• BREAKING: Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces retirement effective at end of school year.
  • CHS seniors have Adulting Day on Thursday.
  • Choir holds its Spring Concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Collective punishment is a form of discipline that punishes an entire group instead of the individuals responsible. The Sidekick staff writer Caitlyn Concepcion thinks that this form of punishment causes more harm than good, leaving students who did nothing wrong less inclined to follow rules. Graphic by Kavya Lokhande

[Photo] A collective failure

Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
Hallway Hall of Famers

Hallway Hall of Famers

Kavya Lokhande, Social Media Manager
February 21, 2025
How to organize your new year with Notion

How to organize your new year with Notion

Kavya Lokhande, Social Media Manager
January 28, 2025
Two deliciously warm mug cakes

Two deliciously warm mug cakes

Isabella Callegaro Santos and Kavya Lokhande
January 14, 2025
Coppell lights its Christmas tree at Andrew Brown Park East on Wednesday. The Holiday Tree Lighting and Drone Show is an annual event filled with holiday-themed activities.

Andrew Brown Park annual tree lighting brings community together

Kavya Lokhande, Social Media Manager
December 16, 2024
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[Photo] District faces dilemma without VATRE

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
December 5, 2024
Coppell senior diver Auttumn Ayakawa dives into the pool at the Elise Cerami Aquatics Center in Southlake on Tuesday. Despite starting her diving journey late with no experience, Ayakawa has demonstrated incredible determination to be successful in diving. Photo by Kole Lokhande

[Photo] Late start, early triumph for diver Ayakawa

Raima Awan, Staff Writer
December 5, 2024
Outlaws’ Most Wanted showcases its cocktail sauces at Holiday House on Sunday in the Coppell High School Commons. Holiday House was open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., where local vendors sold products for the holiday season, ticket sales help fund Project Graduation.

[Photo] Holiday House sparks joy amongst community

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
November 15, 2024
Various Christmas paraphernalia cover Finders Keepers booth at the Holiday House fundraiser. Holiday House was open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coppell High School, where local vendors sold products for the holiday season.

[Photo] Holiday House brings handmade winter spirit to local shoppers

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor
November 12, 2024
The Coppell cross country team ran on Oct. 11 at the District 5-6A Meet with sophomore Maya Easterwood placing second and senior Pranav Vegiraju placing third at North Lakes Park in Denton. The boys placed third and advance to the Class 6A Region I Championship and the girls lost the tiebreaker.

[Photo] Cowboys advance as dream stays alive

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
October 18, 2024
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama provides tips on how to ask your crush to homecoming. “Ask the Sidekick” is a weekly social media series answering your questions about teen life.

[Photo] Ask The Sidekick: How do I ask my crush to homecoming?

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
September 25, 2024
On Saturday, the Coppell cross country team went into the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival at Myers Park in McKinney, resting and getting ready for this week’s meet in Round Rock. The race was close for sophomore Maya Easterwood as she was seven seconds off catching the state champion.

[Photo] Rest and recover

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Uneventful Day

Uneventful Day

Kavya Lokhande, Social Media Manager
September 3, 2024
Coppell cross country ran at the Waxahachie Woodhouse Invitational on Aug. 17 at Lake View Camp. Coppell senior Pranav Vegiraju placed 1st in the boy’s race while sophomore Maya Easterwood placed 1st in the girl’s division, beating out 2nd by 49 seconds.

[Photo] Cross country impresses as season begins with highlights

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
August 22, 2024
Coppell opens the 2024 cross country season on Saturday at the Waxahachie Woodhouse Invitational. Coppell is opening the season off with the intent to win after losing their two fastest runners last year.

[Photo] Victory on their minds

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
August 16, 2024
Despite the language barrier, one of The Sidekick staff writer Elizabeth De Santiago’s favorite genres of music is Japanese rap. The genre has helped De Santiago become more confident in herself and who she is. Photo Illustration by Aasritha Yanamala

[Photo] Japanese rap motivates me beyond language barriers

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Newly elected Ramesh Premkumar stands with his family as he gets sworn in for Place 5 at the Coppell City Council Meeting on Tuesday. The council swore in the mayor and Places 4, 5 and 6, and approved the zoning plans of new buildings at Coppell High School.

[Photo] Mayor, Places 4, 5, 6 sworn in at council meeting

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Summer break's reality

Summer break’s reality

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
May 13, 2024
In the Class 6A Region I Track and Field Meet at UT Arlington on April 12, Coppell had a total of eight state qualifiers and 12 area champions. Along with the numerous qualifiers, many school records were broken.

[Photo] Coppell races into the record books

Namir Awan, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a beloved and nostalgic show for many. It has recently been adapted into a live-action format on Netflix, promoting mixed opinions from fans. The Sidekick staff writer Taylor Pham reviews the live-action series and shares her thoughts. Graphic by Kavya Lokhande

[Photo] Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action series blows audience away

Taylor Pham, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024

The Talk: Microtrends and Overconsumption at CHS

Nrithya Mahesh, Kavya Lokhande, Ishana Sharma, and Wendy Le
January 29, 2024
Reconnecting to my culture through bollywood

Reconnecting to my culture through bollywood

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
January 24, 2024
Minimalism, an ideal once centered around living with only the bare necessities, seems to be taking on a new definition. The Sidekick staff designer Kavya Lokhande thinks modern minimalism has strayed from its roots into another excuse for excessive consumerism.

A blank dystopia

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
December 15, 2023
The growing commonality in the use of artificial intelligence among students and corporations alike is raising the discussion of whether or not the use of AI is ethical. Staff writer Deepika Kumar discusses whether AI use presents an opportunity for more effective journalism or an easy escape for plagiarism.

[Photo] From headlines to code lines: AI redefining journalism

Deepika Kumar
December 13, 2023
What can self-care look like?

What can self-care look like?

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
December 8, 2023
Rap has rich cultural roots and the ability to unite communities. The Sidekick CHS9 Editor Nyah Rama further expands on how rap has the power to empower those who feel like their emotions are isolated from the masses.

[Photo] Rap unifies through lyricism

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
December 5, 2023
Thankful turkey

Thankful turkey

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
November 9, 2023
“Haunted” House

“Haunted” House

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
November 3, 2023
TASB Executive Director Dr. Dan Troxell gives a presentation on the goals and new initiatives of the North Texas Area Association of School Boards. TASB ensures school districts and their students are represented fairly and have access to quality resources.

Regional school boards meet to maintain high-quality education for all children

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
October 5, 2023
Freshmen often feel overwhelmed when they start high school, with many questioning what their focus will be, who their friends are, and what clubs to join. In contrast, upperclassmen wish they could go back to enjoy their freshman year more, free of the stress that comes in the later parts of high school.

[Photo] Freshman Forecast: How to navigate your freshman year

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
How to sleep earlier

How to sleep earlier

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
September 15, 2023
The ability to dress freely encourages self expression and exploration. The Sidekick staff writer Rhea Choudhary delves into the limitations and negative side effects school uniforms present.

[Photo] Embracing individuality: Freedom of fashion at CHS

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Coppell High School has eliminated C days for the 2023-24 school year. The campus returns to an A/B schedule, reminiscent of the 2021-22 school year.

[Photo] Nothing to C Here

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer
September 8, 2023
Causes of Burnout

Causes of Burnout

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
September 6, 2023
Supporter shirts often are uninspired and sporting generic designs. The Sidekick executive design/interactive editor Srihari Yechangunja elaborates on this widespread phenomenon of mediocre supporter shirts.

[Photo] The Twist: The supporter shirt epidemic

Srihari Yechangunja, Executive Design/Interactive Editor
May 3, 2023
Oftentimes overthinking can lead people to feel paralyzed in social situations. Staff writer Nyah Rama elaborates on the mind of an overthinker.

[Photo] Inside the mind of an overthinker

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
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Easter Day

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
April 9, 2023
Siblings are often put into categories based on birth order or age. The Sidekick staff writer Sreehitha Moravaneni goes into detail on how in regards to sibling dynamics, these stereotypes aren’t one size fits all.

[Photo] Birth order notions inhibit uniqueness

Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Things to do in the snow

Things to do in the snow

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
February 13, 2023
SOS released on Dec. 9 by American singer-songwriter SZA. The Sidekick staff writer Nashad Mohamed expresses her thoughts on the album, while reminiscing on her debut album Ctrl.

[Photo] SZA returns with a sophomore encapsulating how we’re all feeling, SOS

Nashad Mohamed, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Football players make some of the most money in professional sports. Staff writer Araceli Reynoso goes into detail about NFL contracts and holdouts.

[Photo] Are NFL players overpaid?

February 9, 2023
Takin' It Back released on Oct. 21 by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. The Sidekick staff photographer Kayla Nguyen expresses her thoughts on the album, discussing the influence of doo-wop and Trainor's debut album Title.

[Photo] Trainor returns to roots on ‘Takin’ It Back’

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
November 30, 2022
Don’t haunt the thought

Don’t haunt the thought

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
November 18, 2022
The ownership of cell phones has changed expeditionality in the range of four years. Staff writer Rhea Chowdhary explores how this has created the implementation of updated phone policies in Coppell Middle School East.

[Photo] CMS East stops the buzz with a new phone policy

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
October 31, 2022
Rainy Days

Rainy Days

Kavya Lokhande, Staff Designer
October 24, 2022
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