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The 65th Annual Grammy Awards held on Feb. 5 was home to many accomplishments, with Beyonce becoming the most awarded Grammy artist and Kim Petras making history as the first transgender woman to win a Grammy. The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada takes a critical look at the award show and their winning picks. Graphic by Nrithya Mahesh.

65th annual Grammys stirs up mixing pot of opinions amongst viewers

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

With flashing cameras, star studded red carpets and breathtaking performances, 81 gilded gramophone-shaped trophies wait to be awarded at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.                                         Several...

Michael B. Jordan stars as Adonis Creed and Jonathan Majors as Damian Anderson in Creed III A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Photo courtesy Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Anime-inspired stylistic choices, acting heavyweights take Creed franchise to new heights in Creed III

Srihari Yechangunja, Executive Design/Interactive Editor February 27, 2023

Choices, choices, choices. Good ones, bad ones, unexpected ones. Choices define who we are, but it’s the choices that come back to haunt us that land the worst blow. Above all, this theme is what...

Taco Bell is a global fast food chain that has been around for 60 years, yet is one of the few with a separate vegetarian menu. Its vegetarian menu makes Taco Bell more inclusive to people with dietary restrictions and is something other fast food chains should consider.

An ode to Taco Bell

Shreya Ravi, Staff Photographer February 16, 2023

Most people find comfort in McDonald’s cheeseburgers or Chick-Fil-A’s chicken sandwiches with what I’ve heard as “the best dipping sauce on the planet.” But over the years of my development,...

“That ‘90s Show” is a follow up to the highly praised “That ‘70s Show.” The Sidekick staff writer Wendy Le thinks the series is disappointing, failing to meet the standards set by its predecessor.

“That ‘90s Show” misses the groove of its precedent

Wendy Le, Staff Writer February 13, 2023

Please read this with discretion as it will include spoilers. While scrolling through my Netflix queue, I was taken aback to see "That ‘90s Show" appear before me. For years, fans of the original...

SOS released on Dec. 9 by American singer-songwriter SZA. The Sidekick staff writer Nashad Mohamed expresses her thoughts on the album, while reminiscing on her debut album Ctrl.

SZA returns with a sophomore encapsulating how we’re all feeling, SOS

Nashad Mohamed, Staff Writer February 13, 2023

After it was announced that SZA was releasing her studio sophomore album, SOS, after her five-year hiatus, it felt like the whole world was waiting for this moment. Right when 11 p.m. on Dec. 9 hit,...

Exploring the Hidden Gems: Top 4 Asian Restaurants To Visit Around DFW

Exploring the Hidden Gems: Top 4 Asian Restaurants To Visit Around DFW

Wendy Le, Staff Writer January 25, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YznCeI8PSrA Discovering Asian cuisine in Dallas-Fort Worth can be a daunting task for many. However, the area is home to a diverse range of underrated restaurants offering...

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the sequel to the widely-acclaimed murder mystery Knives Out, released on Netflix on Dec. 23. The Sidekick staff writer Tvisha Jindal thinks Glass Onion, while having interesting characters, does not have a strong enough plot to offer viewers a compelling whodunnit. Graphic by Srihari Yechangunja.

Glass Onion plot unravels after second glance

Tvisha Jindal, Staff Writer January 23, 2023

Please read this with discretion as it includes spoilers. Hollywood loves shady characters, billionaires and an intriguing plot.  Unfortunately, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the sequel to...

Avatar: The Way of Water released on Dec. 16 as the long-awaited sequel to the 2009 classic, Avatar. Staff writer Nashad Mohamed takes a deep dive into the movie to find out if it was worth the decade long wait.

Cameron takes us back to Pandora with sequel Avatar: The Way of Water

Nashad Mohamed, Staff Writer January 19, 2023

James Cameron brings us back to Pandora with the long awaited sequel to his 2009 blockbuster, Avatar.  In 2009, Cameron presented never-before-seen intricately rendered landscapes using CGI. From the...

What’s the tea on Coppells two boba shops? Watch The Sidekick staff photographers Rhea Chowdhary and Kayla Nguyen rate and compare drinks from Coppell cafes TeaLatte Bar and Feng Cha.

Who makes the best boba tea in Coppell?: TeaLatte Bar vs. Feng Cha

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary January 17, 2023

What’s the tea on Coppell's two boba shops? Watch The Sidekick staff photographers Rhea Chowdhary and Kayla Nguyen rate and compare drinks from Coppell cafes TeaLatte Bar and Feng Cha.

The Ultimate Sweet Tea Review: McDonald’s, Chicken Express, Dairy Queen and Whataburger

The Ultimate Sweet Tea Review: McDonald’s, Chicken Express, Dairy Queen and Whataburger

Shrayes Gunna and Angelina Liu January 13, 2023

Sweet tea is a southern staple consisting of black tea and sugar. However, the sweetness level, ice level and overall composition of sweet tea varies in Coppell’s local fast-food joints. Join The...

The new thriller Fall  follows the journey of two friends climbing a 2,000-foot tower with no way down. The Sidekick staff photographer Shreya Ravi shares her thoughts on this underrated movie.

Expect to fall off your seat

Shreya Ravi, Staff Photographer January 11, 2023

Picture this: standing on top of a creaky tower, almost being able to touch the clouds. Looking down, all you see is faint ground and a broken ladder, and it hits you: You are stuck 2,000 feet in the air...

The Sidekick Staffs Albums of the Year

The Sidekick Staff’s Albums of the Year

Saniya Koppikar and Josh Campbell December 15, 2022

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief Melodic synths, catchy bass and tasteful imagery highlight The Weeknd’s Dawn FM album, released at the beginning of this year. The conceptual work depicts...

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