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Maya Palavali

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist

Maya Palavali is a senior and the Staff Cartoonist for the lovely The Sidekick. Her favorite thing in the world is her dog, Romeo, and expressing her opinions. You will most likely find her listening to her amazing playlists through earbuds (with the wire, of course.) You can find out more with the twitter handle @mvpalovalley.

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In a whirlwind of different paths, it can be hard to create a set path to complete in life. The Sidekick staff cartoonist Maya Palavali reminisces on her journalistic start and describes a lesson she has learned throughout her time in high school.

Senior column: C’est la vie

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
May 19, 2023
Final 20: Romeo’s hidden talent

Final 20: Romeo’s hidden talent

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
May 12, 2023
The Sidekick staff cartoonist Maya Palavali poses in front of a cactus at Joshua Tree National Park in Palm Springs, Calif. Palavali recounts a funny adventure from her vacation to the desert town.

The Twist: A prickly surprise

Maya Palavali, Staff cartoonist
May 4, 2023
The Italian Renaissance exhibit in the Dallas Museum of Art showcases the painting and sculptures of the time period. Coppell High School AP Art History classes visited the Dallas Museum of Art on March 30.

Putting learning to the test

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
April 17, 2023
Pop star Taylor Swift came to the Arlington AT&T Stadium as a part of her Eras tour for three nights. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan reflects on her experience of attending the concert.

[Photo] Swift sparkling in Broadway-style concert

Manasa Mohan, Executive Editorial Page Editor
April 6, 2023
#SJW2023: Why is Romeo a journalist?

#SJW2023: Why is Romeo a journalist?

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
February 24, 2023
Will you be 9?: Romeo’s Valentine

Will you be 9?: Romeo’s Valentine

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
February 14, 2023
Romeo in the snow: winter edition!

Romeo in the snow: winter edition!

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
February 1, 2023
No tres-passing: Romeo learns a lesson

No tres-passing: Romeo learns a lesson

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
January 27, 2023
The state of California has many environments, ranging from beaches to deserts. The Sidekick staff cartoonist Maya Palavali explains the lesson she learned about Palm Springs, Calif.

The Twist: A vacation mishap

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
January 17, 2023
Coppell High School senior cheerleader Sydney Benson welcomes the Coppell football team onto Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 23. Coppell High School held its annual Homecoming pep rally to celebrate various school groups and promote school spirit prior to the game against Plano West.

Versatility of a smile

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
January 3, 2023
10tative inquiry: Romeo’s realization

10tative inquiry: Romeo’s realization

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
December 9, 2022
Art has many uses and reasons to create. The Sidekick staff cartoonist Maya Palavali thinks art should be for anyone interested in creating, opposed to individuals classified as talented.

Anyone can be an artist

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
December 6, 2022
A piece of art can often speak volumes to a person who connects to it. The Sidekick staff cartoonist Maya Palavali explores her appreciation towards “The Starry Night,” a painting by Vincent Van Gogh that she holds close to her heart.

Giving Thanks: My inevitable connection

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
November 24, 2022
Sibusiso Ncube-Socks is a freshman on varsity basketball and strengthens his playing skills by applying academic principles. Ncube-Socks has an extensive basketball background which has helped him adjust to playing at the varsity level.

A perfect formula for basketball

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
November 22, 2022
With academic and social events, it  can be hard to get all of the dates in order. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan expresses her gratitude to her Google calendar for its usefulness.

[Photo] Giving Thanks: Months at a glance

Manasa Mohan, Executive Editorial Page Editor
November 23, 2022
Romeo8that: Halloween costumes

Romeo8that: Halloween costumes

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
November 2, 2022
Lostthe1: ice cream rhythm and blues

Lostthe1: ice cream rhythm and blues

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
October 14, 2022
In the age of technology, many have the belief that the younger generation is overly dependent on it. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan proposes the viewpoint of societal technological comfort instead.

[Photo] We aren’t addicted, we’re just comfortable

Manasa Mohan, Executive Editorial Page Editor
October 14, 2022
The video-based social media platform TikTok has risen in popularity since its creation in 2016. The Sidekick staff cartoonist Maya Palavali explains how the app has had a large influence on the music industry.

A new era of tunes

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer/Designer
October 6, 2022
Coppell High School AP Environmental Science teacher Maxx Lazos taught at Dallas ISD for a half year prior to teaching at CHS. Lazos followed his mother, Rebecca Ann Lazos, as a teacher and has been teaching in Coppell ISD for four years.

Lazos creating a tight knit family in E106

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer/Designer
October 4, 2022
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Ready4Skool: morning routine

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer/Designer
September 30, 2022
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