Coppell Student Media

The Talk: Breaking down the Israel-Hamas war

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer • January 18, 2024

Hosted by: Safiya Azam Edited by: Safiya Azam, Wendy Le Since Oct. 7, the Israel-Hamas war has caused approximately 20,000 deaths, almost 1% of Gaza’s 2.2 million population. However, the start...

The Talk: The New Black Friday

Natalia Esquivel and Wendy Le • December 11, 2023

Black Friday can be a chaotic day known for its long lines and frantic shoppers. While exceptional deals are still offered at stores, its atmosphere has diminished over the years with the rise of online...

The Talk: Home Again with Notable 2012-13 Seniors

Elizabeth De Santiago, Aasritha Yanamala, and Wendy Le • December 1, 2023

Hosted by: Aasritha Yanamala, Elizabeth De Santiago Edited by: Wendy Le Ten years is a long time, enough for people to grow into themselves, become an adult and be a part of the real world. For...

The Talk: AP vs. IB

Nyah Rama and Wendy Le • November 25, 2023

Hosted by: Nyah Rama Edited by: Wendy Le Many students struggle to know the difference between Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. There are common misconceptions surrounding...

The Talk: Vintage or Antique?

Caitlyn Concepcion, Ainsley Dwyer, and Wendy Le • November 17, 2023

The line between what’s considered vintage or just old seems to grow thinner over time, which has led to confusion and overconsumption in effort to remain ahead of the trend. In this episode, The...

The Talk: Feminism on TikTok

Neha Nathwani and Wendy Le • November 8, 2023

Hosted by: Neha Nathwani, Wendy Le Edited by: Wendy Le Over the years, feminism has evolved with the rise of TikTok. With so many young women on it, the platform has become a space to discuss...

The Talk: Dissecting the World of Thrifting

Safiya Azam, Marli Field, and Wendy Le • November 3, 2023

Hosted by: Safiya Azam and Marli Field Edited by: Wendy Le Thrifting does not suit many. It offers an overwhelming variety of clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry and numerous other items. However,...

The Talk: High School Elections or Popularity Contest?

Greeshma Marathu, Pranavi Ramineni, Niharika Tallapaka, and Wendy Le • November 2, 2023

Hosted by: Greeshma Marathu, Pranavi Ramineni, Niharika Tallpaka Edited by: Wendy Le School elections have existed for as long as we remember. It’s important to give every student a fair chance...

The Talk: The Perspective of an Eternal Traveler

Anushree De and Wendy Le • November 1, 2023

Many of us have not traveled far. At most, maybe somewhere in the country. Traveling to a different country is rare. That rule doesn’t apply to one particular student who has traveled to six continents,...

The Talk: Is homecoming worth it?

Sahasra Chakilam, Anvita Bondada, Neha Nathwani, and Wendy Le • October 17, 2023

Hosted by: Sahasra Chakilam, Neha Nathwani, Anvita Bondada Edited by: Wendy Le On Saturday, Coppell High School hosted its annual Homecoming dance, and as homecoming week was in full swing last...

The Talk: A Guide to Freshman Year

Wendy Le, Podcast Producer • September 22, 2023

The leap from middle school to high school can be intimidating as former eighth graders step into a new environment. The Sidekick’s podcast producer Wendy Le speaks to...

The Talk: Senior Overalls Edition

Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief • September 8, 2023

Senior year is a year to participate in traditions at Coppell High School. Girls don the halls of CHS in their respective overalls every Friday of football season. Each overall is symbolic...