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Aliza Abidi

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor

Aliza Abidi is a senior and the Editorial Page Editor for The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to read a variety of fiction novels, lift weights, and watch Studio Ghibli movies.

To Aliza, journalism is about bringing all sorts of different opinions and perspectives to light. Opinions and perspectives about the world’s various curiosities and disputes that are created by people with interesting stories underneath; experiences which shape an individual's values. To her, these viewpoints are worth sharing, vibrant and fresh to hear and learn about. Seeing her older brother being able to make an impact by bringing stories and viewpoints to light at The Sidekick inspired her to join, where she is now, helping to make an impact in her community as she helps coordinate the process of publishing works that fulfill her passions and goals.

You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Aliza Abidi

[Video] The Talk: Ramadan Builds Bonds Through Belief

Aliza Abidi, Safiya Azam, Hamza Zakir, and Wendy Le
April 15, 2024
Martha Thomas talks to parents of Coppell ISD to pay attention for the possible signs of suicidal thoughts with their children. On Wednesday, The Defensive Line’s Chris and Martha Thomas led a district Parent University meeting to spread awareness about suicide at Coppell ISD Vonita White Admistration Building.

[Photo] “I’ll forever feel her yanking on my arm”

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
March 28, 2024
Lastly, drizzle the sauce of your choice on the toasted bread and enjoy. Bread pakora is an easy homemade iftar appetizer to try during Ramadan, which is from March 9 to April 9-10.

Ramadan recipes: Spicy bread pakora

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
March 22, 2024
An ode to her: A home away from home

An ode to her: A home away from home

Aliza Abidi, Editorial page editor
March 7, 2024
Coppell Town Center holds the 2024 Dallas County primary elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks people should focus more on local politics in order to improve their communities.

[Photo] Local politics needs more attention

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Ursuline Academy sophomore Gigi Gilliam passes a teammate against Coppell at Coppell Middle School North on Feb. 21. On Thursday, Coppell plays McKinney on Coppell Middle School North at 7 p.m..

Cowgirls catch victory in toe to toe game against Ursuline

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
February 24, 2024
Editorial page editor Aliza Abidi shares what journalism means to her for Scholastic Journalism Week. SJW is from Feb. 19-23 and continues the tradition of honoring student journalists.

SJW2024: Finding my voice through ‘essays’

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
February 23, 2024
Located in Carrollton, City Night KTV is a karaoke bar and cafe that provides private rooms for singing, dancing and eating with others. The Sidekick news editor Sahasra Chakilam provides 10 date ideas for couples to enjoy together around Coppell.

[Photo] Where to take your heart this Valentine’s Day

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
February 13, 2024
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 Coppell DECA officer team participated in the District 11 Career Development Conference at the Irving Convention Center on Jan. 17. This year, 219 students from Coppell High School advanced to the Texas State Development Career Conference from Feb. 15-17 in Houston, beating the previous record of 197. Photo courtesy Richard Chamberlain.

DECA chapter continues growth, beats district record

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
January 25, 2024
Plano West junior Daniel Fialkov scores in the final 30 seconds of the match in a 3-1 victory over Coppell on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Wolves devour Cowboys in second half push, 3-1

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
January 25, 2024
Coppell junior Claire Pafford scrimmages the boys JV2 team at Buddy Echols Field on Dec. 4. The Cowgirls open the 2024 season on Jan. 4 against Wakeland.

[Photo] Cowgirls, Cowboys ready to take pitch in new season

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
The sales tax on feminine hygiene products was lifted in Texas on Sept. 1 through Senate Bill 379. The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi thinks the lift of Senate Bill 379 should lead to more acceptance and normalization of menstruation in society.

Equal flow: ‘Tampon Tax’ removal lifts menstrual inequality

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
December 6, 2023
The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi gives thanks to “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme” from La La Land. Abidi is grateful for the happiness and comfort she feels whenever she listens to the song, reminiscing on her past memories.

Giving thanks: Finding solace in “Mia and Sebastian’s Theme”

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
November 17, 2023
It is not uncommon for people to refer to perfectionism as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What people don’t realize is the fact that OCD is not necessarily perfectionism, but a much more complex disorder. The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi explains how these terms are rather far from being synonyms. Sohalia Reddy.

OCD isn’t a pretty title for perfectionism

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
November 6, 2023
Lower attendance rates in Coppell ISD schools are negatively affecting district funding and students academic performance. CISD is in the midst of a 12-week attendance campaign to combat lower attendance rates.

More than a headcount

Sahasra Chakilam and Aliza Abidi
November 3, 2023
The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sri Achanta eats a Krispy Krab Roll from Sprouts on Oct. 18. Achanta explains how her journey as a pescatarian for the past four years has helped shape her personal destiny.

[Photo] Letter from the editor: It’s been four fishy years

Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Coppell High School students dance at the CHS homecoming dance on Oct. 14 at CHS Arena. The theme for the 2023 homecoming dance was Y2K based on 2000s fashion trends. Aliza Abidi

CHS Y2K Revival – Dancing through time at the 2023 Homecoming

Deepika Kumar and Aliza Abidi
October 25, 2023
Coppell seniors Alex Jackson and Tali Colclasure are announced as homecoming king and queen during halftime at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 13. Coppell defeated Plano East, 35-7, in the homecoming game.

Festive energy overtakes Buddy Echols Field for homecoming celebration

Kayla Nguyen, Aliza Abidi, and Wendy Le
October 23, 2023

Fast food review: Halal fast food restaurants in the area

Safiya Azam, Aliza Abidi, Hamza Zakir, and Sameeha Syed
October 19, 2023
Coppell senior wide receiver Luca Grosoli scores a touchdown to make the score 35-0. The Cowboys defeated Plano East, 35-7, in the homecoming game Friday at Buddy Echols Field. Aliza Abidi

[Photo] Coppell improves to 7-0 in eventful homecoming game against Plano East

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
October 15, 2023
Coppell senior wide receiver Ayrion Sneed makes a diving catch against Lewisville at Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 29. Coppell faces Marcus tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Marcus Marauder Stadium in Flower Mound.

[Photo] Cowboys motivated to maintain unbeaten mark against Marcus

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
October 5, 2023
Coppell junior wide receiver Tucker Cusano makes a catch in traffic against Lewisville at Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 29. The Cowboys are on a roll defeating the reigning district champions and are 4–0 with huge aspirations to go further for the state championship.

[Photo] Playoff hopeful

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer
October 5, 2023
Cowboys running back Omarion Mbakwe makes a diving catch against Lewisville at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell won, 49-28, against the district champions.

[Photo] Cowboys upset district champion Farmers in style

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer
October 2, 2023
TikTok’s Booktok trend has created a rise in young adults reading books with explicit ideas meant for adults.The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi has growing concerns on the new normalization of largely explicit adult fiction and its effects on adolescents. Graphic by Minori Kunte

Where’s the Y in YA?

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
September 14, 2023
Coppell senior setter/opposite hitter Mira Klem spikes the volleyball over Lewisville blockers after receiving a set from middle blocker Katie Keith. The Cowgirls won 25-16, 25-10, 25-15 against the Farmers on Wednesday Sept. 13.

Cowgirls bounce back after victory over Farmers

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
September 13, 2023
Coppell senior setter/opposite hitter spikes over the net against Plano West at CHS Arena on Friday. The Lady Wolves defeated the Cowgirls 25-8, 25-17, 25-23.

Cowgirls face Farmers after consecutive defeats

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
September 12, 2023
Coppell High School seniors Henry Henze and Samarth Dubey run during cross country morning practice at Buddy Echols Field. The CHS cross country team competes weekly in meets around Texas, having done three meets so far during the 2023-24 season.

Cross country races to halfway mark of season

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
September 8, 2023
Coppell High School senior Matthew Tindoc founded Notelove and is a percussionist for the CHS band. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Matthew Tindoc: Amiable

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 19, 2023
Class of 2023 shines at Prom Met Gala

Class of 2023 shines at Prom Met Gala

Aliza Abidi and Kayla Nguyen
May 19, 2023
The Local Diner opened in 1989 is a classical American diner with a retro theme. Coppell offers many attractions for tourists and residents.

Spend a day around Coppell

Sannidhi Arimanda and Aliza Abidi
May 19, 2023
Coppell junior Aidan McFarlane poses on the podium at the District 5/6A Area Track and Field meet on April 21 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell qualified 23 athletes to area while also becoming back-to-back boys District 6-6A champions.

Sports recap: Track and field

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 18, 2023
Maya Palavali

Maya Palavali

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 18, 2023
Nandini Paidesetty

Nandini Paidesetty

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 18, 2023
Sannidhi Arimanda

Sannidhi Arimanda

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 18, 2023
The Sidekick’s 19 under 19 highlights Coppell High School’s stand-out Cowboys and Cowgirls who have devoted their high school careers to leading the school and the community. The following 19 students have been nominated by peers due to their exceptional influence and outstanding contributions that have earned them recognition as some of the most promising leaders of CHS. The Sidekick presents your 19 under 19:

The Sidekick’s 19 under 19

Manasa Mohan, Yaamini Jois, Saniya Koppikar, Anvita Bondada, Sameeha Syed, Nyah Rama, Sahasra Chakilam, Angelina Liu, and Aliza Abidi
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Kannappan Iyyappan is ranked 7 of the graduating class of 2023. Iyyappan plans on attending University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Biology.

Kannappan Iyyappan

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Shreya Jupelly is ranked 8 in the graduating class of 2023. Jupelly plans on attending University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in Neuroscience.

Shreya Jupelly

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School seniors cheer for senior Emily Chang as she is announced CHS 2023 senior prom Queen. CHS 2023 senior prom was held at Dallas Market Center on April 29.

One last dance as class of 2023 celebrates at Met Gala prom

Kayla Nguyen and Aliza Abidi
May 11, 2023
Coppell High School junior Sharvesh Deviprasath practices his strategies while playing chess. Deviprasathwas awarded first place at the Texas State Chess Championships on March 5 and was named co-champion of the 2023 National High School Championship

Checkmate! Deviprasath taking crown as chess champion

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
April 24, 2023
Plugging in... Ramadan

Plugging in… Ramadan

Aliya Zakir, Aliza Abidi, and Sameeha Syed
April 7, 2023
Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate the women who play an important role in our lives. The Sidekick Business Manager Aliza Abidi expresses her appreciation for her mother, Lubina Zaidi.

The woman who made me: Gratefulness for love-filled green eyes

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
March 28, 2023
Classical music is not always for everyone; however, the genre is often unappreciated. The Sidekick staff Business Manager Aliza Abidi writes a humorous column on her unique kind of love for classical music. Avani Munji

The Twist: Bawling to Beethoven

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
March 20, 2023
Coppell High School juniors Anish Kalra, Dhroov Pathare and Trishay Naman placed second in the Biomedical Engineering category at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday. Coppell had multiple qualifiers for Texas Science and Engineering Fair and Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair through this competition. Photo courtesy of Anish Kalra.

Coppell team qualifies for internationals, 3 teams qualify for state science fair

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
February 23, 2023
Coppell sophomore midfielder Summer Chen carries against Plano on Feb. 13 at Buddy Echols Field. With a 3-0 victory, the Coppell girls soccer team ended its losing streak.

Cowgirls rebound and defeat Plano 3-0

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
February 21, 2023
CHS9 health science teacher Amber Fragosa-Deck’s students carve out shapes to build clay models of hearts during fourth period on Wednesday at the CTE collaboration space. Students interact with clay and create a detailed model of the parts of the human heart to enhance their understanding. Aliza Abidi.

Building hearts through creativity

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
February 21, 2023
Coppell senior forward Lillian Edger takes possession from Plano junior midfielder Madison Chapel on Monday at Buddy Echols Field. With a 3-0 victory, the Coppell girls soccer team ended its losing streak, and plays against Lewisville next week.

[Photo] Cowgirls fight back with 3-0 win against Plano

Sri Achanta, Executive News Editor
February 14, 2023
The City Council announces Aug. 9 as the first day of the 2023-24 school year as well as Victoria Chiavetta’s service. Graphic by Sannidhi Arimanda.

Council recognizes retiring staff, renews EAM user licenses

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
January 27, 2023
Coppell High School junior Anish Karla talks to club members at the Drama Club meeting at the CHS Black Box on Wednesday. Karla was named one of 14 talents and received the formal title of Texas State Thespian Officer. Aliza Abidi.

Kalra takes spotlight as State Thespian Officer

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
January 24, 2023
Coppell senior forward Alex Ninan shoots a 3-pointer against Hebron in CHS Arena on Jan. 6. Hebron defeated Coppell, 61-53. Aliza Abidi.

Cowboys fall to Hebron in hard-fought game

Aliza Abidi and Shreya Ravi
January 17, 2023
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