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Angelina Liu

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief

Angelina is a senior and the Executive Editor-in-Chief of The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to listen to sad music, spend too much of her paycheck and thrift. You can contact her at [email protected] or follow her on twitter @angelinaliiu.

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The Sidekick editor-in-chief Angelina Liu wears cowgirl boots from Cavendar’s Boot City on Main Street in Grapevine. A chronic overthinker, Liu explains her journey through high school and why she thinks everything works out in the end.

Letter from the editor: In due time

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Mau Sigler leads KCBY-TV as a program director. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Mau Sigler: Creative

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Dilan Patel is a Red Jacket, leads Coppell DECA as its CEO, is a part of the school board bond committee and is a part of CHS band. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Dilan Patel: Confident

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2023
Nashad Mohamed

Nashad Mohamed

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2023
Coppell High School senior Ashley Zhang is  ranked 10 in the graduating class of 2023. Zhang plans on attending Rice University, majoring in Biology.

[Photo] Umang Vinayaka

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
May 16, 2023
Coppell City Council member Biju Mathew presents the proclamation to make April “Sexual Assault Awareness Month.” Coppell Police Chief Danny Barton presented about fentanyl to raise awareness for the drug.

Coppell police chief addressing fentanyl crisis

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2023
Coppell senior pitcher Andrew Schultz pitches at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Plano West, 12-2, on Tuesday.

Cowboys shut out Wolves with 10-run rule

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
The Sidekick Executive editor-in-chief Angelina Liu attempts to solve a math problem in William Harrington’s classroom on March 22. Liu explains why she thinks trying to advance one level of math is the biggest failure of her life.

The biggest failure of my life

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2023
In film and television, many people ignore red flags or villainy in characters because of their looks. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief thinks that pretty privilege tends to cause lines to blur when viewing villains.

The beauty and the beast

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
SZA performed at the American Airlines Center on March 10 in a stop on her S.O.S world tour. Performing songs from her 2017 album Ctrl as well as the latest released S.O.S, SZA kept her audience engaged.

SZA takes Ctrl of American Airlines Center

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2023
Coppell High School senior high jumper Megan Judd trains at Buddy Echols Field on March 21. Judd set a school record of 5 feet, 9 inches on the high jump at Coppell Relays on March 4.

[Photo] Trusting in the tune

Shrayes Gunna, Student Life Editor
March 28, 2023
Your Own Sidekick is a Sidekick series where staff members answer questions and offer advice on various topics. Stories will be posted weekly on Fridays.

Your own Sidekick: How to enjoy your own company

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Coppell senior guard Trey Hill shoots a layup at CHS Arena against Plano West on Friday. Coppell defeated Plano West, 69-58. Photo by Angelina Liu

Cowboys defeat Wolves in last win of the season

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2023
Coppell High School junior Jisu Park practices taekwondo forms at U.S. White Tiger Martial Arts  on Jan. 27. Park explores similar movements such as a front aerial in both dance and taekwondo, combining the two art forms.

Fighting for her way

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2023
Get Ready With Me styled content is making a resurgence on social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. The Sidekick student life editor Shrayes Gunna shares why the trend, while comforting, is a cause for waning individuality.

[Photo] Beneath the filter

Shrayes Gunna, Student Life Editor
January 30, 2023
Podrick Liu is a very spoiled orange house cat with a penchant for canned tilapia with gravy. Read why The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Angelina Liu believes that he and orange cats like him may someday take over the world.

The Twist: Orange cats will rule the world

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
Coppell junior midfielder Sam Stone passes against San Antonio Harlan at Buddy Echols Field on Thursday. On Thursday, the Cowboys defeated Harlan, 3-1 in the penalty shootout. On Friday, it won over Southlake Carroll 4-0, and defeated Irving, 1-0, on Saturday to claim the title.

Cowboys first-time champions in NTX Elite Showcase

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2023
Coppell High School senior Parthiv Javangula applied for the Red Jackets to meet new people. Outside of Red Jackets, Parthiv cleans up his community with Eco Club and volunteers at Texas Indo-American Physicians Society free clinic.

Javangula sustainably makes his mark

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
Coppell High School senior guard Macey Mercer makes a free throw against Byron Nelson at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Bobcats, 72-53.

Sherrer, Lamendola shows out against Byron Nelson

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2022
Dayglow performed at South Side Ballroom on Oct. 28. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief  Angelina Liu thinks that the concert was electrifying and worthwhile.

Dayglow gets people in motion with energizing concert

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2022
McKinney High School senior Manestream News sports producer Champe Presley speaks to The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Angelina Liu about Friday's Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoff game. Coppell plays McKinney at Buddy Echols Field on Friday, with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Q&A with Manestream News sports co-editors

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2022
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