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Olivia Cooper

Olivia Cooper, Staff Photographer

Olivia Cooper is a sophomore and first year staff member. In her free time she enjoys making art and exploring new mediums. You can contact her at [email protected]

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Coppell High School junior Hari Srikanth delivers lectures at Artificial Intelligence Club meetings on Monday afternoons via Zoom. The AI Club has been making strides in the past two years to introduce students to coding through workshops, open discussions and guest speakers.

[PHOTO] #SJW2021: Back to the Featured Part 2: Previously featured students highlighting importance of journalism

February 26, 2021
Coppell senior guard Benjamin Klements shoots against Plano West at the CHS Arena last night. The Cowboys defeated Plano West, 58-42, defending their position as first in District 6-6A.

[PHOTO] Cowboys loss results in Coppell, Marcus as co-district champs

February 14, 2021
Coppell senior guard Emma Sherrer passes against Flower Mound at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls won their final game of the season, 55-48, finishing fifth in District 6-6A. Photo by Olivia Cooper

Cowgirls close out season victorious

February 11, 2021
Coppell senior forward Chloe Hassman drives against Flower Mound at the CHS Arena last night. Coppell won, 55-48, in overtime, finishing fifth in District 6-6A.

[PHOTO] Overtime victory concludes girls basketball season

February 6, 2021
Coppell High School theatre director Karen Ruth gives advice to high school students. Dear High School student is a Student Life video series.

Dear High School Student: Karen Ruth

February 4, 2021
Coppell High School senior Sneha Kumar is an aspiring voice actress and longtime cosplayer. Kumar had been cosplaying since the seventh grade, which was also the year she was introduced to voice acting through a school project. Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Olivia Cooper’s video showcasing Kurmar and her talent.

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February 4, 2021
Coppell High School senior Sneha Kumar dresses as Kaito from Vocaloid in her home on Wednesday. Kumar started cosplaying in the seventh grade and has been many characters since. Photo by Olivia Cooper

Kumar shows off cosplay skills

January 26, 2021
Coppell High School junior Hari Srikanth delivers lectures at Artificial Intelligence Club meetings on Monday afternoons via Zoom. The AI Club has been making strides in the past two years to introduce students to coding through workshops, open discussions and guest speakers.

[PHOTO] Coding the future: AI Club introducing students to world of machine learning

January 26, 2021

[VIDEO] “More alive than I’ve ever been” (with video)

January 25, 2021
Coppell senior forward Chloe Hassman shoots against Plano East at the CHS on Friday. Coppell lost, 35-33, to Plano East in its first home game of 2021.

Girls basketball falls in first home game of 2021

January 14, 2021
Coppell senior guard India Howard shields against Plano East at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls lost, 35-33, to the undefeated Plano East.

[PHOTO] Plano East rallies in third quarter against Coppell to remain undefeated

January 9, 2021
2020 has been an eventful year particularly because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused major life changes for everyone. The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma reflects on her experiences writing and being a journalist this year and looks forward to 2021.

[PHOTO] 2020: Concluding year of writing through writing

December 18, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Maya Ozymy dribbles during practice in the Coppell High School Field House on Dec. 4. The Cowgirls play Mansfield in their first scrimmage of the season tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

[PHOTO] Cowgirls kicking off season with scrimmage against Tigers

December 14, 2020
Keeping in touch with close friends during these unprecedented times is important for our wellbeing. The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna shares how beneficial showing appreciation for the rocks in our lives is.

[PHOTO] Giving thanks: Appreciating the new normal with old friends

November 20, 2020
CHS9 algebra I teacher Kara Schmidt conducts a first period on Friday. Schmidt, a first-year CISD teacher working as a case manager in the special education department, was announced the winner of the monthly teacher nominations on Oct. 29.

[PHOTO] CHS9 October Teacher Spotlight teaches open-mindedness

November 20, 2020
Grapevine baker Ginger Blazek’s kitchen is kept neatly organized so she can run her business on Sunday. Blazek, former Coppell bakery owner of Zen Zero, now runs Baked by Ginger from her home where she sells homemade treats and hosts online baking classes. Photo by Olivia Cooper

Ginger Blazek conducts business with a home style twist

November 4, 2020
Grapevine business owner Ginger Blazek shares helpful flavor tips in her kitchen where she runs her new business, Baked By Ginger, on Sunday. The Sidekick staff writer Sreeja Mudumby explores Blazek’s journey of running former Coppell bakery Zenzero for eight years.

[PHOTO] Secret ingredient is Ginger

October 29, 2020
Pope Francis declares his support of the LGBT community after years of controversy in the church. The Sidekick staff writer Mel Venegas shares her opinion on LGBT youth turning from religion after years of being taught to change their identity in order to fall in line with a set of beliefs.

[PHOTO] LGBT community welcomed into religious spaces by Pope

October 28, 2020
Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure takes an overhead against Marcus last Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center. Coppell takes on Lewisville at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the CHS Tennis Center.

[PHOTO] Tennis seeking another win against Lewisville

October 5, 2020
Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure makes an overhead shot during the team’s match against Marcus at the CHS Tennis Center yesterday. Coppell won the match, 15-4.

[PHOTO] Marcus no match for tennis team

September 30, 2020
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