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Mic Check: Checking in with Rasca’s snow day routine

Jay Vernekar and Safiya Azam
January 26, 2026

Hosted by:Jay Vernekar

Edited by: Safiya Azam

Coppell roads are currently covered in sleet and snow as harsh winter weather arrived with full force this weekend. In this episode of Mic Check, The Sidekick faculty/staff Editor Jay Vernekar checks in with IB English IV teacher Lauren Rasca to see what a snow day entails for a faculty member. 

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About the Contributors
Jay Vernekar
Jay Vernekar, Faculty/Staff Editor
Jay Vernekar is a junior and the faculty/staff editor for The Sidekick. Over his time on staff, he especially enjoys connecting with other people in the Coppell community as he works on stories. He is eager to work hard to highlight all aspects that make Coppell special.  When Jay isn’t working on a story, you can find him at a local escape room or nose deep in an Agatha Christie novel. He especially loves spending time with his friends and family, cherishing all the positive connections he makes.  You can contact Jay at [email protected]
Safiya Azam
Safiya Azam, Social Media Editor/Podcast Producer

Safiya Azam is a senior on The Sidekick, and a third-year within the program.

She believes there are many ways to tell a story and acts on this belief through her use of various forms of journalism specializing in podcasts and social media as Social Media Editor / Podcast Producer for the year.

When she is not working on a story, you can find Safiya behind a canvas working on her latest artwork, tuning into podcasts covering pop culture moments to the latest global event and thrifting. Email: [email protected]