• Coppell ISD students and staff have the day off on Monday.
  • Coppell City Council meets at Town Center at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
  • Coppell High School holds Senior Sunrise at Buddy Echols Field at 6 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Meghana Linga

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer

Meghana Linga is a sophomore and first-year staff photographer in The Sidekick. Meghana has always loved taking photos, and her passion for photography is forever growing.

Outside of school you can find Meghana writing poems or listening to music. Her favorite music genres include indie, rock and shoegaze. She also loves jellyfish, autumn and cinnamon rolls.

You can contact Meghana at mxl0393@g.coppellisd.com.

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Coppell High School sophomore Lakshman Ranganathan, senior Emma Linsteadt, The Sidekick staff photographer Dayami Granados and photography teacher Brennan Fruge share a strong connection with photography. Granados thinks photography is an important form of art that people should not underestimate. Photos by Meghana Linga and Dayami Granados

[Photo] Photography overlooked as an art form

Dayami Granados, Staff Photographer
April 18, 2025
Coppell High School astronomy teacher Angela Barnes demonstrates yoga positions to CHS and New Tech High @ Coppell seniors in the small gym. Seniors participated in Adulting Day on Thursday, led by community and Coppell ISD staff members. Photo by Emmalee Jittasupo

Adulting Day preparing seniors for fresh start

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer
April 8, 2025
Coppell High School Tiny Threads Crochet Club senior president Arya Adhikary, sophomore secretary Sahasra Veerapaneni and sophomore vice president Diya Gandhi sell crochet items in the Commons on Feb. 13. The Tiny Threads club teaches members how to crochet and create items to donate to those in need. Photo by Hiral Patel

Tiny Threads crafting tight-knit bonds through crochet

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer
March 3, 2025
As the new year begins, setting goals can be beneficial in fostering personal growth. The Sidekick staff writer Lily Ellison provides guidance on setting and sticking with goals for the new year. Photo illustration by Meghana Linga and Lily Ellison

[Photo] Taking on the new year, one goal at a time

February 20, 2025
The construction of the new Coppell High School fine arts building is set to finish in the fall. The Sidekick staff photographer Meghana Linga thinks the fine arts building will enhance opportunities for fine arts students at CHS. Photo by Maanav Subramanian

Embracing Coppell’s fine arts, one brick at a time

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2025
Coppell City Council recently approved a zoning change to begin construction of the Victory Shops at Coppell. The multipurpose development will include retail, restaurants and hotels.

[Photo] New commercial district set to entertain residents

Moukthika Palli, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
Coppell High School junior Jiwoo Choi works on an envelope order in her room on Dec. 5. Choi owns JiwoosCorner, a small business selling customized envelopes and stickers on Etsy.

Choi expanding passion of art through stationery business

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer
December 12, 2024
The Sidekick executive managing editor Nrithya Mahesh keeps her stuffed animal Cthulhu in her backpack everyday for encouragement. Mahesh is thankful to Cthulhu for giving her peace and comfort during stressful times. Photo by Meghana Linga

[Photo] Giving Thanks: Sunshine in my pocket

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Coppell Fire Station No. 5 will be built on the site where Coppell Fire Station No. 2 previously stood and will support continuing demands around the community. The construction of Coppell Fire Station No. 5 provides a sense of security for Coppell residents and allows for quicker response times during emergencies.

[Photo] Future fire station seeks to increase community safety

Raima Awan, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Online ACT testing in April 2025 decreases total time tested and mandatory subjects. Adjustments result in more flexibility for students at Coppell High School.

ACT science becomes optional as test aims to increase student flexibility

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer
October 17, 2024
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