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Niharika Tallapaka

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Photographer

Niharika is a sophomore and it’s her first year on The Sidekick as a staff writer.

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Coppell senior Raghav Hosalli has spent the past four years of high school dedicating their all to Coppell Choir. Hosalli has left an impact on the students and directors within the program.

Coincidence to crescendo

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
CHS9 Technology Student Association attended the TSA State Conference on April 4-6 with freshmen Lasya Pillamari and Sahana Gaddam claiming the state championship for Social Media Marketing. Photo courtesy Chad Price.

Gaddam, Pillamari takes state competition by storm

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Insomnia, or sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder and can impact teenagers. The Sidekick staff writer Niharika Tallapaka thinks that the normalization of unhealthy sleep schedules is caused by pressure from school and extracurricular activities. Graphic by Taylor Pham

Tossing and Turning

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Coppell ISD recognized campus teachers of the year and new zoning of elementary schools in a school board meeting at the Vonita White Administration building on Monday.

Board discusses elementary zoning in Cypress Waters

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
Coppell High School senior Divya Ghanta has been involved in choir for five years, displaying her dedication and passion to the arts. Apart from being in various Coppell Choir ensembles including Madrigals and A Cappella, Ghanta has also made many outside of school ensembles such as the 2023-24 TMEA All-State Treble Choir and the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas. Photo by Rhea Chowdhary.

Chasing high notes

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Coppell senior forward Antonio Romo scores a layup against Hurst L.D. Bell on Dec. 1 at CHS Large Gym. Lewisville defeated Coppell in Tuesday’s game, 63-68.

[Photo] Cowboys aiming for win against Wolves in District 6-6A action

E V Kennard, Saff Writer
January 16, 2024
Coppell senior forward Antonio Romo scores a layup against Hurst L.D. Bell on Dec. 1 at CHS Large Gym. Lewisville defeated Coppell in Tuesday's game, 63-68.

[Photo] Lewisville offense leaves Coppell unable to recover

Anushree De, Features Editor
December 15, 2023
On Tuesday, the Coppell City Council discussed a proposal to develop a senior housing complex for citizens 55 and over living in Coppell. Photograph by Elizabeth De Santiago.

City council expresses concern for senior citizen housing

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Coppell junior forward Kennedy Paul scores a layup on Tuesday at the CHS Arena. Coppell defeated Plano West, 46-29, in the District 6-6A opener.

[Photo] Strong first quarter propels Cowgirls to district victory over Plano West

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
December 8, 2023
The Sidekick staff writer Niharika Tallapaka defines her brother, Nihant, as her best friend and a great role model. She details how her brother leaving for college affected her as she grew up and their bond with one another.

Siblings in flight: From nest to skies

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Coppell senior forward Arhan Lapsiwala shoots a free throw against Hurst L.D. Bell in the CHS Large Gym on Friday. Coppell defeated L.D. Bell, 62-51. Photo by Niharika Tallapaka

[Photo] Shooting for the stars

Sabah Uddin
December 7, 2023
Coppell senior forward Antonio Romo scores a layup against Hurst L.D. Bell on Friday at CHS Large Gym. Coppell defeated L.D. Bell, 62-51.

[Photo] Cowboys’ offense dominates to deny LD Bell victory

Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager
December 5, 2023

The Talk: High School Elections or Popularity Contest?

Greeshma Marathu, Pranavi Ramineni, Niharika Tallapaka, and Wendy Le
November 2, 2023

[Video] This or That: pancakes vs. waffles

Greeshma Marathu and Niharika Tallapaka
October 11, 2023
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