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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Nyah Rama

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor

Nyah is a junior and the CHS9 editor for The Sidekick. Although she was inspired by Rory from Gilmore Girls at 9 years old, Nyah’s journey in the school newspaper and journalism started when she won Writer of the Week during a journalism summer camp. Outside of writing for The Sidekick, Nyah is also an editor for the magazine TaHB, which focuses on topics and events in the science and medical field. When not working on a story for The Sidekick, struggling through IB classes, or editing for TaHB magazine, Nyah enjoys critiquing reality TV with her friends over FaceTime, listening to female rap artists such as Cardi B, Saweetie and Latto, and keeping up with her football team, the New York Jets. As a proud New Jerseyan, born and raised for 5 years, Nyah attributes her opinionated personality to her Jersey origin. She loves everything about the American Northeast: people’s aggressive attitudes and aggression, and the busy city lifestyle. To discuss Patrick Mahomes’ football career, share opinions on reality TV characters, or discuss rap culture, you can contact Nyah by email at [email protected] or on Instagram (@nyah_rama).

All content by Nyah Rama
The driving test

The driving test

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
April 11, 2024
Many people may not understand what makes toxic relationships so difficult to leave.  The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks that what seems like an obvious decision for some, may be difficult for others for a multitude of reasons.

Why I went back

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
February 15, 2024
Cinematography, especially when enjoyed in a group setting with people we love, can be a truly magical experience. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah thinks that the overly salted, buttery popcorn and reclining seats in a perfectly air-conditioned theater is all part of the experience just as much as the actual movie itself.

Save the movies

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
February 1, 2024
Getting ready for course selection

Getting ready for course selection

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
January 25, 2024
Katie Walker is entering her fourth year as a counselor at CHS9, previously working as a special education teacher at Coppell Middle School West. Graduating from Angelo State University, Walker has a degree in speech pathology, and she enjoys working with people.

Get to know your counselor

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
January 4, 2024
Rap has rich cultural roots and the ability to unite communities. The Sidekick CHS9 Editor Nyah Rama further expands on how rap has the power to empower those who feel like their emotions are isolated from the masses.

Rap unifies through lyricism

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
December 5, 2023
Labeling people based on their sexuality has created unfair judgments about many people in  our society. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks sexuality should not be placed in stereotypical categories since it creates unfair ideas about the LGBTQ+ community.

My kind of queer

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
November 17, 2023
Throughout history, girls have been taught to maintain a role in society, often accommodating to the pressures and needs of others. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks the unequal expectations placed on women has a negative sociological and psychological effect on them. Graphic by Minori Kunte.

I am not your perfect girl anymore

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
October 16, 2023
Coppell junior Edward Griffin is the starting quarterback for the 2023 season. Griffin is in his first season on the varsity roster.  Wendy Le

Hey, quarterback!

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
September 29, 2023
The dilemma of being a part of two cultures is a familiar one to many Americans of Indian descent. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama shares her personal struggles with being estranged from her culture. Graphic by Noor Fatima

Diary of a coconut

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
September 7, 2023
Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus students eat lunch together in the cafeteria. The districts first day of school for the 2023-24 school year was Tuesday.

And so it begins

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
August 23, 2023
The Coppell High School StudentCouncil officers have been elected for the 2023-24 school year and are ready to implement some changes.

Get to know the future of CHS

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Stella Chancellor has been elected as the 2023-24 Student Council president. Chancellor plans for the officers to take initiative and advance in their own projects for the upcoming year.

President: Stella Chancellor

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Gia Oswal has been elected as the 2023-24 Student Council secretary. Oswal hopes to continue building on her relationships with other people in council.

Secretary: Gia Oswal

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Rudhmila Hoque has been elected as the 2023-24 Student Council vice president. Hoque plans to implement ideas to improve dress up days and social events.

Vice president: Rudhmila Hoque

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Kate Nelson has been elected as the 2023-2024 Student Council parliamentarian. Nelson plans to work on dress up days and get the student body to engage in them.

Parliamentarian: Kate Nelson

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Tali Colclasure has been elected as the 2023-24 Student Council historian. Colclasure plans to be the voice of the student body and put all of the student body’s ideas and thoughts into the next year.

Historian: Tali Colclasure

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Sunya Ajani was elected as the President for the Health Occupations Students of America Club. The HOSA election was April 24 for its officers for the 2023-24 school year.

President: Sunya Ajani

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Pragnya Akula was elected as the Historian for the Health Occupations Students of America Club. The HOSA election was April 24 for its officers for the 2023-24 school year.

Historian: Pragnya Akula

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Ian Sullivan was elected as the Reporter for the Health Occupations Students of America Club. The HOSA election ballot was held on April 24 to vote for its HOSA officers for the 2023-24 school year.

Reporter: Ian Sullivan

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Dhruv Nalla was elected as the Vice President for the Health Occupations Students of America Club. The HOSA election was April 24 for its officers for the 2023-24 school year.

Vice president: Dhruv Nalla

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Bhavana Ananta was elected as the Secretary for the Health Occupations Students of America Club. The HOSA election was April 24 for its officers for the 2023-24 school year.

Secretary: Bhavana Ananta

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School junior Aditri Chikkam was elected as the Treasurer for the Health Occupations Students of America Club. The HOSA election was April 24 for its officers for the 2023-24 school year.

Treasurer: Aditri Chikkam

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Tia Milton is the colorguard captain and president of the National Spanish Honor Society.  CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Tia Milton: Kindhearted

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Varun Ramanathan participates in the CHS band as a trumpeter. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Varun Ramanathan: Lively

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Iniya Nathan

Iniya Nathan

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
Coppell High School senior Lauren Beach is a senior producer for KCBY-TV, is a part of the CHS Cowboy Theatre Company, a Lariette and a Red Jacket. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Lauren Beach: Devoted

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
As Nyah Rama looks back at the school year, she realizes the value of her time spent at Coppell High School. The Sidekick staff writer Nyah Rama is grateful for all of the changes that sophomore year has brought for herself and others. Graphic by Trey Boudreuax

An ode to sophomore year

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Even among the abundance of school shootings in the United States, many believe the government has not taken enough action to protect students. The Sidekick staff writer Nyah Rama expresses her opinion on recent events and outlines steps people can take to stop gun violence. Photo from CBC depicting the Robb Elementary school shooting victims. (Anvita Anumala)

How many more lives?

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
A lot of high school students deal with overthinking and it is more widespread than you may think. The Sidekick staff writer Nyah Rama shares her personal experience with overthinking and offers potential ways to overcome the obstacles that come with it.

Inside the mind of an overthinker

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
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