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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Compassion is important to our daily lives, but is uncommon. The Sidekick staff writer Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar thinks students should take the time to be purposefully empathetic. Photo illustration by Leila Holmes

Critical compassion lacking in interactions

Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

In a district known for its academic rigor and competitive spirit, we are constantly pushed to perform, outdo one another and strive for perfection. While success is important, it should not get in the...

Texas has one of the lowest adult literacy rates in the United States. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama explains her connection to words and thinks districts should create programs in schools to solve the issue. Interactive by Deepali Kanchanavally.

The illiterate society: Students’ grasp on language slipping

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor December 18, 2024

For as long as I can remember, words have been an important part of my life. Growing up, my mom valued having an expansive vocabulary. Dictionary.com became a daily staple in our home for a while,...

The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sukirtha Muthiah recounts her family's unique traditions. Muthiah details the integral part that traditions play in our individuality. Graphic by Sukirtha Muthiah

Letter from the editor: Traditions are not trademarked

Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2024

For as long as I can remember, my family and I have watched movies together every weekend. There was never a spoken rule or agreement, but every Saturday and Sunday, without fail, we grab our food and...

The Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) was proposed to increase the tax rate for Coppell residents to put money towards increasing staff salaries and security. The Sidekick staff writer Ayaan Haque thinks the absence of VATRE will cause financial consequences for our district. Graphic by Karthika Dayanand.

CISD lost this election

Ayaan Haque, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Whenever politics is brought up, you can expect head shakes and awkward pauses. Coppell is notably a tight-knit community, and there’s nothing more anti-community than politics… right? Not this...

A nonchalant attitude robs people from individuality and a sense of self. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir believes that being yourself is an important part of living your life in order to foster a genuine connection to others.

The epidemic of meh

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Among Generation Z’s everchanging social conventions a concerning mindset has begun to emerge: the idea of being nonchalant. People attempt to look unbothered, uncaring and aloof, hoping to seem cool...

Respect the spice: Why curry belongs in the lunchbox too

Prisha Hooda, Staff Photographer December 9, 2024

I sit down at the lunch table and open my lunchbox. Instead of the usual sandwiches or pizza, I pull out a container of homemade curry—freshly cooked within my mom’s kitchen. The aroma reminds me...

Gender stereotypes often result in unfair standards between girls when compared to boys. The Sidekick staff writer Hiral Patel thinks women of all ages should not be restricted by traditional expectations. Graphic by Zainab Mohammed

Ladies, you deserve more; Raise your standards

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

What is with these low standards for men and boys? I am a hopeless romantic. I spend most of my time reading romance novels, dreaming that one day I, too, would have a surreal experience like the...

Following the 2024 Presidential Election, the country remains strongly divided in its political views. The Sidekick staff writer Ainsley Dwyer thinks we need to transition towards unity as the battle between red and blue intensifies.

Political polarization prevents true unification

Ainsley Dwyer, Staff writer December 5, 2024

Varied expressions filled the halls of Coppell High School the morning of Nov. 6, ranging from emotional and disappointed to joyous and celebratory after students woke up to the results of the Presidential...

The Sidekick staff photographer Kevin Gunnampalli has experienced the challenges of a lengthy first name. Gunnampalli thinks long names should be embraced by high school students. Graphic by Kevin Gunnampalli

Written stand-up: Kevin or Radhanaresh?

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff photographer December 2, 2024

Radhansfhwohspzkpbjedjaresh. That is what people may think my name sounds like - gibberish. That was probably a blessing, but in order to see why, you have to know my origin story first.  My Tatagaru...

A common stereotype is the idea that being the middle child is the least desirable type of a sibling. The Sidekick staff writer Jay Vernekar is thankful for being the middle child in a family where everyone gets equal attention.

Giving Thanks: In between and grateful

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 27, 2017, I became a middle child. My older brother, Om, and I sat anxiously in a dimly lit Las Colinas Medical Center waiting room crowded by family and friends. We spent that...

The Sidekick staff designer Shrika Elma sees the piano as more than just an instrument. Elma is thankful for her piano, being something she can express her emotions with. Photo illustration by Shrika Elma

Giving Thanks: Music telling stories worth a million words

Shrika Elma, Staff Designer November 22, 2024

I never expected my piano to be an extension of my emotions. When I got my piano in sixth grade, I could only play single chords, playing two notes on the piano at the same time. All I expected from...

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