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 On Nov. 22, Frozen II was released in theaters nationwide. The Sidekick staff writer Victoria Hertel thinks this sequel outshines the 2013 original. Graphic by Bella Mora.

Why ‘Frozen II’ is better than the first

Victoria Hertel, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

Disclaimer: This review contains major spoilers for Frozen II! You have been warned! In November 2013, Frozen released, changing the world of Disney and perhaps the world as a whole, forever. The movie...

Camila Cabello released her sophomore album, ‘Romance’, on Friday. The album was made to “sound like what falling in love feels like” and was preceded by her No. 1 collaboration with Shawn Mendes, “Señorita”.

On ‘Romance,’ Cabello tackles humanity’s most complex emotion

Anthony Cesario, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2019

Why buy flowers or candy hearts for your significant other when you could create an album entirely about falling in love? Apparently, that’s what Camila Cabello asked herself before making her sophomore...

Korean pop-rock group Day6s third full album, “The Book Of Us: Entropy”, released on Oct. 22. The Sidekick staff writer Akhila Gunturu provides her thoughts on the albums compilation and songs.

Day6 explores human relationships in prismatic new album “The Book of Us: Entropy”

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

In the recent past, K-pop has become a blossoming genre in the western world, with many Korean idol groups breaking through on the Billboard charts and gaining international recognition. Five-piece Korean...

Rapper Kanye West released his album, JESUS IS KING, on Oct. 25. This is his first gospel album, contrasting his eight previous rap albums.

JESUS IS KING review: West redesigns discography with gospel album

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor November 6, 2019

I stepped out of my math class and into a Southern Baptist gospel church on Oct. 25 as I put in my earbuds to listen to rapper Kanye West’s new album, JESUS IS KING. Eight voices from Sunday Service...

Actresses Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey of the critically acclaimed TV sitcom “The Office”recently started a podcast called “Office Ladies”, where the two break down episodes of their series while explaining the behind-the-scenes context of certain events in the show.

The Office co-stars Fischer, Kinsey revisit Dunder Mifflin through new medium

Yash Ravula, Staff Writer/ Videographer November 6, 2019

As an avid podcast listener and TV shows enthusiast, Office Ladies is the best thing that happened to me since “Grey’s Anatomy” season 16 came out. Jenna Fischer played Pam Beasley, the receptionist,...

Seventeen’s third studio album, An Ode, released Sept. 16. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Claire Clements gives a glimpse into her opinion on the album.

“An Ode” gives Seventeen new reputation in latest album

Claire Clements, Executive Editorial Page Editor September 28, 2019

On Sept. 16, K-Pop group Seventeen released its  third full album, An Ode. The album, preceded by weeks of anticipation following the release of its digital single, “Hit” on Aug. 5, broke numerous...

Taylor Swift’s seventh studio album, Lover, released Friday. Preceded by No. 2 singles “ME!” and “You Need to Calm Down,” Lover broke the Apple Music records for most pre-saved album by a female artist and most pre-added pop album on its first day.

Swift exchanges tear-stained guitars for paper rings on ‘Lover’

Anthony Cesario, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2019

Disclaimer: I am a fan of Taylor Swift, but have aimed to be as unbiased as possible.   In the liner notes for Red, an album revolving around the emotional turmoil accompanying toxic relationships,...

Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame released on April 26, making 1.2 billion dollars in its first weekend. The Sidekick staff writer, Anika Arutla, discusses the expectations of the movie and the conclusion to the original six Avengers characters.

Paying tribute to our childhood

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

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...

BTS’s Map of the Soul: Persona was released April 12. The album includes collaboration with Halsey, “Boy with Luv”, which holds the record for YouTube music video with most views gained within 24 hours.

“Map of the Soul: Persona” review: BTS exudes warmth, comfort with latest release

Shravya Mahesh, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

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...

JC’s Burger Bar opened its Coppell location on April 2, which is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The restaurant has a wide variety of menu options, complimentary ice cream and an arcade.

JC’s Burger Bar fry-nally opens, welcomes Coppell community

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer April 11, 2019

As I parked my car and walked towards the entrance of JC’s Burger Bar, I approached green and white welcome balloons reading “JC’s Burger Bar”. The outside patio was nicely shaded and seemed like...

Billie Eilish’s WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? came out March 29. This is her first full-length album, despite already having released many chart-topping hits.

‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ album review: Eilish’s debut album tells a perfectly unexpected story

Neha Desaraju, Staff Writer April 8, 2019

I am not quite sure how to refer to the track “!!!!!!!” in conversation. It is not even a song—the 14-second track is only Billie Eilish and her brother laughing about her Invisalign, introducing...

Stella Grant (played by Haley Lu Richardson) and Will Newman (Cole Sprouse) do breathing exercises and meditation together in Five Feet Apart, released March 15. Five Feet Apart follows two teens who share a romantic bond, but cannot touch each other due to the nature of cystic fibrosis, a disorder they both have.

Five Feet Apart puts fresh twist on old themes

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor April 2, 2019

Due to romance constantly being associated with physical contact, the love in Five Feet Apart, released March 15, feels refreshingly pure because the two protagonists are prohibited from touching each...

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