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Anjali Krishna

Anjali Krishna, Executive Editor-in-Chief

Anjali is a senior and this year's executive editor-in-chief of The Sidekick. You can find her listening to music of any sort, reading a weird and pretentious novel, or in D115 during passing periods. As a writer in her third year on staff, she loves covering tennis, writing music reviews and trying her (questionable) hand at photography. You can contact her on Twitter @anjalikrishna_.

All content by Anjali Krishna
Young adult novels can seem to be a valid pick for analysis in English classes because they cater to high school students’ interests. However, The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna thinks YA novels don’t provide enough food for thought, rendering them useless in English classes.

Read into it: young adult novels do not belong in literature classes

October 21, 2021
From George Coppell to Navaratri

From George Coppell to Navaratri

October 17, 2021
Coppell High School senior executive editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna assists senior executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby with copy editing in D115 on Sept. 7. Krishna expresses how finding her place in The Sidekick allows her to find gratification in her work.

Letter from the Editor: Finding gratification on The Sidekick

October 1, 2021
Coppell High School senior Devika Kohli began a food blog “On Today’s Table” in December to document and sell vegetarian and vegan food from scratch. Kohli regularly updates the blog and conducted a fundraiser over the summer for Asha for Education.

Starting from scratch

September 30, 2021
Coppell High School Round-Up adviser Jenna Grinnan helps CHS senior Round-Up editor-in-chief Ilene Thomas edit a page design during first period on Sept. 2. Grinnan is a new teacher at CHS and previously worked at CHS9 as the Principles of Arts and A/V Tech teacher for three years.

Grinnan bringing new life to Round-Up

September 27, 2021
Coppell High School senior Veda Kanamarlapudi teaches a fourth grade student how to speak and write English at Wesley Rankin Community Center in Dallas on Sept. 18. Kanamarlapudi volunteers to teach English as second language students how to read and write.

To profile a language lover

September 27, 2021
Coppell senior middle blocker Aley Clent and junior outside hitter Skye Lamendola block against Flower Mound at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Jaguars swept the Cowgirls, 25-20, 25-20, 25-20. Photos by Trisha Atluri

Jaguars outpace Cowgirls in three tight sets

September 12, 2021
Tea time Tuesday: How much time commitment is too much for CHS students?

Tea time Tuesday: How much time commitment is too much for CHS students?

September 7, 2021
Singer-songwriter Clairo, Claire Cottrill, released her sophomore album, Sling, on July 16. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna discusses the album’s wildly different style from Clairo’s first album, Immunity.

Clairo takes her time on ‘Sling’

September 3, 2021
Coppell junior Lakshana Parasuraman serves against Plano during a doubles girls match on Tuesday. The Coppell tennis team defeated Plano, 17-2.

Coppell defeats Plano with doubles victories

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

A pickle juice savior

August 22, 2021
Coppell senior Siddarth Bellubbi plays a set during tennis practice on May 5 at the CHS Tennis Center. The Coppell tennis team plays Dallas Jesuit and Ursuline Academy today at 4 p.m. at the CHS Tennis Center.

Coppell lined up to face Jesuit, Ursuline

August 20, 2021
UNT associate head coach Fleur Benatar joins the Coppell athletic department as head girls soccer coach after nearly 30 years coaching at the collegiate level. Benatar steps in for Coppell coach Beca Sawers, who took over as interim head coach at the beginning of last season.

Benatar named girls soccer head coach

June 18, 2021
Coppell coach Ryan Howard argues with the third base umpire about a called strikeout that ended the fifth inning while the Cowboys had bases loaded on Friday at Denton Guyer. The Cowboys lost the decisive Game 3 on Saturday, 7-1, and ended their season as Class 6A Region I semifinalists after losing Game 1 on Thursday, 5-2, and winning Game 2 on Friday, 6-5.

[Photo] Tale of Two Tides: Baseball bows out in regional semis after thrilling series loss to Keller

May 30, 2021

FDA encourages adolescent vaccination in press conference

May 21, 2021
Coppell senior right fielder Will Rodman slides onto third base against Dallas Jesuit on May 14 at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys face Prosper in the Class 6A Region I Regional Quarterfinals best-of-three series with Game 1 tomorrow at 7:30 p.m, Game 2 on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Game 3, if necessary, on Saturday at 1 p.m. with all games being played at Lake Dallas High School.

[Photo] Cowboys ride clutch pitching to sweep state-ranked Jesuit

May 15, 2021
A common saying when referring to the purchase of products in “No ethical consumption under capitalism.” The Sidekick sports editor Anjali Krishna expands on what is truly ethical in the world of capitalism.

There is ethical consumption under capitalism

May 14, 2021
Coppell sophomore catcher Bradley Castillo bats against Denton Guyer on May 7 at Guyer HS. Coppell faces Dallas Jesuit in a Class 6A Region I area best-of-three series with Game 1 tomorrow at Jesuit and Game 2 Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, first pitch at 7:30 p.m., andFame 3, if necessary Saturday at Lake Dallas High School, at 1 p.m.

[Photo] Baseball facing top MLB draft prospect in area playoff game

May 12, 2021
Coppell junior Katherine Miller pitches against Flower Mound on March 26 at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. In her first full season as starting pitcher, Miller emerged as a leader for the Cowgirls, planning to lead them into a playoff run next year.

Miller eyes big senior year as Cowgirls’ leader in circle

May 11, 2021
Coppell senior Will Rodman pitches in the second inning against Denton Guyer on Thursday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Coppell beat Guyer, 2-0, in Game 1 on Thursday and, 8-3, at Guyer last night to advance to the Class 6A Region I area playoffs.

[Photo] Hot at-bats from Vernars, Castillo leads baseball to bi-district sweep of Guyer

May 9, 2021
Coppell junior runner Olivia Marez competes in the women’s 400-meter run at the Class 6A 5-6 Area Meet at Buddy Echols Field on April 15. The Coppell girls track and field team placed second while the boys placed fifth at the area meet.

Women’s 800-meter makes regionals meet to remember

April 22, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 4/19 – 4/25

April 19, 2021
Coppell senior right fielder Will Rodman slides onto third base against Lewisville on April 13. The Cowboys host Plano East tonight at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex, first pitch at 7:30 p.m.

Krauss home run sets tone in victory over Farmers

April 14, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 4/12 – 4/18

April 12, 2021
Coppell High School has made an effort to be more mindful of students and their mental health within the last two years. With hopes to increase awareness and assist learners with mental health, Coppell ISD works to improve its current approach through increased counseling, updated development sessions for staff and yearly surveys to measure progress.

Beyond the gradebook

April 6, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 4/5 – 4/11

April 5, 2021
Flower Mound’s Logan Hallman advances to third base against Coppell senior third baseman Reagan Stange on Friday at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. The Cowgirls fell to the Jaguars, 4-0.

Tough losses against Flower Mound, Plano Senior teach Coppell lessons

March 29, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 3/29 – 4/4

March 29, 2021
Emotions were high as the Coppell Cowgirl’s lost their final game to the Prosper Eagles at the Mckinney ISD Stadium on Friday. Coppell lost the UIL Bi-District playoff, 2-0.

Season like no other ends in playoff defeat to undefeated Eagles

March 27, 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.

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

March 25, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Red and Black on Deck: 3/22 – 3/28

March 23, 2021
Coppell junior Haley Wenzel cradles against Keller at the Coppell Middle School North field on Thursday. Keller won, 17-16, despite Coppell’s second half surge.

Second half surge falls short for girls lacrosse

March 12, 2021
New Tech High @ Coppell senior Cole Ramirez sips on a cortado while talking to The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna at Golden Boy Coffee on Feb. 20. Ramirez has a niche for coffee and the power it has to bring people together by forming its own culture.

Ramirez brewing up thoughtfulness in local shops

March 10, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak attempts to score against Lewisville defense Averi Culver at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell won, 4-2.

Cowgirls pull away in second half for Senior Night victory

March 6, 2021
Coppell junior forward Renata Vargas and Plano senior midfielder Natalie Montanez seek possession at Buddy Echols Field on Monday. Coppell plays Lewisville on its Senior Night at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field tonight.

Girls soccer looks to end scoring slump on Senior Night

March 5, 2021
Coppell High School 2019 graduates Vinny Vicenzo, Shania Khan and Misuni Khamankar discuss upcoming projects in KCBY adviser Irma Kennedys classroom on Oct. 19, 2018. KCBY was awarded the 2020 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Production Emmy for Best Newscast.

KCBY-TV takes home second Best Newscast Emmy Award

March 1, 2021
Coppell senior defensive midfielder Garret Greaves passes against Lewisville on Feb. 9 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host Plano tonight and Marcus tomorrow, kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Inclement weather pauses soccer district play

February 20, 2021
Coppell senior golfer Andrew Chow replaces the flagstick at practice on Thursday at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving. Chow’s involvement in Young Life and the Young Men’s Service League helped him gain the leadership skills to be captain of the golf team.

At your service: Chow guiding boys golf in good faith

February 2, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Walker Stone kicks against Plano West Wolves during the game on Jan. 29 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wolves, 2-0.

Scrappy shots bring home lucky win for Cowboys

February 1, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Garrett Greaves passes against McKinney Boyd senior defender Braydon Widra on Jan. 19 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell plays Plano West in its first home match of district play tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Boys soccer hopes to recover from scoring slump against Plano West

January 29, 2021
Coppell junior forward Michelle Pak runs downfield against Frisco Frenship on Jan. 8 at Lesley Field. The Coppell girls soccer season is on hold until Feb. 5 due to a positive COVID-19 case.

Girls soccer on hold through Feb. 5

January 27, 2021
Coppell freshman defender Elle Dinsmore passes against Frisco Frenship at Lesley Field on Jan. 8. The Cowgirls face Plano tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field in their District 6-6A opener.

Girls soccer hosts Plano to kick off District 6-6A campaign

January 25, 2021
Coppell senior defender Daniel Nelson blocks McKinney Boyd George Colandrea during the game on Tuesday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos, 2-1.

Coppell takes down state-ranked McKinney Boyd

January 21, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Alex Salvo dribbles around Frisco Rock Hill freshman midfielder Ashton Medina on Jan. 9 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell plays McKinney Boyd at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

Coppell looks to regain winning ways against McKinney Boyd

January 19, 2021
Coppell senior guard India Howard shields against Plano East at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls lost, 35-33, to the undefeated Plano East.

Plano East rallies in third quarter against Coppell to remain undefeated

January 9, 2021
Coppell freshman defender Elle Dinsmore passes against Frenship at Lesley Field yesterday. Coppell defeated Frenship, 6-0, in the Cowgirls’ third match of the season.

[Photo] Cowgirls attacking season with winning streak

January 9, 2021
Coppell junior left forward Reneta Vargas drives against Frenship at Lesley Field yesterday. Coppell defeated Frenship, 6-0, in the Cowgirls’ third match of the season.

[Photo] Cowgirls attacking season with winning streak

January 9, 2021
Coppell sophomore guard Caleb Soto shoots against junior guard Devank Rane and senior small forward Obi Odimegwu during first period practice on Dec. 3. The Coppell boys basketball team is in quarantine until Friday due to COVID-19.

Boys basketball on hold through Dec. 18

December 16, 2020
Coppell junior guard Devank Rane is one of the top shooters for the Cowboys. Rane shapes his game around his 5-foot 7-inch height, adapting to the teams’ needs.

Cyanide pill: Rane slipping through cracks in defense

December 10, 2020
Coppell junior Maria Husain practices at the CHS Indoor Facility on Dec. 7. Coppell hosts its annual Santa Slam tournament tomorrow at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the CHS Arena.

[Photo] Husain grappling for human rights

December 9, 2020
Coppell sophomore forward Reagan Engler looks to pass in the CHS Arena on Jan. 21 against MacArthur. Coppell plays Richland tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls look to bounce back against Richland

November 30, 2020
The Coppell boys cross country team placed third at the Class 6A Region I Meet on Nov. 10 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park. The boys advance to the 2020 UIL State Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Nov. 24.

Coppell boys ready for tough competition at state meet

November 23, 2020
Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland and Coppell junior outside hitter Abby Hendricks block against Prosper at Frisco Heritage High School at the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday. Coppell lost to Prosper 3-2 and ended its playoff run.

Cowgirls fall to Prosper in bi-district playoffs

November 21, 2020
Keeping in touch with close friends during these unprecedented times is important for our wellbeing. The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna shares how beneficial showing appreciation for the rocks in our lives is.

Giving thanks: Appreciating the new normal with old friends

November 20, 2020
Coppell senior setter Mari Taira hits against Plano West in the CHS Arena on Saturday. Coppell travels to Frisco Heritage to play its Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff against nationally ranked Prosper.

Cowgirls adjusting for bi-district playoff match against Prosper

November 19, 2020
Coppell junior Lane Jacobs stays ahead of a pack at the Coppell Invitational on Sept. 4, 2019 at the course at Coppell Middle School West.

Understanding mental, physical aspects of pacing, distance racing

November 16, 2020
Cowgirl volleyball swept Lewisville on Tuesday night at its final home match of the season. Celebrating its Senior Night, the Cowgirls also honored its seniors.

Coppell take final home match over Lewisville on Senior Night

November 13, 2020
Coppell right side hitter Abigail Hendricks and her teammates cheer on the Cowgirls during the game in the CHS Arena on Saturday. Plano West defeated Coppell 2-3.

Cowgirls drop close five-setter against state-ranked Plano West

November 9, 2020
Coppell sophomore Meagan Lee serves against Hebron on Oct. 9 in the CHS Arena. Coppell plays Plano West, ranked second in District 6-6A, tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls to play rescheduled match against Plano West

November 6, 2020

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November 3, 2020
Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

November 3, 2020
The Coppell boys cross country team won the District 6-6A championship on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton. The boys advance to the Class 6A Region I Meet on Nov. 10, while the Coppell girls finished fourth.

Boys cross country take district title, girls place fourth

October 31, 2020
Coppell sophomore setter Taylor Young blocks against Marcus on Tuesday at the CHS Arena. Marcus beat Coppell 25-16, 25-13, 22-25, 25-12.

Cowgirls undeterred after 3-1 loss to Marcus

October 28, 2020
Declan McKenna released his sophomore album, Zeros, on Sept. 4. The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna discusses the album’s riveting plotline and how it helps craft McKenna’s unique sound.

McKenna’s ‘Zeros’ tours the galaxy

October 27, 2020
Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland spikes against Hebron on Oct. 9 at the CHS Arena. Coppell returns to district play after a two-week quarantine to face Marcus at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow night at the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls resume district play against Marcus

October 26, 2020
Coppell coach Julie Price takes a picture of the Coppell volleyball team after their win against Hebron on Oct. 9. The Cowgirls are under quarantine until Oct. 23 after identifying a positive COVID-19 test result.

Volleyball season on hold through Oct. 23

October 18, 2020
Coppell senior setter Mari Taira sets against Hebron at the CHS Arena last night. Coppell swept Hebron, 25-21, 25-20, 25-16, to bring its district record to 2-2.

Cowgirls sweep Hebron

October 10, 2020
Coppell junior right side hitter Abigail Hendricks and sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler celebrate against Prosper Rock Hill in the CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell plays Hebron tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Cowgirls facing long-quarantined Hebron

October 8, 2020
Coppell senior swimmer Cole Tramel competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle consolation finals at the Class 6A Region II Swimming and Diving Meet on Oct. 3, 2019 at the Lewisville ISD Westside Aquatic Center. The Coppell swim team will have its first meet of the season at 3 p.m. tomorrow against Trinity at the YMCA.

Trinity dual at home first up for swim team

October 8, 2020
Coppell senior Jamie Welsh practices at Las Colinas Country Club on Tuesday. The Cowgirls finished third at the Heart of Texas Invitational, their first team tournament of the year.

Coppell places third at Heart of Texas Invitational

October 8, 2020
The Coppell volleyball team huddles in the Coppell High School Arena on Friday. Coppell defeated Prosper Rock Hill and Rockwall 3-0, losing to McKinney North 3-1.

Cowgirls find rhythm to finish off preseason

September 28, 2020
The Cowgirls embrace after winning a tough point against Sachse on Sept. 18 at the CHS Arena. Coppell plays Prosper Rock Hill, Rockwall and McKinney Boyd this Friday and Saturday.

Tough defeat spurring Cowgirls to end preseason strong

September 25, 2020
Coppell senior inside linebacker Tim O’Hearn tackles against Lewisville on Oct. 11, 2019 at Buddy Echols Field. O’Hearn committed to play football at Lafayette College on Aug. 11.

O’Hearn taking energy from Coppell to Lafayette

September 23, 2020
Coppell senior golfer Jamie Welsh practices her bunker shot on Oct. 3, 2019 at Riverchase Golf Club in Coppell. Welsh committed to play golf at Oklahoma City University on Aug. 9.

Dragonflies on the green

September 22, 2020
Coppell junior outside hitter Haley Holz spikes against Keller Central at the Coppell High School Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls won three of four preseason matches this weekend.

Preseason practice paying off in energized play for Cowgirls

September 21, 2020
Coppell sophomore setter Taylor Young serves against Grapevine on Oct. 10, 2019. The Cowgirls will play Frisco Lone Star, Keller Central, Sachse and Frisco Reedy at the CHS Arena this weekend.

Cowgirls to take on four teams this weekend

September 17, 2020
The Coppell cheer team supports the Coppell football team against Irving MacArthur on Nov. 27, 2019 at Buddy Echols Field. This year’s cheer team has a smaller number of underclassmen and a much larger number of upperclassmen.

Mature cheer team bringing competitive edge

September 14, 2020
Coppell junior middle hitter Alessandra Clent spikes the ball against Eaton on Sept. 11 at the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls played the first scrimmages of the season against Sachse, Eaton, Grapevine and Richardson this weekend.

Scrimmage prepares Cowgirls for coming matches

September 14, 2020
Coppell sophomore outside hitter Reagan Engler stands ready to receive as she watches her teammates against Grapevine on Sept. 10, 2019 in the CHS Arena. Coppell will take on Sachse, Grapevine and Eaton tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the CHS Arena for the first scrimmage of the season.

Volleyball set for season opener

September 10, 2020
Coppell senior forward India Howard passes against Irving MacArthur on Jan. 21 in the CHS Arena. Howard is one of many students speaking out on social media in support of the NBA strike.

NBA players’ boycott resonating through Coppell

September 1, 2020
Coppell senior quarterback Ryan Walker pushes past Sashce on Aug. 30, 2019. Based on the adjusted UIL schedule, Coppell will begin 2020-21 fall sports on Sept. 7.

UIL releases guidelines for upcoming fall sports season

July 25, 2020
Coppell junior defender Emma Hubert receives from the air against Irving Macarthur on Jan. 24 at Buddy Echols Field. Hubert is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Girls soccer takes home all-district awards for unfinished season

May 15, 2020
Coppell senior forward Alyssa Roemer makes a run downfield on Jan. 24 against Irving MacArhthur at Buddy Echols Field. Roemer is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Alyssa Roemer – Honorable Mention All-District 6-6A Forward

May 15, 2020
Coppell junior midfielder Ellie Stewart battles Flower Mound for possession on Feb. 11 at Buddy Echols Field. Stewart is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Ellie Stewart – 2nd Team All-District 6-6A Midfielder

May 15, 2020
Coppell junior defender Emma Hubert receives from the air against Irving Macarthur on Jan. 24 at Buddy Echols Field. Hubert is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Emma Hubert – 2nd Team All-District 6-6A Defender

May 15, 2020
Coppell junior defender Chloe Phan makes a run down field on Feb. 11 against Flower Mound at Buddy Echols Field. Phan is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Chloe Phan – 2nd Team All-District 6-6A Defender

May 15, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Maya Ozymy protect from Belton

Maya Ozymy – 1st Team All-District 6-6A Midfielder

May 15, 2020
Coppell sophomore midfielder/defender Bailey Peek looks to steal from Hebron on Feb. 25 at Buddy Echols Field. Peek is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Bailey Peek – 1st Team All-District 6-6A Midfielder/Defender

May 15, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Montse Lomeli looks to gain possession on Jan. 24 against Irving MacArthur at Buddy Echols Field. Lomeli is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

Montse Lomeli – District 6-6A 1st Team All-District Midfielder

May 15, 2020
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