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Emma Cummins

Emma Cummins, Executive Opinions Editor

Emma is the Executive Editorial Page Editor at The Sidekick. She enjoys politics, writing and traveling.

All content by Emma Cummins
Graphic by Austin Banzon.

College Series: Simple recipes to make transition easier

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
May 23, 2017
Citizens and bikers gathered together on Tuesday to recognize the month of May as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.” The month was meant to raise awareness for both drivers and bikers to be safe on the road. Photo by Emma Cummins.

Bikers raise awareness at City Council meeting

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
April 27, 2017
Coppell city mayor swears in Mike Land as the new city council manager on April 11 at the town hall. The rest of the evening was spent celebrating the library’s excellence and approving city expenditure projects. Photo by Emma Cummins.

Cozby library honored at city council meeting, new city manager takes up mantle

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
April 17, 2017
Coppell High School senior Ryan Storch created a video that went viral on Twitter. As of April 5, his tweet has 52.7 thousand retweets and 132 thousand likes along with several mentions from popular Twitter accounts, including Smashmouth. Photo by Emma Cummins.

CHS student’s prank smashes expectations, goes viral

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
April 10, 2017
City council election holds promise for the future

City council election holds promise for the future

Emma Cummins, Executive Opinions Editor
April 4, 2017
International songs such as “Deux Hirondelles” by French singer Aline and “99 Luftballons” by German singer Nena give listeners a different perspective. International songs offer a look into another country’s culture through music. Graphic by Wren Lee

Eight songs to add an international sound to your everyday music

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
March 2, 2017
The evolution of man has perplexed us for centuries. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Emma Cummins thinks this search should not end with humans turning into robots. Graphic by Austin Banzon.

We are not meant to become robots

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
March 2, 2017
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt swears in new Alternative Municipal Judge, Candace Carlson, on Feb. 14 at the City Council meeting. Coppell City Council members and citizens gathered to resolve zoning issues and other agenda items.

CMS North fence issue resolved at City Council meeting Tuesday

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
February 16, 2017
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt gets approval from the City Council to name Jan. 24 Gary Sieb Appreciation Day last Tuesday at City Hall. Sieb is a 27-year tenured city contractor for Coppell. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

Coppell City Council meeting brings in the new, sends off the old

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 25, 2017
Graphic by Austin Banzon.

Responsibility comes in all shapes, sizes but provides similarities (with video)

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 23, 2017
After her six hour ride along on Dec. 16, Cummins was able to get up close and personal with the Dallas Police Department. Photo courtesy Gerald Smalley.

Ride along brings new light to Cummins’ perspective (with video)

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 13, 2017
Coppell citizen Charlie Brown stands up and speaks about the new fence at Coppell Middle School North on Tuesday night at the City Council meeting held at Town Hall. The newly installed fence has caused many concerns within the community from taxpayers who would like to use the amenities they pay for. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

City Council meeting blurs fence between community, city (with video)

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 11, 2017
Instead of just watching Netflix for this winter break, Cummins says to read a book or two.

Spending winter break the right way

Emma Cummins
December 12, 2016
Coppell High School is made up of students of different backgrounds and identities, however diversity should not be artificially created.

Artificial racial diversity creates more division, not less (with video)

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
November 9, 2016
Universities attempt to attract potential students by sending fliers and emails. Advertisements explain the best features of schools and what is needed to apply.

How to choose the right college for you

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
November 8, 2016
Chills360's new dessert "cookie monster" is one of the many unique options featured in the new ice cream shop. Chills360 opened on Oct. 21 in Deep Ellum and provides a fun atmosphere for the customers.

Chills360 opens with blast of good taste (with video)

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
November 2, 2016
Graphic by Austin Banzon

This election will not end us but redefine who we are (with video)

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
October 28, 2016
Coppell High School varsity tennis players exchange high-fives with Pierce High School players after winning 10-0 on Oct. 21. The Cowboys will advance to regionals, hoping to continue their winning streak

CHS tennis continues winning streak, hopes to carry that success to regionals

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
October 22, 2016
Young children play on inflatable slides at the National Night Out social on Pecan Hollow Drive. On Tuesday, Coppell celebrated its thirty-third annual NNO, which promotes neighborhood safety.

Coppell National Night Out brings new light to national discussion

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
October 6, 2016
Coppell police officer Peter Dierks and the National Night out knight accept the proclamation to declare Oct. 4 National Night Out. Coppell Police Department will be hosting several block parties throughout the city to celebrate the event.

National Night Out Knight makes an appearance at City Council meeting

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
September 28, 2016
The Coppell High School KIVA club members gather in D hall with their sponsor, IB Economics teacher Jared Stansel, for their weekly meeting. The group discussed club elections and how they would choose what small businesses to fund.

[Photo] IB students start a Kiva organization branch at CHS

Sofia Guerrero, Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
Being a leader requires more than good ideas in our society

Being a leader requires more than good ideas in our society

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor
September 19, 2016
Coppell citizens buy and sell local products, such as vegetables and baked goods, at the Coppell Farmers Market. The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon in Old Town Coppell by Twisted Root. Photo by Emma Cummins.

Coppell Farmers Market broadens Cummins’ perspective

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
September 10, 2016
College is a place to grow up, not be more coddled

College is a place to grow up, not be more coddled

Emma Cummins, Executive Opinions Editor
May 28, 2016
Coppell High School IB English teach Michael Vergien leaves for England this summer to teach at Cobham American Community School. Vergien will continue teaching English in England. Photo by Alex Dalton.

Vergien ponders deeper questions, travels across the pond

Emma Cummins, Executive Opinions Editor
May 26, 2016
From left Amy Wilkinson, Karie Kosh, Michael Brock, Kyle Dutton, Jared Stansel and Michael Vergien dress up for Halloween in Oct. 2015.

Wilkinson leaves legacy that will not be easily forgotten

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
May 14, 2016
Coppell mayor Karen Hunt proclaims the month of April as “Monarch Migration Awareness Month” on Tuesday at Coppell City Hall. Hunt emphasizes that “every citizen of Coppell can make a difference for the monarch by planting native milkweed and nectar plants to provide habitat for the monarch and pollinators in locations where people live, work, learn, and play.” Photo by Jennifer Su.

Monarchs and Librarians; city council meeting approves wide range of petitions

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
April 14, 2016
Gap accused of “racist” ad; Man self-identifies as mythical creature (with video)

Gap accused of “racist” ad; Man self-identifies as mythical creature (with video)

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
April 8, 2016
Photo Courtesy Mike Jasso

Running the school on and off the campus

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
April 6, 2016
Cartoon by Thomas Rousseau

Embracing failure ensures just that

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
April 5, 2016
A sign on the senior bridge advertises the upcoming percussion ensemble concert, Purely Rhythmic. The CHS percussion members will perform in the auditorium this Thursday at 7 p.m. Photo by Kelly Monaghan.

Get in beat, come to the Purely Rhythmic show on Thursday

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
March 23, 2016
A woman and her children mourn in front of the stock exchange at Place de la Bourse on March 23, 2016 in Brussels, Belgium. At least 30 people were killed and more than 180 have been injured in a new series of terror attacks that rocked Brussels. (Federico Gambarini/DPA/Zuma Press/TNS)

Terrorist attack reveals deeper issue

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
March 23, 2016
Zootopia surprises with insightful message

Zootopia surprises with insightful message

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
March 7, 2016
The Coppell Alumnae Panhellenic Association will be hosting a sorority information spotlight on March 5 for all Coppell senior girls.

Do not wait until the last minute to rush; Sorority Information Spotlight prepares Coppell senior girls

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
March 3, 2016
Former US President Bill Clinton campaigns for wife and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at Tarrant County College's Trinity River Campus. Clinton came to Fort Worth on Monday to urge supporters to vote for Hillary on March 1, Super Tuesday. Photo by Kelly Monaghan.

Opposite ends of the political spectrum

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
March 1, 2016
President Obama waves to the assembled media as he arrives at Los Angeles International Airport aboard Marine One on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. The president was in town to tape an episode of the Ellen Degeneres Show and to attend a political fundraiser. He boarded Air Force One at LAX and headed to Palms Springs for a summit of Southeast Asian leaders. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Five things you should know about this week

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
February 19, 2016
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband and former President Bill Clinton hug as they join supporters at Nashua Community College in Nashua, N.H., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, after she was officially declared the winner of the Iowa caucus. (Ryan Mcbride/Zuma Press/TNS)

Iowa Caucus brings sighs of relief, apprehension for the future

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
February 6, 2016
Cartoon by Thomas Rousseau.

Facts trump feelings

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editory
January 29, 2016
The Donut Palace offers a wide variety of donuts and kolaches. The Donut Palace is located near Speedy K and Family Video. Photo by Aubrie Sisk.

Donut Palace is a family tradition, not a run of the mill shop

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor
January 26, 2016
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