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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Food Review: Dulce Taqueria (video)

Food Review: Dulce Taqueria (video)

Ainsley Dwyer and Wendy Le April 19, 2024

The Sidekick entertainment editor Ainsley Dwyer and podcast producer Wendy Le rate the tacos as well as the rice and beans from Dulce Taqueria, a family-owned restaurant located in the Speedy K-Mart...

Coppell Colorguard wins second place at the NTCA state championship with In Fantasia. On Sunday April 7, varsity colorguard participated in the Scholastic Open NTCA state competition at the CHS arena.

Colorguard places second in state competition with magical performance

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer April 17, 2024

The Coppell High School Arena was filled with cheers of anticipation as the Coppell Colorguard gracefully strode onto the arena floor. On April 7, Coppell Colorguard placed second in the Scholastic Open...

American musician Adrianne Lenker is the lead vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of the band Big Thief, as well as an established solo artist. The Sidekick staff photographer Marli Field reviews Lenker’s sixth solo studio album, Bright Future, delving into each songs unique story and the acoustic melody and classic folk instrumentals. Safiya Azam

Lenker’s “Bright Future” glows with possibility, a great example of what indie folk is becoming

Marli Field, Staff Photographer April 11, 2024

  Since her release of her first studio album, Stages of The Sun, at age 14 and gaining popularity as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Big Thief, American musician Adrianne Lenker has...

Sketching the scribbles to self-expression (with video):

Anushree De, Features Editor April 4, 2024
Walls are decorated with tie-dye projects and self portraits. Clay sculptures of animals line the tables. The laughters of students comparing their artwork bounces off the walls. Enthusiasm is abundant in the classroom of Wilson Elementary School art teacher Alejandra Quiñonez. 
Netflix’s Damsel incorporates dark fantasy and terror in the film starring Millie Bobby Brown. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park shares her thoughts on the unique plot. Graphic by Sofia Exposito.

Damsel: Elodie alluring audiences in Netflix movie

Katie Park, Staff writer March 29, 2024

Netflix’s new film, Damsel, incorporates a dark fantasy with twists and turns in each path within a cave, guarded by a fire breathing dragon.    The movie released March 8, starring Millie Bobby...

Songwriter Faye Websters music consists of acoustic ballads while incorporating various emotions like sorrow, melancholy, passion and love. The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada reviews Webster’s album Underdressed at the Symphony and comments on the indulging aspects of the album, the captivating lyrics and the overall soothing tones.

Webster transcends genres on Underdressed at the Symphony

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

When dealing with a broken heart, people have different ways of coping. Singer-songwriter Faye Webster assuages her pain by impulsively going to classical music concerts at the very last minute, without...

Country music uses lyricism and instrumental music to create art that can be enjoyed by music lovers across all genres. The Sidekick entertainment editor Ainsley Dwyer thinks country music is an underestimated genre that deserves more appreciation within today’s music lovers.

Rediscovering the beauty in country music

Ainsley Dwyer, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2024

Over spring break, I visited the country music capital of the world, Nashville, Tenn. I went downtown and danced around the floor in front of the stage at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red.  Six months ago,...

Bart Rogers plays bass to “You Kill Me” by Baboon in his Coppell home office. Rogers has been the bass player for Baboon since 2010, previously playing between 1991-1994.

Rogers rocking the punk

Wendy Le, Podcast Producer March 22, 2024

Staying at strangers’ homes, living off of junk food and traveling across the country with a beige Ford Econoline van, also known as Mommy, purchased for less than $1,000: This was the early 20s of Coppell...

Lastly, drizzle the sauce of your choice on the toasted bread and enjoy. Bread pakora is an easy homemade iftar appetizer to try during Ramadan, which is from March 9 to April 9-10.

Ramadan recipes: Spicy bread pakora

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor March 22, 2024

Ingredients  1 cup of Chickpea flour  A few stems of Cilantro 1-3 Green pepper  ½ tbsp of Paprika  ½ tbsp of Salt  ½ tbsp of Black pepper  ¼  tbsp of Chaat masala (optional) ...

Coppell High School senior Elise Howe as Marmie March, New Tech @ Coppell High Lucy Martinson as Beth, CHS junior as Sanjana Sreemushta as Jo, senior Olivia Willey as Meg kneeling besides Marmie and New Tech @ Coppell High junior Ellie Reese as Amy on the ground in the CHS Auditorium on March 8. The Cowboy Theatre Company production of “Little Women goes through the lives of the four March sisters during the Civil War as they transition from girlhood to womanhood.

Marching its way through UIL

Pranavi Ramineni and Elizabeth De Santiago March 21, 2024

As the lights dim, showcasing two young girls, familiar words echo: “Tell me a story, Jo.” In the Coppell High School Auditorium, the Cowboy Theatre Company brings the “Little Women” production...

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a beloved and nostalgic show for many. It has recently been adapted into a live-action format on Netflix, promoting mixed opinions from fans. The Sidekick staff writer Taylor Pham reviews the live-action series and shares her thoughts. Graphic by Kavya Lokhande

Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action series blows audience away

Taylor Pham, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

Since its debut in 2005, Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” animated series has been a beloved show among viewers of all ages.  The storyline follows a young boy named Aang, otherwise...

Video: The seniors of Coppell Percussion

Rhea Chowdhary and Sri Achanta March 7, 2024

On Saturday, Coppell Percussion seniors performed their final Purely Rhythmic show. Watch video editor Rhea Chowdhary and editor-in-chief Sri Achanta’s video where the seniors reflect on their memories...

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