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  • On Friday, Andy Brown Park East hosts a Sunset Social: Movie in the Park, airing Moana at 6:30-9 p.m.
  • On Friday, Coppell High School Junior World Affairs Council holds Heritage Night from 7-11 p.m. at CHS Large and Small Commons.
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The Sidekick’s editor Aliza Abidi illuminates her internal struggle of spelling basic words despite having English as her strongest subject. Her disadvantage of spelling does not cease her from disregarding her passion for writing. Photo Illustration by Katie Park

Embracing irony behind misspelled literature

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor January 25, 2024

The letters h and w.  My pencil slowed down as I disputed between wow and how, pronouncing each internally. The h and w look and sound incredibly different, but at that moment, I was overcome with...

Reconnecting to my culture through bollywood

Reconnecting to my culture through bollywood

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer January 24, 2024

Many of my earliest childhood memories consist of singing along to various Bollywood songs with my family at the top of my lungs. I would mispronounce the lyrics and glare at anyone who dared to correct...

Coppell junior defender Chris Diaz and Azle senior midfielder Daniel Carlston both attempt to secure possession of the ball at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell won against Azle, 4-0.

Cowboys polish off nondistrict with win against Hornets

Kayla Nguyen, Executive Photography Editor January 23, 2024

With 28 minutes and 33 seconds left in the second half, the Coppell boys soccer team erupts with energy. Coppell junior midfielder Caden Naef’s swift shot flies just out of reach of Azle junior goalkeeper...

Muruganandham brings science to life through volunteering, TSA

Noor Fatima, Graphic designer January 18, 2024

A smile escapes from Coppell High School senior Yuvan Muruganandham as he sits in front of the chess board, his king surrounded. His opponent - a young attendee at the Cozby library - giggles in victory...

Coppell senior forward Antonio Romo scores a layup against Hurst L.D. Bell on Dec. 1 at CHS Large Gym. Lewisville defeated Coppell in Tuesday’s game, 63-68.

Cowboys aiming for win against Wolves in District 6-6A action

E V Kennard, Saff Writer January 16, 2024

The Coppell boys basketball takes on Plano West tonight at 7 p.m. at CHS Arena. Coppell is coming off a 61-56 victory over Plano on Friday. Coach Clint Schnell is looking for another solid performance...

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.

Tips crucial to minimum wage workers

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor January 11, 2024

The bright white screen reflects back and on it are three words that leave you with a difficult choice: How much tip? Glaring back at you are the standard options alongside the no tip button. On...

Minimalism, an ideal once centered around living with only the bare necessities, seems to be taking on a new definition. The Sidekick staff designer Kavya Lokhande thinks modern minimalism has strayed from its roots into another excuse for excessive consumerism.

A blank dystopia

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer December 15, 2023

You're bombarded with video after video of a home with a gorgeously dynamic color palette and beautiful architectural features then ‘fixed’ by painting all the walls a gray, beige or white and replacing...

Twenty-seven CHS9 teachers dressed in traditional Indian wear for Diwali celebrations, organized by Rasmita Pydisetti, on Nov. 10. Diwali is the Hindu celebration of the festival of lights and the triumph of good over evil.

Campus comes together in colorful, festive Diwali celebration

E V Kennard, Writer December 14, 2023

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights in which you’d come and celebrate ‘the victory over darkness.’ However, this year at the CHS9 campus, it was celebrated a little differently. On Nov. 10,...

Business Spectacle: The Lash Lounge (video)

Vibha Viswanath and Rhea Chowdhary December 11, 2023

Ever wondered about the inner workings of a cosmetology business such as The Lash Lounge, operated by women who have devoted their time to perfecting the art of eyelashes?  The Sidekick visual media editor...

Coppell senior forward Arhan Lapsiwala passes to a teammate, with Horn sophomore guard Clinton Jones and senior guard Ethan Williams defending. Coppell defeated Horn, 57-55, at CHS Arena on Tuesday.

Coppell scrapes by with victory against Horn

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor December 7, 2023

By the end of the third quarter, the Coppell boys basketball team was 13 points ahead of Horn, but by the end of the game, the Cowboys won by two.  On Tuesday, Coppell defeated Horn, 57-55, at CHS...

The transition from middle to high school can be a tough transition for many incoming freshmen. The Sidekick staff writer Isabella Callegaro Santos shares insightful tips to get good grades while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Graphic by Manasa Borra.

Freshman Forecast: Changing your mindset

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

That time of every school year has come again. Studying for your next test, starting your next project, catching up on all your assignments. Now the content in your classes is harder, perhaps you are taking...

Coppell junior forward Nathan Rusch communicates on the court against Lake Dallas on Nov. 17 at CHS Arena. Coppell faces Mesquite Horn tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.

Coppell hosts Horn for nondistrict game

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor December 5, 2023

The Coppell boys basketball team (8-3) faces Mesquite Horn (7-4) tonight at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.  According to Coppell senior forward Antonio Romo, in the nondistrict season, players are focusing...

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