Upcoming Events
  • Friday is an early release day for all Coppell ISD schools. Coppell High School students will be released at 1:40 p.m.
  • CHS Choir performs its annual Madrigals Feast at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the CHS Commons.
  • Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts a Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
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Got You Covered 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 2023-24 school year.
Got You Covered: 12/4-12/10
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • December 4, 2023

Friday is an early release day for all Coppell ISD schools. Coppell High School students will be released at 1:40 p.m. CHS Choir performs...

Donated presents sit under a Christmas tree in Coppell City Hall. Various locations around Coppell offer donation areas for Make A Child Smile, a Coppell-sponsored program that collects and delivers gifts to Coppell ISD students in need. Donations can be made through Friday.
Make a Child Smile gives back to deserving children
Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager • November 29, 2023
Got You Covered 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 2023-24 school year.
Got You Covered: 11/27-12/3
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • November 27, 2023
Got You Covered 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 2023-24 school year.
Got You Covered: 11/20-11/26
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • November 20, 2023
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays illustrates the Coppell Municipal Court’s role in preserving public safety at the Coppell City Council meeting. Coppell City Council met Tuesday at Town Center.
Make a Child Smile benefits district students during holiday season
Katie Park, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023
Photo Galleries
Sports
Coppell junior forward Nathan Rusch communicates on the court against Lake Dallas on Nov. 17 at CHS Arena. Coppell faces Mesquite Horn tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.
Coppell hosts Horn for nondistrict game
Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor • December 5, 2023

The Coppell boys basketball team (8-3) faces Mesquite Horn (7-4) tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.  According to Coppell senior forward Antonio...

Coppell senior forward Antonio Romo scores a layup against Hurst L.D. Bell on Friday at CHS Large Gym. The Cowboys defeated the Raiders, 62-51.
Cowboys’ offense dominates to deny LD Bell victory
Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager • December 5, 2023
Coppell senior point guard Atia Medenica passes to senior guard Ella Spiller at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls play Plano West on Tuesday at CHS Arena at 6:15 p.m. Kayla Nguyen
Cowgirls take on Plano West in district opener
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • December 4, 2023
Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica passes to senior guard Ella Spiller on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Warriors, 58-42.
Cowgirls dominate against Frisco Memorial
Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
Opinions
The cancellation of the AP Psychology course in Florida has left students and educators pondering the repercussions of this decision. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks the banning of such courses raises concerns about the impact on students’ academic opportunities and the future of education.
Classroom content should not be driven by votes
Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023

Between the bustling hallways, tests and quizzes, I cannot say I have always loved school.  However, the rigor school provides is crucial...

The Sidekick staff writer Sanghika Pallela gives thanks to scientific fiction classics such as Interstellar. Pallela is appreciative of the joy science fiction media provides. (Kayla Nguyen)
My voyage through science fiction films
Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer • December 1, 2023
Labeling people based on their sexuality has created unfair judgments about many people in our society. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks sexuality should not be placed in stereotypical categories since it creates unfair ideas about the LGBTQ+ community.
My kind of queer
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • November 17, 2023
The Sidekick staff writer Neha Nathwani ponders the difficulties of meeting her family. Nathwani talks about why she can’t help but miss her extended family on Thanksgiving day.
A Thanksgiving miles apart, close at heart
Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Rap has rich cultural roots and the ability to unite communities. The Sidekick CHS9 Editor Nyah Rama further expands on how rap has the power to empower those who feel like their emotions are isolated from the masses.
Rap unifies through lyricism
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • December 5, 2023

As I run to catch the bus I stop to plug in an AirPod, a necessity in my life. I press play on my phone and the thunderous beats reverberate...

Though live-action films are beautiful, they lack magic that can only be produced with animation, no matter how hard studios try. The Sidekick staff writer Ishana Sharma thinks that the removal of beloved characters and the lack of emotion and personality greatly affects the film and its representation of the original story.
Column: Live-action movies don’t bring real-life magic
Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
With the arrival of winter, more Coppell High School students are seen wearing UGG shoes and boots. UGG boots and slippers have risen in popularity at Coppell High School with students sporting various styles, worn casually or dressed up. Kayla Nguyen
Unboxing the UGGs
Taylor Pham, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Laufey’s new album Bewitched is composed of both jazz and pop elements, attracting a more youthful audience. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park discusses how Gen Z has become more engaged in the genre of jazz from listening to Laufey.
Laufey bewitches Gen Z
Katie Park, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
Student Life
Coppell High School senior Rishi Dasari holds his barry saxophone after playing for Coppell Band in the UIL State Competition at Alamodome in San Antonio on Oct. 31. Dasari is a varsity saxophone section leader for Coppell Band, a Red Jacket and Coppell Mock Trial president, holding the aspiration of pursuing law in the future. Photo courtesy Rishi Dasari.
Dasari shaping his tomorrow as an aspiring attorney
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023

Coppell High School senior Rishi Dasari holds a clear vision of pursuing a career as an attorney, often described as a beacon of leadership...

The Wrangler Times sports editor Sri Charan Pasala, editor-in-chief Arnav Arora and fine arts editor Sahaj Jaiswal run the student magazine program at Coppell Middle School West. The CMSW Magazine Club currently has more than 70 members and provides students with the platform to produce content and garner journalistic skills.
The Wrangler Times: CMSW Magazine Club inspires young journalists
Sameeha Syed, Social Media Manager • November 20, 2023
A look inside DECA
A look inside DECA
Yepoom Hong, Staff Photographer • November 17, 2023
Coppell High School English Honors II teacher Ericka Cansino gives sophomore Solomon Lee feedback and corrections on his timed writing on Nov. 1 at the CHS Library. Cansino stepped into her teaching role two months into the 2023-24 school year with her unique background in education.
Cansino’s new beginnings
Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
CHS9
The transition from middle to high school can be a tough transition for many incoming freshmen. The Sidekick staff writer Isabella Callegaro Santos shares insightful tips to get good grades while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Graphic by Manasa Borra.
Freshman Forecast: Changing your mindset
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

That time of every school year has come again. Studying for your next test, starting your next project, catching up on all your assignments....

Coppell High School AP Human Geography teacher Shanna Chang sits in her classroom on Dec. 1, welcoming her first-period students to prepare for their unit four reading quiz. Chang enters her fourth year teaching at CHS9, and has been recognized as Teacher of the Month multiple times.
Chang guiding students through compassion
Greeshma Marathu, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
CHS9 hired assistant principal Nathan Harvey as an administrator for the 2023-24 school year. Harvey hopes to connect with students in his new role while students reflect on their positive experiences having him as their teacher in elementary school. Jayden Chui
Harvey reuniting with former students, forging strong bonds as AP
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • November 17, 2023
Toxic friendships can be blind to the eye, causing emotional damage that can affect mental health to a large degree. The Sidekick staff writer Sydney Araujo thinks people should communicate to avoid potential harmful relationships. Graphic by Sofia Exposito
Freshman Forecast: How to end toxic relationships
Sydney Araujo, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023
Newest Video
Rangers spirit takes over Coppell with first World Series win (video)
Rangers spirit takes over Coppell with first World Series win (video)
Sukirtha Muthiah, Nrithya Mahesh, and Namir Awan • November 2, 2023
Newest Comic
High school after graduation
High school after graduation
Noor Fatima, Graphic designer • December 1, 2023
Current Issue – Volume 35

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The Talk: Home Again with Notable 2012-13 Seniors
Elizabeth De Santiago, Aasritha Yanamala, and Wendy Le • December 1, 2023
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