• Coppell girls soccer became Class 6A Division I state champions on Saturday.
  • Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces retirement effective at end of school year.
  • Coppell High School hosts its Top 5% Recognition Ceremony at the CHS Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
  • CHS hosts Red/Gold lunch on Thursday.
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Andrés Bear

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer

Andrés Bear is a senior and third year staffer on The Sidekick. He enjoys playing the acoustic guitar, writing and reading in his free time. With comments or concerns, contact him at @_andresbear or cab8902@g.coppellisd.com

All content by Andrés Bear
Speed Typing

Speed Typing

Sally Parampottil, Andrés Bear, Shravya Mahesh, Charlotte Vanyo, Karen Lu, Shivi Sharma, Neha Desaraju, and Trisha Atluri
May 16, 2020
Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Alishba Javaid, Sally Parampottil, Victoria Hertel, Shivi Sharma, Trisha Atluri, Shravya Mahesh, Tracy Tran, Blanche Harris, Nishant Medicharla, Avani Kashyap, Angela Yuan, Andrés Bear, Karen Lu, Samantha Freeman, Pranati Kandi, and Nicholas Pranske
May 16, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #050 (Series Finale)

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #050 (Series Finale)

May 15, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #049 (Mr. Wofford Special)

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #049 (Mr. Wofford Special)

May 7, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #048 (Senior Special)

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #048 (Senior Special)

May 5, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #047

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #047

April 23, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #046

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #046

April 15, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #045

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #045

April 11, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #044

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #044

April 6, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #043

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #043

March 27, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #042 + COVID-19 Update

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #042 + COVID-19 Update

March 13, 2020
The wall outside of C hall is decorated for National Foreign Language Week with projects created by students in language courses. Classes have been celebrating foreign language week with projects.

[Video] National Foreign Language week celebrates cultures, voices in campus (with video)

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 6, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #041 + SJW 2020

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #041 + SJW 2020

March 2, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #040

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #040

February 26, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #039 (Valentine's Day Special)

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #039 (Valentine’s Day Special)

February 14, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #038

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #038

February 13, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #037 + Student Press Freedom Day Special

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #037 + Student Press Freedom Day Special

January 29, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #036

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #036

January 24, 2020
According to Spotify, 8 in 10 pet owners believe their pets enjoy being played music. Spotify recently released a program that algorithmically personalizes a playlist for your pet based on its breed, name and personality traits.

On the Spot: Spotify releases pet centered playlist creator (with video)

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
January 22, 2020
DFW resident Diane Baker protests against the continuing U.S. war with Afghanistan and the possibility of a U.S. war on Iraq at the 2020 Dallas Women’s March on Jan. 19. Baker was supporting CODEPINK, a women-led organization that supports peace and human rights and focuses on redirecting tax dollars into programs such as healthcare, education and green jobs. The Dallas Women’s March was one of many marches across the nation that celebrated a century of women’s voices in politics.

2020 Dallas Women’s March activists push importance of 19th amendment, politics

Andrés Bear
January 22, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #035

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #035

January 17, 2020
During the 2019 Dallas Women’s March, activists stress the importance of voting and women’s rights. On Sunday, the fourth annual march will take place at the St. Paul United Methodist Church.

North Texans to remember, celebrate 19th Amendment in Dallas Women’s March

Andrés Bear
January 16, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #034

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #034

January 12, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #033 (Christmas Special)

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #033 (Christmas Special)

December 22, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #032

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #032

December 13, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #031

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #031

December 5, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #030

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #030

November 21, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #029

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #029

November 18, 2019
The Sportlight: Patel utilizes ambidextrous nature with strong leadership to excel as goalkeeper

The Sportlight: Patel utilizes ambidextrous nature with strong leadership to excel as goalkeeper

Andrés Bear
November 15, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #028

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #028

November 8, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #027

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #027

November 3, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #026

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #026

October 27, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #025

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #025

October 18, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #024

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #024

October 10, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #023

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #023

October 7, 2019
Coppell High School Lariettes dance to the rhythm of the band at the start of the pep rally in the CHS Arena on Friday. The pep rally was the second of the year, which included a performance by senior Langston Gardner singing”Shoreside” from his album Mystic Trail.

[Photo] Pep rally excites students for game against Hebron

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
October 4, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #022

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #022

September 27, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #021

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #021

September 20, 2019
On Wednesday, Canyon Ranch Elementary Principal Ashley Minton cuts the red ribbon to commemorate the official opening of the school. CRE is the 11th CISD elementary school and was built to combat the overpopulation issues throughout CISD schools.

[Video] Canyon Ranch grand opening gives community glimpse at new era of teaching (with video)

Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
September 19, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #020

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #020

September 16, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #019

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #019

September 6, 2019
The Penny Podcast – Episode #018

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #018

September 1, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #017

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #017

August 23, 2019
Penny Podcast - Season Finale - Episode #016

[Video] Penny Podcast – Season Finale – Episode #016

May 18, 2019
Saket Ashar

Saket Ashar

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
May 17, 2019
Coppell High School sophomore Amanda Gray is adopted and has experienced different cultures throughout her childhood. Gray was adopted as an infant from South Korea and balances her Korean culture with the American aspects.

Embrace yourself: Gray defines what adoption really means

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
May 16, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #015

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #015

May 10, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #014

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #014

May 4, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #013

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #013

April 26, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #012

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #012

April 19, 2019
On Thursday, The Sidekick copy editor Pramika Kadari, editor-in-chief Kelly Wei, adviser Chase Wofford and executive news editor Christine Zacuai represented the program at The Dallas Morning News at the 28th annual The Dallas Morning News High School Journalism Day. The event allowed students across North Texas to win awards and gain recognition for their work.

Coppell Student Media wins Best Website, celebrates 10 year anniversary of first win

Andrés Bear
April 16, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #011

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #011

April 11, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #010

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #010

April 4, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #009

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #009

March 29, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #008

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #008

March 21, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #007

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #007

March 7, 2019
Video: National Speech and Debate Day gives students voice

[Video] Video: National Speech and Debate Day gives students voice

March 1, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #006

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #006

March 1, 2019
Jimi Hendrix and Kanye West are two of the many influential black artists. Coppell Student Media web producer Andrés Bear discusses the evolution of black music and its meaning throughout history.

Black History Month: Meaning throughout African American music

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
February 28, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #005

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #005

February 21, 2019
Song of the Week: “Cyborg” - Myylo

Song of the Week: “Cyborg” – Myylo

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
February 19, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #004

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #004

February 14, 2019
Presidents Day weekend provides opportunity for rest, relaxation (video)

Presidents Day weekend provides opportunity for rest, relaxation (video)

Sofia Guerrero, Bailey Lai, and Andrés Bear
February 13, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #003

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #003

February 7, 2019
Teacher of the Week: A look inside CHS history teacher de Waal's classroom (video)

Teacher of the Week: A look inside CHS history teacher de Waal’s classroom (video)

Sofia Guerrero and Andrés Bear
February 5, 2019
Coppell High School sophomore Jessica Hayakawa is a highly skilled taekwondo athlete shown through Hayakawa’s black belt. Hayakawa was offered a spot on the Mexico’s National Taekwondo Team which she has now joined.

Attention stance: Hayakawa punches through challenges, perseveres

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
February 5, 2019
Video: Coppell High School students gear up for Super Bowl LIII

[Video] Video: Coppell High School students gear up for Super Bowl LIII

January 31, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #002

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #002

January 31, 2019
The Coppell Student Media Show - Episode #001

[Video] The Coppell Student Media Show – Episode #001

January 24, 2019
Video: Coppell High School students speak on Student Council "New Year, New Me" week

[Video] Video: Coppell High School students speak on Student Council “New Year, New Me” week

January 16, 2019
Coppell High School sophomore Sydney De León obtains being true to herself in the green room backstage during Karen Ruth’s third period Broadway Bound class on Jan. 11. De León feels composure due to that being in the safe spot prior to a show or any acting activity.

Curtains open: de León puts passion on full display

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
January 14, 2019
December: Songs of the Month

December: Songs of the Month

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Coppell High School Health Science teacher Gary Beyer is a former firefighter at the Coppell Fire Department. Beyer’s experience in health science has since shaped his current position as an educator.

A fireproof heart: Beyer continues to serve others through health science department

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Video: Coppell High School students react to Stan Lee's death

[Video] Video: Coppell High School students react to Stan Lee’s death

November 26, 2018
The Borderline Bar and Shooting happened on the night of Nov. 7 in Thousand Oaks, Calif.. An armed man killed 12 people and injured various others. The location of the restaurant used to be property owned by Jim Moore, a substitute teacher for Coppell ISD.

Borderline Bar and Grill shooting unearths memories from Jim Moore

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
American institutions such as NASA and SpaceX are currently leading the exploration and study of space. Lately, there has been talk about reducing or increasing the budget for NASA. Coppell High School juniors Andrés Bear and Nolan Sanders stand on opposite sides of the argument.

Pro: Raising the budget for NASA

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Video: Social media in the U.S. Texas Senate race

[Video] Video: Social media in the U.S. Texas Senate race

November 8, 2018
Social Media and Generation Z have reached a crossroads. The youth of today is completely immersed in giant platforms run by even bigger companies. Change is necessary if both sides want to promote a healthy and safe digital environment

Two worlds are colliding: Future of social media resting in palms of today’s youth

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
November 3, 2018
Technology Spotlight: Apple’s October Keynote

Technology Spotlight: Apple’s October Keynote

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Photo courtesy Juan Vazquez @JuanMFVazquez

UPDATED: None injured as CISD bus unexpectedly catches fire

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Amazon has introduced a store concept that does not require cashiers. Staff writer Andrés Bear explains how it can be a threat to the cashiers of tomorrow.

A Take On: Amazon Go Stores

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Song of the Week: “Bros” - Panda Bear

Song of the Week: “Bros” – Panda Bear

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Song of the Week: “Thug Life” - BROCKHAMPTON

Song of the Week: “Thug Life” – BROCKHAMPTON

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Song of the Week: “Clark Gable” - The Postal Service

Song of the Week: “Clark Gable” – The Postal Service

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
Creative Showcase: Junior Yuan Paulino

Creative Showcase: Junior Yuan Paulino

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Coppell High School sophomore Cade Wallace and SPED teacher Doug Fowler work together on an a writing activity on Wednesday during fourth period. In addition to teaching, Fowler is an actor involved in the local theatre scene.

Fowler takes center stage in SPED classroom

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
September 10, 2018
Technology Spotlight: New Chrome Update

Technology Spotlight: New Chrome Update

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
September 6, 2018
Song of the Week: “Feels Like Summer” - Childish Gambino

Song of the Week: “Feels Like Summer” – Childish Gambino

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Creativity Showcase: Junior Langston Gardner

Creativity Showcase: Junior Langston Gardner

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
Coppell High School Varsity volleyball team celebrates their victory against Byron-Nelson Tuesday night in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls won the game 3-0.

Cowgirls sweep Byron Nelson in three sets

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
Technology Spotlight: Disney Streaming Service

Technology Spotlight: Disney Streaming Service

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
All throughout the commons, a brand new red, black and grey paint job has been added to the walls along with several Coppell Cowboys banners. Over the summer, CHS has embarked on some new design changes that will be completed by this upcoming summer, according to CHS principal Nicole Jund.

New campus renovations spark the first wave of changes

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
Song of the Week: “Haircut” - Ryan Beatty

Song of the Week: “Haircut” – Ryan Beatty

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
Creativity Showcase: Senior Sarah Pryor

Creativity Showcase: Senior Sarah Pryor

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
Kanye West worked as lead producer for five albums released over the summer. The rollout for the albums was ridden with controversy stemming from Kanye's Twitter.

Amidst controversy, Kanye West is lead producer for five albums

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 24, 2018
Technology Spotlight: $1,000 Phones

Technology Spotlight: $1,000 Phones

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 23, 2018
Song of the Week: "Starfruit LA" - Choker

Song of the Week: “Starfruit LA” – Choker

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 21, 2018
In memory of Aretha Franklin (1942 - 2018)

In memory of Aretha Franklin (1942 – 2018)

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 16, 2018
Song of the Week: "I Can't See" - Superfood

Song of the Week: “I Can’t See” – Superfood

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
Creativity Showcase: Senior Jasmine Lau

Creativity Showcase: Senior Jasmine Lau

Nolan Sanders and Andrés Bear
May 18, 2018
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