![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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2060.jpeg)
Academic competitiveness demotivates rather than motivates
Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2024
![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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tip-pro-1200x900.jpeg)
Tips crucial to minimum wage workers
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
• January 11, 2024
![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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tipping-graphic-1200x900.jpg)
Breaking down the tipping taboo
Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2023
![Various artists have faced scandals and backlash in their careers, but does that degrade their music as well and make it wrongful to listen to them? The Sidekick staff writer Shrayes Gunna thinks an artist’s problematic background shouldn’t prevent a person from listening to what they desire unless the content reflects the problematic stances.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/df38bb74-97a3-43a5-89c9-4248e7354852-900x599-1.jpg)
Pro/Con: Can you separate the art from the artist?
October 26, 2022
![C Days have been hotly debated by many students, with many saying they don’t like the addition of them. However, The Sidekick staff photographer Shreya Ravi writes that C Days may actually be underrated because of the wide variety of things they offer students, from a more relaxing day to providing more review time.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image1-2.png)
Pro/Con: Are C days productive or problematic?
October 20, 2022
![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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chui_C-Day-Graphic-900x600.jpg)
C days are unproductive
Tvisha Jindal, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2022
![In the age of technology, many have the belief that the younger generation is overly dependent on it. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan proposes the viewpoint of societal technological comfort instead.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image1-3.png)
Pro/Con: Is technology convenient or consuming?
Manasa Mohan and Saniya Koppikar
• October 14, 2022
![Newspaper headlines announce the passing of influential figures. The Sidekick staff writer Shrayes Gunna delves into the importance of taking the death of important figures as an opportunity to learn.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_1939-900x675.jpg)
Pro/Con: Are modern influencers iconic or inappropriate?
Shrayes Gunna and Sreeja Mudumby
• January 9, 2022
![Political comedy is often at the forefront of many late night talk shows, allowing for a more light hearted delivery of the news. The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma explains how late night talk shows can be a valuable source of news.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/prolatenight-900x600.png)
Pro/Con: Are late night talk shows effective news sources?
Shivi Sharma and Avani Kashyap
• April 1, 2021
![Pro/Con: Is online learning effective?](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/con-graphic-1.jpg)
Pro/Con: Is online learning effective?
Trisha Atluri and Manasa Mohan
• December 10, 2020
![Social media is widely used by teenagers. The Sidekick student life editor Victoria Hertel
discusses the ability of social media to increase awareness around mental health issues and strengthen long distance relationships.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pro-social-medi_49149881-3-1-900x600.jpg)
Pro/Con: Is social media an aid or adversary?
Blanche Harris and Victoria Hertel
• September 30, 2020
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