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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 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 senior forward Alec Klem makes a layup against Hebron on Feb. 18 in the CHS Arena. Klem cherishes the community aspect of being on a basketball team.

Alec Klem

Trisha Atluri, Staff Writer/Photographer April 7, 2020

“Growing up, basketball and sports were a huge part of my life. I was really dedicated to them and it was something that brought me a lot of joy. I realized once the season was over how much of an impact...

Coppell junior guard Ben Klement looks for an open teammate against Arlington Lamar on Nov. 21. Klement uses time management to balance sports and school in his daily life.

Ben Klement

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer April 7, 2020

“I balance basketball and school work by trying to be very proactive and managing my time well. Playing a sport shows commitment and hard work into something, which reflects character and therefore is...

In spite of the negativities that the coronavirus has caused, people all over the world are working together to overcome the pandemic. The Sidekick staff writer Akansha Singh believes this puts humanity’s best side on display, as healthcare workers show up to work everyday in order to help cure those who are infected even if it puts them at risk and companies help supply needed resources such as hand sanitizer and ventilators. Graphic by Kaylee Aguilar

COVID-19 brings out the best in us

Akansha Singh, Staff Writer April 6, 2020

There is no doubt that we are living in a turbulent time. The global coronavirus pandemic has halted our daily schedules, turning active city centers into scenes out of a ghost town. The virus presents...

Coppell High School junior Natalie Adams pets a horse through a fence in Provo, Utah on June 22, 2018. Adams filmed In Our Backyard, a documentary on domestic poaching and wildlife conservation. Photo courtesy Veronica Turner

Devotion to wildlife conservation key focus to Adams’s documentary

Trisha Atluri, Staff Writer/Photographer April 6, 2020

When you go outside for a walk, how often do you notice the nature around you? How many times do you see the turtles sunbathing on a riverbank or the miniature frogs hopping across your path? Coppell...

Coppell High School finance secretary Patcee Becerra, nurse Beth Dorn and clinic aide Jane Signore convene in the CHS clinic on March 20. Dorn has been working at CHS since 2006, experiencing many injury cases of students.

Friendly face in nurse’s clinic

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer April 3, 2020

In a small corner near the Coppell High School Attendance Office, a heroine works hard everyday, making sure to keep the safety of more than 2,800 students and 300 staff members.  Each time the clinic’s...

Coppell sophomore Sky Schuller releases at the Coppell Relays at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 29. Schuller broke the Coppell pole vaulting record with 13 feet at the Coppell Relays, the 100-meter hurdles record with 14.56 seconds at the Coppell Relays and again with 14.10 seconds at The Colony Invitational on March 5 and tied the high jump record with 5 feet 6 inches at both the Flower Mound Relays on Feb. 22 and The Colony Invitational on March 5. Photo by Tracy Tran

Reaching for the sky

Sreeja Mudumby, Staff Writer March 27, 2020

Fast-paced breaths. Hands tight on the pole. All eyes looking her way. She launches off of the pole and flies through the air. She falls on the mat. Screams of happiness fill the air as she catches her...

Coppell freshman Vedant Bhattacharyya speaks with Coppell assistant Jason Spoor during cross country season last fall. Bhattacharyya, a member of the track team, is injured but still working out this week using cross-training due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities.

Vedant Bhattacharyya

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Coppell freshman Vedant Bhattacharyya, a member of the track team, was out due to injury when the UIL announced its suspension of all sports seasons through at least May 4. Still, he works out through...

Coppell senior Reagan Stone finishes a forehand on Feb. 7 at the CHS Tennis Complex. Stone has been working out this week by running due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities.

Reagan Stone

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Coppell senior Reagan Stone of the tennis team saw her season pause with only two varsity tournaments remaining before the district tournament. The District 6-6A tournament, originally set for April 3,...

Coppell junior pitcher Michaella Baker hits against Cedar Hill on March 6 at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. Baker has been working out at home using a Performance Course workout due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities.

Michaella Baker

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Coppell junior pitcher Michaella Baker of the softball team saw her District 6-6A season suspended one game in. Following the Cowgirls’ 18-0 victory over Irving MacArthur, the UIL halted all spring sports...

Coppell junior pitcher/first baseman Ryan Tompkins plays third base during a scrimmage at Highland Park on Feb. 18. Tompkins is working out this week by using the batting cage and running through the park due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities.

Ryan Tompkins

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Coppell junior pitcher/first baseman Ryan Tompkins of the baseball team has yet to begin his District 6-6A season. The UIL suspension was enacted right before the team’s last preseason tournament. “I’m...

Coppell senior defender Nathan Hernandez delivers a pass against Lewisville on Jan 31 at Buddy Echols Field. Hernandez has been working out this week by practicing soccer with one or two friends due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities

Nathan Hernandez

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Coppell senior defender Nathan Hernandez and the boys soccer team were riding the momentum of six consecutive District 6-6A victories, including a win over No. 1 state-ranked team Marcus. With one match...

Coppell senior midfielder Maya Ozymy protects from Belton defenders during the scrimmage on Dec. 14, 2019 at Buddy Echols Field. Ozymy made a verbal commitment to Trinity University on Aug. 8. Sidekick file photo.

Maya Ozymy

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor March 20, 2020

Coppell junior midfielder Maya Ozymy and the girls soccer team had only one District 6-6A match left prior to playoffs, which was to be the team’s Senior Night. The match remains to be played following...

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