Coppell Student Media

Plugging in… the Coding World

Douglas Zambrano and Trey Boudreaux • March 22, 2023

Computer science teacher Isabel Gregorek talks about her experience in coding as well as how artificial intelligence like Chat GPT could change the world of programming and how apps, games and a lot...

Plugging in… Red Jacket Applications

Meghna Kulkarni and Nandini Paidesetty • March 9, 2023

This week on Plugging In… The Sidekick social media manager Meghna Kulkarni talks with Red Jacket co-sponsors Dr. Bianca Benitez and Courtney Crosby about the Coppell High School student...

Plugging in… Cowgirls making history with first state tournament berth

Angelina Liu and Ava Johnson • March 3, 2023

Today, the Coppell girls basketball team plays in its first state semifinal game as it takes on Northside Clark in the Class 6A semifinals at 7 p.m. at Alamodome in San Antonio. Staff writer...

Plugging in… #SJW2023

Sahasra Chakilam and Nandini Paidesetty • February 25, 2023

This week on Plugging In… The Sidekick staff photographer Sahasra Chakilam talks to Executive Editor-in-Chief Angelina Liu, Executive Editorial Page Editor Manasa...

Plugging in… Sports Update

Paarth Dutta and Namir Awan • January 19, 2023

In this episode, Namir along with Paarth discuss a variety of sports events and give our take on them. As we discuss shocking news, we also focus on various sports such...

Plugging in… Formula 1 Austin recap

Josh Campbell, Page Design Editor • November 17, 2022

As the Formula 1 racing season nears its end, have a listen to a recap of the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin with The Sidekick Page Design Editor Josh Campbell. Edited...

Plugging in… gender stereotypes

Wendy Le, Caroline Moxley, Aarya Pardeshi, and Nandini Paidesetty • October 31, 2022

This podcast discusses the current gender stereotypes that occur in our society, its effects on our current generation, and its harms. Featuring Coppell High School art teacher, David...

Plugging in… balancing two genres of teaching

Kayla Nguyen, Rhea Chowdhary, and Nandini Paidesetty • October 26, 2022

Filled with personal anecdotes and advice by the people who have impacted her the most, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach and Algebra 2 teacher Coach Wesemann, shared her experience on...

Plugging in… academic pressures

Meghan Chiang, Sukirtha Muthiah, and Nandini Paidesetty • October 24, 2022

With the start of a new school year, students have the opportunity to begin on a clean slate. Though this may seem ideal, many have already started to experience the burdens of academic pressures....

Plugging in… advantages of meditation

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor • October 17, 2022

Astronomy teacher Ms. Barnes discusses the advantages of meditation and a minimalistic lifestyle. Her past experiences with Vipassana, a 2 weeks silence camp, helped her find the...

Plugging in… college application essays

Angelina Liu, Editor-in-chief • September 12, 2022

With the start of a new school year comes a new wave of college applications. Seniors have begun their Common App essays and are encouraged to start their supplementals for specific schools....

From George Coppell to… rising inflation

Angelina Liu and Sruthi Lingam • May 13, 2022

On this episode of “From George Coppell to…” The Sidekick staff photographer Sruthi Lingam discusses the effects of inflation on the local economy with CHS sophomore Kalyan...