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Safiya Azam

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer

Safiya Azam is a first-year sophomore on The Sidekick, diving headfirst into the world of multimedia and creative exploration on The Sidekick. As a budding artist, she thrives on embracing various art forms and is set on pushing her boundaries. You can contact Safiya at [email protected].

 

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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 songs 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 8, 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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