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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Unhealthy comparison between students at Coppell High School has resulted in academic burnout and a toxic environment. The Sidekick staff’s editorial board believes in focusing on growth rather than numbers to improve school culture.

Staff Editorial: Rethinking the academic rat race

Editorial Board October 30, 2025

Every Coppell High School classroom is filled with the same chatter; test scores, class averages, GPA and the ever-looming question: ‘What score did you get?’ Obsession over numbers might seem normal...

New state laws are having a major impact on Coppell ISD campuses,  but they fail to accommodate specific needs of programs to the point of silencing. The Sidekick staff’s editorial board thinks schools need local representation in making state policy.

Staff Editorial: Lack of consultation with educators leads to extreme policies

Editorial Board September 25, 2025

The iPads load slowly, online storage is lower, phones are powered off, books shelves are covered and clubs have been cut. Welcome to Texas where the laws keep coming. These new laws can feel like...

In the wake of Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt’s retirement announcement, many changes may take place. The Sidekick’s editorial board celebrates Dr. Hunt and implores his successor to retain the CISD values. Editorial cartoon by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Passing the hat to next district leader

Editorial Board May 14, 2025

Dear future superintendent of Coppell ISD, The school year is coming to a close, but news impacting students is abundant. Shaking the district, Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announced his retirement,...

Vandalism is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue in the Coppell community. The Sidekick Editorial Board thinks students should have more respect and integrity with the resources and spaces available to us. Editorial cartoon by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Ongoing vandalism presenting issues for district, community

Editorial Board April 1, 2025

On Feb. 1, a Coppell family’s front door was broken by an object thrown by a group of teenage boys. It was not an isolated incident. The same boys had previously harassed the family, banging on their...

Teenagers often seek a high school romance. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should strive for personal growth before placing emphasis on finding a relationship. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Single yourself out

Editorial Board February 10, 2025

From "talking stages" and "situationships" to "exclusive" relationships, high school romance is filled with labels.  These contemporary terms can create the illusion that relationships are the core...

Cultural holidays such as Diwali, Christmas and Lunar New Year are embraced across Coppell ISD. The Sidekick editorial board thinks it is important for students to engage in celebration to strengthen community unity. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Celebrating with world at CHS

Editorial Board December 18, 2024

Walking through the bustling hallways of Coppell High School, the first thing one might notice is its diverse student body.  With students from a plethora of different backgrounds, religions and cultural...

Students are often unmotivated to participate in democratic processes. The Sidekick editorial board thinks participation in high school and earlier is vital to participation in politics in adulthood. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Silent no more

Editorial Board November 4, 2024

“Make sure you vote for your homecoming king and queen before the deadline,” Coppell High School Student Council sponsor Benjamin Stroud says during afternoon announcements. Yet, despite his impassioned...

Coppell high school campuses strengthened their phone use policy, making students keep their phones in a caddy during their classes. The Sidekick editorial board explores how the policy could lead to increased dependence on phones in the long term.

Staff Editorial: Phone restrictions fail to foster focus

Editorial Board September 26, 2024

Inside every classroom in Coppell High School, a blue and yellow fixture of 36 pockets clings to the wall. Each pocket requests a student’s phone for the duration of that class period. This year, the...

Summer break is a time generally meant for rest from the school year but has become filled with academic pursuits. The Sidekick editorial board believes that students find balance between relaxation and personal growth.

Staff Editorial: Summer stressors straining students

Editorial Board May 14, 2024

After 10 months of late night study sessions, juggling never-ending to-do lists and wrestling with demanding academic pressures, the sunny days of summer should seemingly serve as a relaxing break for...

In high school, many teenagers have made working out a vital part of their schedule. The Sidekick editorial board explores the possible extremes of working out and its consequences from it.

Editorial: Exercising gym awareness against extremes

Editorial Board March 29, 2024

Opening Instagram, dozens of strong, chiseled individuals flex through the screen, representing the desires of many adolescents who have those images on the forefront of their minds. In high school...

In recent times, many people have begun to distrust news media due to the increasing polarization of large, corporate news companies. The Sidekick editorial board thinks that people should dig deeper into issues by using a variety of local and national media in order to better understand the world around them.

Staff Editorial: Journalism bigger than its flaws

Editorial Board February 9, 2024

Scrolling through an extensive social media page, another clickbait ‘news article’ pops up on your feed, blocking any content that could be genuinely useful. You sigh and close off, yet another media...

In recent times, students are volunteering in hopes to meet certain extracurricular requirements instead of attempting to impact the community in a positive manner. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should seek out opportunities that will invoke personal growth and align with their interests.

Staff Editorial: Redefinition of high school volunteering

Editorial Board December 12, 2023

The frigid weather encircles the scattered group of Coppell students as they pick up trash around the school. The cold reaches lightless eyes. We have all heard the phrase “volunteering makes you...

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