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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
Sannidhi Arimanda

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager

Sannidhi Arimanda is a senior and the Communications Manager for The Sidekick. This is Sannidhi’s third year on The Sidekick staff. In her free time she likes to dance, listen to music and watch Netflix. You can contact her through her email at @[email protected] or her twitter @ArimandaSanni.

All content by Sannidhi Arimanda
The Local Diner opened in 1989 is a classical American diner with a retro theme. Coppell offers many attractions for tourists and residents.

Spend a day around Coppell

Sannidhi Arimanda and Aliza Abidi
May 19, 2023
Asking CHS…How do you celebrate Eid?

Asking CHS…How do you celebrate Eid?

Sannidhi Arimanda and Meghna Kulkarni
May 7, 2023

Hot Takes: Fenty Beauty vs. Rare Beauty

Meghna Kulkarni and Sannidhi Arimanda
May 1, 2023
Inspired by her grandmother, Coppell artist Amy Suttle sculpted her piece, “Marguerite,” which was displayed in her home art studio. Suttle has been taking art classes since 2009 and her primary medium is clay.

Keeping up with Coppell: Amy Suttle (Video)

Meghna Kulkarni and Sannidhi Arimanda
April 5, 2023
Asking Educators…Angela Barnes

Asking Educators…Angela Barnes

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
March 31, 2023
Samae Copa co-owner Sean Houston carves a design into glassware on March 13. Samae Copa specializes in customized engraved glassware which Houston owns with his wife, Amy Houston.

Corners of Coppell: Samae Copa carving a unique place within Coppell’s borders

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
March 25, 2023
Coppell junior infielder Tanner Sever hits against Braswell on Saturday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Bengals defeated the Cowboys, 2-1.

[Video] Bengals spoil Cowboys home opener in pitcher’s duel

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
March 5, 2023
Joyce Welsh’s mixed media artworks “Prayer of Jude” and “Black Madonna” are on display as part of the Art as a Voice exhibition at the Coppell Arts Center. The exhibition, which is on display through Saturday, features artworks of regional Black artists to showcase African-American heritage, life, culture and experiences.

Art as a Voice exhibition spotlighting regional black artists

Aliya Zakir and Sannidhi Arimanda
March 3, 2023
Video: HOSA Blood Drive saves lives, Coppell High School students and staff donate blood in collaboration with Carter BloodCare

Video: HOSA Blood Drive saves lives, Coppell High School students and staff donate blood in collaboration with Carter BloodCare

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
March 1, 2023
Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Which product trend is better... Stanley or Hydro Flask?

Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Which product trend is better… Stanley or Hydro Flask?

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
February 23, 2023
Outside the Classroom: Lowery presents self-defense

Outside the Classroom: Lowery presents self-defense

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
February 6, 2023
The City Council announces Aug. 9 as the first day of the 2023-24 school year as well as Victoria Chiavetta’s service. Graphic by Sannidhi Arimanda.

[Photo] Council recognizes retiring staff, renews EAM user licenses

Aliza Abidi, Business Manager
January 27, 2023
Cool Cars of Coppell: Sanjith Tamballa

Cool Cars of Coppell: Sanjith Tamballa

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
January 20, 2023
Coppell High School senior Vrishti Jain is the 2022-23 DECA vice president. Jain has been involved in DECA for four years and advanced to International Career Development Conference (ICDC) for the past two years.

[Photo] Jain’s business savvy paying off as DECA VP

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Asking CHS… What did you do over winter break? (video)

Asking CHS… What did you do over winter break? (video)

Aliya Zakir and Sannidhi Arimanda
January 13, 2023
Social media can be a dangerous place to spread information. The Sidekick advertising/circulation manager Anushree De believes that social media can expose private and personal information, creating an unsafe environment.

[Photo] Don’t scroll past the peeking

December 12, 2022
Highlighting Musicians: Gudemella keys into his piano passion (video)

Highlighting Musicians: Gudemella keys into his piano passion (video)

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
December 8, 2022
Football highlights: Coppell’s season concludes with defeat to Mckinney (video)

Football highlights: Coppell’s season concludes with defeat to Mckinney (video)

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
November 24, 2022
Asking CHS…What are you thankful for? (video)

Asking CHS…What are you thankful for? (video)

Aliya Zakir and Sannidhi Arimanda
November 24, 2022
Keeping Up With Coppell: Jim O'Neil (video)

Keeping Up With Coppell: Jim O’Neil (video)

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
November 11, 2022
(Video) Outside the Classroom: How to collect fingerprints?

(Video) Outside the Classroom: How to collect fingerprints?

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
October 26, 2022
Coppell High School senior understudy Jude Taylor and CHS9 understudy Piper Baranowski rehearse their lines for “Eurydice” on Oct. 11 in the Black Box Theatre. Eurydice is the 2022 fall play directed by CHS theater directors Grace Hellyer and Lisa Stucker. Photo by Sannidhi Arimanda

[Photo] Inside scoop of “Eurydice”

Minori Kunte, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Coppell senior setter Taylor Young spikes against Plano West in Coppell High School Arena on Tuesday. Plano West defeated Coppell, 25-15, 17-25, 28-26, 13-25, 7-15, 7-15.

[Photo] Cowgirls challenge district leader before falling short in 5 sets

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor
October 5, 2022
Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approvs the District’s School and Health Advisory Council (SHAC) new curriculum material on Monday. The Board of Trustees meet on the fourth Monday of each month. Photo by Sannidhi Arimanda

[Photo] New Community Based Accountability System dashboard supports Coppell pillars

Anushree De, Advertising and Circulations Manager
September 28, 2022
CHS9 AP Human Geography teacher Brittany Scruggs plays cards with CHS9 student Luke Bastow in C109 on Wednesday. Scruggs has been teaching at CISD for 10 years following her mother’s footsteps, who also taught at CISD.

[Photo] Scruggs continues journey at CISD: from student to teacher

Aliza Abidi, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Coppell High School varsity band rehearses the Coppell Band 2022 marching show “Archetype” after school on Sept. 8. Among other changes to form a culture reset, the band will feature a new pre-game show performed by both JV and varsity members.

[Photo] Marching band playing to a new tune

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer
September 8, 2022
Krispy Korean corn dogs to enjoy in less than 30 minutes

Krispy Korean corn dogs to enjoy in less than 30 minutes

Sannidhi Arimanda, Communications Manager
September 7, 2022
Coppell High School students in Anatomy and Physiology teacher Jodie Deinhammer’s seventh period class complete a post-lab assignment on Thursday. Anatomy and Physiology is a level 3 course offered at CHS educating students on the structures and functions of the human body.

[Photo] Course Curiosity: Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Aliya Zakir, Convergence Editor
September 7, 2022
Coppell director of finance Kim Tiehen proposes an updated tax budget at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Coppell’s current tax rate of $0.518731 is the lowest it has been since 1990.

[Photo] Tuesday’s council presents lowest tax rate in at least 30 years

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor
August 25, 2022
The Sidekick newspaper's issue six, the annual senior issue, is on the racks in the main hallway on Thursday. As the year wraps up, indications of the close of the school year can be seen all around the Coppell High School campus.

A final goodbye to 2022 graduates

Sannidhi Arimanda and Olivia Cooper
May 13, 2022
Indian Blanket flower is visited by a pollinating bee in the Coppell High School garden on Thursday. The CHS campus offers ample scenic locations as spring transitions to summer for students, faculty and visitors to enjoy.

CHS through a natural lens

Olivia Cooper, Sannidhi Arimanda, and Aliya Zakir
May 13, 2022
Coppell High School added steps and sidewalks on the southeast section of campus over spring break. CHS has also added new railings near the Lecture Hall and built a sidewalk bridging the campus to public roads, intending to increase the accessibility of the campus.

[Photo] Accessibility-minded construction improving staff, student safety

Saniya Koppikar, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School’s weather station was proposed by CCE dyslexia therapist Leslie Helwig in efforts to provide a hands-on learning opportunity for students. The weather station was installed in February and students use it before getting ready for the Cottonwood Creek News Network show in which the daily weather, lunch and announcements are reported on.

[Photo] Helwig channeling inner meteorologist through weather station at CCE

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager
April 30, 2022
13 Questions with Cameron Tiede

13 Questions with Cameron Tiede

Aliya Zakir and Sannidhi Arimanda
May 4, 2022
Coppell High School Madrigal Choir performs “April is in my Mistress’ face” by Morley in the CHS Auditorium for its Spring Concert on Tuesday. The concert featured songs performed by the CHS choir at this year's UIL competition.

[Photo] Final choir concert showcases sweepstakes performances

Iniya Nathan, CHS9 Editor
April 27, 2022

Video: Cool down with mango pie

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
April 8, 2022
Sports medicine is a three-year program at Coppell High School offering students the ability to gain experience in health and its relation to physical activity. Throughout the program, students also apply biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to their work.

[Photo] Crash Course CHS: Sports medicine

Aliya Zakir and Anette Varghese
April 8, 2022
Students Teach Us: How to program a LEGO robot (with video)

Students Teach Us: How to program a LEGO robot (with video)

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
March 28, 2022
Coppell High School astronomy students display their United Nations Climate Project in CHS. The UN Climate Project aims to raise awareness and engage CHS students in creating a more sustainable future.

[Photo] Astronomy students chasing progress, educating on sustainability

Saniya Koppikar, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022

#SJW2022: Get to know Round-Up editor-in-chief Ilene Thomas

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
February 24, 2022

Keeping up with Coppell: Jennifer Bettis

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
February 22, 2022
George’s Coffee + Provisions temporarily closes down due to a shooting incident on Wednesday in Old Town Coppell. The incident killed a 21-year-old female and the male shooter is currently being treated at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.

[Photo] Updated: Old Town Coppell shooting leaves one dead, one hospitalized

Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor
February 16, 2022

Video: Adventuring into Girl Scout Cookies

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
February 15, 2022
What's in my backpack?

What’s in my backpack?

Sannidhi Arimanda and Aliya Zakir
February 7, 2022
Coppell High School junior Adi Bamroo competitively races karts at K1 Speed Richardson. Bamroo has been surrounded by racing since age seven, but started karting four months ago.

[Photo] Bamroo speeds through ranks in competitive racing

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager
February 4, 2022
Coppell High School AP statistics teacher Lowell Johnson and STEM teacher Stan Burnett participate in Talk about it Tuesday with fellow staff members in the ROC on Feb. 1. CHS faculty and staff are engaging in optional bonding activities this semester to build relationships.

[Photo] Teachers participating in optional bonding activists to engage in collaboration

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive Editorial Page Editor
February 3, 2022
Coppell High School AP English teacher Benjamin Stroud showcases his “The Amazing Race” shirt on Jan. 12. Stroud received the shirt after passing round 1 of “The Amazing Race” auditions.

[Photo] The world is waiting… GO! (with video)

Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor
January 28, 2022
Coppell senior guard Noel Behre shoots against Plano East on Tuesday. The Cowboys host Flower Mound tomorrow at CHS Arena, with tipoff at 8 p.m.

[Photo] Closing the gap

Torie Peck, Sports Editor
January 13, 2022
Coppell senior guard Naz Brown drives against Plano East on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowboys fell to the Panthers, 54-45.

[Photo] Short-handed Cowboys sluggish early, unable to overcome deficit in loss to Panthers

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
Coppell High School honors French ll teacher Nathalie Deines teaches her third period on Dec. 9. French is a LOTE (language other than English) course, offered by CHS in levels of honors, AP and IB.

[Photo] Crash Course CHS: French

Aliya Zakir, Social Media Manager
December 17, 2021
Cody’s Friends and Rescue displays dogs up for adoption at Santa at The Sound on Dec. 4. In Cypress Waters, Santa at The Sound celebrated the holidays with live music, shopping booths and a dog rescue center.

[Video] Santa spreads holiday spirit at The Sound

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
December 14, 2021
Students Teach Us: How to check blood pressure?

[Video] Students Teach Us: How to check blood pressure?

Sannidhi Arimanda, Staff Photographer
December 6, 2021
Coppell High School substitute teacher Michelle Bellish discuss a recent test CHS junior Roshan Inaganti during sixth period on Nov. 17. Bellish is the long-term substitute for CHS algebra II teacher Hannah Treece. Photo by Sanni Arimanda

[Photo] Teacher of the Week: Bellish returning to campus as a substitute teacher

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
December 1, 2021
13 Questions with Lindsey Oh

13 Questions with Lindsey Oh

Aliya Zakir and Sannidhi Arimanda
November 8, 2021
Coppell High School senior runner Izzy Ortigoza sets up her stopwatch during cross country practice at Buddy Echols Field on Oct 16. Ortigoza is on the junior varsity cross country team and is a coach at Texas Dreams Gymnastics.

[Photo] Vaulting from one sport to another

Sri Achanta, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
Coppell High School junior golfer Riley Allison takes a shot while practicing on Oct. 20. Allison has been playing golf since freshman year after an injury from gymnastics and despite the late start, she exudes a real passion for the sport.

[Photo] Allison putting personal goals

Nandini Paidesetty, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
Coppell High School forensic science students work to solve a mystery lab in seventh period on Thursday. Sandy Larson has been teaching forensic science for five years.

[Photo] Crash Course CHS: forensic science

Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor
October 13, 2021
Jewels N Cotton sales and marketing manager Jennifer Ham glues a patch on a pair of senior overalls on Sept. 19. Founder Julie Urbach and Ham are a daughter and mother duo who make senior overalls and other spirit wear for students.

[Photo] Fronts of Coppell: Jewels N Cotton

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 29, 2021
Coppell High School junior Laura Liao provides information about the Coppell ESports Club at the Club Expo during lunch on Friday. The Club Expo was held during all lunches on Friday so that students can explore different school clubs. Photo by Olivia Cooper

Club Expo opening up new interests

Olivia Cooper and Sannidhi Arimanda
September 24, 2021
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