• Coppell ISD is closed for spring break. Coppell Student Media publishing resumes March 24.
  • Coppell Arts Center hosts the Coppell High School International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • CHS students signed up for job shadowing will shadow from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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Akila Muthukumar

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer

Akila Muthukumar is a sophomore who loves writing, dancing and learning new things. You can contact her at avm7442@g.coppellisd.com.

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Coppell High School junior Vivian Chen stretches her handmade yellow slime. Chen has a popular Instagram account @slimeybeans where she posts soothing videos of slime to help people relax.

Slimey success; Chen relaxes through creating slime

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 30, 2017
Secondary Teacher of the Year Holly Anderson sits in her new Volkswagen Beetle, with husband Jason Anderson, in front of the school on Thursday during third period. Anderson was surprised by students and administration for her accomplishment.

Campus gathers in excited support to present CISD Secondary Teacher of the Year Anderson with Volkswagen Beetle

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Students in AP Environmental Science classes ended the year with meaningful service projects that targeted issues such as encouraging sustainable meals on Tuesday. In order to get word out to students, the classes made posters to hang up around campus.

AP Environmental Science ends school year with impactful projects, encourages camaraderie among students

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 19, 2017
The Coppell Gifted Association strives to help and support GT students, teachers, and parents as they work towards reaching their maximum levels of achievement. The Association holds a variety of workshops and other events directed towards this goal.

Gifted education funding no longer in danger: concerned parent groups create change at state legislature

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
Five Coppell High School students competed at the state Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition this past weekend in San Antonio, with two winning state medals and one a scholarship for $100. Pictured on the top row left to right is sophomore Jingchun Quan, junior Paul Chou and senior Kristin Boyer and on the bottom row left to right is sophomore Bleu Wilson and freshman Keerthi Durairaj.

Finding artistic inspiration, building closer friendships at state VASE competition

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
Coppell High School sophomore Karina Teruya displays her buttons, which feature different philosophers and puns, on her backpack. She raised approximately $200 in funds for Latin competitions and spread awareness about Latin III and IV classes being cut next year.

Teruya creates buttons to foster student awareness, raise funds for Latin

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017

15 Q’s with Mr.Whitfield

Gracie Blackwell and Akila Muthukumar
April 27, 2017
Coppell High School freshman Aditi Mutagi learned to embrace trying new things through her experiences practicing karate at Champion Karate Academy. What was initially a simple hobby and a way to relax after school has grown into an activity she competes at nationally.

Everybody has a story, this is Aditi’s: Karate, advanced courses shape into life lesson to try new things

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Staff writer Akila Muthukumar satirizes the experience of being an only child. She exaggerates characteristics such as being spoiled, being the center of attention, and lacking social skills, but eventually rationalizes the truth of being an only child: there are positive and negative aspects and she never lacks love from those she has in life.

Call me princess: Why I am an only child and absolutely love it

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
You can make this April Fools’ Day a memorable one by playing a variety pranks on friends and family. Examples range from the classic toothpaste in oreos to a creative anti prank.

Jazzy jokes for all folks: Eight brilliant April Fools’ pranks to pull

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
The Coppell High School Latin Club competed at Junior Classical League (JCL) regionals on Feb. 17 at Garland High School. They won first place for the highest number of Certamen points and took home their first ever trophy, placing second out of 39 schools overall. Additionally, students in Latin I to Latin IV classes earned individual awards in various events.

Carpe diem: community of Latin students compete extensively, gain invaluable life experiences

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
March 25, 2017
Strong leaders have many characteristics including being open minded and insightful when making decisions, communicating clearly, caring for others, always thinking one step ahead and being passionate for their program. Red Jackets are a group that exemplify leadership at Coppell High School.

Leadership is more than a title: common traits of student leaders at CHS

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
March 5, 2017
Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) members stand with their T-shirts at the area competition on Feb. 17 and 18 at Centennial High School Frisco. 93 Coppell High School students participated and around 20 advanced to the state competition, which will be held in Corpus Christi from March 31 to April 1.

Healthy success: HOSA students garner ten awards at competitive area conference

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017

15 Q’s with Mr. Wofford

Akila Muthukumar and Gracie Blackwell
February 23, 2017
Genghis Grill in Addison is a unique Mongolian restaurant where guests can create their own stir fry by choosing raw vegetables and condiments that are cooked with a chosen starch in an open grill to transform them into a well balanced, tasty dining option.

Conquer an exciting meal: unique Mongolian dining experience at Genghis Grill

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Coppell High School senior editors of the Round-Up yearbook (left) Catherine Carter, (middle) Erin Dempsey and (right) Mckenzie Hosier showcase the award winning 2016 yearbook with theme “Look Again.” They were part of the 2016 yearbook team that won three marks of distinction in the areas of coverage, writing, editing, photography and rank of First Class by the National Scholastic Press Association.

Student media shines: 2016 Round-Up yearbook earns national recognition for unique feature stories

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Our everyday lives are full of people, places and things we take advantage of and fail to appreciate. Learning to say ‘thank you’ helps us build stronger relationships, become resilient and take control.

Power of appreciation: Empowering yourself, fostering strong relationships with regular expressions of gratitude (with video)

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017

15 Q’s with Mr. Simpson

Gracie Blackwell and Akila Muthukumar
January 27, 2017
Coppell High School sophomores Uttami Godha and Jayashree Ganesan prepare for their team competitive event, Broadcast News Production, by reviewing their notes Saturday morning. On Jan. 14, around 90 Coppell High School students who participate in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) club competed at the Texas Area 1 Region 2 competition at Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie.

BPA regional competition yields fun for participants, recognition for CHS

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
January 20, 2017
Coppell High School sophomore Bhoomika Kumar’s goal is to find a cure to cancer. In her 2017 science fair project, Kumar uses bioinformatics, the sequencing of complex biological data, in this case genes, to target specific portions of a protein that causes cancer cells to spread.

Desire to explore: Kumar sets stage for promising career with scientific cancer research

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Coppell High School IB program presents a Winter Fest on Sunday from 6-9 p.m at the CHS commons. There a silent auction, slam poetry readings, live music, games, coffee and desserts. Entry is free, but silent auction and food proceeds will go to KIVA.

Student led project coming to life with Winter Fest

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
Source: Missouri State University Learning Commons

Productive preparation

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
'Tis the season

‘Tis the season

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
Failing to plan is planning to live

Failing to plan is planning to live

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
PreAP and AP Spanish students attend a Day of the Dead event at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas on Oct. 29 as part of a series of enrichment activities offered to enhance understanding of Spanish language. Kids activities included designing sugar skulls, one of the many ways to honor the dead.

Spanish students experience authentic culture at enrichment events outside of school

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
November 10, 2016
Coppell High School color guard director Matthew Rummel speaks with the color guard at Buddy Echols Field after their practice on Saturday. The band had a send off performance Saturday night before their departure for state in San Antonio.

CHS band qualifies for state competition

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
On Saturday Wagon Wheel tennis center held a Rally for the Cure event to raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for the Susan G Komen foundation.

Lobbing for love

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
Jonathan Houghton leads a periodic table bingo activity in his second period PreAP/GT chemistry class. This is his first year teaching in Coppell.

Houghton astounded by rigor, atmosphere of competition at CHS

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
October 24, 2016
Wagon Wheel Tennis Center hosting Rally for the Cure

Wagon Wheel Tennis Center hosting Rally for the Cure

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
The Coppell High School “Coppell Be The Change” gathers for their first meeting on Thursday in the CHS library. The club provides service opportunities for CHS students and plans to work with the North Texas Food Bank in holding a canned food drive.

New club provides volunteering, student leadership opportunities

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
October 6, 2016
Moving technology concerns to the sidelines

Moving technology concerns to the sidelines

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016
Rowling releases eighth story in beloved series

Rowling releases eighth story in beloved series

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
September 29, 2016
Cartoon by Thomas Rosseau

New technology trend emerges

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
Coppell High School students in Ms. Bourg’s AP calculus AB class work on their homework and classwork during fourth period on Wednesday.

Precalculus prerequisite removed for AP calculus courses

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
September 9, 2016
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