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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Sneha Sash

Sneha Sash, Staff Photographer

Sneha Sash is a senior and second-year staff photographer on The Sidekick. She likes dancing, drawing, taking photos, travel and binge-watching shows. You can contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @SnehaSash.

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Coppell High School senior Social Butterflies Club president Jillian Richter writes a letter to the senior citizens of Coppell at Andy Brown Park on Thursday. Letters and other ongoing projects from the club provide the elderly an outlet to avoid loneliness during this pandemic.

[Photo] #SJW2021: Back to the Featured Part 2: Previously featured students highlighting importance of journalism

Sreeja Mudumby and Shivi Sharma
February 26, 2021
As young people continue to become excessively active on the internet, the environment created has begun to take a harsh mental toll on teenagers. The Sidekick staff writer Varshitha Korrapolu discusses the perilous effects of social media and the internet.

[Photo] Rise of an intangible poison

Varshitha Korrapolu, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
Coppell High School senior Social Butterflies Club president Jillian Richter writes a letter to the senior citizens of Coppell at Andy Brown Park on Thursday. Letters and other ongoing projects from the club provide the elderly an outlet to avoid loneliness during this pandemic.

[Photo] Social Butterflies Club forming bonds with senior citizens

Varshitha Korrapolu, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
Colleges have progressively become more inequitable for students, leaving them and their families in debt. The Sidekick staff writer Nanditha Nagavishnu explains how in light of COVID-19, this issue has become more apparent.

[Photo] Education has become an inequitable business

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
The Coppell School Board discussed many issues that occurred over the past week such as the week long closures of CHS and CHS9. The board celebrated President Thom Hulme’s last meeting and the continued impact of COVID-19 on future testing and funding.

[Photo] Current president leaves board after 12 years of service

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
New Tech High @ Coppell English IV & AP Literature Facilitator Samantha Beatty is a new teacher at Coppell ISD. Moving from California to Texas, this is her first year working in this district.

[Photo] Beatty employing diverse experiences in teaching

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Coppell senior Jamie Welsh practices at Las Colinas Country Club on Tuesday. The Cowgirls finished third at the Heart of Texas Invitational, their first team tournament of the year.

[Photo] Coppell places third at Heart of Texas Invitational

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Jojo Alonzo participates in soccer practice on Tuesday in the CHS Field House. Despite COVID-19, athletes are continuing to play sports with adjusted fitness habits.

[Photo] Opinion: Coppell athletes modifying fitness regimens to adapt to COVID-19

Varshitha Korrapolu, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
On Sept. 1, Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer announced new Zoom video requirements. Coppell ISD students participating in both distance and in-person learning are required to join a Zoom for the first 15 minutes of class.

[Photo] New Zoom class video rules reigniting learning

Blanche Harris, Social Media Manager
September 11, 2020
Coppell sophomore forward India Howard attempts to pass against Flower Mound on Feb. 7 in the CHS Arena. Howard uses her experiences in playing basketball to deal with school work.

India Howard

Sneha Sash, Staff Photographer
April 7, 2020
Irving Nimitz’s Jonathan Morales dribbles away from Coppell senior midfielder Ben Wang on Feb. 18 at Buddy Echols Field. Wang plays for the Coppell boys soccer team, which placed second in District 6-6A last year, and is ranked 13th in his class.

Student athletes balancing academics with sports

Tracy Tran, Sneha Sash, Pranati Kandi, Trisha Atluri, and Camila Flores
April 7, 2020
Coppell High School junior Kathryn Hinkle shares what she has given up in the past for the season of Lent. Before Hinkle gave up consuming sweets and even beverages other than milk and water. This year, Hinkle sets aside time every morning to read verses from the Holy Bible.

[Photo] On the Spot: Ash Wednesday commences season of Lent (with video)

Alishba Javaid, Staff writer
February 26, 2020
Video: CHS faculty celebrates #WorldReadAloudDay

Video: CHS faculty celebrates #WorldReadAloudDay

Samantha Freeman and Sneha Sash
February 5, 2020

[Video] Debunking debate myths with Dr. Sykes (video)

January 16, 2020
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon died in October. Witherspoon is best known for his role in the comedy film Friday (1995) and the adult animated sitcom “The Boondocks” (2004-2014).

[Photo] Witherspoon leaves legacy of humor

Ryan Kim, Graphic Designer
December 12, 2019
Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer and The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Claire Clements stand together. Clements believes using the phrase “OK Boomer” should simply be a harmless joke, not something to divide generations.

[Photo] Claire’s Corner: OK Boomer deepens generational divides

Claire Clements, Executive Editorial Page Editor
December 2, 2019
An increasing number of Califorians are moving to Texas, specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and are lowering the unemployment rate in Texas. Reasons for moving include affordable housing, better education and the lack of a state income tax.

[Photo] Howdy, dude: Californians migrating east to affordable opportunities of the Lone Star State

Shreya Beldona, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
Coppell High School seniors stand under the Coppell Cowboys logo, participating in the tradition known as the senior panorama today in the CHS Arena. Every single student in the crowd sports this year’s senior T-shirt.

[Photo] On the spot: Seniors say cheese for annual group panoramic picture (with video)

Sreeja Mudumby, Staff writer
November 13, 2019
Coppell High School’s front ensemble playing during the Lone Star Drumline Competition on Saturday at Marauder Stadium in Flower Mound. The front ensemble are getting ready to strike a beat in their competition routine.

[Photo] Drumline channels passion into final performances on dual competition day

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
November 11, 2019
Coppell High School Personal and Academic Growth (PAG) facilitator Gene Eitelman receives the October Teacher of the Month award for his efforts to work with students who are in need of help with their personal and academic lives. Eitelman attempts to connect with his students by creating bonds in his classroom, an environment many students have considered a safe space.

[Photo] Eitelman sends message of self-improvement through reflection

Joanne Kim, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Coppell High School junior class president Lily Lee announces homecoming dance ticket sales in the cafeteria during B lunch on Oct. 23.

[Photo] Q&A: Lee shares experiences about student council, Language Beyond Barriers

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Coppell Independent School District staff attends the Autism Speaks Walk on Saturday to show their support towards the autism community. Together they raised and donated $1,881 towards Autism Speaks®. The top fundraisers were Coppell High School instructional coach Clara Caussey, who raised $440, and CHS instructional coach Derryl Lee, who raised $403.

[Photo] CISD team, families unite for Dallas autism awareness walk

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
Coppell Independent School District gives new iPads and Apple Pencils for every student to use regularly. These devices bring both pros and cons to the education process of students and teachers.

[Photo] CHS students, teachers receive new school iPads

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer
September 13, 2019
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