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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.
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Coppell junior Kayla Shannon pitches against Southlake Carroll on Tuesday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Dragons defeated the Cowgirls, 8-4.

Dragons blaze through softball home opener with four runs in fifth inning

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor • February 23, 2024

In the top of the fifth inning, the Coppell softball team and Southlake Caroll are tied.  Carroll center fielder Emmy May steps up to the plate, with two outs and third baseman Jordan Stewart on third....

21 Coppell High School DECA Members qualified for the International Career Development Conference in Houston last week at the state conference. They advance to ICDC in Anaheim, Calif. from April 26-May 1 to compete against students globally. Photo courtesy Richard Chamberlain

DECA ties district record with 25 state finalists, sends 21 members to ICDC

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer • February 21, 2024

Within the crowds at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Coppell DECA members anxiously prepare for their event, perfecting their finishing touches to place well at the State Career Development...

With homework and assignments consuming most of a high school student’s time, school can be hard to escape from. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park discusses how hobbies are a great way to decompress from academic expectations and provide an outlet for creative freedom.

Stitching a hobby into an overwhelming life

Katie Park, Staff Writer • February 20, 2024

Beneath the compilation of the assignments lifelessly sprawled on my desk, my eyes focus on the red sketchbook hiding beneath the ocean of papers, crying to be noticed.  Everyday has the same redundant...

Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica looks for an open teammate while being guarded by Allen sophomore guard Simone Richmond at Lake Dallas High School on Monday. The Cowgirls fell to the Eagles, 55-49, in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs.

Allen avenges consecutive bi-district losses with unfaltering lead

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor • February 15, 2024

LAKE DALLAS - Coppell senior guard Navaeh Watson scores a layup, the scoreboard flashing 10 seconds left on the clock and Allen leading by six over the Coppell girls basketball team. The Coppell crowd...

CHS9 student Masooma Fatima was elected as the historian for the HOSA Club. The CHS9 HOSA officers were elected in October for the 2023-2024 school year.

Meet CHS9 HOSA historian – Masooma Fatima

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

Freshman Masooma Fatima has been elected as CHS9 HOSA club historian. This isFatima’s first position within the HOSA Club. What inspired you to take on a leadership role within the CHS9 HOSA club? Initially,...

CHS9 student Gia Ajani was elected as the secretary for the HOSA Club. The CHS9 HOSA officers were elected in October for the 2023-2024 school year.

Meet CHS9 HOSA secretary – Gia Ajani

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

Freshman Gia Ajani has been elected as CHS9 HOSA club secretary. This is Ajani’s first position within the HOSA Club. What inspired you to take on a leadership role within the CHS9 HOSA club? Due...

CHS9 student Vaishnavi Vishwanatham was elected as the president for the HOSA Club. The CHS9 HOSA officers were elected in October for the 2023-2024 school year.

Meet CHS9 HOSA president – Vaishnavi Vishwanatham

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

Freshman Vaishnavi Vishwanatham has been elected as CHS9 HOSA club president. This is Vishwanatham’s first position within  HOSA. What inspired you to take on a leadership role within CHS9 HOSA? The...

KCBY-TV Film Fest starts its annual showing of short films created by students from 6th-12th grade on Jan. 31 in the CHS Auditorium. The second annual KCBY Film Fest is a celebration for students interested in filmmaking and allows them to showcase their artistic expression and creativity.

Students productions on display at KCBY’s annual Film Festival

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Staff Photographer • February 8, 2024

Hammers discovers the world through art (video)

Noor Fatima, Staff Designer • January 31, 2024

Neel Hammers is a sophomore at Coppell High School who excels at art and design. He finds inspiration through art classes and hopes to pursue it professionally. Watch The Sidekick graphic designer Noor...

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...

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