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Nandini Paidesetty

Nandini Paidesetty, Staff Photographer

Nandini Paidesetty, a second year staffer, is a part of the The Sidekick Newspaper. She is a writer and a photographer, and loves to help out with graphic design. 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]

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 21, 2022
Keeping up with Coppell: Kay Pham

Keeping up with Coppell: Kay Pham

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

April 11, 2022
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[Photo] The Sportlight: Yin mastering serves, control over technique

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

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

April 7, 2022
The Coppell Community Orchestra practices at the Coppell Arts Center on Jan. 19. Galveston Symphony Orchestra founder Jerry Bailey has been instrumental in the Coppell Community Orchestra’s success since its establishment in 2018.

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

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

March 29, 2022
Coppell High School senior Shruthi Shukla keeps a steady tempo by tapping her knee, a traditional method known as talam. Shukla has been singing Hindustani music since age 5 and takes exams administered by an Indian music organization, Pracheen Kala Kendra.

[Photo] In the Spotlight: Shukla resonating with Indian culture through Hindustani music examinations

March 22, 2022
Public displays of affection (PDA) at school often makes students uncomfortable. The Sidekick visual media editor Angelina Liu thinks common high school public displays of affection should be moved off campus.

[Photo] Coppell Observer: Dear couples of Coppell High School…

March 11, 2022
Coppell High School juniors Nivi Anandaraj, Destiny Wang, Ashley Zhang, Claire Wang and Megha Pazhayidathu perform “Five on Five” together on one marimba. The CHS Drumline and Coppell Middle School percussionists presented their annual “Purely Rhythmic” show on Saturday, featuring guest artist Team Islas.

[Photo] Drumline innovates with back-to-back versatile pieces in “Purely Rhythmic”

March 8, 2022

[Video] Patel elected District 11 DECA president (with video)

February 19, 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.

[Photo] Living life through rose-tinted glasses

January 21, 2022
Appointment-only COVID-19 testing is available in the visitor’s side press box of Buddy Echols field. The Curative testing center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for patients of at least 5 years of age; minors between 5 and 17 years must have an adult accompany them.

[Photo] Beginning 2022 with more positive (cases)

January 10, 2022
Tappy’s Yogurt has been a staple for Coppell residents for years. The Sidekick editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna dislikes the change of spoons at Tappy’s Yogurt, as well as the many other changes occurring in her life right now.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: New spoons, new me

December 14, 2021
Coppell cross country warms up with a one mile jog on Tuesday at Buddy Echols field. Coppell High School junior Tahir Ali (center) is returning from an injury and perseveres to improve every morning.

[Photo] Student of the Week: Ali strives to cultivate dedication, support teammates in pursuit of excellence

November 19, 2021

Video: Starbucks fall favorites transitioning into autumn

November 5, 2021
Coppell High School junior Adi Patel checks the control panel of the Czech Sport Cruiser N919TM aircraft at Thrust Flight flight school on Oct. 23 at Addison Airport. Patel is obtaining his pilot’s license and wants to join the U.S. Air Force.

[Photo] Limitless mindset propels Patel towards Air Force

November 1, 2021
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[Photo] Taking back our bodies

October 29, 2021
Coppell High School junior golfer Riley Allison takes a shot while practicing on Oct. 20. Allison has been playing golf since freshman year after an injury from gymnastics and despite the late start, she exudes a real passion for the sport.

Allison putting personal goals

October 28, 2021
Coppell junior runner Andrew Mullen competes at the Coppell Invitational on Sept. 11. Mullen finished in seventh place Class 6A State Meet last Saturday at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock.

[Photo] Mullen advancing to state cross country meet after seventh place finish

October 28, 2021
Coppell freshman safety Weston Polk listens as Coppell coach Michael DeWitt addresses the team after a loss to Highland Park on Sept. 10 at Buddy Echols Field. Polk decided, at 10 years old, that he would forgo baseball and has become a cornerstone in the Cowboys’ defense since promotion to varsity.

[Photo] Like father like family: Polk last in line, finding his own way in undying tradition

October 23, 2021
Coppell High School junior Claire Wang plays the marimba while performing “Birds Requiem” at Pennington Field in Bedford on Sept. 18. The Coppell Drumline holds its annual Purely Rhythmic show on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Drumline unveils “Birds Requiem” show for first time in competition

October 5, 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.

[Photo] Board extends mask policy to Oct. 25

September 28, 2021
Highland Park senior defensive lineman Jack Curtis tackles Coppell junior running back Blake Robbins at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys fell to the Scots, 28-13, in their nondistrict finale.

5A power takes down Cowboys in nondistrict finale

September 17, 2021
The Coppell student section cheers on the Cowboys as they take the field against Highland Park at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Friday’s nondistrict finale loss to Highland Park marked the annual powder game for the Coppell student section.

Student section celebrates annual powder game despite loss to Highland Park

September 17, 2021
Coppell High School Junior, Mario Torres Ramos plays a solo original performance named “Rapture” at the CHS Area on Saturday evening through the Purely Rhythmic Percussion Concert. The money raised at the Purely Rhythmic Percussion Concert will allow the team to travel to Indianapolis, where they were invited to perform in the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) from Nov. 10-13. Photo by Nandini P.

[Photo] Purely Rhythmic dazzles with student composition performances

May 12, 2021
Coppell High School sophomore Renee Caroll, a member of the Food for Thought club, bakes iced hot cross buns, an important dish to her family during the Easter season. The club educates youth about culture through a culinary field while giving back to the community.

[Photo] Goyal sprinkling awareness on various holidays through food creations

May 3, 2021
The board meeting on March 29 evaluated the possibility of adding languages such as Hindi, German and Latin to the Coppell High School and Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus curriculum. Board members also discussed ways to reduce the budget deficit and improve CHS accessibility.

Board discusses expansion of language courses

April 5, 2021
Families exit the Coppell Arts Center after the Coppell High School Cowboy Theatre Company’s annual Senior Showcase on Friday. The Senior Showcase features seniors expressing themselves through two monologues.

[Photo] Theater broadcasting performances for annual Senior Showcase

March 1, 2021
IBM business development leader Jo Ann Hill’s passion for math and numbers drew her to computer science. She uses her programming skills to lead a racial justice initiative and serve as a co-director at GIGAWOT, a coding camp for girls.

[Photo] Paving the way: Hill empowering minorities with STEM solutions

February 26, 2021
Snow covers the rooftops of homes in the Hemingway Community in Valley Ranch on Sunday. Coppell experienced snowfall on Sunday, and there is a winter storm warning for the Dallas-Fort Worth area as per the National Weather Service.

[Photo] Snowy surprise for Coppell

February 15, 2021
Coppell High School algebra II and statistics teacher Dr. Roxanne Long explains her second period algebra II class on Friday. Long was selected by The Sidekick staff as the fourth Teacher of the Issue for the 2020-21 school year.

Teacher of the Issue: Long incorporates old coaching skills into teaching math

February 10, 2021
Coppell sophomore swimmer Asher Johnson practices his 25-yard freestyle on Nov. 19 at the Coppell YMCA. Johnson and the rest of the 200-meter relay team were disqualified after a false start at the Class 6A Region II Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday.

[Photo] Swimming season ending after relay disqualification at regionals

February 9, 2021
Coppell High School junior Jessica Liang plays her violin at Cimarron Park on Jan. 25. Liang is a part of the string quartet of the Chamber Music International Youth Ambassadors Organization.

[Photo] Liang spreading chamber music appreciation

February 2, 2021
The entrance of Grow it Land Designs and Garden Center surrounds itself with hanging plants and succulents on Wednesday. Grow It maintains a garden shop with a large botanical space at the backside of the store and offers help with land design.

What’s behind Grow It Land Designs and Garden Center?

February 2, 2021
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