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  • CHS holds a Veteran's Day Presentation at the flagpole in front of school on Nov. 8 at 7:45 a.m.
  • CHS holds the Coppell Holiday House Gift and Craft Show on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m.
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Coppell Student Media

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Coppell Student Media

FOARD explains the importance of modernizing the retirement housing in the Coppell Life Safety Park at the Smart City Board meeting on Oct. 24. Each board member shared the improvements they have made since the last meeting. Photo by Maanav Subramanian
Smart city board sheds light on future plans for youth, adults
Saanvi Singh, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024

The City of Coppell held a joint board meeting for the members of Planning & Zoning, F.O.A.R.D. Task Force, and Smart City Board on Oct....

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: 11/4-11/10
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • November 4, 2024
Political candidates voting guide
Political candidates voting guide
Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
Coppell sophomore defensive specialist Hailey Chew serves against Allen on Tuesday at Walnut Grove High School Arena. The Cowgirls lost to the Eagles in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs, 25-21, 25-15, 26-24. Photo by Vibha Viswanath
Season ends with bi-district defeat to Allen
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2024

PROSPER - It is the third set and the Coppell volleyball team is at set point, leading by three. After losing the first two sets to Allen, the...

Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin stiff arms Flower Mound junior safety Corbin Ridenour on Friday at Neal E. Wilson Jaguar Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 42-14. Photo by Kayla Nguyen
District champions reign again
Namir Awan, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
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. Photo by Nyah Rama
One more ride: Ufret sets sights on Emory
Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor • October 29, 2024
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama urges voters and citizens to remain focused on uniting the country, regardless of who is elected. The series Real Talk with Nyah Rama explores key political issues in the 2024 presidential election. Photo by Manasa Berra
Real Talk with Nyah Rama: The way forward
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • November 5, 2024

When I started this series a month ago, I knew very clearly what I wanted my last message to be. Not one of anger or pessimism. Not some...

Coppell High School seniors Best Buddies secretary Christian Reyes, president Esha Patel, social media manager Railey Mathine, vice president Rhea Chowdhary and sponsor Courtney Pope are the new leadership of the Best Buddies Club. Best Buddies brings together students with and without disabilities, offering them opportunities to connect with their community, build friendships and make new connections.
Best Buddies opening arms to new ventures
Leila Holmes-Yllescas, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

In the bustling halls of Coppell High School, laughter and camaraderie fill the air as the Best Buddies Club works to foster a community of friendship....

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 A Capella Choir seniors Saanvi Mantena, Aahana Behera, Monica Tupurani, Iris Kim and junior Anju Anand rehearse for the upcoming Texas Music Educators Association Convention in the choir room. The TMEA Convention annually brings musicians from Texas to partake in workshops, rehearsals and performances. Photo by Kushal Rambhapuri
Harmonizing to TMEA
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor • November 4, 2024

After a three-year-long anticipation of one of the most prestigious choir conventions in the state and country, the Coppell A Capella choir will...

CHS9 English teacher Christopher Arney is the Leo Club sponsor and head of EF Tours. Growing up with ADHD and feeling confined by a private school environment, Arney aspires to create an open environment within his classes. Photo illustration by Anvita Bondada and Pranavi Ramineni
CHS9 Teacher of The Issue: Arney’s childhood experiences shaping teaching approach
Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024

Uniforms, a high pressure on academic excellence and mundane learning environments were formative experiences of CHS9 English teacher Christopher...

Barre3 exercising towards success (video)
Barre3 exercising towards success (video)
Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer • October 31, 2024

In this video, The Sidekick staff photographer Yoshita Sanivarpu visits Barre3 owner Kiki Thorn to learn more about her fitness studio. Watch...

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
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


Staffers of the Week

Staff of the week
Current Issue – Volume 36
Trick or Feet
Trick or Feet
Minori Kunte, Art Editor/Staff Cartoonist • October 31, 2024
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 with Nyah Rama: Fiscally conservative, socially liberal
Real Talk with Nyah Rama: Fiscally conservative, socially liberal
Nyah Rama and Sabah Uddin November 1, 2024
Food review: A bite of New York (video)
Hamza Zakir, Zainab Mohammed, and Safiya Azam November 4, 2024