Coppell Student Media

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...

The Talk: Meet The 2023-24 Sidekick Leadership Team

Sameeha Syed, Social Media Manager • September 1, 2023

In this episode, The Sidekick 2023-24 leadership team members introduce themselves and discuss what they are looking forward to this year. They highlight the new projects that are being worked...

Pluggin in… Sports Update

Namir Awan • April 21, 2023

In this episode, The Sidekick photographer Namir Awan along with Coppell High School junior Sajid Jailani discuss the NBA and give their take on the league. As we discuss shocking news, we talk about...

Plugging in… Senioritis

Deepali Kanchanavally and Nrithya Mahesh • April 18, 2023

Now more than ever, senioritis is affecting 12th graders around the school with low motivation and increased late assignments, along with even more negative impacts....

Plugging in… Ramadan

Aliya Zakir, Aliza Abidi, and Sameeha Syed • April 7, 2023

Coppell is home to a large community of Muslims who celebrate Ramadan. This episode of Plugging In... discusses Ramadan, its significance and local influences to Coppell...

Plugging in… Cost of Senior Year

Vibha Viswanath, Rhea Choudhary, and Nandini Paidesetty • April 4, 2023

Many students consider senior year their most memorable year of high school, as it is their final year to participate in all school activities and to spend time at events with their friends....

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...