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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

Wearing Fibits goes long way in improving personal health

May 19, 2014

By Summer Crawford Staff Writer The physician tells you with his deepest regrets that at your old age, and in your poor physical condition, things are not looking good. Weak bones, decaying muscle tissue,...

Current juniors soon to face stress of college applications, decision

May 15, 2014

By Henriikka Niemi Staff Writer This time last year, I was worried about exemptions, senior overalls and my summer vacation, and had no clue about the direction my life would take after high school. For...

Can people really change?

May 14, 2014

By Alexandra Dalton Staff Writer Last week I was scrolling through Twitter after school, when I stopped on a picture of Buddha. Attached to the photo was a quote saying that you do not change, only become...

Wen believes the spirit of youth is not to be forgotten

May 14, 2014

By Annie Wen Staff Writer "When adults say, 'Teenagers think they are invincible' with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they don't know how right they are. We need never be hopeless, because we...

Senior year should focus on big picture, not numerous expenses

May 14, 2014

By Stephanie Gross Staff Writer Seniors can run through quite a bit of money over the course of their senior year. At the beginning of senior year, students start applying to college and can spend...

Senior Elizabeth Sims is the enterprise editor of The Sidekick newspaper. She will attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall to study journalisms. Photo by Sandy Iyer.

Passion for journalism found through experiences in D115

May 13, 2014

By Elizabeth Sims Enterprise Editor Though my four years of high school have been a whirlwind of experiences, assignments and activities, one thing has remained constant: D115, more specifically The...

Mother’s Day creates scapegoat for easy repayment of gratitude

May 11, 2014

By Alex Nicoll Staff Writer Let’s talk about moms. More specifically the institution we call Mother’s Day. I hate this holiday. Now do not get me wrong, I love my mom. I am a self-proclaimed “momma’s...

Karate redefines meaning of family for Espinosa

May 9, 2014

By Aisha Espinosa Staff Writer   For eight years, one of the constants in my life has been karate. I grew up with the sport as well as with the people. I have spent more time with the people...

Salako hits pause on music, sees beauty in column writing

Salako hits pause on music, sees beauty in column writing

May 8, 2014

By Tolu Salako Editorial Page Editor I hate public speaking or anything that has to do with me talking in front of people. Small talk infuriates me and new situations where I must “socialize” make...

Life lessons from high school to carry Burke into future

Life lessons from high school to carry Burke into future

May 7, 2014

By Christina Burke Managing Editor As I reflect upon my high school experience, I realize that I have learned a lot of things in my four years at Coppell High School - not just the names of all the...

Reality of regrets translates into learnable experience

May 1, 2014

By Summer Crawford Staff Writer “In that moment I understood that the cruelest words in the universe are if only.” Author Lisa See is completely right. Each individual makes conscious decisions...

Kimbel Village construction stirs up backlash from residents

April 30, 2014

By Kara Hallam Staff Writer In Coppell, it can seem like the only land left untouched by construction is the narrow space between houses which are crammed together to fit as many real estate gems into...

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