Dharmapuram finds purpose in song, dance
Akansha Singh, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
At age 14, Coppell High School senior Neha Dharmapuram traveled the country, singing in front of vast audiences and earning not only the semifinalist position in India’s televised Padutha Theeyaga contest, but a greater exposure to the world of entertainment. Today, Dharmapuram continues her endeavors i...
Barnes turns musical aspirations into reality
Umama Suriya, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
With music as his passion, Evan Barnes had an ear for making music since he first learned how to read. Barnes cares a lot about his music. His guitar, his voice and his passion for music go way beyond just being in A Capella and Madrigals choir. “I put in probably more effort into my music tha...
Teruya’s growth in art paints picture of passion, identity
Shravya Mahesh, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
From the moment she first saw her architect parents sketching at the table, Coppell High School senior Karina Teruya knew she wanted to create art forever. The journey that began as a child continues today, a vivid portrait of the girl she imagined herself to be in the distant future. Yet Teruya has...
15 years since “Friends”
Anthony Cesario, Entertainment Editor
May 13, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
For her 16th birthday, Coppell High School sophomore Fiona Lopez’s party was "Friends" themed - complete with a trivia game, pin the tail on the Smelly Cat and a cake with the iconic Central Perk couch. May 6 was the 15th anniversary of the final episode of “Friends”. Still, Monica, Rachel, P...
CHS Through Fashion
Claire Clements, Editorial Page Editor
May 8, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Autism awareness brought to big screen in Nathan’s Kingdom
Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
DALLAS - Olicer J. Muñoz brought the struggles of living with autism to life in his film Nathan’s Kingdom, which is currently touring the country and appearing at film festivals. “This is my first feature film,” Muñoz said. “Before this, I wrote and directed some short films, one of them being Silen...
From flowers to faces, art show displays student talents
Anthony Cesario, Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Coppell High School senior AP 2D Design student Lucilla Veliyathumally loves flowers. This is evident in her artwork, specifically the one she tentatively titles “Flower Power”, which is vibrant and bursting with color. It was one of the many pieces on display at the CHS AP/IB Art Show on Thu...
Refreshing beverages to stir up summer
Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Recipes
With summer around the corner, many are ready to enjoy days by the pool with friends and fill their taste buds with ice-cold drinks. Summer has always been my favorite season, especially because of the chance to enjoy refreshing beverages as a way to cool down from the heat. Below are three of my f...
Colors of CHS: Art Show to illustrate student work
Anthony Cesario, Entertainment Editor
May 2, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School commons, students in AP and IB art classes show off what they have been working hard on all year. Admission is free, with food and refreshments provided. The CHS AP/IB Senior Art Show features artwork created by students in AP Drawing, AP 3D, AP 2D and IB a...
Paying tribute to our childhood
Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
This article contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. In 2008, Marvel Studios introduced Iron Man (played by Robert Downey Jr.) to the world. Little did we know, this was the start to something much bigger, something that would blow it away (pun intended). Since Iron Man’s release to today, 2...
Enjoy sunny days with these summer cookout recipes
Anthony Cesario, Entertainment Editor
April 30, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Recipes
Summer in Texas can sometimes drain all energy out of oneself, but with good food, the heat will be a little more bearable. Grab a seat outside, fire up the grill and enjoy a great meal with these recipes. Grilled Pepper Steak A twist on traditional steak, grilled pepper steak is a d...
“Map of the Soul: Persona” review: BTS exudes warmth, comfort with latest release
Shravya Mahesh, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Over the years, the Korean group BTS has established a brand of comfort. Lyrically, its songs preach self-love, condemn the negatives of society, relate personal experiences of struggle and offer a hand to those in need. BTS’s latest release is no different. Map of the Soul: Persona presents a new sid...
