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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

The Sidekick editor-in-chief Yug Talukdar enjoys going on hikes. Talukdar thinks hiking allows for better appreciation of the natural world and allows him to relax as he travels the world.

Letter from the Editor: Solace in scenery

Yug Talukdar, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2025

Some people explore for experiences. Excitement. The fast paced stride through bustling cities with buses, trains and planes. But I often prefer a quieter, more scenic approach. My excitement comes...

When a second-generation immigrant visits their home country, they can struggle to speak their native language. The Sidekick staff designer Shrika Elma shares her journey of learning Telugu. Photo illustration by Tanvi Ravella and Shrika Elma

Struggling between sounds: Life as a non-native Telugu speaker

Shrika Elma, Staff Designer October 13, 2025

“So your whole family speaks Telugu, but you don’t speak it?” This, in some form, is what people say when I tell them I do not speak the language my family speaks: Telugu. “Then why don’t...

The years of high school marks the time when most students first start taking the road. The Sidekick Editorial page editor Hamza Zakir thinks students should prioritize the implementation of safe driving.

Driving is not something to take lightly

Hamza Zakir, Editorial Page Editor October 1, 2025

In the halls of Coppell High School, talk of driver licenses is as common as homework and weekend plans. As a senior, I have been asked countless times when I am getting my license. But too often, these...

The Sidekick editor-in-chief Yugaditya Talukdar curls a 40-pound dumbbell with 2.5 pound plates at Andrew Brown Park East. For Talukdar, they represent the journey lifting weights has taken him through.

Letter from the Editor: A path through plates

Yug Talukdar, Executive Editor-In-Chief September 25, 2025

To me, the gym beckons thoughts of heavy weight. Plates stacked side by side. Rattling. Clinking. Squeaking. In this orchestra of iron, there is a type of plate making these feats possible. It is...

Formula 1 is considered to be the pinnacle of motorsports, due to the cars’ high caliber of aerodynamics and top speeds of 245 mph. The Sidekick staff photographer Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli considers Formula 1 this new haven, as its action packed and high stakes mentality push him mentally during hard situations. Graphic by Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli

Formula 1’s impact on myself

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer September 22, 2025

“Who’s gonna be last on the brakes? Leclerc has that inside line, Perez goes off the track and cuts the chicane, off goes Leclerc – Through goes Hamilton!” I think that specific commentary from...

Many students have older siblings that have left for college during, leaving them to adjust to the vacancy in their everyday life. The Sidekick staff writer Nidhi Medircharla shares her experiences with navigating high school life in the absence of her older brother. Graphic by Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar

Empty nesting from a sister’s point of view

Nidhi Medicharla, staff writer September 18, 2025

It was a normal evening, my mom had called me down to eat dinner. Usually, I would race my brother down to the dinner table, whoever came last would have to set the table.  But I noticed something...

This summer, the new Superman movie has brought out a resurgence of being a nerd when it comes to enjoying media like comics, alternative music and other fandoms through the viral “You need to nerd out!” TikTok trend. The Sidekick entertainment editor Marli Field thinks being a nerd displays your hobbies and interest, a huge part of who you are. Animation by Ahana Roy

We need to nerd out

Marli Field, Entertainment Editor September 15, 2025

During summer before my sophomore year, I was at a crossroads in my life, for more reasons than one. My world and place within it were changing and with everything feeling as if it was moving quickly before...

Texas Senate Bill 13 increases community oversight of permissible library books, potentially leading to the restriction of books with objectionable topics. The Sidekick staff writer Hiral Patel thinks that this law reduces the perspectives of authors sharing their experiences, ultimately shielding the truth. Photo illustration by Riya Suresh and Prisha Hooda.

“It’s a dangerous precedent”: Restricting reading isolates, silences

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer September 11, 2025

Some of my fondest memories come from libraries. I would excitedly roam the aisles, browsing through shelves and leafing through pages, carefully selecting books with colorful covers. I was intrigued...

High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama imparts the lessons she learned throughout high school, embracing the idea that nothing lasts forever and all things eventually pass. Photo by Eirene Park

Senior Column: Nothing lasts forever

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor May 22, 2025

How does one begin to sum up the most pivotal four years of their young life? Well, I do not know, but I certainly will try. I used to think my high school experience was defined by three people. Well,...

High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick executive managing editor Nrithya Mahesh explores how her leadership role changed her perspective on her impact in the program. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah

Senior Column: Lord of the board

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor May 21, 2025

I don’t think you quite understand the workings of this program. Yes, you, dear reader, do not see the sheer amount of journalism occurring at this very moment in time at Coppell High School. I can...

High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick executive features editor Rhea Choudhary shares how collecting souvenirs and tokens to cherish her memories has given her an appreciation of nostalgia.

Senior Column: Rhea-winding the memories

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor May 21, 2025

The strangest part about leaving is not the act itself — it is realizing the moment I say goodbye will never feel final enough. We spend four years chasing the next milestone, barely pausing between...

High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick’s CHS9 editor Anvita Bondada credits the program for helping her establish a connection to Coppell.

Senior column: My love letter to Coppell

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor May 20, 2025

For 18 years, I have been a resident of Coppell, Texas. Growing up, all I have ever wanted to do was get out.  It is not that I hated it — I just did not see the magic in it. I did not understand...

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