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Meghna Kulkarni

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager

Meghna is a senior and the Social Media Manager on The Sidekick. She enjoys listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and playing tennis. You can contact her at [email protected] or reach out on twitter @meghnakulkarnii.

All content by Meghna Kulkarni
Asking CHS…How do you celebrate Eid?

Asking CHS…How do you celebrate Eid?

Sannidhi Arimanda and Meghna Kulkarni
May 7, 2023

Hot Takes: Fenty Beauty vs. Rare Beauty

Meghna Kulkarni and Sannidhi Arimanda
May 1, 2023
Coppell High School math teacher Ian VanderSchee was named the 2022-23 Coppell ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year on Wednesday. VanderSchee has taught at CHS for 17 years and is now in contention for 2022-23 Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year.

[Photo] VanderSchee named CISD Secondary District Teacher of the Year

Yaamini Jois
April 27, 2023

Asking CHS… What are you looking forward to at prom?

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
April 20, 2023
Inspired by her grandmother, Coppell artist Amy Suttle sculpted her piece, “Marguerite,” which was displayed in her home art studio. Suttle has been taking art classes since 2009 and her primary medium is clay.

Keeping up with Coppell: Amy Suttle (Video)

Meghna Kulkarni and Sannidhi Arimanda
April 5, 2023
Plugging in... Red Jacket Applications

Plugging in… Red Jacket Applications

Meghna Kulkarni and Nandini Paidesetty
March 9, 2023
Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Is Marvel or DC better?

Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Is Marvel or DC better?

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
March 8, 2023
Coppell High School senior Mehak Arora has developed a heart for environmental protection and research. Arora serves as an officer for the CHS Eco Club and is delving into a psychology project, exploring the influence of climate equity on the aging process.

Student of the Week: Arora bringing environmental expertise to Coppell

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
February 8, 2023

Asking CHS… What is your New Year’s resolution

Meghna Kulkarni and Shrayes Gunna
January 27, 2023
Coppell sophomore guard Londyn Harper makes a jump shot against Plano West at CHS Arena on Jan. 17. The Cowgirls defeated the Wolves, 62-40.

Coppell delivers defeat to Plano West in district action

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
January 24, 2023
Coppell sophomore guard Londyn Harper makes a jump shot against Plano West at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Wolves, 62-40.

[Photo] Harper keeps up defensively in offensive show against Plano West

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Angelina Liu has continuously dyed her hair red for the past year. Liu writes about how the color contributes to her new outlook on life.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: Struggles of an artificial redhead

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
Concept 7 owner Frank Marott takes an individual portrait of Coppell High School senior lacrosse player Tom O’Hearn at the Coppell High School field house on Saturday. Marott has been a photographer for 25 years and serves the Coppell community.

Corners of Coppell: Marott focusing camera on Coppell

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
December 8, 2022
Keeping up with Coppell: Jodie Deinhammer (video)

Keeping up with Coppell: Jodie Deinhammer (video)

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
November 18, 2022
Coppell junior wide receiver Baron Tipton misses a passing touchdown in the end zone against Plano on Nov 3. at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell football team defeated Plano, 34-7, on Senior Night.

Cowboys triumph over Wildcats to end regular season

Nandini Paidesetty and Meghna Kulkarni
November 14, 2022
Coppell senior cornerback Zach Cody makes a tackle against Plano on Nov. 3rd at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host McKinney tonight in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Beginning again: Cowboys face McKinney to open Class 6A playoffs

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Coppell senior quarterback Jack Fishpaw evades pressure against Plano on Thursday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 34-7.

[Photo] Cowboys wallop the Wildcats to set up home playoff game

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
Coppell High School senior Blake Hawkins published a textbook on quantum mechanics in July. Hawkins is on the CHS physics Olympiad team and has had a passion for physics since the sixth grade.

[Photo] Hawkins forging understanding in physics

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2022
Coppell freshman Lexie Patton serves against Hebron in her doubles match with freshman Gabby Rice on Tuesday at the Coppell Tennis Center. Coppell defeated Hebron, 13-6.

Video: A Day in the Life of A…Varsity Tennis Player

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
October 21, 2022
Coppell senior outside hitter Skye Lamendola blocks against Plano at Coppell High School Arena on Friday. Coppell hosts Flower Mound at 6:30 p.m. at CHS Arena on Friday.

[Photo] Cowgirls energized for key district match against Flower Mound

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist
October 20, 2022
Coppell senior defensive specialist Addison Hesse passes against Plano at CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated Plano, 25-9, 25-22, 25-12.

Cowgirls sweep Plano in district action

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
October 6, 2022
Coppell senior middle hitter Allie Stricker kills Plano at CHS Arena on Oct. 7. Coppell faces Marcus tonight at 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Annual Digs for Dogs returns in match against Marcus

October 11, 2022
Coppell senior outside hitter Daki Kahungu kills against Plano at CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell hosts Lewisville at 6:30 p.m. at CHS Area on Friday.

[Photo] Cowgirls serve up confidence against Lewisville

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer/Designer
October 6, 2022
Coppell junior defensive specialist Kate MacDonald serves against Plano at CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell hosts Plano West at 6:30 p.m. today at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Cowgirls seeking win against Plano West in district rematch

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor
October 4, 2022
Coppell High School Lariettes senior lieutenant Lizzie Borchgardt performs the kickline routine “Wild West” at 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.

[Photo] Homecoming pep rally turns dreams into a reality

Sidekick Staff Files
October 4, 2022
Coppell senior middle hitter Allie Stricker spikes against Plano at Coppell High School Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated Plano 25-9, 25-22, 25-12.

[Photo] Coppell ends round one of district with victory against Plano

Sri Achanta, Executive News Editor
October 2, 2022
Denton Creek Elementary student Hannah Lingenbrick plays a Spanish game at the Coppell Cozby Library and Community Commons on Sunday. Tex-Latins Inc. presented a program about Latin American folklore and dance in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tex-Latins dancing through Hispanic Heritage Month

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
September 22, 2022
Coppell resident James Helm’s “Urbano 1-2” is featured as a part of the Color Study exhibition at the Coppell Arts Center. The exhibition is curated by the organization Coppell Creatives and will be on display from Aug 16. to Sept. 25 and features artworks by three Coppell artists.

Color Study exhibition highlighting Coppell Creatives colorful talents

Meghna Kulkarni, Social Media Manager
September 3, 2022
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[Photo] Mayer finding joy, familiarity in team camaraderie

Saniya Koppikar, Staff Writer
May 4, 2022
Coppell freshman infielder Natalie Howell runs back to first base at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. Howell started playing softball at age 8 and she is one of the four freshmen on the Coppell High School varsity softball team.

[Photo] Howell stepping onto the base in high school

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
April 15, 2022
Coppell sophomore shortstop Mallory Moore congratulates her teammates after a win against Plano West at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Wolves, 5-3.

Cowgirls maintain first place with win against Plano West

Meghna Kulkarni, Staff Photographer
April 11, 2022
Coppell sophomore infielder Mallory Moore bats against Plano West in the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Wolves, 5-3.

[Photo] Cowgirls triumph over Plano in final inning

Yaamini Jois, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Coppell High School junior Emily Chang paints a vine of flowers on Cottonwood Creek Elementary fourth grader Charlotte Axelson at the face painting station at Buddy Echols Field on Saturday. The CHS Student Council hosted a Monsters, Inc. movie night to raise funds for the Class of 2023 prom.

Smiles fill Buddy Echols field at community movie night

Meghna Kulkarni, Staff Photographer
April 8, 2022
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