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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Sahasra Chakilam

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor

Sahasra Chakilam is a senior and the Executive News Editor of The Sidekick.

She joined The Sidekick after watching Gilmore Girls and being inspired by Rory Gilmore’s work ethic and passion for journalism. Through the program, she has been able to develop a love for storytelling and connect with her community on a deeper level through reporting. 

Outside of The Sidekick, she enjoys consuming all sorts of media. Her favorite music genres are R&B and indie pop, she has rewatched Crazy Rich Asians and How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days maybe 15 times and cannot ever pass on a 2000s teen drama. 

You can contact her at [email protected] or on Instagram (@sxhasraa).

All content by Sahasra Chakilam
Coppell ISD is facing budgetary issues in response to insufficient state funding. To generate revenue, the district has been encouraging community involvement through the proposition of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and discussions of school consolidations.

Breaking the bank

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor
October 1, 2024
Coppell cross country competed at the Lubbock Invitational on Saturday at Mae Simmons Park. The boys team won first place, defeating Midland Legacy by 54 points. The girls team placed second, with sophomore Maya Easterwood finishing first overall.

Cross country dominates Lubbock Invitational

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor
September 13, 2024
Coppell resident Nichole Bentley is a candidate running for Place 6 on the Coppell ISD School Board of Trustees. Election Day is May 4.

Nichole Bentley

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Coppell resident Eneida Padro is a candidate running for Place 6 on the Coppell ISD School Board of Trustees. Election Day is May 4.

Eneida Padro

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Coppell resident Ramesh Premkumar is a candidate running for Place 5 on the Coppell City Council. Election Day is May 4.

Ramesh Premkumar

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Coppell resident Freddie Guerra is a candidate running for Place 5 on the Coppell City Council. Election Day is May 4.

Freddie Guerra

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
May 3, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 4/29-5/5

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
April 29, 2024
On Monday, Coppell High School students experienced a total solar eclipse by viewing through district-issued viewfinders. Coppell was on the path of totality and CHS scheduled an evacuation drill from 1:35-1:55 p.m. to provide students a viewing experience.

A celestial encounter

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
April 9, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 4/1-4/7

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
April 1, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/26-3/3

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
February 26, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/12-2/18

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
February 12, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/5-2/11

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
February 5, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 1/29-2/4

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
January 29, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 1/22-1/28

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
January 22, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 1/15-1/21

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
January 15, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 1/8-1/14

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
January 8, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/11-12/17

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
December 11, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/4-12/10

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
December 4, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/27-12/3

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
November 27, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/20-11/26

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
November 20, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/13-11/19

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
November 13, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/6-11/12

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
November 6, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/30-11/5

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
October 30, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/23-10/29

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
October 23, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/16-10/22

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
October 16, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/9-10/15

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
October 9, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/2-10/7

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
October 2, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/25 – 10/1

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
September 25, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album GUTS delves into complicated teenage emotions in a rock, punk-ish style, setting it apart from her pop heavy album SOUR. The Sidekick news editor Sahasra Chakilam shares her thoughts on Rodrigo’s GUTS-y new record.

Rodrigo entering a GUTS-y edge

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
September 19, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/18 – 9/24

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Coppell High School has implemented a new policy to discourage excessive class tardies. The new policy entails consequences that heighten as a student’s tardies increase.

Tardy turnover

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
September 14, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/11 – 9/17

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
September 11, 2023
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/4-9/10

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
September 4, 2023
Students fill Coppell High School’s main hallway during third passing period. Tuesday marked Coppell ISD’s first day of the 2023-24 school year.

Just the beginning

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
August 18, 2023
Coppell High School senior Mytri Nair captains the Alpha team of Science Olympiad at CHS. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Mytri Nair: Bubbly

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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