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  • On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center.
  • On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts All Ages Storytime from 11-11:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Arts Center hosts “Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas at 3 p.m.
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 official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Football practice kicks off in new fieldhouse

Football practice kicks off in new fieldhouse

September 1, 2015

THE NEW 130 YARD FOODBALL FIELD IN FIELDHOUSE. PHOTO BY CHELSEA BANKS. By Chisom Ukoha Staff writer @uchisom3   A half a year later and the new Coppell High School fieldhouse is finally in use,...

The quintessential back-to-school playlist

The quintessential back-to-school playlist

September 1, 2015

By Emma Cummins Editorial Editor "A lunch is ridiculously large," a student says. "My first period is Spanish again," another one complains. These phrases will soon become commonplace this year...

Senior lineman Jacob Garcia embraces a teammate after the Cowboys scored to go up 26-20. Coppell pulled out the week one win over Hebron after losing a 14 point lead. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Old, new faces shine in season opening win

August 29, 2015

https://vimeo.com/138242742 By Marcus Krum Sports Editor @marcuskrum Nail-biter. Wild. Many words can describe the Cowboys’ week one 26-20 victory that saw 3 freshman starting, late heroics from...

Annual Lariette Spaghetti Dinner to kick off prior to first home football game

Annual Lariette Spaghetti Dinner to kick off prior to first home football game

August 28, 2015

By Sloane Samberson Managing Editor @SloaneSamberson   The time for Friday night lights and the fringe has come again, and that does not only mean football games and halftime shows.   On...

Sidekick member Emma Cummins will be next  years editorial page editor. After a year of growing in her opinion writing, the 2015-2016 year has much in store for her and The Sidekick staff.

A year at The Sidekick changes views, perceptions

May 27, 2015

By Emma Cummins Staff Writer From writing concert reviews, to tackling hot-button topics, my first year at The Sidekick has introduced a world unknown to myself. Before joining The Sidekick,...

Colin Echols at the 2015 UIL 6A Regional Track and Field Championships. Photo by Brad Tollefson. www.bradleytollefson.com

Three goals, three times the ambition; Echols reaches state, breaks personal, school record

May 27, 2015

By Sloane Samberson Staff Writer @SloaneSamberson   Three goals in mind.   Junior discus thrower Colin Echols had three goals in mind this track and field season.   It...

The Cowboys baseball team walk off the field for the final time this season after falling to Southlake Carroll 3-2. Photo by Shivani Burra.

Third game heartbreaker ends playoff run, season

May 26, 2015

By Marcus Krum Staff Writer @marcuskrum   In a season filled with so much hope, with eyes on a deep run into the playoffs, a series comeback and a playoff run was halted, as the Cowboys baseball...

A new house bill is causing controversy over the issue if ECGs are necessary or not for student athletes. Graphic by Manu Garikipati.

New bill potential to add substantial costs, extra-testing to high school athletes

May 22, 2015

By Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief @NicollMac A normal physical typically consists of a visit to a physician’s office to fill out forms and be checked over by the doctor on call. Every athlete from...

A thank you to the law enforcement of our city

A thank you to the law enforcement of our city

May 15, 2015

By Jena Seidemann Managing Editor @jena_seidemann I could talk about the recent national uproar that has occurred in Ferguson and Baltimore or how the public’s view of law enforcement has been skewed...

CHS and University of Notre Dame alum Cam McDaniel participates in a hand-off drill during the Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp on Friday, May 8. McDaniel was invited to the camp to tryout after going undrafted last weekend in the 2015 NFL Draft. Photo by Marilyn Clark.

Former CHS alum McDaniel gets shot with Dallas Cowboys, furthers football career

May 8, 2015

By Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief @NicollMac IRVING - One week removed from the 2015 NFL Draft, draftees, free agents and tryouts alike reported to the Dallas Cowboys headquarters in Valley Ranch...

One step away: Last minute goal takes Cowgirls to finals

One step away: Last minute goal takes Cowgirls to finals

April 17, 2015

By Sarah VanderPol Staff Photographer @SarahVanderPol GEORGETOWN - With only 46 seconds left, sophomore center back Sarah Houchin scored the one and only goal of the Class 6A state semifinal match...

Coach Joe McBride talks to the media after Coppells 68-20 win over Rockwall on Sept. 13, 2014. McBride was announced as the new athletics director on April 8.

Former Coppell head football coach to return after one year absence, named as new athletics director

April 9, 2015

By Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief @NicollMac After leaving Coppell for a year to become the head coach at Dripping Springs High School, Joe McBride was announced April 8 as the new athletics...

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