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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Nrithya Mahesh

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer

Nrithya Mahesh is a captivating junior in her second year of The Sidekick with a focus in design. 

With a passion for mystery novels and art, especially realistic drawings and cartoons, Nrithya finds joy in many creative pursuits. Living in Valley Ranch, she has been a student under Coppell ISD since first-grade. As a lover of all things artistic, Nrithya likes chill music and has a love for singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift.

During her time in quarantine she began perfecting her nail art skills, getting exceptionally good at it until it was time to go back to school. She also enjoys the visual delight of webtoons and deeply enjoys the artistry of them. 

Nrithya enjoys watching TV shows such as "Modern Family" and "Arthur," even writing an opinion piece on how PBS Kids is much better than the other cartoon show networks. Nrithya's admiration for The Sidekick, comes from her love to do what she likes - from crafting cartoons, designing, writing and so much more. You can contact her [email protected].

All content by Nrithya Mahesh
Coppell High School is known to many students for its cheating culture, with people who speak up about it often called “snitches.” The Sidekick staff designer Nrithya Mahesh explores why speaking up can be so scary at CHS, and brings attention to the injustice. Photo illustration by Aasritha Yanamala

Column: To snitch or not to snitch?

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
February 26, 2024
Your guide to by Nrithya Mahesh

[Video] Your guide to FAFSA

Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2024
Coppell freshman wrestler Josh Perez wrestles a Lewisville player in the Coppell Round-Up at the Coppell High School Fieldhouse on Nov 17. The Cowboys placed third in this meet as they look forward to another good year of wrestling.

[Photo] Time to step up

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer
December 7, 2023
Coppell junior percussionist Sophie Depew performs “An Ancient Observer” at halftime on Nov. 10. Depew won the Percussive Arts Society Texas Chapter’s Day of Percussion high school individual competition in April for her marimba performance and plans to go into the music field after high school.

Determination, dedication, devotion

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
December 5, 2023
Through the newly-passed House Bill 114, students receive harsher punishments for vaping, including being sent to alternate schooling environments.

[Photo] Clearing the haze

Anushree De, Student Life Editor
September 28, 2023
Masterpiece

Masterpiece

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
August 30, 2023
Coppell High School senior Umang Vinayaka is valedictorian of the graduating class of 2023. Vinyaka plans on attending Harvard University, majoring in Computational Biology.

Umang Vinayaka

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
May 16, 2023

Coppell High School senior Amav Khambete is  salutatorian of the graduating class of 2023. Khambete plans on attending Harvard University, majoring in Neuroscience.

Amav Khambete

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
May 16, 2023
Beauty standards are highly prevalent in today’s society, thriving especially in social media. The Sidekick staff writer Nyah Rama talks about the harmful effects Eurocentric beauty standards can have on teenagers. Graphic by Nrithya Mahesh

[Photo] Hidden danger

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Kondapalli draws a scene of a market using chalk pastels during the inclement weather day on Tuesday. Coppell and the DFW area was hit with winter precipitation starting on Monday, leading to temporary school closures. Photo courtesy Amolika Kondapalli.

Kondapalli painting the snow away

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
February 1, 2023
Crazy Tip Time: Birthday Cards

Crazy Tip Time: Birthday Cards

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
November 16, 2022
Stages of an Art Project

Stages of an Art Project

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
October 24, 2022
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