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Coppell High School has a reputation for its academic competition among its students. The Sidekick editorial board thinks in the long term benefits of partaking in the rigorous climb to the top.

Editorial: Respect the race to be first

January 3, 2023
As politics has taken a bigger role in everyday life, the importance of young voters casting their ballot is as important as ever. The Sidekick editorial board believes in the duty to vote, no matter your political perspective.

Editorial: What is “political,” really?

November 3, 2022
Teenagers often struggle to find a balance in their schedule, especially when overworking at their jobs. The Sidekick thinks teen workers should, if they have the financial means to do so, advocate for themselves as a student and as an employee.

Editorial: Part-time jobs should not cause full-time problems for high school students

October 3, 2022
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.

Editorial: The DIY high school experience

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.

Editorial: Provide complimentary feminine products in school bathrooms

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.

It’s all about the details

February 11, 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.

Editorial: Drill in on safety

December 15, 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.

Editorial: Use classes as an avenue for exploring interests

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.

Editorial: The kids are all grown up

October 1, 2021
Generation Z has experienced several significant events that have exposed them to the real world. The Sidekick editorial board discusses why this new generation calls for a different way to educate and to learn.

Editorial: Our futures are not a group project

May 14, 2021
The winter storm that hit Texas from Feb. 13-17 caused a lot of damage throughout a state not prepared for such severe weather. People within the state and around the country have been empathetic towards those affected and offered shelter in order to help.

Editorial: Snow melted our hearts

April 2, 2021
While society moves into a more progressive era, many minority groups do not feel included. The Sidekick editorial board thinks that a more inclusive community will benefit everyone.

Editorial: An inclusive community is a strong community

February 11, 2021
While Coppell ISD campuses have COVID-19 protocols and precautions, it is not possible for CISD to enforce them when students are not in school. The Sidekick editorial board thinks community guidelines should be created and followed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, even if inconvenient.

Editorial: Writing off COVID-19

December 31, 2020
The majority of Texas school districts, including Coppell ISD, teach abstinence-only or, in most cases, no sex education at all. The Sidekick editorial board thinks students should be taught sex education in school.

Editorial: Time for sex education to return to schools

November 5, 2020

Editorial: Treat COVID-19 as a resource instead of a curse (with video)

October 2, 2020
A letter to the classes behind seniors: Appreciate each year

A letter to the classes behind seniors: Appreciate each year

May 15, 2020
Editorial: Remembering others during panic

Editorial: Remembering others during panic

April 20, 2020
Editorial: Teach us something we actually need

Editorial: Teach us something we actually need

February 13, 2020
We can be the change

We can be the change

December 14, 2019
Letter in the mail isn’t your future

Letter in the mail isn’t your future

May 20, 2019
Despite looming threats, history acts as mirror for ourselves

Despite looming threats, history acts as mirror for ourselves

November 1, 2018
School safety should be appreciated, not shamed

School safety should be appreciated, not shamed

October 11, 2018
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