• Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at Vonita White Administration Building on Monday
  • Coppell Recreation Development Corporation meets at City Hall on Monday
  • CHS hosts Gold Lunch for eligible students on Wednesday
  • Coppell Life Safety Parks hosts its Fire Extinguisher Class on Thursday
  • Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission meets at City Hall on Thursday
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Riya Prasad

Riya Prasad, Communications Manager

Riya Prasad is a senior and a third year member of The Sidekick. Through the program she has enjoyed meeting new people in her community whom she previously would not have met otherwise.

Outside of D115, she is an avid music listener, with Lana Del Rey making up most of her Spotify playlists. She enjoys swimming, traveling and taking photos with her digital camera.

You can contact Riya through email at [email protected] or on Instagram (@riyaaa_prasad)

All content by Riya Prasad

Mic Check: Pothukoochi brings fictionalized Coppell center-stage in new novel

Riya Prasad, Communications Manager
November 6, 2025

To meme or not to meme

Safiya Azam and Riya Prasad
November 5, 2025
Top row: Magdalen Driewer (18), Anne Driewer, Mary Gonzales (30). Middle row: Peter Driewer (25), Abraham Driewer (28). Bottom row: Simon Driewer (31), Isaac Driewer (28), Grace Driewer (23). Ms. Anne Driewer applies her experience as a mother of seven children as an AP Precalculus and AB Calculus teacher at Coppell High School. Photo illustration by: Sohalia Reddy and Karen Mascarenhas.

From Nebraska to Texas: Driewer’s heart for family, teaching holds strong

Riya Prasad, Communications Manager
November 3, 2025

Sports with Sully: Go big or go home

Sully Kessler and Riya Prasad
September 30, 2025
CHS9 geometry teacher James Behlen helps his students with their math work. Behlen’s caring nature makes an impact on students and staff. Photo by Riya Prasad

[Photo] CHS9 Faculty of the Issue: Behlen’s impact reaching students, teachers

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer
September 25, 2025
Coppell senior middle blocker Zoe Olson hits against Lewisville on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls beat the Farmers, 3-0 (25-12, 25-14, 25-12), in District 5-6A action.

Cowgirls claim Hits for Heroes Night with district win over Lewisville

Riya Prasad, Communications Manager
September 22, 2025
Coppell senior setter Emma Pehl sets to hitters against Richardson at CHS Arena on Aug. 26. The Cowgirls play Lewisville on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.

Cowgirls sow seeds against Farmers

Riya Prasad, Communications Manager
September 19, 2025

Mic check: Reviving old trends after phone ban

Safiya Azam and Riya Prasad
September 17, 2025
Varsity Mums business owner Beth Scheetz glues letters onto a ribbon of a Coppell High School themed mum on Sept. 3. The Sidekick communications manager Riya Prasad thinks homecoming should be pushed back to a later date to give students and faculty more time to prepare for homecoming traditions.

Push homecoming to later in the year

Riya Prasad, Communications Manager
September 16, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education on March 20. Due to this order, Coppell ISD could potentially lose 40% of its funding.

Education shifting from federal to state control

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
May 16, 2025
Coppell ISD director of communications Amanda Simpson presents on Life Hacks on Adulting Day at Coppell High School on April 3. Simpson’s career enables her to share information with the community. Photo courtesy Coppell ISD.

Simpson brings community together through communication

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025
The Sidekick staff writer Riya Prasad expresses her appreciation for editorial page editor Nyah Rama. Senior Send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Maddy Park

Senior Send-off: Rama’s jet leaving Sidekick runway

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Sending off The Sidekick's seniors

Sending off The Sidekick’s seniors

Gia Ajani, Vidya Praveen, Naseeha Masood, Hamza Zakir, Leila Holmes-Yllescas, Rachel Chio, Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Naila Ali, Hannah Vipin, Aarnav Yarlagadda, Eirene Park, Elizabeth De Santiago, Kirsten Schnock, Raima Awan, Pranavi Ramineni, Sohalia Reddy, Riya Prasad, Emmalee Jittasupo, Jay Vernekar, Prisha Hooda, Marli Field, Karthika Dayanand, Hiral Patel, Kevin Gunnampalli, Aashi Panchal, and Safiya Azam
May 9, 2025
The Sidekick staff writer Prisha Hooda expresses her appreciation for communications manager Sabah Uddin. Senior Send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Riya Prasad

[Photo] Senior Send-off: Connections, communication in D115

Prisha Hooda, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Coppell senior outfielder Railey Mathine practices with the Cowgirls on March 31 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Mathine picked up softball in fourth grade and has developed a passion for the sport, joining varsity in her junior year.

Mathine’s ray of sunshine radiates softball diamond

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Coppell junior wrestler Xandor Estes holds down his opponent as they vye for third place during the Spring Jam youth-league tournament on Saturday at Coppell High School Field House. Estes claimed fourth place as a final reward.

Annual Spring Jam tosses wrestlers into fundraiser

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
The Sidekick staff writer Riya Prasad discusses the positive influence political cartoons can have on delivering information to the voting population. Political cartoons have the potential to involve our generation in political events.

Critical of the political

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
March 11, 2025
Boba tea shop Feng Cha appeals to customers through its aesthetic decorations. Feng Cha has been popular amongst students after its opening in Coppell in September 2021.

[Photo] Feng Cha serving up new changes to bring in students

Aamna Mirza, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Why did the frog walk to school?

Why did the frog walk to school?

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
Coppell senior guard Landry Sherrer drives to the basket, beating Denton Guyer senior guard Amaya Langford off the dribble, for a layup at CHS Arena on Friday. The Wildcats defeated the Cowgirls, 63-38.

Cowgirls unable to keep up with Wildcats’ energy

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025

Food Feature: Experiencing Italian food at San Daniele Italian Eatery & Bar

Nyah Rama and Riya Prasad
December 19, 2024

Food Feature: Trying Trader Joe’s seasonal snacks

Riya Prasad and Emmalee Jittasupo
December 19, 2024
The Sidekick staff writer Riya Prasad thinks music is an ineffective study tool. She discusses the conflict between an enjoyable versus effective study session.

Complicating comprehension: How studying with music can restrict learning

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
The Sidekick staff writer Riya Prasad uses her earrings to express herself. Prasad owns several earrings with unique colors and designs that reflect her identity.

Giving thanks: Reflecting through earrings

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Coppell sophomore Sawyer Frosk and junior outside hitter Ryan Hoerman block against Denton Braswell on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Bengals.

Braswell declawed by wall of defense in Cowgirls district victory

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
Coppell junior defensive setter Molly Williams digs against Little Elm on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls host Denton Braswell on Friday at CHS Arena.

Cowgirls host Braswell for Homecoming match

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Coppell High School 2013 alumna and Olympic volleyball medalist Chiaka Ogbogu signs a volleyball to display in Coppell City Hall with Mayor Wes Mays on Tuesday. At the meeting, Sept. 24 was declared as Chiaka Ogbogu Day in honor of Ogbogu’s impact on the community.

City honors former CHS volleyball standout with Chiaka Ogbogu Day

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Guests wait in lines for tickets throughout the St. Ann’s Community Carnival on Sept. 7th. The St. Ann Carnival celebrated its 31st anniversary on Sept. 6-8, featuring many activities such as street food stalls, classic carnival games, rides and live entertainment.

St. Ann’s Carnival brings the community together over the years.

Riya Prasad and Sohalia Reddy
September 25, 2024
Celebrities are often sources of inspiration for younger generations to base their personality traits, physical attributes and moral values. The Sidekick staff writer Riya Prasad expresses her disdain towards the idealization of idols and how they can control the everyday lives of fans.

Take celebrities off their pedestal

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Coppell players celebrate a team point during the second set against Keller at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls lost to the Indians, 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-16) in a tense matchup.

Cowgirls fall after three sets against Keller

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
CHS9 actresses Riley Hudnall (left) and Prajna Boddeti (right) perform “The Audition” in the CHS9 Auditorium on May 10. “The Audition” captures the frantic environment surrounding the process of auditioning for a play.

CHS9 theater ends the year with One-Act Play

Riya Prasad
May 17, 2024
CHS9 student Charvi Vohra received the Beal Bank third place prize at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Vohra has competed in science since seventh grade.

[Photo] Vohra delves into science with environmental research

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Coppell citizens express concern over Drone usage in the district. Some common concerns might include invasion of privacy, noise pollution, potential accidents or collisions, and worries about surveillance or misuse of drones by authorities or individuals.

Council opting for Smart City approach in 2040

Riya Prasad
April 28, 2024
Editorial page editor Aliza Abidi shares what journalism means to her for Scholastic Journalism Week. SJW is from Feb. 19-23 and continues the tradition of honoring student journalists.

[Photo] SJW2024: Finding my voice through ‘essays’

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
February 23, 2024

Asian noodles from different cultures: Ramen vs Maggi (video)

Riya Prasad and Katie Park
January 19, 2024
Coppell senior Divya Ghanta and junior Sweetie Ansah act as Sofia and The Minstrel during the Madrigals Feast. Coppell Choir hosted the 29th annual Madrigals Feast at the CHS Commons on Friday and Saturday.

Madrigal Choir embodies medieval spirit for 29th annual Madrigal Feast

Riya Prasad and Deepika Kumar
December 14, 2023
A Christmas tree decked in colorful lights and ornaments was placed in D hall on Nov. 30. Throughout Coppell High School, various Christmas and holiday decorations are sprinkled around the campus to bring spirit to the school.

Coppell spreads Christmas spirit with holiday decorations

Sanghika Pallela, Katie Park, and Riya Prasad
December 8, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Makayla Arnold performs “The Winner Takes It All” from “Mamma Mia” on Saturday at the CHS Auditorium. The performance was a part of the Cowboy Theatre Company’s Jingle & Mingle Variety Show fundraiser.

Theater Variety Show fundraiser brings community together through celebration of talent

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Coppell senior opposite hitter co-captain Mira Klem prepares to receive a serve on Oct. 17 against Hebron. Klem stepped into a leadership role this season and implemented the same positive influence on her teammates as her predecessors.

Klem leaves lasting legacy on court, using versatility to bring team together

Riya Prasad, Staff writer
October 25, 2023
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