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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

Former Coppell City Council member Cliff Long received banana pudding for his services on Tuesday at the Coppell Town Center. Coppell Mayor Wes Mays declares November as Cliff Long Appreciation Month at the City Council meeting.
Councils proclaims November as Cliff Long Appreciation Month, discussed Planned Development 322
Hiral Patel, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council proclaimed November as Cliff Long Appreciation Month in the City of Coppell and discussed Planned Development...

In Real Time is a Sidekick series listing Coppell High School and Coppell ISD weekly events. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.
In Real Time: 11/10-11/14
Zaara Shaik, Assignment Editor • November 10, 2025
HOSA junior parliamentarian Sahiti Godavarthi and secretary Masooma Fatima lead HOSA week activities with advisor Kathryn Womochel. HOSA week features guest speakers and decorations around the school to highlight HOSA heroes.
Championing change during HOSA week
Riya Suresh, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025
Coppell junior wide receiver Jackson Echols receives a pass from sophomore quarterback Carter Zingelmann for an 81-yard touchdown against Flower Mound Marcus on Friday at Marauders Stadium. Coppell plays Plano on Friday in the Class 6A Division I bi-district playoffs at Buddy Echols Field. Photo by Naila Ali
Preparing for the long run:
Raima Awan, Boy Sports Editor • November 13, 2025

After months of early mornings, film sessions and long practices, the Coppell football season now comes down to the playoffs. On Friday at 7...

Coppell junior outside hitter Brooke Felix hits against Allen on Oct. 30 at Hebron High School. The Eagles defeated the Cowgirls, 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-11), in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs. Photo by Naila Ali
114 points to finish off season
Reece Murry, Girls Sports Editor • November 7, 2025
Coppell juniors wide receiver Jackson Echols and tight end Evan Macken celebrate a touchdown against Flower Mound on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Flower Mound Marcus on Thursday at 7 p.m. Photo by Naila Ali
Cowboys gear up for final district game
Raima Awan, Boys Sports Editor • November 5, 2025
As artificial intelligence use is rampant and more students plagiarize using it, educational facilities including Coppell ISD use AI to detect AI-generated writing. After an AI-detector gave The Sidekick staff writer Aashi Panchal a false positive, causing negative consequences, she thinks AI should not be used to detect AI.
Challenging AI detection in education
Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

In an era where artificial intelligence has reshaped society, the authenticity of writing has frequently come into question. A copywriter ran...

High school students often wonder what their job will be like after school, as some are pressured to pick a major or a job as soon as they enter high school. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda explains how picking a dream job or a major under pressure isn’t necessary just yet.
You don’t need a dream job
Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025
Generation Z overuses niche words out of context, which diminishes the meaning of the original words themselves. The Sidekick editorial page editor Hamza Zakir explains how people need to be more aware of what they say and the word choices they make.
Gen Z watering down vocabulary
Hamza Zakir, Editorial Page Editor • November 11, 2025
Coppell High School health science teacher Gary Beyer wore many hats in firefighting as a paramedic before becoming a teacher. Beyer applies lessons from his past careers to his approach to teaching and coaching. Photo illustration by Eirene Park and Ani Ly
Years of service leaving a mark on Beyer’s devotion for helping others
Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

Between teaching Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) students to save lives and coaching golfers to steady their nerves, Coppell High School health...

More than 100 students and 37 teachers celebrated Diwali at CHS9 on Oct. 20. The celebration included diya painting, henna booth and newly added this year, Bollywood dancing. Photo courtesy Rasmita Pydisetti.
Diwali burning bright at CHS9
Elizabeth De Santiago, Executive Features Editor • November 13, 2025

Coppell High School junior Nikki Balaji’s sweaters, shoes and jeans highlight her confident sense of style. Balaji’s outfits pave her path to her future in modeling and fashion.
Balaji shaping her world with fashion
Nidhi Medicharla, Staff Writer • November 13, 2025

Lights. Camera. Pose.  While some teens scroll past modeling campaigns on social media, Coppell High School junior Nikki Balaji imagines...

CHS9 freshman Maggie Mink demonstrates her switch from summer wear to stylish fall fashion. The way students style their clothes is starting to change as new trends are emerging for cooler weather.
Fall weather blows in cool fashion trends
Maren Wiley, Staff Designer • November 7, 2025
Coppell Lariettes laughs while playing a game after rehearsal in the CHS Small Gym. The Lariettes line officers create a positive environment for their teammates and guide their team with poise and determination. Photo by Gia Ajani
Lariettes line officers embodying G.R.I.T.
Clara Lane, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025
Buy back your time with a morning pause
Buy back your time with a morning pause
Jay Vernekar, Faculty/Staff Editor • November 13, 2025

One nonnegotiable task in my morning routine is to watch an episode of “Modern Family.” As contradictory as it sounds, I consider this to...

Coppell High School AP Government teacher Eric Chastain was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010, changing how he navigates everyday life. Chastain manages his diet by sticking to gluten-free options to better improve his lifestyle. Deepika Kumar
Championing past celiac disease with consistency
Katie Park, lifestyle/wellness editor • November 12, 2025
Current Issue – Volume 37
SAT flashbacks
SAT flashbacks
Katie Park, lifestyle/wellness editor • November 11, 2025
Sports with Sully: Dodgers fight to win thrilling World Series
Sports with Sully: Dodgers fight to win thrilling World Series
Sully Kessler and Safiya Azam November 14, 2025
Halloween magic fills Old Town Coppell
Aashi Panchal and Gia Ajani November 3, 2025