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Minnie Gazawada

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer

Minnie is a sophomore and a  first-year staff writer and designer of The Sidekick. She loves to sit down and read anytime and any day. She is a big fan of k-pop, k-dramas, and anime. She loves to create both writing and artwork. You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Minnie Gazawada
Various artists have faced scandals and backlash in their careers, but does that degrade their music as well and make it wrongful to listen to them? The Sidekick staff writer Shrayes Gunna thinks an artist’s problematic background shouldn’t prevent a person from listening to what they desire unless the content reflects the problematic stances.

[Photo] Pro/Con: Can you separate the art from the artist?

October 26, 2022
Memories are one-of-a-kind moments that happen only once. The Sidekick staff writer Havish Premkumar thinks moments should be cherished while in the present to fully enjoy them. Graphic by Minnie Gazawada

[Photo] Embracing The Moment

Havish Premkumar, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
CHS9 student Maya Dudhyala transfers her design from a paper to a slab during seventh period on May 6. Dudhyala has been doing art since kindergarten and plans on taking a variety of art classes throughout high school.

Dudhyala using art as a media of relaxation

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
May 13, 2022
Due to COVID-19 fueled inventory shortages, students at Coppell High School are not allowed to freely take utensils without making a purchase from the cafeteria. The restrictions were put into place when students began returning to in-person learning in late 2020, and it is uncertain when they will be lifted.

Utensils, condiments charged at cafeteria due to a national inventory shortage

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
May 13, 2022
Coppell Middle School West theater director Franci Hazleton reviews stage geography and directions for her theater students on April 7 in her classroom. Hazleton was inducted to the Texas Thespian Hall of Fame after contributing to more than 20 years of service endorsing and contributing to educational theater.

Hazleton inducted into Thespian Hall of Fame

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
May 4, 2022
My Cupcake Addiction

My Cupcake Addiction

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
April 29, 2022
Coppell Lariettes junior Ava Williams and sophomore Grace Minteer dance during the finale of the Lariettes’ 2022 Spring Show on Friday in the CHS Auditorium. The Lariettes’ show centered around popular movies from the past century with dances inspired by genres of films.

Lariettes go beyond dancing at the Spring Show

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
April 25, 2022
The Lariette Spring Show will take place tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Coppell High School Auditorium. Tickets are priced at $12 for general admissions and $15 for reserved seating.

Lariettes recreating popular films at the Spring Show

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
April 21, 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.

Howell stepping onto the base in high school

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
April 15, 2022
CHS9 DECA vice president of administration Srithan Yella assists with the monthly DECA meeting in B hall commons on March 9. Yella’s position holds the responsibilities of maintaining attendance records and merit points.

Yella dives into business, strengthens leadership through DECA

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
March 17, 2022
From George Coppell to... course selection from a counselor perspective

From George Coppell to… course selection from a counselor perspective

Minnie Gazawada and Angelina Liu
March 11, 2022
A View of Coppell: City Council

A View of Coppell: City Council

Minnie Gazawada, Aliza Abidi, Maya Palavali, and Deepti Patil
March 2, 2022
Cliff Long, Place 1 on the City of Coppell Council, was elected to council in May 2014. Long emphasizes Coppell’s community members' concerns in his decisions on council.

Cliff Long

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
March 2, 2022
Coppell Mayor Wes Mayz has served on the city council since 2012. Mays was elected as mayor of Coppell last May. Photo by Ashley Qian

Mayor Mays

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
March 2, 2022
The Tragedy of the iPad

The Tragedy of the iPad

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
February 11, 2022
Principal Test engineer Li Wan speaks to attendees at the Women in STEM Expo on Wednesday evening at the New Tech High @ Coppell cafeteria. The Women in STEM Expo was hosted by NTH@C senior Alice Zhu-Hill to encourage young women to join the field. Photo by Aliza Abidi

Women in STEM Expo engages young girls through versatile career paths

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
February 10, 2022
Coppell High School senior athletes Alvin Ebosele, Miles Hardy, Alyssa Hall, Haley Wenzel, ElleBelle Zimmerman, Sude Haz Item, Nathan Schrcok and Ryan Sewell signed letters of intent to their schools on Wednesday morning in Coppell High School Arena. Photo courtesy Illene Thomas

Eight Coppell athletes sign letter of intent

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
February 3, 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

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

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
February 1, 2022
Parents spend an abundant amount of time and money raising their children, from extracurriculars to education. The Sidekick staff writer Nathan Cheng thinks children should pay more attention to their parents’ efforts.

[Photo] Give credit where it’s due

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Miss Teen Coppell and Miss Coppell ride atop a Chevy during the Holiday Parade on Parkway Boulevard on Saturday. The Holiday Parade started at 6 p.m. and was followed by the Tree Lighting festival and movies in Andy Brown Park East.

New festive setting for annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andrew Brown Park East

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
December 7, 2021
Tomorrow from 6-9 p.m., the annual holiday parade featuring local organizations will wind its way through Coppell and close the night with a tree lighting ceremony at Andrew Brown Park East. The ceremony includes free holiday treats, photos with Santa and more festive activities.

Annual holiday lights parade setting the festive season tomorrow

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
December 3, 2021
Coppell High School substitute teacher Michelle Bellish discuss a recent test CHS junior Roshan Inaganti during sixth period on Nov. 17. Bellish is the long-term substitute for CHS algebra II teacher Hannah Treece. Photo by Sanni Arimanda

Teacher of the Week: Bellish returning to campus as a substitute teacher

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
December 1, 2021
Hot Chick

Hot Chick

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
November 19, 2021
Former Coppell High School Student Council sponsor Jonathan Denton discusses plans for the 2018 homecoming dance. With Denton’s recent resignation, pre-calculus teacher Lucy Grimmett and English teacher Benjamin Stroud have replaced him as student council co-sponsors.

Stroud, Grimmett named new student council sponsors

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
November 10, 2021
Coppell Respira Treble Show Choir junior Amy Yan, junior Mihira Kada , senior Shivani Mishra, and junior Jenny Choe perform “Defying Gravity” from the musical “Wicked” during the Respira on Broadway show in the Coppell High School Auditorium on Friday. Respira’s show featured performances of songs from Broadway musicals and cupcakes for the audience during intermission. Photo by Olivia Cooper

Respira rewriting chapters with Broadway musicals

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
November 8, 2021
Coppell High School Choir sings “Gloria” by Franz Joseph Hayden and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter C. Lutkin as a finale at the Coppell Choir Fall Concert on Tuesday in the CHS Auditorium. It was the first in-person concert since the Winter Concert in December 2019. Photo by Aliza Abidi

Respira preparing to defy gravity at annual choir show

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
November 4, 2021
Presley Kryzak, cousin of Coppell High School senior Katy Kryzak on the varsity cheer team, holds up her bingo sheet in pure bliss as she gets a bingo. On Oct 24, CHS cheer team hosted their annual fundraiser Cheer Bingo at 2-4 p.m. after a two-year wait. Photo by Jayden Chui.

Cheers, smiles, bingo returned by the cheerleaders

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
October 25, 2021
On Sunday from 2-4 p.m., the Coppell High School cheer team will be hosting its annual Cheer Bingo fundraiser in the CHS Commons. 2019 was the last time this event was held as last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic.

Long-awaited Cheer Bingo to return

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
October 23, 2021
Coppell High School senior Ellen Sun is a former GIGAWOT camper, VEX VR daily sessions instructor and a part of Technibots, an IBM team pro group. Sun, along with her instructors and teammates, discuss past experiences in STEM and voice their opinions on women in the field. Photo Illustration by Meghna Kulkarni and Esther Kim

Sun finding her passion through STEM

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
October 22, 2021
Coppell High School Choir sings “Gloria” by Franz Joseph Hayden and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter C. Lutkin as a finale at the Coppell Choir Fall Concert on Tuesday in the CHS Auditorium. It was the first in-person concert since the Winter Concert in December 2019. Photo by Aliza Abidi

Voices return to the stage

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
October 7, 2021
The Coppell Choir fall concert on Tuesday at the CHS Auditorium marks the first live Coppell Choir concert in over a year. The Sidekick staff writer Minnie Gazawada previews the show. Graphic by Srihari Yechangunja

Choir returns for a live performance following year of virtual shows

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
October 4, 2021
Various artists have faced scandals and backlash in their careers, but does that degrade their music as well and make it wrongful to listen to them? The Sidekick staff writer Shrayes Gunna thinks an artist’s problematic background shouldn’t prevent a person from listening to what they desire unless the content reflects the problematic stances.

[Photo] Separate the art from the artist

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
During Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting, district coordinator of safety and security Rachael Freeman discusses a routine audit of security procedures in all CISD facilities.

Board extends mask policy to Oct. 25

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
September 28, 2021
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