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Maya Palavali

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer/Designer

Maya Palavali is a junior and a first year staff member for The Sidekick. Her free time is spent creating art and surfing the internet for interesting finds. You can find out more with the twitter handle @mvpalovalley.

All content by Maya Palavali
Ayane Kobayashi is the staff cartoonist of The Sidekick. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavalli expresses how Kobayashi has influenced her time on staff.

Ayane Kobayashi

May 13, 2022
The 2021-22 school year has been a tough one for high school students. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali addresses a letter to her junior year to air her grievances.

An ode to junior year

May 11, 2022
The act of forgiving oneself is almost unheard of. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali talks about the importance of taking the time to self reflect and forgive past mistakes.

Give yourself grace

May 11, 2022
Coppell High School senior Sage Priest performs a scene from “Into the Woods” during the Senior Showcase on Saturday in the CHS Black Box. Priest participated in the show to mark the end of her high school experience.

Following a dream: theater journey of Priest

May 5, 2022
Coppell senior Mia Bonetto plays as a midfielder for the Coppell lacrosse team. She moved from Argentina in her sophomore year of high school and has been able to make friends through her lacrosse team.

Adapting to a new culture through lacrosse

May 3, 2022
Vivacé! strikes its closing pose of the performance “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray in the CHS Auditorium on Sunday. Vivacé! presented “Rewind” to showcase the song because of COVID-19 and featured special guest VOX, the show choir from Coppell Middle School East.

Taken back in time through showstopping talent

May 2, 2022
The HB 3 year bill was introduced. The Board of Trustees of Coppell Independent School District meeting was held April 26th to discuss matters of the 2022-2023 budget proceedings.

CISD Trustees plan for the upcoming school year’s budget proceedings

April 27, 2022
The Coppell ISD filter automatically filters out inappropriate websites based on grade level and the Lightspeed system. Websites can be unblocked if a student or teacher submits a help desk ticket and the district technology department can consider making it available.

District internet filter follows guidelines of federal law

April 25, 2022
Being sensitive, or “wearing your heart on your sleeve” is often viewed in a negative light. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali shares the importance of freely expressing your emotions.

Wearing your heart on your sleeve

April 25, 2022
Unfortunate fortune cookies

Unfortunate fortune cookies

April 21, 2022
Coppell seniors Purvi Dhasmana and Kaden Cox perform a scene from “The Children’s Hour” during the Senior Showcase on Saturday in the Black Box Theatre. The Senior Showcase celebrated all Cowboy Theatre Company seniors through highlighting solo and group performances.

Senior Showcase marks a beautiful end for talented actors

April 13, 2022
Coppell High School junior shortstop TJ Pompey bats against the Frisco Memorial Warriors. The Cowboys defeated the Warriors on Friday, 11-1.

Cowboys face Hebron with a boosted spirit

April 5, 2022
Perfect Saturday

Perfect Saturday

April 5, 2022
Coppell junior catcher Medleigh Danchak cheers on her teammates in a game against Plano on March 8 at CISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Danchak has become an integral piece within the softball team.

Danchak helps softball team become a Cowgirl family

April 1, 2022
Women’s History Month is a time for people to appreciate the female figures that have played an important role in their lives. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali reflects on fond memories with her aunt, Deepika Chalemela. Photo courtesy of Maya Palavali.

The Woman Who Made Me: Cupcakes made with love

March 30, 2022
Coppell junior shortstop TJ Pompey hits against Frisco Memorial on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Warriors, 11-1.

Cowboys dominate in last weekend’s HEB Tournament

March 9, 2022
CHS9 student Ivy Tian sketches a figure in Coppell High School art teacher Michelle Hauske’s classroom after school on Feb. 14. Tian often draws inspiration from fandoms she follows and creates fan art incorporating emotions she faces in her daily life.

Tian combining online community with artistic freedom

March 4, 2022
The Coppell girls lacrosse team lost, 12-7, to Frisco in their Tuesday evening game at Coppell Middle School North

Cowgirls take on Keller, hopes to build team strength

March 4, 2022
A View of Coppell: City Council

A View of Coppell: City Council

March 2, 2022
Coppell City Council Place 6 member Biju Mathew has been on the council since 2018. Mathew is proud of numerous achievements for the city, notably its award-winning parks and fiscal responsibility.

Biju Mathew

March 2, 2022
Coppell City Council Place 7 member Mark Hill has been on the council since 2014. Mathew is proud of numerous achievements for the city, notably its neighborhood development and quality of city services.

Mark Hill

March 2, 2022
Scholastic Journalism Week is Feb. 21-25 to celebrate student media programs across the country. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali shares how being part of the newspaper program has offered a platform, welcoming community and fostered a passion for journalism.

#SJW2022: How writing helped me find a community

February 25, 2022
Conversing with the moon

Conversing with the moon

February 9, 2022
Coppell High School debate teacher SunHee Simon discusses details for an upcoming competition with CHS junior Hunniya Ahmad during eighth period on Jan. 31. Simon graduated from Stanford University in 2019 and has used previous experiences to model her teaching and advocacy for the importance of representation in debate.

Black History Month: Simon advocating for debate equity

February 7, 2022
Coppell freshman defender Tabitha Sinen defends Marcus freshman midfielder Maddie Reynolds player during the second half against Marcus Flower Mound Marcus on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls defeated the Marauders, 1-0.

Orzolek’s first half strike lifts Cowgirls past Marcus

February 2, 2022
The Black community has shaped contemporary culture throughout history. The Sidekick staff writer Minnie Gazawada gives credit to their cultural impact. Graphic by Maya Palavali

[Photo] #BlackHistoryMonth: Vanishing footprint left by Black community on pop culture

February 1, 2022
Coppell sophomore point guard Alex Tung drives to the basket against Flower Mound Marcus in CHS Arena. The Cowboys were defeated, 60-49, on Tuesday night.

Marcus pulls away late from Cowboys in district matchup

January 26, 2022
Coppell senior point guard Devank Rane plays defense after a timeout in CHS Arena on Jan. 14. The Cowboys host Flower Mound Marcus at 8:00 p.m. tonight in the CHS Arena.

Cowboys ready with refound confidence facing Marauders

January 25, 2022
The Sidekick writer Maya Palavali enjoys walking around Coppell High School while listening to music to de-stress. Palavali thinks romanticizing the little things in day to day life brings out the best in people.

Living life through rose-tinted glasses

January 21, 2022
Cowgirls continue unbroken victory, winning against Lewisville

Cowgirls continue unbroken victory, winning against Lewisville

January 10, 2022
With not being educated about the LGBTQ community, many aspects can be confusing. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali explains the importance of self education.

It is your job to educate yourselves, not the community

December 3, 2021
Even if they might not always get along, siblings are an integral part of many people’s lives. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali expresses the depth of her relationship with her brother and the gratefulness she’s grown to have.

Giving thanks: Boba runs and calling shotgun

November 29, 2021
Operation Serve DFW members Jiya Patel, a junior at Coppell High School, and Meghana Chinta, a junior at Lewisville High School, discuss future club projects over coffee at Starbucks in Coppell. Operation Serve DFW is a volunteering organization started in June by Coppell High School junior Dilan Patel and Chinta.

Serving the community one operation at a time

November 2, 2021
Coppell High School sophomore Kristen Remidez is seen looking scared with markings on her face to resemble plastic surgery marks. The pictures explore the harmful effects of a negative social media influence as well as a poor body image.

Taking back our bodies

October 29, 2021
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