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Coppell Student Media

Wackym’s Kitchen owner Paul Wackym sells cookies at Old Town Coppell on Dec. 7.  Vintage Christmas at Old Town Coppell is an annual event celebrating the holiday season with shops, crafts and treats.

Vintage holiday spirit returns in Old Town Coppell

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Christmas is a jolly time for many people. Spending it with family and friends at an event can make it even more fun.  The Christmas spirit that has lived on from years, decades and even centuries...

Three decades of Madrigal magic (video)

Greeshma Marathu, staff photographer December 19, 2024

Madrigals is an advanced mixed chamber choir that requires a competitive audition for selection. On December 13-14, Madrigals hosted its 30th annual Madrigal Feast, featuring alumni, medieval drama and...

Food Review: Biting into Biscuit Bar

Liam Quigley and Angad Raut December 18, 2024

The Sidekick staff writers Liam Quigley and Angad Raut visited Biscuit Bar, a unique brunch spot featuring twists on classic brunch foods for good prices. This video showcases the restaurant space and...

Wicked released Nov. 22 of this year as one of 2024’s most anticipated films. Staff photographer Marli Field shares her perspective on what made the movie so magical. Animation by Ani Ly.

Wicked defies my expectations

Marli Field, staff photographer December 18, 2024

  The Wizard of Oz, released in 1939, is one of the most iconic and beloved movies of all time. As a fan of the film, when I learned about an adaptation being brought to screen that shows a different...

Coppell Band performs during halftime at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 15. Coppell Band advanced as a UIL finalist and performed at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Nov. 12, placing seventh out of Class 6A bands.

Four the win: Band marches into history

Gia Ajani, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Coppell Band’s name echoes through the stadium as it is announced as seventh place out of Class 6A state bands on Nov. 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Coppell Marching Band placed seventh...

Coppell High School junior Alyssa Gray strums the melody to “Snowman” by Sia on her electric guitar in her room on Dec. 11. Gray loves music from the 1950s and 1960s, introduced by her father, Adam Gray. (Photo by Caitlyn Conception)

Gray transcending time through musical lyrics, melodies

Katie Park, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

The sharp strum of the G chord on a guitar marks the start of the song “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles, the melody and strumming pattern producing a mystifying sensation. Nodding to...

Choir winter concert brings cheer to holiday season

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor December 16, 2024

The Coppell Choir winter concert is an annual performance where all choirs perform a master work along with a couple of holiday classics. The show was in CHS Auditorium on Dec. 5. Watch The Sidekick entertainment...

Food review: Indulging in Yemeni coffee at Haraz and Sayfani

Zainab Mohammed and Zaara Shaik December 14, 2024

Haraz Coffee House and Sayfani Yemeni Coffee House draw customers in with their unique Yemeni-inspired drinks and desserts. Watch The Sidekick staff writer Zainab Mohammed and staff photographer Zaara...

The film industry, Disney in particular, recently lacks creativity in its movies. The Sidekick staff writer Akshaya Ashokanand thinks creating sequels and prequels rather than original films decreases the fun of movies. Graphic by Kevin Gunnamapalli.

Deteriorating doubles in film industry

Akshaya Ashokanand, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

More than 150 square feet of crisp animation and dimmed lights are the centerpiece for 100 minutes – 130 including ads – of my day on Nov. 27. This is time invested in my enjoyment and well-being,...

Coppell High School junior Samanyu Hebbar uses writing to reflect on prevalent aspects of high school, such as social media, procrastination and dating. Hebbar’s book, How to Ruin Your Life as a High Schooler, is projected to release in Dec. Photo illustration by Neha Nathwani and Shrika Elma

Unplugged, unstoppable: Hebbar overcoming generational obstacles

Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

In ninth grade, Coppell High School junior Samanyu Hebbar did something his peers would never consider: He handed his phone to his parents, asking them to restrict his access to social media. “I told...

Coppell Band performs during its winter concert on Tuesday in the CHS Auditorium. The show featured a number of Christmas songs. Photo by Akshaya Ashokonand.

A winter celebration of dedication

Raima Awan, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

The lights dim as the room’s glow deepens and the curtains fly open. Seeping through the cracks of the doors, music overflows the Coppell High School Auditorium. On Tuesday night, Coppell Band...

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