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Coppell Student Media

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Coppell Student Media

Coppell ISD students received two snow days this week thanks to wintry weather, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the magic of snow. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir reflects on the joy snow brings, from childhood memories to the present day, urging everyone to make the most of snow days.

Winter weather always creates magic

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

As someone who grew up in New Jersey, snow is synonymous with wonder.  I still remember waking up and racing to the window, the sight of a foot of snow piled atop as far as I could see. While the...

Though snow days are exciting for students, many complications arise when schools close for the day. The Sidekick staff writer Jay Vernekar thinks snow days limit what people can do during the day.

Snow days freeze our day to day lives

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

Almost every school year since 2021, Coppell has been no stranger to extreme winter weather. Like clockwork, the inevitable time in our school year has come, where we are met with chilling weather,...

Academic pressure and competitiveness in high school can be very harmful to students. The Sidekick staff writer Ishana Sharma details how academic pressure puts students down.

Academic competitiveness demotivates rather than motivates

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

That test was so easy, I got a 97. What did you get? Oh, I got a 100.  Similar conversations buzz around you as you walk down the hallway. The 90 that you were satisfied with a minute ago, suddenly...

Tipping culture is a controversial matter in America. CHS9 Editor Nyah Rama argues tipping is necessary to support the millions of workers depending on tips to earn a living wage. Graphic by Manasa Borra.

Tips crucial to minimum wage workers

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor January 11, 2024

The bright white screen reflects back and on it are three words that leave you with a difficult choice: How much tip? Glaring back at you are the standard options alongside the no tip button. On...

Tipping culture is a silent social obligation that has gained popularity in societies today. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir thinks the social pressure of tipping culture is a negative part of society.

Breaking down the tipping taboo

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

“That'll be $3.15,” the cashier said, her gaze briefly flickering to the screen asking for tips.  As my finger hovered above the miniscule “No Tip” option, I glanced at the cashier again before...

C days can often be overwhelming for students, and they can feel like they’re being “crushed by a clock.” The Sidekick staff writer Tvisha Jindal explores C days and shares her concerns.

C days are unproductive

Tvisha Jindal, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

Forty-five minute class periods, five-minute passing periods and a way to build anxiety over the weekend. The reinstated C day policy is not benefiting students in the way the district thought it would...

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