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Aliya Zakir

Aliya Zakir, Social Media Manager

Aliya is a junior and this year's Social Media Manager of The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors. You can contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @aliyafza.

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Coppell Mayor Wes Mays proclaims Oct. 12, 2021, as “Vivyon Bowman Day” at the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday. Bowman, who is now retiring, was the director of human resources and administration for the City of Coppell and has worked within Coppell and Coppell ISD for 38 years.

[Photo] Land talks constructions, closures in Coppell

October 13, 2021
“30 Movies in 60 Minutes” performers rehearse their scenes in the Lecture Hall during seventh period on Thursday. “30 Movies in 60 Minutes” is the first production of the season and will be performed by Coppell High School’s Broadway Bound theater class with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Broadway Bound to kick off season with ‘30 Movies in 60 Minutes’

September 30, 2021
Coppell High School honors precalculus and honors algebra II teacher Farzin Farzad teaches three variable systems during eighth period class on Thursday. Farzad is a new teacher at CHS and previously worked at Dallas College as an adjunct professor and the director of instructional support areas. Photo by Aliya Zakir

[Photo] Farzad follows family tradition of teaching

September 20, 2021
Coppell tennis starter Riki Koshimizu warms up for practice on Thursday during fourth period. Koshimizu has been on the Coppell tennis team since his freshman year on JV1 and moved up to varsity within a year.

[Photo] Koshimizu utilizes ‘double-edged sword’ in tennis rise (with video)

September 13, 2021
Coppell swimming and diving coach Amanda Ross teaches during eighth period on Friday. Ross is a new coach at Coppell High School and has been coaching swimming for 10 years.

[Photo] Coach’s Box: Ross starting year teaching perseverance

September 17, 2021
Coppell High School visual arts teacher Sarah Williams assists students in her seventh period art I class on Sept. 3. Williams is a new teacher at CHS and previously taught in Fort Worth ISD for six years.

Teacher of the Week: Williams striving to make her mark through past experiences

September 13, 2021
Sprouts Farmers Market on W. Sandy Lake Road is currently hiring. The Sidekick staff writer Iniya Nathan scopes out local businesses for Coppell teenagers looking for summer jobs

[Photo] Interactive: Job hunting help for teens

May 14, 2021
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May 5, 2021
Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council met to discuss designating the week of May 16-22 as “National Public Works Week”, approve Obligation Refunding Bonds and amend Chapter 9 Section 1 and 3 for a Dog Tethering Ordinance. Coppell City Council regularly meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Aliya Zakir

[Photo] Council approves dog tethering ordinance, tax bonds

April 28, 2021
Megan Shoemaker is running for Place 3 on the Coppell City Council. Shoemaker is a Child Protection Caseworker and hopes to provide further access to mental health and family services in Coppell as a member of the Council.

[Photo] Megan Shoemaker (Place 3)

April 22, 2021
Bluebonnets bloom at Lee Elementary School on Monday. Bluebonnets were chosen as the Texas state flower in 1901 and annually bloom throughout Texas from late March to early April.

Spring brings blossoms of bluebonnets flourishing throughout Coppell

April 22, 2021
Bluebonnets bloom at Lee Elementary School on Monday. Bluebonnets were chosen as the Texas state flower in 1901 and annually bloom throughout Texas from late March to early April.

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April 22, 2021
Snow falls and covers homes in the Parkside Community in Irving on Sunday. Coppell experienced snowfall on Sunday, and there is a winter storm warning for the Dallas-Fort Worth area as per the National Weather Service.

[Photo] Snowy surprise for Coppell

February 15, 2021
Fruits and vegetables grow at the Ground Delivery Community Garden on Monday. Each week, volunteer gardeners grow produce and harvest it fresh for Metrocrest Services food pantry to be distributed to the homeless and families in need.

Community garden cultivating crops to build healthy neighborhood

February 5, 2021
Through the challenges of COVID-19, our mentalities become more adaptable. The Sidekick communications manager Sreeja Mudumby shares how she is thankful for her growth over the past few months and how plants can be seen in a similar light.

[Photo] Giving thanks: from a seed to a tree

November 17, 2020
Coppell’s Parkside neighborhood is illuminated with string lights around trees for the holiday season on Wednesday. Despite COVID-19 this holiday season, residents are keeping the holiday spirit alive.

Local neighborhood gets in holiday spirit

November 16, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

Knit Wits creating and distributing masks during pandemic

October 30, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

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October 30, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

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October 30, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

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October 30, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

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October 30, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

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October 30, 2020
Coppell Senior Center group Knit Wits creates and distributes masks at the Coppell Farmers Market on Oct. 17. Knit Wits has sold masks every month since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States to ensure others’ safety.

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October 30, 2020
The Knit Wits, a Coppell Senior Center club, has created and distributed more than 8,000 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. They distribute their masks at the Coppell Farmers Market every month while following precautions put in place to ensure others’ safety.

[Photo] Sew many masks, so little time for local senior group of knitters

October 27, 2020
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