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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Ayane Kobayashi

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist

Ayane is a senior and this year’s Staff Cartoonist for The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to listen to music and watch Japanese anime. You can contact her at [email protected] or her twitter @Aya042022.

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There are many events in high school that many consider as important to attend to “complete” the high school experience, but students may feel pressured to attend these events. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should be able to do what makes them happy to have fun in high school instead of succumbing to peer pressure.

[Photo] Editorial: The DIY high school experience

Editorial Board
May 12, 2022
Coppell High School bathrooms do not provide feminine hygiene products, limiting accessibility for students. The Sidekick editorial board thinks pads and tampons should be available in the bathroom for free to help students when they need it.

[Photo] Editorial: Provide complimentary feminine products in school bathrooms

Editorial Board
April 1, 2022
Some students debate current events and policy in school, while others are largely clueless about the news. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should educate themselves appropriately.

[Photo] It’s all about the details

Editorial Board
February 11, 2022
Fun time in winter weather

Fun time in winter weather

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist
February 5, 2022
Before the Special Day

Before the Special Day

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist
January 14, 2022
Coppell ISD had a lockdown drill in November and a fire drill in October. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students need to take school safety more seriously in order to be prepared for dangerous circumstances.

[Photo] Editorial: Drill in on safety

Editorial Board
December 15, 2021
Many Coppell sports are required to share practice space with each other on a regular basis, which leads to frustration among athletes. The Sidekick staff writer Meer Mahfuz thinks each sport should have their own facility for practice and competition.

[Photo] Give all athletes what they need

Meer Mahfuz and Nandini Muresh
December 9, 2021
Struggles of learning another language

Struggles of learning another language

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist
November 17, 2021
Many students take classes to boost their GPA or help their college applications. The Sidekick editorial board thinks high school students should be using their courses as a way to explore their interests instead.

[Photo] Editorial: Use classes as an avenue for exploring interests

Editorial Board
November 4, 2021
Technology allows younger generations easy access to explicit content, which can affect maturity. The Sidekick thinks this increased exposure shapes growth and learning negatively.

[Photo] Editorial: The kids are all grown up

Editorial Board
October 1, 2021
Driving Practice

Driving Practice

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist
September 17, 2021
Many people strive for “perfect grades” as a confirmation of their intelligence. However, The Sidekick daily news/assignment editor Anjali Vishwanath believes intelligence is independent of grades.

[Photo] We need to stop talking about grades

Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
September 15, 2021
Unfortunate Timings

Unfortunate Timings

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist
September 2, 2021
The first week of school had many struggles, especially for students who were virtual last year. The Sidekick executive news editor Akhila Gunturu recounts her embarrassing and downright horrifying experience. Photo illustration by Nandini Paidesetty and Ayane Kobayashi.

[Photo] Coppell Observer: The beginning of the year, conceived in orange

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 31, 2021
Back to School

Back to School

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Cartoonist
August 25, 2021
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. This year, Ramadan is celebrated from April 12 to May 12.

[Photo] Muslims celebrating Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr despite social distancing restrictions

Iniya Nathan, Staff Writer
May 14, 2021
Many students struggle with how to study, and some might feel a need to glamorize studying tools and stationary. The Sidekick executive enterprise editor Shreya Beldona thinks this aesthetic is futile.

[Photo] Coppell Observer: How you study matters more than what you study

Shreya Beldona, Executive enterprise editor
May 10, 2021
Comic: Apple Pencil struggles

Comic: Apple Pencil struggles

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Designer
April 30, 2021
Due to the effects of the winter storm occurring on Feb. 13-17, there are various adversities happening, such as ruptured pipes and grocery store shortages. Many establishments are still recovering from the winter storm.

[Photo] Community continuing recovery after devastating winter weather

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
My story

My story

Ayane Kobayashi, Staff Designer
March 5, 2021
Three COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, are now available in the United States as the pandemic continues. Eligible Coppell residents can receive vaccines by joining distribution centers’ wait lists.

[Photo] From dozens of labs across the world to local pharmacies

Anjali Vishwanath, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Due to this winter weather, it is difficult for many households to stay warm at home because of continuous power outages. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sally Parampottil explains how to survive during this time.

[Photo] Coppell Observer: Surviving the new ice age as a Texan

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2021
A myriad of new state legislation, COVID-19 expenses and old budget changes has made an impact on the Coppell ISD 2020-21 proposed budget in the form of a $7 million projected budget deficit. The Board of Trustees has proposed solutions to combat this deficit.

[Photo] Not in the books: Board faces months of deliberating on budget with projected $7 million deficit

Neha Desaraju, Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2021
After online end-of-course exams last week, Coppell High School and Coppell ISD are responding to adjustments to testing requirements for graduation. Spring exams are set to be online, while individual graduation committees seek to fill in the gaps.

[Photo] Testing graduation requirement upheld

Neha Desaraju, Entertainment Editor
December 17, 2020
During the pandemic, the safest dining options are outdoors. The Sidekick staff writer Manasa Mohan shares her list of the best COVID-19-friendly outdoor dining when the weather allows.

[Photo] Counting down Coppell’s top 10 outdoor dining restaurants

Manasa Mohan, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
Many teenagers use their phones to interact with others, and while there are the positives of having fun, social media can take a toll on their mental health. Many teenagers enjoy social media but it is a dangerous habit and negative thing.

[Photo] Con: Social media is infecting us

Blanche Harris, Social Media Manager
September 24, 2020
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