• Coppell Smart City Board meets at City Hall on Monday
  • Coppell hosts the Veterans Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Town Center on Tuesday
  • Coppell City Council meets at City Hall on Tuesday
  • Coppell Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development meets at City Hall on Wednesday
  • Coppell Life Safety Park hosts a First Aid & CPR-AED Class on Thursday
  • CHS hosts Gold Lunch for eligible students on Friday
  • Coppell Choir hosts its Vivace! Show at CHS Auditorium on Friday
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Gia Mukund

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer

Gia Mukund is a sophomore and first year staff writer at The Sidekick.

She has had a passion for writing since she was little. She joined Sidekick to expand her writing opportunities and explore different ways to express media.

Gia loves music and some of her favorite bands or artists are Phoebe Bridgers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Clairo and Radiohead. She also loves spicy noodles. You can contact Gia at [email protected] or through Instagram (@giamukund)

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Coppell High School senior Navmi Srithaj was named Miss Flower Mound's Teen 2025 and Srithaj credits her pageant experience with transforming her from shy to a confident young woman.

[Photo] Taking the crown: Srithaj fashioning her way into the pageantry stage

Moukthika Palli, Staff writer
May 16, 2025
Booths line up at the Wellness Festival and Fire Truck Pull to promote businesses that contribute to the well-being of residents. The Wellness Festival and Fire Truck Pull took place at Coppell YMCA on May 3 to promote the wellness of Coppell residents.

Community comes together to promote a healthy body and mind at wellness festival

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

[Video] Expressing cultures through Heritage Night

Isabella Callegaro Santos and Gia Mukund
April 9, 2025
Junior Aryahi Ravi and sophomore Hailey Phung perform partner choreography with Coppell High School Color Guard at the CHS Arena on March 29. Coppell’s show “Story for the Ages” placed fourth at the NTCA championships in the scholastic open class with a score of 84.7005

Spin to success

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Teenagers often get sucked into the workload of school and are not able to make time for themselves. The Sidekick staff writer Gia Mukund thinks school should not be the only priority for teenagers, especially so they can make time for other activities. Graphic by Moukthika Palli. Teenagers often get sucked into the workload of school and are not able to make time for themselves. The Sidekick staff writer Gia Mukund thinks school should not be the only priority for teenagers, especially so they can make time for other activities.

Finding balance between fun, facts

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate the women who play an important role in our lives. The Sidekick staff writer Gia Mukund shares her gratitude to her grandmother, Vanaja Manicka, for guiding her through life and making her the person she is today. Photo courtesy Prashanthi Manicka.

Woman who made me: Age does not determine strength

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
Coppell High School senior Anishka Vishwanatham is known for her bright personality and positive influence on the Coppell tennis team. Vishwanatham has been involved with Coppell’s tennis team since her freshman year and is playing her last year on the varsity team.

Vishwanatham’s experience shines on tennis court

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
February 15, 2025
Country singer LeAnn Rimes sings her top hits, “Blue” and “How Do I Live.” Rimes performed at the Coppell Arts Center on Jan. 24. Photo courtesy of Coppell Arts Center

Rimes rocks local concert

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
Wackym’s Kitchen owner Paul Wackym sells cookies at Old Town Coppell on Dec. 7. Vintage Christmas at Old Town Coppell is an annual event celebrating the holiday season with shops, crafts and treats.

Vintage holiday spirit returns in Old Town Coppell

Gia Mukund, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
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