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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

Coppell High School junior Olivia Monroe spent her summer attending the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Teen Academy, a highly-competitive program admitting roughly 30 students a year. Monroe hopes to become an FBI agent. Photo illustration by Sohalia Reddy.

Munroe finding a future in the FBI

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer September 11, 2024

“FBI, open up!” As your eyes scan the statement above, you may envision a group of men banging on your door, backs plastered with “FBI” in big white blocked letters, their muscles bulging from...

Coppell High School junior Harshvardhan Kumar, junior Ayaan Haque, senior Kyna Shah, senior Tanush Krishnamurthy, junior Aryaman Singh and senior Ashia Agarwal are members of the 2024-25 Model UN leadership team. Model UN is an organization where students act as delegates for the United Nations in order to learn about diplomacy and international relations.

2024-25 school year marks start of new Model U.N. chapter

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer September 5, 2024

  If you are interested in international politics and diplomacy, Model United Nations (MUN) is the club to join, with each member acting as a delegate.  With the 2024-25 school year beginning,...

Coppell High School forensics teacher Catherine Murphy aspires to spark inspiration in her students through hands-on activities. Murphy leaves a positive impact on those who step foot in her class.

Faculty Focus: Murphy shaping student futures through forensics

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Faculty Focus is a student life series, featuring a faculty member at Coppell High School, rotating by department, each week. Coppell High School forensics teacher Catherine Murphy has been inspiring...

Video: Why The Sidekick?

Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor August 29, 2024

Ever wondered why people join The Sidekick? Why is the Sidekick the place to go for campus/city news? Watch as staff designer Safiya Azam, media editor Rhea Chowdhary and communications manager Sabah Uddin...

Coppell High School substitute coordinator Julie Wilson describes her role as ensuring the best match between substitute teachers and classroom needs. This is Wilson’s seventh year working at CHS and values appreciation from staff and students, making her job rewarding.

Faculty Focus: Wilson’s commitment to building a supportive substitute program

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor August 27, 2024

Faculty Focus is a student life series, featuring a faculty member at Coppell High School, rotating by department, each week.  Coppell High School substitute coordinator Julie Wilson discusses her...

Coppell High School senior Brianna Henderson has accumulated more than 18,000 followers on TikTok (@brezyh). Henderson films fashion related content, posting curated style videos and brand sponsorships. Photo by Kayla Nguyen, Photo illustration by Sofia Exposito

Henderson stars on TikTok with a passion for fashion

Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Designer May 17, 2024

She takes a breath and smiles, looking at the phone camera in front of her. Tapping the phone, the familiar countdown begins.  Three…two…one… “Hey guys! This is Brianna, and...

Sam sends Spirulina to the stars (with video)

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

Students from around the world gather around the yellow LED sign as it counts down to zero. Five, four, three, two, one - the fire ignites, blasting the rocket up into the atmosphere.  Standing up...

Dee puts on a show through ASL:(with video)

Noor Fatima, Staff designer May 17, 2024

  Walking into room C118, you find yourself immersed in the laid back, boisterous atmosphere of the room.  As students banter among themselves, Coppell High School American Sign Language (ASL)...

Dropping the mic:

Anushree De, Features Editor May 17, 2024

KCBY-TV is the student-run broadcast program at Coppell High School that has been producing shows since 1995. The KCBY-TV seniors reflect on how their time in the program has provided them with an outlet...

Pencil to paper

Anushree De, Features Editor May 16, 2024

An array of sweets is enclosed in a glass container. Children press their hands on the glass, making their pick on the perfect treat. Friends laugh about their days. Couples are in conversation with each...

Coppell High School sophomore Arya Joseph and her family migrated from Australia to Texas this year. Although Joseph experienced frustrations in moving to a new continent, she also discovered America and is continuing her journey. Photo illustration by Katie Park.

Joseph’s Australian roots hop to America

Katie Park, Staff writer May 16, 2024

Coppell High School sophomore Arya Joseph and her family journeyed across the Pacific Ocean, leaving behind their lives in Strathfield, Australia to the foreign land of Texas, known for its leather cowboy...

Coppell senior Leon Jackson is committed to the University of Edinburgh, the fifth-ranked school globally for their chosen major: linguistics. Jackson hopes to become a diplomat.

Jackson goes global

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor May 15, 2024

A bright blue notification pops up on the screen of Coppell High School senior Leon Jackson’s Macbook. The subject heading: University of Edinburgh. With sweaty palms and baited breath, Jackson opens...

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