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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Christie Hernandez

Christie Hernandez, Staff Videographer

Christie is a senior and a second-year staff writer/photographer/videographer for The Sidekick newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys singing, baking and spending time with friends. In school, you can typically spot her writing, listening to music or doing homework. To contact her, email [email protected], and follow her Twitter at @Christie2344.

All content by Christie Hernandez

[Video] A day in the life of two quarantined high school students

Christie Hernandez and Nishant Medicharla
March 27, 2020
The wall outside of C hall is decorated for National Foreign Language Week with projects created by students in language courses. Classes have been celebrating foreign language week with projects.

[Video] National Foreign Language week celebrates cultures, voices in campus (with video)

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 6, 2020
Valentine’s Day sweets are a great addition to any meal or gift. These tasty chocolate covered strawberries are a key to making someone’s holiday extra special.

Cooking with Christie: Recipe 2

Christie Hernandez, Videographer
February 15, 2020

[Video] Local Guides: Chicken Sandwich Edition

Christie Hernandez, Videographer
February 13, 2020

[Video] Boom! Bang! Pow! Holmes brings comic books to life (with video)

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
January 17, 2020

[Video] Cowboys finish strong in gritty win over Timber Creek

Rithik Chennupati
December 18, 2019

[Video] Local Guides: Getting a taste of holiday-themed coffees around Coppell (Video)

Nishant Medicharla, Claire Clements, and Christie Hernandez
December 15, 2019
Race participants run in the Fighting Autoimmune Disease 5k on Sept. 3 at Andy Brown Park East. The Gobble Wobble 5K and Fun Run is at Andy Brown Park East on Saturday at 9 a.m.

[Photo] Gobble Wobble fun run, 5K adds to Thanksgiving spirit

Shreya Beldona, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019

[Video] Letter from the Editor: Celebrating traditions

Christie Hernandez, Videographer/Staff writer
November 8, 2019
Shattered glass and rubbish lie around the remnants of Walnut Hill Elementary School on Wednesday. Ten tornadoes tore through the Dallas area on Oct. 20. and destroyed many schools, homes and businesses.

[Video] Part 2: Tornadoes wreck area around Walnut Hill Elementary but unite community (with video)

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
November 1, 2019

[Video] Cooking with Christie: Episode 1 (with video)

Christie Hernandez, Videographer
October 25, 2019
The Coppell Drumline marches after school on Sept. 26 in preparation for the Lewisville Drumline Invitational and Lone Star Classic competitions. The drumline won third place in the HEB Drumline Contest that took place Sept. 14.

[Video] Drumline takes third at HEB Drumline Contest with new show (with video)

Trisha Atluri, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Coppell coach Rich Foster instructs senior team captain Clark Parlier during tennis practice at the CHS Tennis Center during eighth period. Foster coaches before and after school while striving to lead his players to success.

Coach’s box: Tennis coach fostering relationships, encouraging success for players

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer/Videographer
October 4, 2019

On the Spot: Physics students test floating ability of boats, calculations (with video)

Christie Hernandez, Staff writer/videographer
September 17, 2019

[Video] Running for a cause: Local park holds fifth Fighting Autoimmune Disease 5K run (with video)

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
Race participants gather on the starting line on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Andy Brown Park East. The charity run is aimed to raise awareness in the community and money directed towards autoimmunity disease research and organizatons.

Racing to raise awareness for Autoimmunity Disease

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer, Photographer
September 6, 2019
Caramel apples are a popular treat during the fall season. These flavorful apples are a great addition to a holiday party or get together.

Falling into the new season with sweetness

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
August 30, 2019
Katherine Roy

Katherine Roy

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
Refreshing beverages to stir up summer

Refreshing beverages to stir up summer

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
JC’s Burger Bar opened its Coppell location on April 2, which is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The restaurant has a wide variety of menu options, complimentary ice cream and an arcade.

JC’s Burger Bar fry-nally opens, welcomes Coppell community

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Coppell High School GT/honors chemistry teacher Sorelle Kimball talks with students after taking solubility graphs during seventh period on March 20. Kimball has been selected by The Sidekick as April Teacher of the Issue.

April teacher of the issue: Keep an ion Kimball, encourages students, shares love for animals

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019

[Video] Student of the Week: Simon expresses personality, passion for music

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon that occurs under times of sleep deprivation. Teenagers are especially prone to bouts of sleep deprivation due to their lack of sleep. This occurrence is often described as a frightful experience.

Sleep paralysis affecting students in Coppell

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
On Sunday, the New England Patriots faced the Los Angeles Rams for Super Bowl LIII. The underwhelming game ended in a score 13-3 Patriots, making it the the lowest scoring Super Bowl in history.

Local fans not entertained by Super Bowl LIII

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Ringing in new year with resolutions

Ringing in new year with resolutions

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
January 9, 2019
Each year, Spotify releases “Spotify Wrapped”, a collection of the user’s most played songs and artists. The Sidekick staff writer Christie Hernandez explains why “Spotify Wrapped” is more than a playlist.

Spotify’s 2018 Wrapped feature gives users closer look on their top listens of the year

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018

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

Christie Hernandez and
December 3, 2018
New Tech High @ Coppell students volunteer to usher and act out multiple scenes, with extremely detailed costumes and bloody makeup on Oct. 25. New Tech High @ Coppell hosts its 11th annual haunted house and Fall Festival since 2008.

Haunted halls of New Tech bring spine-chilling scares

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
October 27, 2018
During seventh period, student council adviser Jonathan Denton discusses upcoming plans for student Council. Student councils members are preparing for homecoming and upcoming by taking notes and listening to Mr. Denton.

Changes to Student Council offering more student voice

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
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