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  • Coppell ISD closes all schools and administration buildings due to winter weather on Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8.
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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

Snow pelts the streets of Valley Ranch in Irving on Thursday. All Coppell ISD buildings are closed Thursday and Friday due to hazardous conditions brought by winter weather.

Winter storm drives district closure with unfavorable weather

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor January 9, 2025

Coppell ISD has shut down all administration buildings and schools today and Friday due to adverse weather conditions caused by snowfall. All extracurricular activities have also been canceled. Further...

Coppell High School has transformed significantly from the past. Students face different experiences due to the increased use of technology and the prevalence of new issues.

A generation transformed

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Coppell High School students walk the time-honored hallways of a campus that, while deeply rooted in tradition, reflects the transformed school experience of teens compared to their predecessors 60 years...

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...

Coppell High School math teacher Karie Kosh solves an equation on her whiteboard during fifth period on Nov. 19. Kosh is well known for her enthusiasm for teaching and has been selected as The Sidekick Volume 36 No. 3 Teacher of the Issue.

Teacher of the Issue: Kosh adding classical melodies to math

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

In the heart of Coppell High School room B112, “Mozart’s Requiem,” streaming from the desk of math teacher Karie Kosh, echoes as students work on their assignments. When she was in fifth grade,...

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...

Coppell High School physics teacher Stephanie Sloane embraces English literature teacher Kim Pearce following Pearce’s receipt of the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year honor. Pearce was named the Teacher of the Year at Thursday’s staff meeting for her dedication to the CHS community. Photo by Sohana Singh

“I don’t have an expiration date”

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor December 7, 2024

English teacher Kim Pearce has been named the 2024-25 Coppell High School Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by CHS Principal Laura Springer at Thursday’s staff meeting. Eight nominees...

Coppell High School seniors Pragnya Kolla and Harini Ramamurthy are the Anatomical Society leaders. The Anatomical Society is a first-year club focusing on healthcare.

Anatomical Society uniting future healthcare professionals

Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

Walking past Coppell High School room E206, “ooos” and ”aahs” fill the science classroom. Looking in, a dissected pig along with various menacing tools are splayed on a table with students crowding...

Women of color often face stereotypes portrayed in popular media, creating false narratives of individuals’ lives. The Sidekick staff writer Reece Murry shares her experience regarding the criticism she has received throughout her childhood about not fitting the conventional African American image. Graphic by Sofia Exposito

Not your stereotypical woman of color

Reece Murry, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

I have a strong disconnect between my personality, looks and identity. I look “Black,” my hair is braided and my complexion is light brown. But, I've never been to a cookout, I don’t know all...

Coppell junior Connor Imwold shoots at clay pigeons while practicing trap shooting at the Grand Prairie Gun Club on Oct. 26. Established in 2011, the shooting team competes in local, state and national tournaments for trap, skeet and sporting clays shooting events.

Casings constructing connections

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The sun casts a warm early morning glow over the Grand Prairie Gun Club. The Coppell Competitive Shooting Team greets each other with friendly “good mornings” as they prepare their shotguns for practice...

Campaign signs representing various candidates line the entrance of Town Center on Tuesday. On Election Day, Coppell citizens cast their final ballots for the 2024 elections. Photo by Caitlyn Concepcion

Coppell voters ready for change on Election Day

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor November 6, 2024

In the shadow of darkness, illuminating Coppell’s Election Day was the red, white and blue lights casting its glow on town center as voters stepped in to cast their ballots. On Tuesday, Coppell voters...

As the election approaches, many students find ways to be politically active. Coppell offers an environment which encourages students to think more openly about political issues. Photo by Wendy Le

Finding our footing

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor November 4, 2024

Nestled in the heart of the Metroplex, residents often remark on Coppell's unique charm. The city provides a sense of independence from the larger urban area it lies in, but this does not allow its youth...

Students are often unmotivated to participate in democratic processes. The Sidekick editorial board thinks participation in high school and earlier is vital to participation in politics in adulthood. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Staff Editorial: Silent no more

Editorial Board November 4, 2024

“Make sure you vote for your homecoming king and queen before the deadline,” Coppell High School Student Council sponsor Benjamin Stroud says during afternoon announcements. Yet, despite his impassioned...

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