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Angelina Liu

Angelina Liu, Staff Writer

Angelina is a sophomore and first year-staff writer and photographer 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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“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
Coppell junior left fielder Walker Polk rounds third base against Plano West junior third baseman Collin Crawford. The Cowboys host Marcus tonight at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, with first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

[PHOTO] Cowboys fall to a strong-armed Plano West

March 24, 2021
Coppell High School sophomore Mihira Kada rehearses her Vivace! performance “Sucker” by the Jonas Brothers at the CHS parking lot on Sunday. Kada was named co-captain of Vivace! early second semester.

[PHOTO] Sophomore sings her way to Vivace! co-captain role

March 12, 2021
Sports: The importance of women in coaching

Sports: The importance of women in coaching

March 12, 2021
Texas Tech University tennis professional Robert Barry runs a drill with his intermediate tennis class at the CHS Tennis Center on Wednesday. Barry has been coaching at the CHS Tennis Center since 1999.

[PHOTO] Barry relentless after two decades of teaching chosen craft

March 9, 2021
Coppell junior guard Ryan Agarwal drives against Plano East freshman shooting guard Jon Tran at the CHS Arena on Feb. 2. Agarwal announced his commitment to Stanford University, his dream school, on March 16.

Three-peat district champions recognized for All-District

March 8, 2021

Get up close to nature at city’s biodiversity center (video)

March 8, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak attempts to score against Lewisville defense Averi Culver at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell won, 4-2.

[PHOTO] Cowgirls pull away in second half for Senior Night victory

March 6, 2021
Coppell senior defender Colton Delk races against IMG National at Coppell Middle School North on Feb. 24. The Coppell boys lacrosse team lost, 19-6, to IMG National and the Cowgirls lost, 15-9, to Rockwall.

Lacrosse falls to national power

March 6, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Bain Carter fast breaks against Allen freshman midfielder Brayden Carter at the Lesley Field on Thursday. Coppell lost, 7-6.

[PHOTO] Constrained: Turnovers, lack of execution cost dearly as lacrosse fails to survive Allen test

March 5, 2021
Coppell Middle School East sixth grader Sullivan (Sully) Kessler was diagnosed with stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma when he was 2. Although Kessler was blinded by a tumor that grew behind his optic nerve, he stays competitive in both schoolwork and gymnastics.

[PHOTO] Blindness will not cloud Sully’s future

March 4, 2021
Coppell sophomore forward Alejandro Reyes challenges Flower Mound senior defender James Chamberlain at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 25. Lightning cut the Cowboys match short, resulting in a 1-0 loss against the Jaguars.

Lightning cuts short key District 6-6A match

March 4, 2021
Coppell High School KCBY-TV adviser Irma Kennedy honors her parents, Oscar and Irma Lazos, with nephew CHS AP Environmental Science teacher Maxx Lazos in the main hallway for the Laps of Love event. CHS faculty raised more than $2,500 for the North Texas Grief and Loss Center and documented 1,415,048 steps.

Laps of love unifies staff in grief

March 3, 2021
Coppell junior forward middle Michelle Pak passes against Plano West junior middle Morgan Donahue at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Plano West, 1-0.

Cowgirls score win against Plano West

March 1, 2021
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