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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
All content by Bren Fletchner
Coppell senior midfielder Jeremy Basso and his teammates react after their match against Grand Prairie at Mustang-Panther Stadium on Tuesday. The Cowboys lost, 3-1, in second round of bi-district playoffs.

[Photo] End of the line: Playoff run comes to an end against Grand Prairie

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
The Cozby Library and Community Commons will host ‘Chinestory’ at 2 p.m. Dr. Haiyan Fan began Chinestory in 2013 to create a unique language-learning curriculum for Chinese learners of all ages.

[Photo] Chinestory comes to Cozby Library tomorrow

Shivi Sharma, Staff Writer
February 8, 2019
Coppell High School seniors Karvi Bhatnagar, Arezue Shakeri and Evan Barnes have made it to the 2019 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choirs after working hard since June. Final auditions were held on January 12 at UT-Arlington.

[Photo] Choir seniors begin last semester with three advances to All-State

January 25, 2019
The Sidekick staff writer Christie Hernandez bakes hot cocoa cookies as she gets in the spirit for holiday season.

[Photo] Hot cocoa cookies to warm up the holidays (with video)

Christie Hernandez and
December 3, 2018
Staff writer Anika Arutla talks about the history of voting and her excitement about voting. Political signs are lined along the road to Coppell Town Center for upcoming midterm election on Nov. 9.

[Photo] I have a voice, I want to use it

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Coppell senior Jonathan McGill recently committed to play to college football at SMU. McGill has grown to be one of the Cowboy’s most prominent defensive backs on the field and a dreaded threat for the offense.

[Photo] A big step forward: McGill commits to play football at SMU

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Coppell High School students are rushing to get their school supplies this fall. Several students splurge on more high-quality, aesthetic school supplies, in order to insure their productivity.

[Photo] Coppell Observer: How to be aesthetic in school

Claire Clements, Editorial Page Editor
August 24, 2018
On Friday, Jan. 26, Coppell high school varsity swimmers competed at the districts meet at the Westside Aquatic Center in Lewisville, Texas. The Coppell swim team was able to surpass many previous school and district records and sent one swimmer on to state competition.

[Photo] Swimming and diving team building foundation for future success

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
Seniors Anna Wilcox and Lauren Granado, students in Coppell High School’s forensics science teacher Rebecca Wheatley’s class, participated in a Simulated Impaired Driving Experience (SIDE) today. This is the third year of the simulation which is presented in partnership with the Coppell Police Department.

[Photo] On the Spot: Forensics classes experience effects of driving under influence of alcohol, drugs

Tanya Raghu, Enterprise Editor
April 3, 2018
Coppell High School senior Anthony Villalobos swings at the ball during second inning of Thursday night’s game at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex against the Georgetown Eagles. Coppell defeated the Eagles 4-3 due to time limit during the 7th inning for the six-game tournament.

[Photo] Run-rule win leaves Cowboys with high hopes

Nicholas Pranske and Sofia Guerrero
March 12, 2018
Coppell High School senior Hayden Lawrence picks up his cap and gown in the library classroom. Jostens will be at the high school until 5 p.m. so that seniors can pick up their graduation orders.

[Photo] Seniors put a cap on their high school career

Fiona Koshy, Editorial Page Editor
March 8, 2018
Senior Lauren McCord drew a red X on her hand in support of the END IT movement. The END IT movement brings awareness to the issue of human trafficking.

[Photo] On the Spot: END IT movement, shining a light on the issue of human trafficking

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
On Friday, Jan. 26, Coppell high school varsity swimmers competed at the districts meet. 24 swimmers have made it to regionals, which is considered a great improvement from last year.

[Photo] CHS swimmers make a splash at district meet (with video)

Claire Clements, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Coppell High School HOSA members, sophomore Vyshnavi Nalla, sophomore Isha Agarwal, sophomore Hima Cheruvu and sophomore Athira Suresh, present their medical topic of drug and substance abuse in the lecture hall on Thursday in the Lecture Hall. About 40 teams of the club prepare for their upcoming competitions in February.

[Photo] On the Spot: HOSA presentations prepares members for area competition

Christine Zacuai, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
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[Photo] Hierarchy of basketball

Nicholas Pranske, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
During fourth period, Coppell High School choir students in Acappella Mix Music are practicing solfege as they follow Choir director Bona Coogle. Students are divided by vocal range such as sopranos, altos, tenors and basses.

[Photo] Choir students represent Coppell High School at All-State

Claire Clements, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Coppell High School sophomore Karina Teruya displays her buttons, which feature different philosophers and puns, on her backpack. She raised approximately $200 in funds for Latin competitions and spread awareness about Latin III and IV classes being cut next year.

[Photo] Teruya creates buttons to foster student awareness, raise funds for Latin

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017
Coppell High School senior Jacob Nesbit runs to third base during during the third inning of Tuesday night’s game. The Coppell Cowboys beat the Skyline Raiders, 17-0, at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

[Photo] Cowboys, Kodros blow past Raiders in landslide victory

Joseph Krum, Executive Enterprise Editor
April 19, 2017
Coppell High School senior Jackson Solari goes up for a shot as senior forward Kameron Hartman defends. Coppell ended Tuesday night’s game with a 60-46 victory over Lake Highlands in the CHS arena.

[Photo] Despite loss of playoff berth, Cowboys win season’s final game

Rachel Choi, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Coppell High School senior editors of the Round-Up yearbook (left) Catherine Carter, (middle) Erin Dempsey and (right) Mckenzie Hosier showcase the award winning 2016 yearbook with theme “Look Again.” They were part of the 2016 yearbook team that won three marks of distinction in the areas of coverage, writing, editing, photography and rank of First Class by the National Scholastic Press Association.

[Photo] Student media shines: 2016 Round-Up yearbook earns national recognition for unique feature stories

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Coppell senior forward Christian Plummer shoots a running jumper over a Richardson defender in the third quarter to put Coppell ahead, 36-31. Plummer finished with 13 points in the Cowboys’ 58-47 win at the CHS arena on Friday night.

[Photo] Despite lack of threes, abundance of fouls, Cowboys prove toughness in big district win

Joseph Krum, Executive Enterprise Editor
January 14, 2017
Spanish and English teacher Michael Egan helping his students with writing out phrases as they practice saying the sentences out loud. Students have been working on a worksheet about these phrases since last Tuesday.

[Photo] Foreign languages to act as doorway to cultural awareness

Kelly Wei, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Coppell High School sophomore Kaitlyn Glover practices her ballet skills before performing in front of the Dance I class, taught by Julie Stralow and Hayley Mitchell, last Wednesday during third period. The dance students are required to prepare for their dance on Friday.

Twirling into new unit in Dance I

Bren Fletchner, Staff Photographer
September 22, 2016
Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, Coppell High School seniors are now required to pay $40 if they want to paint their senior parking spot. Coppell High School seniors are only allowed to paint a 3-foot by 3-foot section of their space.

[Photo] Senior parking lot shows a decline in decor

Fiona Koshy, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
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