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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Nandini Paidesetty

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor

Nandini Paidesetty, a senior and the Visual Media Editor for The Sidekick.  She is a photographer, and works on publishing weekly podcasts. She love being adventurous and being in the nature. In her free time, she enjoys baking and going on long bike rides. You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Nandini Paidesetty
Coppell High School senior Rhythm Khandelwal is a face of CHS as a Red Jacket and a flutist. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

[Photo] Rhythm Khandelwal: Compassionate

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Amav Khambete participates in swimming and leads the Japanese club CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

[Photo] Amav Khambete: Innovative

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Rohin Gupta is ranked nine in the graduating class of 2023. Gupta plans on attending Purdue University, majoring in Computer Science.

[Photo] Umang Vinayaka

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
May 16, 2023
The Coppell baseball team celebrates its walk-off victory against Plano East at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Panthers, 6-5.

Coppell takes down Plano East in walk-off victory to remain in playoff contention

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor
April 28, 2023
All Young Adult (YA) novels are categorized alphabetically by the author's last name at the Cozby Library and Community Commons for easy access to teens. The Sidekick entertainment editor Saniya Koppikar thinks young adult literature is the key to restoring readers’ connections with the books they read.

[Photo] “Teenagers today want to read about teenagers today”

Saniya Koppikar, Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2023
JAWNY guitarist Gambee performs at The Cambridge Room at House of Blues in Dallas on Friday. JAWNY is currently touring America with supporting artists SEB and Wallice.

JAWNY returns to Dallas where he performed first show

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor
April 13, 2023
Plugging in... Cost of Senior Year

Plugging in… Cost of Senior Year

Vibha Viswanath, Rhea Choudhary, and Nandini Paidesetty
April 4, 2023
Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate the women who play an important role in our lives. The Sidekick visual media editor Nandini Paidesetty expresses her appreciation for her mother, Gayitri Vunna.

The woman who made me: My guardian angel

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor
March 30, 2023
Plugging in... Red Jacket Applications

Plugging in… Red Jacket Applications

Meghna Kulkarni and Nandini Paidesetty
March 9, 2023
John DeBurro from the audit firm of Weaver presents the results of the annual financial audit on Tuesday to the Coppell City Council. The council was pleased to hear audit was going well with few increases.

[Photo] Council reviews fiscal year report, historical society to be in Fourth of July parade

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Plugging in... #SJW2023

Plugging in… #SJW2023

Sahasra Chakilam and Nandini Paidesetty
February 25, 2023
Coppell High School technical theater director Grace Hellyer assists with creating a curtain for the UIL One-Act Play on Wednesday. Hellyer has taught technical theater for four years, with this year being her first at Coppell High School.

[Photo] Teacher of the Week: Hellyer building holistic foundation into technical theater

Aliya Zakir, Convergence Editor
February 23, 2023
Coppell senior Jacob Abraham and senior Isaiah Francis practice on Thursday at the Coppell High School Field House. The Cowboys placed first at the Coppell Round-Up with a score of 5-0 on Nov. 18.

[Photo] Wrestling secures 5-0 win at Coppell Round-Up

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
December 12, 2022
Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Is it too early to listen to Christmas music?

Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Is it too early to listen to Christmas music?

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor
December 2, 2022
Keeping Up With Coppell: Evan Whitfield

Keeping Up With Coppell: Evan Whitfield

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor
November 30, 2022
The Sidekick took first place in NSPA Website Best of Show and ninth place in Newspaper Best of Show at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention on Nov.12 in St. Louis. The Sidekick executive leadership of junior news editor Sri Achanta, senior editorial page editor Manasa Mohan, senior editor-in-chief Angelina Liu and senior design/interactive editor Srihari Yechangunja led the program to its success.

[Photo] The Sidekick and KCBY-TV take home numerous national awards

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
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 High School seniors Claire Wang and Ashley Zhang play the marimba performing “Neon Dystopia” at Flower Mound Marcus High School on Saturday. Coppell Percussion was named winner of the Standstill 1 Silver Division of the 2022 Lone Star Drumline Invitational.

[Photo] Coppell steals the light at Lone Star Classic

Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Coppell senior wide receiver Zack Darkoch rushes against Plano at Buddy Echols Field on Nov. 3. The Coppell football team defeated Plano, 34-7, on Senior Night.

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

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
Plugging in... gender stereotypes

Plugging in… gender stereotypes

Wendy Le, Caroline Moxley, Aarya Pardeshi, and Nandini Paidesetty
October 31, 2022
Plugging in... balancing two genres of teaching

Plugging in… balancing two genres of teaching

Kayla Nguyen, Rhea Chowdhary, and Nandini Paidesetty
October 26, 2022
Plugging in... academic pressures

Plugging in… academic pressures

Meghan Chiang, Sukirtha Muthiah, and Nandini Paidesetty
October 24, 2022
Technology has made simple actions, such as listening to music and taking photos, easier over time. The Sidekick staff writer Sreehitha Moravaneni explores how teenagers use film cameras nowadays despite having the convenience of taking photos on their phone.

[Photo] Screenagers bringing back retro

Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Plugging in... advantages of meditation

Plugging in… advantages of meditation

Nandini Paidesetty, Visual Media Editor
October 17, 2022
Coppell High School Forensics teacher Joshua Henderson is interviewed at the Coppell ISD job fair on April 10 at CMSW by CHS Principal Laura Springer and former CHS Assistant Principal Chris Gollner. The job fair helped Coppell ISD find teachers for hard to fill subjects.

[Photo] Recapturing the passion for teaching

Angelina Liu, Executive Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2022
The Coppell High School student section cheers on the Cowboys as they face the Wolves at Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 23. Coppell defeated Plano West, 46-35, on homecoming.

Coppell Homecoming game brings victory home

Nandini Paidesetty and Kayla Nguyen
October 3, 2022
Coppell’s junior wide receiver Baron Tipton celebrates a touchdown during the second half of Coppell’s 46-35 victory over Plano West. Coppell plays Lewisville tonight at 7 p.m. at Max Goldsmith Stadium in District 6-6A action.

[Photo] Cowboys face their deep water against Lewisville

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Coppell senior wide receiver Zack Darkoch rushes against Plano West on Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell defeated Plano West, 46-35, during its District 6-6A opener.

[Photo] Spirits high as touchdowns fly

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Victory Place @ Coppell student Caiden Norris works on his online Math course on Aug. 31 at Victory Place. Victory Place focuses on giving their students an opportunity to identify their needs and offer an expedited graduation path.

[Photo] Victory Place @ Coppell cultivating tailored educational experiences

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer
September 8, 2022
Mic'd Up: Football

Mic’d Up: Football

Nandini Paidesetty and Olivia Short
September 6, 2022
Coppell senior running back Malkam Wallace catches the ball on Friday at Buddy Echols field. Coppell wins against Grand Prairie, 30-26.

[Photo] It takes every last man and moment to win

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
What is your favorite rainy day song?

What is your favorite rainy day song?

Nandini Paidesetty and Olivia Short
August 25, 2022
Members of the Bond Committee stand to be approved as part of the bond program at Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting at the Vonita White Administration Building. This committee includes a variety of CISD teachers, students, administration and members of the community.

[Photo] Coppell ISD facing $9.67 million deficit in budget, concerns for data safety

Angelina Liu, Editor-in-chief
August 23, 2022
Coppell High School service dog London takes a walk around the CHS campus on Thursday. CHS service dogs are trained to calm and provide comfort to special needs students.

[Photo] High school sweetheart edition: Pawfect friend brightens schooldays

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
May 13, 2022
Ayane Kobayashi is the staff cartoonist of The Sidekick. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavalli expresses how Kobayashi has influenced her time on staff.

[Photo] Ayane Kobayashi

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Nicholas Larry is a staff photographer on The Sidekick. The Sidekick’s CHS9 editor Iniya Nathan expresses how Larry has influenced her time on staff.

[Photo] Nicholas Larry

Iniya Nathan, CHS9 Editor
May 13, 2022
Coppell High School Color Guard concludes its performance of “Toy Factory” at the CHS Arena on April 3. CHS Color Guard won third place at the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) state competition.

[Photo] Color guard flying to new heights at NTCA

Manasa Mohan, Advertising and Circulation Manager
May 12, 2022
Coppell senior valedictorian Mira Jiang has been classically trained in ballet since age six. Jiang is a novelist, musician and dancer as well as a philanthropist.

[Photo] Jiang writing her Fantaisie Impromptu

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer
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.

[Photo] Adapting to a new culture through lacrosse

Maya Palavali, Staff Writer
May 3, 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.

[Photo] Lariettes recreating popular films at the Spring Show

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
April 21, 2022
Keeping up with Coppell: Kay Pham

Keeping up with Coppell: Kay Pham

Nandini Paidesetty, Staff Videographer
April 15, 2022
Joshua Henderson is offered a forensics science teaching position at Coppell High School for the next school year on Saturday at Coppell Middle School West. On Saturday, Coppell ISD hosted a job fair at CMSW that allowed applicants to interview for various positions.

[Photo] The golden ticket

Angelina Liu, Visual Media Editor
April 11, 2022
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[Photo] The Sportlight: Yin mastering serves, control over technique

Yaamini Jois, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
CHS Color Guard performs the sabre-flag feature in “Toy Factory” at CHS Arena on Sunday. CHS Color Guard won third place at the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) competition.

Color Guard takes third at home NTCA competition

Nandini Paidesetty, Staff Photographer
April 8, 2022
Saving money is an important habit to instill at a young age. The Sidekick visual media editor Angelina Liu explains how one can form key habits when it comes to budgeting.

[Photo] It just makes cents

Angelina Liu, Visual Media Editor
April 7, 2022
Galveston Symphony Orchestra founder Jerry Bailey plays the viola at the Coppell Arts Center on Jan. 19. Bailey’s extensive experience as a musician and orchestra founder has been instrumental in the Coppell Community Orchestra’s success since its establishment in 2018.

[Photo] New beginnings: Bailey crafting legacy as musical visionary

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2022
Coppell High School senior Mario Torres Ramos performs “Prelude to Paradise” in the CHS Auditorium on March 5. The CHS drumline and Coppell Middle School percussionists presented their annual Purely Rhythmic show featuring guest artist Team Islas.

Purely Rhythmic hosts collaborative performance with drumline featuring Team Islas

Nandini Paidesetty and Meghna Kulkarni
March 29, 2022
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