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Angelina Liu

Angelina Liu, Visual Media Editor

Angelina is a junior and the visual media editor for The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, spend time with friends and thrift. You can contact her at [email protected] or follow her on twitter @angelinaliiu.

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The Buddy Echols Field video board was revealed at the football game against Plano Prestonwood Christian Academy on Sept. 3. The board was renovated over the summer.

[PHOTO] Stadium receives new, improved video board from 1Vision Media

September 15, 2021
New Coppell High School assistant principal Brian Hussey transferred from New Tech High @ Coppell, where he taught American studies and AP Seminar. Prior to that, he worked in Philadelphia at the National Constitution Center and the Multicultural Academy Charter School and Science Leadership Academy at Beeber.

[PHOTO] Hussey honoring students’ stories as new assistant principal

September 15, 2021
Coppell High School assistant principal Alissa Womack previously taught Spanish at CHS before returning this year. Womack has taught at CHS, Ranchview High School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Lamar Middle School in Irving.

[PHOTO] One home, two roles

September 14, 2021
Coppell Varsity boys celebrate their victory on Saturday morning at Coppell Middle School west. Coppell won the invitational meet on a challenging course.

Cross country excels on challenging course

September 13, 2021
Coppell senior Nandini Thallapareddy and junior Lakshana Parasuraman celebrate a volley against Ursuline Academy at the CHS Tennis Center on Aug. 20. The Coppell tennis team defeated Dallas Jesuit and Ursuline Academy with a combined score of 15-4.

[PHOTO] Tennis to face off against Tyler Legacy

September 10, 2021
On Saturday, Coppell cross country will host an invitational meet at Coppell Middle School West. The first event will begin at 7:30 a.m.

Cross country welcoming area teams to home course

September 10, 2021
Gifted and Talented students are often celebrated for their placement, despite facing challenges as they transition into separate curriculums. The Sidekick visual media editor Angelina Liu thinks her experience in the G/T program had a negative impact on her study habits in high school.

Learning how to fail forward

September 9, 2021
Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces raffle ticket winners at the Lariettes Spaghetti Dinner in the CHS Commons on Friday. The Lariettes Spaghetti Dinner is an annual tradition that features a catered meal, baked goods and a raffle for various prizes.

[PHOTO] Lariettes bond with community at spaghetti dinner

September 5, 2021
Coppell senior running back Dylan Nelson takes a 39-yard fake punt on fourth and 1 against Prestonwood Christian Academy during the third quarter at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Lions defeated the Cowboys, 55-41.

[PHOTO] Lions claw Cowboys on home territory

September 4, 2021
Tea time Tuesday: What are students opinions on masks?

Tea time Tuesday: What are students’ opinions on masks?

August 31, 2021
Coppell High School junior color guard captain Audrey DePew performs in the marching band’s production “Carousel” at Buddy Echols Field on Saturday. The band, drumline and color guard premiered their 2021 productions in the parent preview after the Cowboy Cookout at 7:30 p.m.

Band shows out at Cowboy Cookout

August 26, 2021
Magnolia Park HOA member Mark Henry presents the “A+ path to a Win for all” on a new trail through Westhaven, East Lake and Magnolia Park to the City Council on Tuesday. After receiving information from the neighborhoods, the council convened to consult with city staff members in order to make final decisions.

[PHOTO] Neighborhood HOAs propose paths for trails

August 25, 2021
Coppell senior Vinay Patel celebrates a point against Dallas Jesuit sophomore Alex Park on Friday at the Coppell High School Tennis Center. Coppell tennis won against Dallas Jesuit and Ursuline Academy with a combined score of 15-4.

[PHOTO] A pickle juice savior

August 22, 2021
Coppell High School students greet each other before first period on the first day of school on Tuesday. All CHS students are on campus for the first time since March 2020.

[VIDEO] Anything but just any other first day of school

August 18, 2021
Coppell High School alumna and Olympian Chiaka Ogbogu arrives at the start of the parade surrounded by her family. Ogbogu is the first Olympian from Coppell and won gold alongside the U.S. Olympic womens volleyball team.

[VIDEO] Bringing home gold

August 17, 2021
On July 7, the Coppell Board of Trustees approved Coppell High School assistant principal Cindi Osborne as the new principal of Victory Place @ Coppell. Osborne replaces outgoing principal Jeff Minn, who is now in Frisco ISD.

[PHOTO] Osborne named new Victory Place @ Coppell principal

August 6, 2021
“Together We Play”, “Don’t Stop Brushing”, and “Where I Go Often” by Coppell High School Advanced Placement two-dimensional design teacher Cameron Tiede is on display at the Coppell Arts Center. Curated by the Coppell Arts Council, the Coppell Independent School District Art Exhibition features artworks created by Coppell faculty members and will be on display until August 21.

Coppell Arts Center showcasing district faculty with curated art exhibition

July 25, 2021
Coppell High School graduating class of 2021 participates in the traditional cap toss at Buddy Echols Field on May 28. CHS held its graduation ceremony at Buddy Echols Field on May 28. Photo by Angelina Liu

Seniors embracing future with goodbye to Coppell

June 4, 2021
Coppell junior right-hander Will Boylan pitches against Prosper in the top of the seventh at Lake Dallas High School on May 21. Coppell faces Keller in the Class 6A Region I semifinals tomorrow at 6 p.m., Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. (if needed).

[PHOTO] Walk-off RBI single lifts Cowboys to gritty series sweep over Prosper

May 22, 2021
Opinions: Animal Farm is no more

Opinions: Animal Farm is no more

May 14, 2021
The Sidekick visual media editor Lilly Gorman eats at Serious Pizza in Deep Ellum in Dallas on Monday. Gorman thinks everyone should dine at Vidorra, Golden Boy Coffee Co., Monkey King Noodle Company, Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles, Serious Pizza and Cauldron Ice Cream.

[PHOTO] Gorman’s guide: Eating through various cuisines in DFW

May 14, 2021
The Sidekick visual media editor Lilly Gorman eats at Chip’s Old Fashioned Burgers on April 21. Gorman thinks Chip’s, alongside Jakes Burgers and Big Daddy’s Ship Store, has one of the best burgers despite being someone who does not often enjoy burgers.

[PHOTO] Gorman’s guide: Burgers for non-burger-lovers

May 14, 2021
Coppell High School Round-Up adviser Sallyanne Harris discusses the end of year banquet with CHS senior section editor Naomi Kho in the yearbook room on May 6. Harris is retiring at the end of this school year after nine years of teaching at CHS.

[PHOTO] Gentle personality, strong soul: Harris leaves legacy at Coppell after nine years of shaping student journalists

May 13, 2021
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays was sworn in Tuesday evening at Coppell Town Center. The Council discussed items such as a relaxed mask mandate and recognizing May 11, 2021 as “Karen Hunt Appreciation Day” and “Gary Roden Appreciation Day.” Photo by Angelina Liu

Mays sworn in as mayor; relaxed mask mandates discussed

May 12, 2021
Kimberly Shuttlesworth was approved as Coppell Independent School District’s new band director on April 26. Shuttlesworth is the Director of Bands for Tom Glenn High School in Leander and begins her new role in July.

Shuttlesworth named new Coppell Band director

May 6, 2021
Coppell High School seniors Natalie Ward, Zoey Darkoch, Makaylie Montague, and Chloe Pham dance to classic dance floor shuffles such as “Single Ladies by Beyonce and “Dancing Queen” by ABBA at CHS prom 2021. CHS seniors were able to have a senior prom photo shoot on Saturday night.

Art-Deco photo booth prom highlighting the adaptability of seniors

May 2, 2021
Jade Walker is crowned CHS Prom Queen in 2019 at the AT&T Stadium. Current CHS seniors can attend a unique prom photoshoot on Saturday from 6 p.m to 9 p.m in the arena at CHS.

Unique year brings unique prom celebrations

April 30, 2021
Coppell High School junior Aditi Thakur holds bowls of turmeric and spices used in the ancient practice of Ayurveda. Thakur was inspired by her mother to study Ayurveda, in which she grows and buys medicinal herbs in order to implement different practices of medicine into her life.

[PHOTO] Thakur underscoring physical, mental well-being through interest in Ayurveda

April 29, 2021

#Starworld: Gunna expressing advocacy, emotion through artwork

April 26, 2021
Mark Smits is running for Place 6 on the City Council. Smits has been a Coppell resident for nearly 30 years and was inspired to run for office after the events of 2020.

[PHOTO] Mark Smits (Place 6)

April 22, 2021
Don Carroll is running for Place 3 on the Coppell city council. Carroll was inspired to run because of his prior experience in the community as a Leadership Coppell graduate and member of the Economic Development Committee.

[PHOTO] Don Carroll (Place 3)

April 22, 2021
Coppell City Council Place 6 Biju Mathew is running for re-election. Mathew has lived in Coppell for 15 years and has served as a councilman since 2018.

[PHOTO] Biju Mathew (Place 6)

April 22, 2021
Coppell Taekwondo Academy owner Kevin Nevels is running for Place 4 on the City Council. He was inspired to run to aid local businesses struggling with the pandemic.

[PHOTO] Kevin Nevels (Place 4)

April 22, 2021
Davin Bernstein is running for Place 3 on the Coppell City Council. Bernstein is a Leadership Coppell graduate and participates in Allies in Community.

[PHOTO] Davin Bernstein (Place 3)

April 22, 2021
Coppell City Council Place 2 Brianna Hinojosa-Smith is running for re-election. She has been a Coppell resident for 19 years and has served on Teen Court and the Coppell Education Foundation.

[PHOTO] Brianna Hinojosa-Smith (Place 2)

April 22, 2021
Amit Dharia is running for Place 4 on the Coppell City Council. Dharia has lived in Coppell for 24 years and hopes to make Coppell more financially stable and socially vibrant.

[PHOTO] Amit Dharia (Place 4)

April 22, 2021
Horses greet bluebonnet tourists along the North Trail in Ennis on Sunday. Ennis hosts its annual bluebonnet festival from April 16-18, with several driving trails with bluebonnets in their peak.

Ennis offering scenic bluebonnet routes, handmade artisan crafts

April 21, 2021

Video: Coppell Arts Center showcasing talented AP artists

April 17, 2021
Coppell residents visit candidate booths prior to the forum at the Coppell Arts Center yesterday. The candidate forum hosted by Neighbors for an Informed Coppell Electorate (NICE) was a free event that allowed Coppell residents to meet with city candidates.

[PHOTO] City Council candidate forum encouraging voter engagement

April 17, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Claire Bryant defends against McKinney at Coppell Middle School North on Wednesday. Coppell lost, 10-8.

Persistent attitude evident but missed shots cost game

April 15, 2021
Last night, the Coppell City Council posed questions and concerns to Oncor area manager Kita Hobbs, approved a zoning request made by the City of Coppell Planning Department, and made a series of public announcements. Coppell City Council meetings are held virtually on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

[PHOTO] Zoning request for lift station approved, frustration from winter storm met with Oncor representative at council meeting

April 14, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Aio Suzuki blocks Rockwall at Coppell Middle School North on March 5. Coppell will face McKinney this Wednesday.

Team attitude key against McKinney

April 13, 2021
Student life: What happened to in-person learning?

Student life: What happened to in-person learning?

April 12, 2021
Coppell sophomore shortstop TJ Pompey runs to first against Hebron. The Cowboys beat Hebron 5-1.

[PHOTO] Cowboys can’t overcome slow start on Senior Night

April 11, 2021
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[PHOTO] Dear High School Student: Dr. Bianca Benitez

April 7, 2021
Coppell senior long-stick midfielder Canon Peters fast-breaks against Southlake Carroll at Lesley Field on Thursday. Coppell lost to Carroll, 10-9.

Carroll tops Coppell lacrosse in final seconds

April 6, 2021

Fronts of Coppell: Matthew Blanton (video)

April 5, 2021
Coppell senior long-stick midfielder guards against IMG National at Coppell Middle School North on Feb 24. Coppell faces its rival Southlake Carroll at Lesley Field on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Coppell looks to dominate against rival Carroll

March 31, 2021
Offshoot: Class March Madness

Offshoot: Class March Madness

March 31, 2021
Coppell High School forensic science teacher Sandy Kirkpatrick has been teaching forensics for four years. Kirkpatrick majored in criminal justice and used to be a DNA analyst for the University of North Texas Center of Human Identification.

Investigation is in her DNA (with video)

March 30, 2021
Arathi School of Dance performer Nanditha Niranjan dances alongside Nivethaa Murali, Varsha Ganesh and Sanaja Sivikumar to “Kal Mariya” at the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday. Coppell residents were invited to watch performances and sip on spiced drinks In celebration of Holi, a South Asian holiday also known as the “festival of colors.”

Holi Hai welcomes South Asian culture to community

March 30, 2021
Coppell senior forward Jocelyn Alonzo fights for control against Prosper senior defender Haley Nichols at Mckinney ISD Stadium on Friday. Coppell lost the UIL Bi-District playoff, 2-0.

[PHOTO] Season like no other ends in playoff defeat to undefeated Eagles

March 27, 2021
Coppell High School senior Charles Chen, CHS9 student Nehal Singh and senior Zach Vazekhatt participated in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair using digital science fair boards. Seven students at CHS scored highly, with five advancing onto the Texas Science and Engineering Fair taking place from March 15-April 11.

Seven students making strides in regional science fair

March 26, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak attempts to score against Lewisville defender Averi Culver at Buddy Echols Field on March 5. Coppell plays Prosper in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs tomorrow at McKinney ISD Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

[PHOTO] Communication is key: Coppell to play undefeated Prosper in bi-district playoffs

March 25, 2021
Coppell High School 2007 graduate Matthew Blanton repairs a fence on Saddle Tree Trail on March 12. Blanton uses local connections to operate Quick Stain, a fence painting and repair business he began in December.

[PHOTO] Fronts of Coppell: Matthew Blanton

March 25, 2021
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