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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
Coppell senior goalkeeper Arath Valdez saves a shot on goal from Plano senior forward Nolan Giles on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys tied the Wildcats, 0-0.

Cowboys open district with gritty tie against Plano

January 28, 2022
Coppell senior attacking midfielder Pedro Peréz-Pareja and Plano senior defender Koen Kok fight for possession on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys tied the Wildcats, 0-0.

[Photo] Boys soccer opens district action with scoreless tie against Plano

January 26, 2022
As listening to alternative and indie genres becomes more popular, pop music is increasingly labeled as basic. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna argues that we should respect pop music as a taste.

Pop music isn’t any more basic than your antiquated taste

January 21, 2022
Coppell High School junior forward Alfred Fairchild looks for an opening against Reagan on Friday in the North Texas Elite Showcase. Reagan defeated the Cowboys, 2-1.

Defending consolation champs fall in NTX Elite Showcase

January 9, 2022
Coppell High School junior guard Julianna Lamendola leads the Cowgirls offense against Highland Park at CHSl Large gym on Nov. 12. The Cowgirls play Sanger at CHS Arena today at 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Cowgirls welcome Class 4A Sanger to CHS Arena

December 14, 2021
Pascale Pryor crafted the stained glass sculpture, Waterfall, that now sits beyond the waters in Andy Brown Park East. There are several sculptures throughout Coppell whose artists and origins are relatively unknown, but these artworks all share one thing: a home in Coppell. Photo by Anjali Krishna

[Photo] Waterfall

December 10, 2021
Mesquite police lieutenant George Hensely sculpted Amos, a life-sized scrap metal trumpeter, now exhibited in Andy Brown Park East. There are several sculptures throughout Coppell whose artists and origins are relatively unknown, but these artworks all share one thing: a home in Coppell. Photo by Anjali Krishna

[Photo] Amos

December 10, 2021
From George Coppell to...a modern understanding of Thanksgiving

From George Coppell to…a modern understanding of Thanksgiving

December 5, 2021
Singer Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version), the second of her re-recorded albums, on Nov. 12. The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna writes about how the album is different from the first recording and why it doesn’t have the same impact as the original from 11 years ago.

Swift is golden on ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

December 5, 2021
Attendees of “It’s a Wonderful Life” wait for cast members to exit after their performance on Friday at the Coppell Arts Center. Theatre Coppell presented “It’s a Wonderful Life” as the first event of the Coppell Arts Center’s season.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” oozes small town charm

December 5, 2021
Coppell sophomore shooting guard Ella Spiller shoots against Richardson Pearce at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls beat the Mustangs, 60-31, to advance to and win the Coppell Tipoff Classic against Royse City, 64-44 .

Cowgirls win Coppell Tipoff Classic, Cowboys fall to Irving MacArthur

November 20, 2021
Spotify is one of the largest audio streaming services in the world. This Thanksgiving, The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna is thankful for Spotify and all the music it’s provided her.

Giving thanks: A love letter to Spotify

November 17, 2021
Coppell junior guard Allyssa Potter defends against Highland Park at the Coppell High School Large Gym on Nov. 12. The Cowgirls play Edgewood at the CHS Arena tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Cowgirls to play unfamiliar Edgewood tomorrow

November 15, 2021
Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola scores a layup against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

Cowgirl defense secures victory against Scots

November 15, 2021
Coppell sophomore guard Ella Spiller sets up a play against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Alyssa Potter defends Highland Park junior point guard Vivian Jin on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Waverly Hassman passes against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Alyssa Potter defends Highland Park junior point guard Vivian Jin on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Alyssa Potter defends Highland Park junior point guard Vivian Jin on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola celebrates Coppell’s lead in the fourth quarter against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Alyssa Potter defends Highland Park junior point guard Vivian Jin on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola pivots against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

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Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola pivots against Highland Park on Friday in the Coppell Large Gym. The Cowgirls beat the Scots, 41-37.

Cowgirls outlast Scots in nondistrict win

November 13, 2021
Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola defends against Frisco Centennial at the CHS Arena on Nov. 5. The Cowgirls play Highland Park at the Coppell Large Gym at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Cowgirls to face Lady Scots in third preseason matchup

November 11, 2021
Coppell junior guard Jules Lamendola plays man-to-man defense against Frisco Centennial at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls beat Frisco Centennial, 81-42, in their first home game.

Cowgirls dominate in first home game against Frisco Centennial

November 8, 2021
Coppell sophomore guard Ella Spiller leads a fast breaks against Frisco Centennial at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls beat Frisco Centennial, 81-42, in their first home game.

[Photo] Cowgirls triumph over Titans in home opener

November 6, 2021
Most people want to be effortless and The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna is no different. After a year of being sports editor, Krishna has learned that what comes with ease is not always better.

Letter from the Editor: Growing one deliberate note at a time

November 4, 2021
Coppell High School senior Nehal Khan began playing guitar five years ago. Influenced by several genres of music, Khan focuses on combining softer lyrics with his interest in heavy metal and rock.

“To thine own self be true”

November 2, 2021
CHS9 principles of health science teacher Bill Borowski helps CHS9 student Monica Morales create a QR code during first period on 10/26. Borowski, after leaving the education industry for 10 years, returned to teaching health science four years ago.

[Photo] CHS9 September Teacher Spotlight introducing students to new interests

October 31, 2021
Coppell was awarded the 2021 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) gold medal for its excellent parks and recreational facilities. The award was presented to the Coppell Parks and Recreation department staff at the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Parks and recreation department presented national award by council

October 28, 2021
From George Coppell to a growing arts scene

From George Coppell to a growing arts scene

October 26, 2021
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
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