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Homecoming crashers
Kayla Nguyen, Sports Photography Editor | October 10, 2024
News
Breaking the bank
Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor | October 1, 2024
Opinions
Enhancing personal growth through public school
Katie Park, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024
Editorial
Staff Editorial: Phone restrictions fail to foster focus
Editorial Board | September 26, 2024

News

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.

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • October 15, 2024

On Wednesday, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce hosts the State Fair of Texas Celebration at Frost at 12 p.m. at Coppell Financial Center. ...

Coppell Mayor Wes Mays awards members of nonprofit organization Pink Soles in Coppell with a certificate proclaiming October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council declared the month of October as Fire Prevention Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Council proclaims October Fire Prevention Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor • October 9, 2024

In the Know: 10/7-10/13

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • October 7, 2024

Megabus discontinued its Texas routes effective Aug. 16. This bus line was used by many Coppell High School students and graduates, who now seek new methods to commute. Photo courtesy Megabus.

Megabus discontinues operations in Texas

Ishana Sharma, Lifestyle & Wellness Editor • October 4, 2024

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) assistant special agent W. Guy Baker discusses the threats Fentanyl has on young adults. On Saturday, the Coppell Cozby Library and Community Commons hosted Fentanyl in Coppell, an informative meeting highlighting the dangers of drug abuse.

“A pill is not a very threatening thing”

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024

Countdown to Election Day

Election Day

Photo Galleries

Cowgirls victorious over Bengals in district match
Nyah Rama and Maanav Subramanian | October 8, 2024
Pushing pistons with cars, tacos at Gypsy Lime
Maanav Subramanian, Staff Photographer | October 7, 2024
“Please don’t stop the music!” CHS brings music festival to Homecoming dance
Rachel Chio, Staff Photographer | October 7, 2024
Cowboys dominate Hawks in homecoming game
Eirene Park, Nyah Rama, and Raima Awan | October 5, 2024
“Our kids are not money”
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Cheif | October 4, 2024
A glimpse into Grover’s Corners through “Our Town”
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor | October 3, 2024

Sports

Coppell senior running back O’Marion Mbakwe rushes past Little Elm’s defensive line at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated Little Elm, 59-14, to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in District 5-6A.

First half offensive surge too much for Little Elm

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • October 13, 2024

Four and a half minutes are left in the first half. As the ball is snapped, it bounces off of Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin’s hands....

Coppell junior Lexie Patton returns during a doubles match with Coppell freshman Palkin Gangwal against Plano East Jasmine Hart and Ella Perry on Tuesday at the Coppell Tennis Center. Coppell defeated Plano East, 11-3, in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs.

Tennis advances with dominant performance

Vibha Viswanath, Photography Editor • October 10, 2024

Coppell senior wide receiver Ethan Schuy breaks past Denton Guyer junior safety Jaylon Sterling for a touchdown at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 31-24.

Kraus, Cowboys take Homecoming from Wildcats

Namir Awan, Sports Editor • October 5, 2024

Coppell senior Carolina Ufret and sophomore Brooke Felix block against Marcus on Friday at CHS Arena. The Marauders defeated the Cowgirls, 16-25, 18-25, 25-20, 20-25. Photo by Greeshma Marathu

Cowgirls fall to Marcus on middle school night

Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2024

Opinions

According to The Sidekick staff designer Ahana Roy, adults often assume that teens do not understand politics. Roy thinks teens are more involved in politics than adults realize.

Recognizing impact of youth in politics

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer • October 10, 2024

You’re just a kid! You wouldn’t even understand anything about politics! Wow, I’m surprised you know that. Do you even know what...

The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama thinks Ohio Senator JD Vance’s performance in the 2024 vice presidential debate can improve the Republican Party’s political image. The series Real Talk with Nyah Rama explores key political issues in the 2024 election.

Real Talk with Nyah Rama: JD Vance just did Republicans a huge favor

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • October 8, 2024

The vice presidential debate between Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz was broadcasted by CBS News on Oct. 1. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir thinks the vice presidential debate is indicative of a more intellectual and respectful future for American politics.

Vice presidential 2024 debate recap: Respect in America

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama has experience in being seen as “different.” She advocates for students to embrace their quirky personality traits rather than follow societal expectations.

Antonym of elegance

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • October 7, 2024

Student Life

Coppell High School AP English III teacher Linda Moore works with junior Fakiha Tariq on her process paper assignment. Moore has more than 30 years of teaching experience at CHS and fosters a supportive environment of growth and passion for English.

Faculty Focus: Moore’s decades of experience sparking AP English interest

Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Writer • October 15, 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 AP World History teacher Conner Blake holds an artifact that represents his classroom. Blake’s passion for teaching stems from his eighth grade U.S. History teacher as he hopes to make a difference in his students’ lives.

Faculty Focus: Blake committed to inspiring, empowering lifelong learners

Zainab Mohammed, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Jewels N Cotton owner Jennifer Ham finishes off a senior overall by outlining letters with puffy paint. Jewels N Cotton is a small Coppell business selling custom spirit wear.

The glue of senior year

Wendy Le, Executive Social Media Editor • October 4, 2024

Coppell High School senior Kyndal Ritch paints her name onto her parking spot on Sept. 21 in the student parking lot. Seniors came out on Sept. 20-22 to paint their parking spots, an annual CHS tradition carried on by senior classes.

Seniors express creativity through 2024-25 parking spot designs

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer • October 3, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Author Raina Telgemeier thanks the crowd for attending her book signing event. Telgemeier held an hour-long career talk and book signing event at the Coppell Arts Center. Photo illustration by Safiya Azam.

Telgemeier brings community together through comics

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

Tighten, tighten, tighten. Braces are a common and painful experience for many teenagers. But when author Raina Telgemeier fell at age 11 and...

Coppell head director Glenn Price and technical director Aaron Kays lead rehearsal of the Black Box Productions’s fall show “The Old Man and The Old Moon” on Thursday. Both directors are former Anna ISD teachers and were named Cowboy Theatre Company directors in May.

Spotlight shines on new theater directors

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment Editor • September 20, 2024

Cast of “Our Town” perform the wedding scene in Act 2 between Emily Webb played by New Tech @ Coppell senior Lucy Martinson and George Webb played by New Tech @Coppell senior Sarvin Narang. “Our Town” shows in the CHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Our Town, Our Story

Marli Field, Staff Photographer • September 19, 2024

Author Raina Telgemeier autographs a fan’s copy of her second memoir “Sisters” during her book signing event. Telgemeier held an hour-long career talk and book signing event at the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday.

Telgemeier hosts book talk at arts center

Hamza Zakir, Hamza • September 18, 2024

CHS9

Hopes for Homeless club making profound impact

Neev Chickermane, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024

As you walk into room C105 at CHS9, you are greeted by the sound of students planning how they can help Coppell and its surrounding community. Hopes...