Coppell Student Media

Overcoming adversity, coming back stronger: the most beautiful thing

February 20, 2015

By Tuulia Koponen Business/Public Relations Manager @tuulipia Her strong facade was quickly crumbling. Her eyes began to blur with tears behind her black-rimmed glasses; her tight smile starting to...

Ranks or GPA should not replace students’ names, identities

February 14, 2015

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer @prannydacheetah Instead of a simple hello, my class is greeted with a “What’s your rank? Nice knowing you too.” Usually, one asks another their name, but not...

Valentine’s Day haters’ salvation is here; honest guide to enjoying romantic holidays

February 13, 2015

By Kara Hallam Enterprise Editor @KaraHallam It was my first Valentine’s Day ever with an actual date last year. Eagerly, I bought all the typical paraphernalia at Tom Thumb for my boyfriend like...

Editorial: Memorization trumps life skills in classroom under pressure

February 13, 2015

Pressure applied can put a student into one of two categories: trying too hard and being pushed until one’s mentality suffers, or allowing oneself to be fearful of hard work and never knowing what it’s...

It’s time to take care of ourselves

February 3, 2015

By Jena Seidemann Managing Editor @jena_seidemann “I’m gonna say the one thing you aren’t supposed to say. I love you… but I love me more. I’ve been in a relationship with myself for 49...

Dependency on technology leaves teens minds in the dust

January 27, 2015

By Alex Irizarry Staff Writer Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine and Tumblr. Today’s social juggernauts, connect people around the world with a mere click. In 140 words or less you can let the...

MLK’s message blurred by recent events

January 20, 2015

By Emma Cummins Staff Writer On Monday, we celebrated the birthday of one of the champions of civil liberty, Martin Luther King Jr. His message, one of peace, remains relevant, especially in...

Rudeness confused with honesty when expressing one’s opinion

January 14, 2015

By Allie Arnold student life editor @_alliearnold It is often difficult for people to tell the difference when others are upfront and honest as opposed to just being a jerk. I have been torn multiple...

Guest speakers sometimes venture off topic

January 13, 2015

Hailey Siegrist Staff Writer @Hailey_Siegrist When guest speakers come to our classes, they are expected to be giving appropriate lectures. Sometimes, however, these guests offer insight regarding...

Comprehensive sex education could reduce rate of teen pregnancies and STDs

January 11, 2015

Sakshi Venkatraman Staff Writer @oompapa1 No matter what your classes or electives, high school is a balancing act. A combination of schoolwork, extracurriculars, sports, relationships, jobs, social...

Teens manage Balancing act to please parents, themselves

January 10, 2015

By Shruthika Pochampally Staff Writer @shruthreddy For as long as I can remember, I have felt like two different people stuck in the body of one. One part of me strives to keep up and meet...

Citizens have right to be angry about recent police brutality

January 8, 2015

By Alexandra Dalton Staff Writer @alex_dalton04 If I am expected to stand up at the Pledge of Allegiance and say those hollow words, then I have to be able to answer this question with a...