and Jay Vernekar • October 28, 2024
Real Talk Podcast
Real Talk with Nyah Rama: Kamala is brat and I am here for it
Real Talk with Nyah Rama: Kamala is brat and I am here for it
Nyah Rama and Rhea Chowdhary • October 15, 2024
Videos
Business Beat: Sanctuary Books and Games (video)
Vibha Viswanath and Rhea Chowdhary • October 28, 2024
Staff’s Favorites of the Week

Story of the Week

West embarks on chemistry teaching journey

West embarks on chemistry teaching journey

Nidhi Medicharla


Photo of the Week

Bollywood dance studio bringing its classes to The CORE

Bollywood dance studio bringing its classes to The CORE

Rhea Chowdhary


Design of the Week

ACT science becomes optional as test aims to increase student flexibility

ACT science becomes optional as test aims to increase student flexibility

Karthika Dayanand


Post of the Week

Issue 1 reel
Hamza Zakir


Staffers of the Week

Staff of the week