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Aliya Zakir

Aliya Zakir, Convergence Editor

Aliya is a senior, third-year staffer and the Convergence Editor of The Sidekick. An avid ChapStick applier, Aliya can be found buying more ChapSticks or re-applying ChapStick with the one stick she actually uses. You can contact her on Twitter @aliyafza.

All content by Aliya Zakir
For seniors, tuition is a large factor to consider when committing to a college. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the official form to apply for federal financial aid to pay for college.

[Photo] Breaking down college tuition

January 20, 2023
CHS9 Student Council member Julia Córdoba gives a tour of CHS9 to Coppell Middle School North students on Thursday. Coppell ISD middle school eighth graders visited CHS9 this week to tour its campus and ease their transition to high school.

CHS9 welcomes class of 2027 to campus in tours

January 20, 2023
Asking CHS… What did you do over winter break? (video)

Asking CHS… What did you do over winter break? (video)

January 13, 2023
A proposal to relocate Coppell Baptist Church, the town’s first church built in 1948, along with its adjoining annex to make space for new multi-development complexes was considered at the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday. The council concluded that the church and annex will continue to reside in their current location.

[Photo] Old Town Coppell church to remain at current location

December 17, 2022
Highlighting Musicians: Jesayen channels Bollywood, carnatic singing in choir

Highlighting Musicians: Jesayen channels Bollywood, carnatic singing in choir

December 15, 2022
Advocating for climate change legislation has been of relevance in recent years. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan thinks that though performative stunts do bring awareness, they catch the attention of social media more often than organizations that lobby for specific change.

[Photo] Climate change protesting has gone too far

December 12, 2022
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[Photo] Pro/Con: Do social media platforms reduce harm or is it the root behind it?

December 12, 2022
Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Should milk be poured before or after cereal? (video)

Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Should milk be poured before or after cereal? (video)

December 7, 2022
Social media can be a helpful place to spread information. The Sidekick staff writer Aliza Abidi thinks social media can be used to our advantage to make a safer environment.

[Photo] Social media provides safety in millions

December 6, 2022
Thanksgiving with The Sidekick (video)

Thanksgiving with The Sidekick (video)

December 5, 2022
Coppell High School sophomore Safiya Mohammed won CHS’s Hurricane Ian sticker design contest, organized by CHS art teacher David Bearden. The contest was open to all art department students and the top designs were sold as stickers, with all profits going to World Central Kitchen, providing meals to those affected by Hurricane Ian. Photo by Aliya Zakir

[Photo] Art department’s sticker design competition aiding in Hurricane Ian relief

November 28, 2022
Asking CHS…What are you thankful for? (video)

Asking CHS…What are you thankful for? (video)

November 24, 2022
The Lariettes cheer on the Coppell football team before the game against McKinney at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 11. McKinney defeated Coppell, 44-26, in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. Photo by Aliya Zakir.

[Photo] Cowboys fall to McKinney in bi-district playoffs

November 18, 2022
Teachers accompanied members of the Coppell girls basketball team at their game against Cedar Hill at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Longhorns, 52-44.

Teacher Appreciation Night concludes in victory

November 17, 2022
Coppell senior guard Jules Lamendola looks to make a pass against Cedar Hill at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Longhorns, 52-44. Photo by Aliya Zakir.

[Photo] Cowgirls make statement by defeating state-ranked Cedar Hill

November 16, 2022
Coppell High School junior Roma Jani rehearses a song during second period on Friday. Jani is an accomplished performer at CHS, currently participating in A Cappella, varsity mixed choir, and Madrigals. Photo by Aliya Zakir

[Photo] Student of the Week: Jani singing her way through the pressure of school

November 16, 2022
Amy Suttle’s clay sculpture “John Lewis,” inspired by her passion for advocacy, is on display as part of the 100 Miles exhibition at the Coppell Arts Center. The exhibition features artworks of artists within 100 miles of Coppell’s zip code, 75019, and will be on display until Nov. 19.

100 Miles exhibition spotlighting local artists beyond city limits

November 10, 2022
English teacher Richard Orlopp’s students complete 15 minutes of reading during his third period for his IB English IV class on Oct. 26. Orlopp was selected as The Sidekick’s Volume 34 Issue 2 Teacher of the Issue.

[Photo] Teacher of the Issue: Orlopp hops through jobs before finding his calling

November 4, 2022
A Day in the Life of A… Policy Debater

A Day in the Life of A… Policy Debater

October 31, 2022
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays with support of City Council Place 5 member John Jun proclamates October 21, 2022 as Korean Hanbok Day at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Korean Hanbok Day was approved to encourage Coppell residents to celebrate Korean culture.

[Photo] Council declares Oct. 21 as Korean Hanbok Day, October as Arbor Day Celebration Month

October 26, 2022
Coppell High School Aquatic Science students test water pH in Cottonwood Creek at the Coppell Nature Park on Sept. 30. IB Environmental Systems & Societies leaders who led Aquatic Science students will report their findings to the Friends of Coppell Nature Park board on Nov. 7.

Aquatic, IB science classes localizing learning (with video)

October 11, 2022
Teacher of the Week: Harrington implementing lifelong educator background into classroom

Teacher of the Week: Harrington implementing lifelong educator background into classroom

October 6, 2022
Bubble artist Deni Yang performs a bubble trick at Sunday’s 1 p.m. performance of The Gazillion Bubble Show at the Coppell Arts Center. Yang comes from a family of bubble artists including his father, six-time Guinness Book of World Record holder Fan Yang.

[Photo] Gazillion Bubble Show blows audience away

October 4, 2022
Coppell High School Invent Universal Change (INVULC) junior vice president Ananya Balaji promotes membership to students in the Large Commons on Sept 20. CHS held its annual Club Expo during all lunches for students to explore the diverse clubs CHS offers.

Club Expo promoting diverse interests beyond the classroom

September 29, 2022
Coppell junior Allyson Keng serves in her doubles match against Hebron on Tuesday at the Coppell Tennis Center. Coppell defeated Hebron, 13-6.

Tennis serves triumph over Hebron

September 26, 2022
Coppell High School juniors (top row) Mehak Gandotra, Sana Shine, Pranathi Kommaraju, Sahasra Bajjuri, (bottom row) Swati Kulshrestha, Nandini Petluti, Mahek Khandelwal and Akshadha Challa lead Think Kids, the youth chapter of international nonprofit organization: Think Peace. Currently, Think Kids is focused on a Cycle to School project with a goal of providing bicycles for children in India who live too far from school to walk, limiting their access to education.

[Photo] Thinking of kids outside our borders

September 15, 2022
Coppell High School junior drum major Lindsey Won conducts woodwinds during rehearsal on Sept. 1. Among other changes to form a culture reset, the 2022-23 band will feature a new pre-game show performed by both JV and varsity members.

[Photo] Marching band playing to a new tune

September 8, 2022

Go bananas for marbled espresso banana bread: a fall treat for the non-pumpkin-obsessed

September 8, 2022
Coppell High School students in Anatomy and Physiology teacher Jodie Deinhammer’s seventh period class complete a post-lab assignment on Thursday. Anatomy and Physiology is a level 3 course offered at CHS educating students on the structures and functions of the human body.

Course Curiosity: Anatomy and Physiology Honors

September 7, 2022
Indian Blanket flower is visited by a pollinating bee in the Coppell High School garden on Thursday. The CHS campus offers ample scenic locations as spring transitions to summer for students, faculty and visitors to enjoy.

CHS through a natural lens

May 13, 2022
Due to COVID-19 fueled inventory shortages, students at Coppell High School are not allowed to freely take utensils without making a purchase from the cafeteria. The restrictions were put into place when students began returning to in-person learning in late 2020, and it is uncertain when they will be lifted.

[Photo] Utensils, condiments charged at cafeteria due to a national inventory shortage

May 13, 2022
Varshitha Korrapolu is the communications manager of The Sidekick. The Sidekick’s social media manager Aliya Zakir expresses how Korrapolu has influenced her time on staff.

Varshitha Korrapolu

May 13, 2022
An ode to The Sidekick’s graduates

An ode to The Sidekick’s graduates

May 11, 2022
Coppell High School CTE teacher and DECA adviser Richard Chamberlain teaches marketing strategies during his seventh period class on April 12. Chamberlain was selected as The Sidekick’s Volume 33 Issue 6 Teacher of the Issue.

[Photo] Teacher of the Issue: Woo! Chamberlain championing a business-minded curriculum

May 11, 2022
AP comparative government and politics is a one semester course at Coppell High School offering students the ability to gain insight into countries and their global affairs. Throughout the course, students participate in various projects, activities and assignments tailored to global politics.

Crash Course CHS: AP comparative government and politics

May 6, 2022
13 Questions with Cameron Tiede

13 Questions with Cameron Tiede

May 4, 2022
Coppell junior Megan Judd begins her leg of the 4x200-meter relay after receiving the baton from senior D’Aira Green at Buddy Echols Field on March 5 at the Coppell Relays. The District 6-6A Track and Field Meet was hosted at Plano East Senior High School on April 13-14, with the Coppell boys winning first and Cowgirls placing second.

Cowboys regain track district title; Cowgirls finish second in 6-6A

April 22, 2022
Sports medicine is a three-year program at Coppell High School offering students the ability to gain experience in health and its relation to physical activity. Throughout the program, students also apply biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to their work.

Crash Course CHS: Sports medicine

April 8, 2022
IB theory of knowledge is a two-semester mandatory course for students pursuing an International Baccalaureate diploma. The course bases its syllabus on the validity and reasoning behind knowledge.

[Photo] Crash Course CHS: theory of knowledge

March 16, 2022
Coppell High School senior Megna Gopinath practices her vocals during a voice lesson with voice coach Emily Hragg on March 4. Gopinath was named a Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Musician for treble choir and wishes to pursue film acting.

[Photo] In the Spotlight: Gopinath dually conquering stage fright

February 22, 2022
Coppell High School sophomore Tanvi Rudrangi qualified for state for her piece Apprehension at the regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). In addition to Rudrangi, six other CHS students qualified for state, which is April 29-30 at San Marcos High School.

[Photo] Students dominate at VASE

March 2, 2022
Coppell forward Summer Chen recovers the ball from Plano forward Nathalie Muniz on Feb. 18 at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell girls soccer team hosts first-place Hebron on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Cowgirls face Hebron tomorrow, seek to take first place

February 28, 2022
Scholastic Journalism Week is Feb. 21-25 which offers student journalists across the nation the opportunity to celebrate this year’s theme of Amplifying Voices. The Sidekick’s student life editor Anette Varghese thinks her experience on The Sidekick will benefit her career in healthcare.

[Photo] #SJW2022: Journalism bleeds into healthcare

February 25, 2022
Plano goalkeeper saves a shot during Friday’s match against Plano at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell girls soccer team defeated Plano, 2-0.

[Photo] Cowgirls’ freshmen score victory against Plano

February 20, 2022
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