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Asian beauty standards are a great misconception in Asian society. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Parks column addresses the negative effects of stereotypical standards and explores the nature of beauty that can be found in everyone.

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Coppell High School junior Ananya Kella was reported missing on Monday evening. Coppell ISD, Coppell Police Department and Irving Police Department are working together to locate Kella who was last seen exiting CHS at 5:15 p.m.

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Many high school students struggle with maintaining healthy habits due to overworking and bad time management. The Sidekick staff writer Aliza Abidi explains why romanticizing detrimental behavior can be harmful.

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Halloween is most recognizable for the fun costumes people wear to celebrate it; however, it is important to recognize that some outfits are not costumes and should not be worn as such. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan thinks people should consider the negative effects their Halloween costumes might have on specific groups of people.

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The fentanyl crisis recently leaked into educational spaces. Coppell High School student resource officers are now training in the use of Narcan, a drug utilized to aid in opioid overdose, in order to protect students from fentanyl and other drug-related crises.

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Celebrating 140th Birthday of Gandhi

October 2, 2009

By Luciana Mendes
Staff Writer

Video by Keely Leonard and Matt French

Although today may seem just like every other day, October 2 actually marks the birthday of deceased Indian independence movement leader Mahatma Gandhi.

In India, October 2, is a national holiday known as “Gandhi Jayanti”. Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, India on October 2, 1869. After studying law in England, he spent twenty years in South Africa working for immigrant rights. He became the leader of the Indian National Congress upon his return to his mother country in 1914. Non-violent passive resistance and civil disobedience became his main tactics in leading India to its eventual independence from Great Britain.

October 2 is also recognized around the world as International day of Non Violence. Gandhi is recognized globally as a great humanitarian. The Google search page depicts an image of Gandhi’s face in celebration of his 140th birthday. President Barack Obama also praised Gandhi in commemoration of his influence on America through his inspiration on civil rights leader Martin Luther King.
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