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Nyah Rama

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor

Nyah Rama is a senior and the editorial page editor for The Sidekick. Her passion for the opinions section comes from her desire to uncover the truth and represent those who don’t have this platform.

In her free time, Nyah likes to unwind with a good New York Times podcast while doing a workout, watching her favorite football team (the New York Jets) play and binge watching some of her favorite sitcoms which include “Gilmore Girls,” “Schitts Creek” and “How I Met Your Mother.”

Feel free to contact Nyah by email or through her Instagram (@nyah_rama).

 

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High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama imparts the lessons she learned throughout high school, embracing the idea that nothing lasts forever and all things eventually pass. Photo by Eirene Park

Senior Column: Nothing lasts forever

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
May 22, 2025
Coppell senior Lauren Sanchez recently signed to St. Edward’s University for track and field. Sanchez was inspired to join the sport because of her mother, Rosemary Sanchez, who was born with cerebral palsy. Photo by Reece Murry

A heart the size of Texas

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
May 15, 2025
CHS9 students Eesha Jogdand, Olivia Rebello and Charlotte Heer evaluate an audition on Thursday. The American Sign Language (ASL) Club’s production of “Hansel and Gretel” incorporates sign language and spoken dialogue.

[Photo] Signing through cinema

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer
March 10, 2025
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama thinks food has played an important role in her identity and relationship with her father, Ashwin Rama. Rama emphasizes appreciating the little things that connect you to your culture. Photo courtesy Nyah Rama

Cultural connection 9,000 miles apart

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
March 8, 2025
The Coppell ISD budget crisis has brought many changes to the district this year. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama thinks these changes indicate a shift in daily life in Coppell. Photo illustration by Sukirtha Muthiah and Ainsley Dwyer

Coppell as we knew it

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
February 20, 2025
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama hydrates herself after a long workout at The CORE on Nov. 12. Rama describes the gym as her new home, allowing her to gain discipline and self-confidence. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

Giving Thanks: Simply, paradise

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
November 28, 2024
Coppell senior wide receiver Harry Hassman scores a 36-yard touchdown in the second quarter on Friday at Clark Stadium. The Cowboys defeated Lake Highlands, 38-10, in the Class 6A Division I Region I area playoffs on Friday at John Clark Stadium. Photo by Rhea Chowdhary

Hassmann key to area playoffs victory

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
November 25, 2024

Better, stronger, faster

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
November 12, 2024
Campaign signs representing various candidates line the entrance of Town Center on Tuesday. On Election Day, Coppell citizens cast their final ballots for the 2024 elections. Photo by Caitlyn Concepcion

Coppell voters ready for change on Election Day

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
November 6, 2024
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama urges voters and citizens to remain focused on uniting the country, regardless of who is elected. The series Real Talk with Nyah Rama explores key political issues in the 2024 presidential election. Photo by Manasa Berra

Real Talk with Nyah Rama: The way forward

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
November 5, 2024
Coppell senior setter Carolina Ufret sets a kill attempt against Denton Braswell on Sept. 27 at CHS Arena. In September, Ufret committed to play at Emory University. Photo by Nyah Rama

[Photo] One more ride: Ufret sets sights on Emory

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor
October 29, 2024
Coppell senior running back O’Marion Mbakwe rushes past Little Elm’s defensive line at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated Little Elm, 59-14, to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in District 5-6A.

First half offensive surge too much for Little Elm

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
October 13, 2024
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama has experience in being seen as “different.” She advocates for students to embrace their quirky personality traits rather than follow societal expectations.

Antonym of elegance

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
October 7, 2024
Coppell senior setter Carolina Ufret sets on Sept. 27 against Denton Ryan at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls play Flower Mound Marcus on Friday at CHS Arena. Photo by Nyah Rama

[Photo] Cowgirls prepare to take on Marcus

Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
Coppell senior wide receiver Tucker Cusano sprints past Sachse on Aug. 30 at Buddy Echols Field.  Cusano plays a large role in the team’s offensive strategy and has verbally committed to Rice to further his educational and athletic career.

Working in silence, letting success be his noise

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
September 19, 2024
Coppell senior cross country runner Pranav Vegiraju has emerged as a source of reliance and leadership for the cross country team. Vegiraju has been running for three years and recently posted his fastest 5K time of 14:59.9 at the Waxahachie Woodhouse Invitational on Aug. 17 at Lake View Camp.

[Photo] Vegiraju vies for victory

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
September 19, 2024
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