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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

This or That: Are you a morning bird or night owl? (video)

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Should I wake up early or stay up late? A question many Coppell High School students have had to ask themselves at least once. Watch The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir's video and see whether students...

As we grow up and start to face challenges in life, we lose our innocence and become more cynical and preoccupied with problems about work, school and ourselves. The Sidekick staff writer Neha Nathwani explores the changes that occur in us as we get older. Graphic by Aasritha Yanamala

Growing up is our downfall

Neha Nathwani October 16, 2023

When we are born, every door we enter is a new one, every face we see is a fresh one and every arm we hold is attached to an undiscovered heart.   As babies, we lack true consciousness; our minds...

Throughout history, girls have been taught to maintain a role in society, often accommodating to the pressures and needs of others. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks the unequal expectations placed on women has a negative sociological and psychological effect on them. Graphic by Minori Kunte.

I am not your perfect girl anymore

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor October 16, 2023

Last month I said the words “I’m sorry” at least five times a day. Why?, you may ask. Did she say something rude to a teacher? Did she hurt a friend's feelings? Did she turn in an assignment late? Nope....

School districts in Texas have considered implementing a four-day school week. The Sidekick staff writer Elizabeth De Santiago thinks a four-day week would be favorable for students involved in extracurricular activities and beneficial for mental health. Graphic by Omega Tamang.

I’m for four-day school weeks

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

I wake up to another Monday morning. It is almost like the weekend never happened, I spent the entirety of my two days off cramming homework. I can’t help but think of what I could have done if I had...

The strong inclination society has to perfectionism enables unhealthy habits and mindsets in people, according to staff writer Ishana Sharma. This especially affects high school students who go through many lengths to get as close to “perfect” as possible. Sohalia Reddy

Perfectionism hinders progress

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Of course you would get a 97, you’re such a perfectionist. Your room is so clean. You’re obviously a perfectionist. All I can do is respond with a chuckle and shake my head, acting humble and pretending...

This or That: pancakes vs. waffles

Greeshma Marathu and Niharika Tallapaka October 11, 2023

Pancakes and waffles, delectably golden and fluffy, are staples of the classic American breakfast tradition, but which is better? Watch The Sidekick staff writers Greeshma Marathu and Niharika Tallapaka's...

Asian beauty standards are a great misconception in Asian society. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Parks column addresses the negative effects of stereotypical standards and explores  the nature of beauty that can be found in everyone.

Asian beauty standards causing more harm than good

Katie Park, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Detrimental beauty standards in Korea have taken my time trying to live up to its unrealistic expectations.  Typically, when you imagine a “pretty Asian girl,” you think of K-pop idols, actresses...

Stereotypes about youth in politics have always been common, closing off a large voter base. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks instead of being closed off, citizens should instead follow politics from a young age so they are educated and can uphold a functioning democracy.

You aren’t too young for politics

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

As elections near, a tension filled atmosphere envelopes people’s lives. Murmurs start about what has, could and shouldn’t happen. I have always had an interest in history and politics and how social...

Many students struggle from the transition from middle school to high school. The Sidekick staff CHS9 editor Nyah Rama provides solutions to help the freshmen accommodate better to this change and let them know that they are not alone.

Freshman Forecast: Falling isn’t failing

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor October 5, 2023

The moment is finally here. You sit at your desk waiting for the teacher to call out your name and hand back the test that will determine your grade.  Your name is finally called and you saunter up...

Freshmen often feel overwhelmed when they start high school, with many questioning what their focus will be, who their friends are, and what clubs to join. In contrast, upperclassmen wish they could go back to enjoy their freshman year more, free of the stress that comes in the later parts of high school.

Freshman Forecast: How to navigate your freshman year

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer October 2, 2023

“I’m so sick of this. When will high school be over?” If you are a freshman, chances are that you have thought these sentiments at least once in the first month of school. Many freshman students...

Affirmative action, used to provide racial diversity in admissions, was banned across the United States in June. The Sidekick editorial board believes that colleges should create a quota for students of low economic status.

Staff Editorial: Redefining socioeconomic segregation in college admissions

Editorial Board September 28, 2023

In the past, racial-based affirmative action in college admissions was used to provide diversity in admissions to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Affirmative action was banned across the country...

The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sri Achanta encourages students to stick with things they may not love. Throughout her years on The Sidekick, Achanta has grown from being apathetic towards writing to embracing it.

Letter from the editor: Embrace the things you don’t love

Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2023

I live a life of irony.  I sit here and write, or rather type this letter, but I’ve always been apathetic towards writing. My words just don’t flow as eloquently as I would like.  I understand...

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