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Safiya Azam

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer

Safiya Azam is a second-year junior on The Sidekick, she loves all forms of journalism from graphics, writing, podcasting, photography and more! When she’s not working on a story you can find her thrifting, binging shows, or doodling. Contact Safiya at [email protected].

 

All content by Safiya Azam
Modern journalism and news on the internet does not always deliver the entire truth. As reporting becomes increasingly catered to entertainment of certain audiences, The Sidekick staff photographer Aniketh Maheshkumar covers advice on how to avoid misinformation. Graphic by Safiya Azam.

[Photo] Truth masked in lies

Aniketh Vakayil Maheshkumar, Staff Photographer
December 18, 2024
You could eat a what!?

You could eat a what!?

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
December 9, 2024
Thankgiving is known for its lavish turkey dishes. The Sidekick staff writer Lily Ellison discusses alternative dishes without turkey to celebrate the holiday. Graphic by Safiya Azam

[Photo] Tired of Turkey? Explore the wide variety of savory Thanksgiving favorites for this upcoming Holiday

Lily Ellison, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024

[Video] Organizing your page for success

Ishana Sharma, Lifestyle & Wellness Editor
November 20, 2024
Low self-confidence causes people to lose the experience of trying new things as they often don't step out of their comfort zone. The Sidekick staff writer Hiral Patel shares her own struggle with self-confidence and how she has overcome it by fighting her inner voice. Graphic by Safiya Azam.

[Photo] Pursuit of knowledge: Finding courage to break my barriers

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Coppell High School senior Narumi Toyota dresses up as Alvin on Thursday as part of an Alvin and the Chipmunks group costume. Each year, CHS students and staff celebrate Halloween by dressing up in various costumes at school.

Coppell conquers the costume game

Safiya Azam, Emmalee Jittasupo, and Mia Garcia
November 6, 2024

[Video] Food review: A bite of New York (video)

Hamza Zakir, Zainab Mohammed, and Safiya Azam
November 4, 2024

[Video] Food review: Sippin’ on Swig (video)

Safiya Azam and Wendy Le
October 29, 2024
Coppell High School senior Jack Mancuso films Coppell’s home football game against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 11. Mancuso is an active videographer for both KCBY-TV, Coppell’s student-run TV station, and One Shot Media, his personal videography business.

Mancuso molding moments through videography

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
October 23, 2024
Social battery is a metaphor used to refer to our ability to socialize with other people prior to feeling drained. The Sidekick staff writer Ainsley Dwyer thinks it is normal to experience a lack of energy in social situations and explains how to recognize and address that feeling. Graphic by Safiya Azam

[Photo] It is OK to not feel social

Ainsley Dwyer, Staff writer
October 9, 2024
Author Raina Telgemeier autographs a fan’s copy of her second memoir, Sisters, during her book signing event. Telgemeier held an hour-long career talk and book signing event at the Coppell Arts Center.

[Photo] Telgemeier brings community together through comics

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Punch line!

Punch line!

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
September 30, 2024
With the increased use of fat-shaming slang, social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have promoted a discreet type of body shaming. The Sidekick staff designer Safiya Azam discusses the practical consequences of allowing a vicious trend to spread while being oblivious to its harm.

Fat jokes create thin standards

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
September 17, 2024
Coppell High School junior Olivia Monroe spent her summer attending the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Teen Academy, a highly-competitive program admitting roughly 30 students a year. Monroe hopes to become an FBI agent. Photo illustration by Sohalia Reddy.

Munroe finding a future in the FBI

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
September 11, 2024
Coppell director of finance Kim Tiehen proposes an updated tax municipal budget for 2025 at the city council meeting on Tuesday. While the budget was rejected, the tax rate was approved unanimously.

[Photo] Council strikes down budget ordinance, approves new property tax

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
August 28, 2024
Taylor Swift, a popular American pop singer, released her 11th studio album, Tortured Poets Department, consisting of 17 tracks on April 19. The Sidekick staff writer Neha Nathwani delves into the album’s lyrics as well as collaboration with Post Malone and Florence + the Machine in two of her album tracks.

[Photo] Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department lacks tortured poetry

Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Sid steps forward

Sid steps forward

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
May 10, 2024
As individuals grow up, they often long for their childhood days when life wasn’t so complicated and challenging. The Sidekick staff writer Taylor Pham encourages people to step back and look at how far they’ve come instead of reminiscing about the past. Safiya Azam

[Photo] Lessons learned from childhood to adulthood

Taylor Pham, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024

[Video] The Talk: Breaking down.. “Saturn” by SZA

Nyah Rama, Safiya Azam, and Wendy Le
May 6, 2024
THE TALK

[Photo] The Talk: There’s a ‘News-’comer at New Tech High

Aasritha Yanamala, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
On March 29, Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, sparking new conversations about the role of Black women in country music. The Sidekick entertainment editor Ainsley Dwyer delves into whether or not Beyoncé succeeded in creating a country album that is unique in her largely pop discography.

[Photo] Column: Beyoncé tipping hat to Southern roots in “COWBOY CARTER”

Ainsley Dwyer, Entertainment editor
April 30, 2024
Coppell High School Mandarin Chinese teacher Andrea Voelker decorates her classroom with many references to Chinese culture including art, literature and porcelain. Voelker made the switch from business to teaching and has taught Mandarin at Coppell for12 years, spreading the language and culture at CHS.

Voelker using cultural roots to create community

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
April 16, 2024

[Video] The Talk: Ramadan Builds Bonds Through Belief

Aliza Abidi, Safiya Azam, Hamza Zakir, and Wendy Le
April 15, 2024
American musician Adrianne Lenker is the lead vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of the band Big Thief, as well as an established solo artist. The Sidekick staff photographer Marli Field reviews Lenker’s sixth solo studio album, Bright Future, delving into each song's unique story and the acoustic melody and classic folk instrumentals. Safiya Azam

[Photo] Lenker’s “Bright Future” glows with possibility, a great example of what indie folk is becoming

Marli Field, Staff Photographer
April 11, 2024
CHS9 student Anjana Pericharla is an International Career Development Conference DECA qualifier and was awarded a medal for advancing to finals at the Texas State Development Career Conference on Feb. 17 in Houston. Pericharla is the only Coppell freshman to advance to the highest level of competition.

[Photo] Starting strong: Pericharla as only freshman advancing to ICDC

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024
Coppell junior midfield Jack Rasmussen body checks Allen senior attack Keaten Cox as he charges through the Coppell defense at Lesley Field on Tuesday. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 9-8.

Eagles fly away with the win against Cowboys

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
April 8, 2024
Sid gets Fooled

Sid gets Fooled

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
April 1, 2024

[Video] The Talk: Women Rewriting the Headlines of History

Safiya Azam, Caitlyn Concepcion, and Wendy Le
March 9, 2024
Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
March 8, 2024
Coppell senior left-back defender Manav Kapadia rushes past Plano sophomore Cade Saylor at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 13. Kapadia is a varsity soccer player, Coppell Red Jacket and a National Merit finalist.

[Photo] Kapadia kicking into each goal

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
CHS9 student Ava Hong used charcoal for her piece titled Jealousy, in response to a rock, paper, scissors prompt. Hong is one of three to have her piece selected to represent CHS9 at the District Youth Art Month Exhibit and Awards Ceremony.

Hong representing CISD through art

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
February 27, 2024
Coppell senior forward Nicholas Eppelman and Luca Grosoli celebrate a goal made against Plano at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 2-0.

[Photo] Cowboys seize control of field against Wildcats

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Sid changes his mind about Valentine’s Day

Sid changes his mind about Valentine’s Day

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
February 14, 2024

The Talk: Self-Care or Self-Obsession?

Caitlyn Concepcion, Safiya Azam, and Wendy Le
February 6, 2024
Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica shoots against Flower Mound senior Kaitlyn Edmondson at CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Jaguars, 63-44.

Cowgirls flush out Flower Mound

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
February 1, 2024
Coppell senior guard Ella Spiller looks to pass while being guarded by Flower Mound senior Kaitlyn Edmondson and junior guard Maya Bujak at CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls host Hebron on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. for Senior Night.

[Photo] Hebron next on ‘revenge streak’

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
January 29, 2024
MatPat is the host of one of YouTube’s biggest community of channels, and recently announced he is retiring. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park thinks his retirement marks the end to a generation of content and a symbol of growing up for teens who grew up watching his content.

[Photo] Growing up with Game Theory, moving on with MatPat

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2024
Coppell senior guard Ella Spiller and senior point guard Atia Medenica dive for the ball against Flower Mound at CHS Arena on Jan. 26. The Cowgirls defeated the Jaguars, 63-44.

[Photo] Coppell rises to second with victory over Jaguars

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
January 28, 2024
Sid wishes for snow

Sid wishes for snow

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
January 24, 2024
Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica drives against Plano East on Jan. 9 at CHS Arena. Today the Cowgirls face Flower Mound Marcus at 6:15 p.m. on home court.

[Photo] Coppell looks to carry out wave of resurgence against Marcus

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
January 19, 2024
Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica drives against Plano East senior small forward Aniya Smith. Plano East defeated Coppell, 52-45, on Jan. 9 at CHS Arena

Panthers prosper over Cowgirls, putting up seven points in last two minutes

Rhea Chowdhary and Safiya Azam
January 18, 2024

The Talk: Breaking down the Israel-Hamas war

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
January 18, 2024
Brain Rot

Brain Rot

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
January 16, 2024

The Talk: Dissecting the World of Thrifting

Safiya Azam, Marli Field, and Wendy Le
November 3, 2023
Halloween is a popular holiday that is surrounded by frights and festivities. The Sidekick staff writer EV Kennard explores what this spooky holiday means to different people and how they celebrate it.

[Photo] Enjoying the spookiest time of the year: Halloween

E V Kennard, Staff writer
November 1, 2023

Fast food review: Halal fast food restaurants in the area

Safiya Azam, Aliza Abidi, Hamza Zakir, and Sameeha Syed
October 19, 2023
The writers strike ended on Sept. 27 at 12:01 a.m. in which new terms can lead to better protections and compensation for writers. The Sidekick staff writer Noor Fatima explores the implications of the union’s victory.

[Photo] End to writers guild strike foreshadows greater workers rights

Noor Fatima, Graphic designer
October 16, 2023
Coppell freshman cross country runners Lucas Ortigoza and Henry Hayden run through the CHS parking lot as a part of early morning practice. The Coppell cross country team has been focusing on improving their endurance and stamina as the District 6-6A Championship on Oct. 13 approaches.

[Photo] Time for district championship

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer
October 5, 2023
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