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Camila Villarreal

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor

Camila Villarreal is the Executive Editorial Page Editor for The Sidekick newspaper and the definition of an old soul. You can find her writing gentle poems during dark blue twilight hours or humming a tune to her new favorite song. You can contact Camila Villarreal at [email protected].

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High school social hierarchies can be viewed in pop culture and movies such as The Breakfast Club and Mean Girls. The Sidekick executive editorial editor Camila Villereal shares what it has been like being a “social reject.”

Sincerely, “Social Reject”

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
April 28, 2021
Girls’ expectations for themselves can often be skewed by social media and the internet, being pressured to fit societys desired projections. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Camila Villarreal describes what it is like to be a “big girl” and how girls should feel proud of their body, regardless of fitting societal norms.

The heavy burden of being a “big girl”

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
March 12, 2021
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday night to examine the damages to district campuses resulting from February’s extreme cold temperatures. About 15 CISD facilities sustained damages and are undergoing repairs.

Board reports damages to 15 CISD facilities

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
March 2, 2021
Coppell sophomore middle Saiya Patel runs against Plano West senior middle Karsen Aguirre at Buddy Echols field on Tuesday. Patel is a dual sport athlete who plays on the Coppell soccer and basketball team.

Best of both worlds

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
February 26, 2021
Last week, freezing temperatures and snow storms incited many to stay indoors and stock up on necessities, a chain of events similar to those that took place in March. The Sidekick executive editorial editor Camila Villarreal discusses why Coppell citizens should continue to stay inside due to the ongoing global pandemic.

The Local Mind: Winter did what a pandemic could not

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
February 26, 2021
Coppell has a variety of natural areas to visit during COVID-19. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Camila Villarreal encourages bored citizens to take advantage of these public spaces in order to better appreciate the city.

The Local Mind: Playgrounds for the imagination

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 28, 2021
As 2020 closes, we enter another year of social distancing, quarantine and masks. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Camila Villarreal talks about  facing senior year in a time in which the norm is quite abnormal on The Local Mind.

The Local Mind: Seniors strike out again

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 20, 2021
The Associated Press declared that Joseph R. Biden is the 46th president of the United States. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Camila Villarreal urges Americans to remain critical of political leaders despite political affiliations.

Remember: we have work to do

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
December 4, 2020
Generation Z is growing up in a time of social activism and self-expression on a different scale than ever before. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Camila Villareal expresses her gratitude for the mentality of her generation in light of these challenges.

Giving thanks: A butterfly effect for the world to remember

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
November 25, 2020
Coppell High School sophomore Isabelle Beach raised around $1,200 in donations for the North Texas Food Bank over the summer by selling her baked goods to her community. Beach provided 7,200 meals to those in need in the North Texas area.

Unity, love in every bite

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
October 23, 2020
The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Camila Villarreal enjoys the fall season at the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch on Monday. Due to COVID-19, fall has felt gloomy, but Villarreal emphasizes the importance of keeping the fall spirit alive.

Keeping the seasonal spirit alive

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
October 21, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 has been much greater due to staying locked indoors for a prolonged amount of time. The Sidekick opinions editor Camila Villarreal analyzes the consequences of prolonged isolation and constant stress since the start of lockdown.

The depression epidemic

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
September 19, 2020
Coppell junior attacker Dylan Colon scores the fourth point against St. Johns on Friday at Coppell Middle School North. The Cowboys defeated the Mavericks, 10-5.

[Photo] Home cooking: Lax takes down Houston team

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 1, 2020
Coppell High School juniors Jordyn Morris and Abigail Simon represent the LGBTQ+ community in Coppell. The Sidekick staff writer Camila Villarreal explores the challenge of being gay in America and the types of homophobia gay people in Coppell face on a regular basis.

Being gay is not a trend

Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Many Mexicans in the United States are treated with prejudice and stereotyped as criminals or illegal aliens. The Sidekick staff writer Camila Villarreal thinks President Donald Trump has contributed to this hostility by setting an example of hatefulness and disrespect to Hispanic people.

What being Mexican has become

Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
November 23, 2019
The Coppell cross country team poses for a picture this morning at their send off to the state meet. The girls begin their race on Saturday in Round Rock at 2:30 p.m. and the boys begin theirs at 3:15 p.m.

[Photo] Running to state

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Coppell High School special education teacher Melissa Murray gives directions to her seventh period Applied Vocational Experience class about the next preparation phase of their business and year-long class project called A Note of Hope. This business provides a service where CISD students can send anyone kind, uniquely designed notes for free.

Made from kindness, for kindness

Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
September 24, 2019

[Video] Passion makes perfect

Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
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