Look good, feel good: A positive quarantine lifestyle
Lilly Gorman, Photographer
May 16, 2020
Self-isolation has created changing in our daily lives but The Sidekick's Lilly Gorman has some helpful reminders on how to remain positive during these challenging times.
Volunteers conduct mass COVID-19 antibody testing on campus
Avani Kashyap, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
On May 2, in the midst of rain and 25 mph winds, volunteers spent their day conducting COVID-19 antibody tests at Coppell High School. The drive-through testing, organized by Metroplex Medical Centres, was for Coppell residents, first responders, health care providers and essential workers. Partici...
CISD to hold in-person graduation for the class of 2020
Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
On May 12, an email from Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt to the class of 2020 confirmed plans for an in-person graduation. According to the email and the CISD website, the ceremony will be held on May 31 at the Globe Life Field in Arlington at 5 p.m. for New Tech @ Coppell graduates and 8 p.m. for Coppell High School g...
Early endings, new beginnings
Sreeja Mudumby, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
When the Coppell High School ninth grade campus freshmen walked out of the campus doors, they were ready to finish off the rest of the year before going to the bigger high school with more people, and different experiences. Little did he know that he just spent his last moments in CHS9. Due to C...
Storch encouraging global unity through Twitter challenge
Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Amid worldwide confusion and fear, Coppell High School 2017 graduate and current Texas A&M University student Ryan Storch partnered with Gallery Furniture to help unite the world through the universal language of music. On March 23, Storch posted on his Twitter account (@ryanstorch) a video of him aski...
Coppell: Let’s stick together while we’re apart
Yasemin Ragland, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Texas Governor Greg Abbott started reopening state restaurants, movie theaters, malls and more beginning on May 1. He thinks that we can both kickstart the economy and continue to be healthy in our everyday lives. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins wants to “follow the science and stay home.” He...
How seniors/those moving from CISD are going to return items amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Nanette Pottoore, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
As the school year is coming to an end and with students off campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students are left wondering what to do with items that belong to Coppell High School. “[The school] is putting together a schedule, and [CHS Principal Laura Springer] will be sending that out to studen...
Adopt a Coppell High School Senior 2020 bringing seniors recognition, celebration
Avani Kashyap, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
The Coppell High School class of 2020 has missed out on numerous senior events due to COVID-19. From prom and graduation to various banquets, celebrations to commemorate their high school years are now canceled or done virtually. However, the atypical situation has fostered atypical solutions and among virtu...
Businesses reopening at 25% occupancy following governor’s orders
Jillian Moore, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Effective since May 1, many businesses were allowed to reopen in-person services with specific guidelines to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Although initially remaining closed following the order, a select number of Coppell facilities have opened since Monday. Coppell facilities that are currently open i...
Hidden toll of COVID-19: Mental Health
Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
Every morning I wake up feeling trapped. Every night I go to bed feeling trapped. Trapped inside my house. Trapped in a monotonous routine. Drowning in a pool of never-ending thoughts. Losing my sense of reality. Caged in by the parameters of this global pandemic. Since March. 13, my life has been the exact ...
Video: Isolation workout with Samantha Freeman
Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
As self-isolation fatigue kicks in, The Sidekick staff photographer Samantha Freeman remains active by stretching and working her muscles as she normally would for tennis practice. This nine-step exercise is perfect for starting or ending your day and keeping your body in top shape. This workout includ...
What it is like to work in a grocery store now
Shreya Beldona, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Coppell resident and Natural Grocers cashier Amanda Larsen never thought working in a grocery store would involve constant sanitization, switching out gloves and face masks. Yet, due to coronavirus, these changes and behaviors have been common. Despite not being able to work at home, Larsen faces thes...