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Coppell High School is known to many students for its cheating culture, with people who speak up about it often called “snitches.” The Sidekick staff designer Nrithya Mahesh explores why speaking up can be so scary at CHS, and brings attention to the injustice. Photo illustration by Aasritha Yanamala

Column: To snitch or not to snitch?

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer February 26, 2024

Answer choice: C I bubbled in my answer, my eyes bordered with bags that appeared after my long study session the previous night. As I look up to check the time, I notice two of my classmates whispering...

The Hopeful Neighborhood Project director of community programming Jennifer Prophete explains the benefits of observing positive aspects of ones community during the Discover the Gifts Session at the Tri-City Neighborhood Summit. On Saturday, the second annual Tri-City Neighborhood Summit was held at Lewisville Thrive in collaboration with the City of Coppell and the Town of Flower Mound to strengthen community bonds.

Second annual tri-city neighborhood summit promotes community awareness, relationships

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor February 26, 2024

LEWISVILLE -- On a Saturday morning, in one single space, a multitude of community members and leaders from different neighboring cities came together to recognize the strengths of one another’s areas...

Coppell High School senior Ethan Camaret views the moon through a telescope during the Moon Party. The annual Moon Party was held on Wednesday at CHS Main Entrance and Commons for astronomy students to showcase their knowledge and celebrate the moon.

Community basks in glory of outer space at annual Moon Party

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer February 22, 2024

Children stare in awe into telescopes, jaws hanging as they marvel at the moon’s beauty. Parents and students galore peruse through lines of trifolds rich in information about various planets and galactic...

In a pool of 4,577 Coppell High School graduates from 2019 to 2022, 43 percent went to either Texas A&M, University of Texas at Austin or University of Texas at Dallas. Students mindsets have changed as the trend indicates seniors are leaning towards the same familiar college options.

Make a selection

Sahasra Chakilam and Anvita Bondada February 8, 2024

While eating breakfast, Coppell High School senior Hana Sawaf's face is illuminated by her Macbook screen as she eyes her common application for the University of Texas at Austin, just before pressing...

Coppell High School sophomore Aditi Rathod explores her passion for dermatology through founding the CHS Dermatology & Cosmetics Club.  Rathod discussed the benefits of various skincare products during her club meeting on Jan. 24 in D211.

Rathod delivers knowledge of dermatology to peers through skincare club

Katie Park, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Various skincare products line the surface of the countertop, some serums spilling over the top, creating a sticky but fragrant mess. Coppell High School sophomore Aditi Rathod flickers on the lights...

Business Spectacle: Hawaii Fluid Art (video)

Business Spectacle: Hawaii Fluid Art (video)

Vibha Viswanath, Staff Photographer January 31, 2024

Hawaii Fluid Art is an art center in Coppell striving to bring joy to customers through creativity. The Sidekick staff photographer Vibha Viswanath speaks to store manager Sheila Embuscado who tells...

CHS9 cheer coach Krysten Farris (left) and Coppell JV coach Debra Sartin talk to the JV cheer squad after running a cheer during practice in the small gym at Coppell High School on Friday. Farris is in her first year as CHS9 cheer coach.

Cheering for Farris: Teacher turns to gym after time in courtroom

Aasritha Yanamala, Staff writer January 26, 2024

The sound of chants and tumbling echoes through the small gym at Coppell High School as English I teacher and new cheer coach Krysten Farris, leads the freshmen cheerleaders through their practice and...

Coppell High School AP U.S. History teacher Joshua sits in his classroom, decorated with unique parts of him. Chanin has been selected as The Sidekick’s Volume 35 No. 3 Teacher of the Issue.

Teacher of the Issue: Chanin creating change by channeling cross-cultural connections

Anushree De, Features Editor January 4, 2024
It’s 8:32 a.m. on a Thursday morning and Coppell High School history teacher Joshua Chanin wears a bright smile on his face.   His room, adorned with vital aspects of his identity - a photo frame with Queen Elizabeth, a photo gallery of his students, a notable wall of the 46 U.S. presidents - has become an appendage of him. It is not always easy to know if a teacher enjoys their subject, but in the case of Chanin, it’s glaringly discernible.
In recent times, students are volunteering in hopes to meet certain extracurricular requirements instead of attempting to impact the community in a positive manner. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should seek out opportunities that will invoke personal growth and align with their interests.

Staff Editorial: Redefinition of high school volunteering

Editorial Board December 12, 2023

The frigid weather encircles the scattered group of Coppell students as they pick up trash around the school. The cold reaches lightless eyes. We have all heard the phrase “volunteering makes you...

Breaking the mold, student entrepreneurs thinking bold

Breaking the mold, student entrepreneurs thinking bold

Sri Achanta and Sameeha Syed December 12, 2023

  Picture-perfect plays, Singhal captures community through freelance photography His phone just wouldn’t suffice. Sophomore Ansh Singhal needed something better to authentically capture...

With more custom built houses and luxury apartments being developed, Coppell’s real estate prices have experienced a dramatic increase in recent years. As a result of the high housing rates, less young families are moving to Coppell and enrollment in Coppell ISD schools has dropped.

Priced out of the playground

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer December 11, 2023

Recess isn't quite what it used to be with fewer kids than ever racing down slides and climbing over monkey bars. As cafeteria tables become increasingly empty, the vacant seats pose one question: where...

The Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford was named 2023-24 Coppell High School Teacher of the Year on Wednesday. Seven nominees were announced last Friday and the winner was announced at Wednesday’s faculty meeting. Wofford received a certificate, blanket, backpack, jacket and Visa gift card.

Wofford acclaimed as Teacher of the Year

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor December 8, 2023

The Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford has been named 2023-24 Coppell High School Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by CHS Principal Laura Springer at Wednesday’s staff meeting.  On Dec....

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