• Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt announces retirement effective at end of school year.
  • Coppell High School hosts Band High School Concert and Sight Reading UIL Region 31 competitions on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Vivace! performs “Lose Control” at the CHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday.
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Sofía Exposito

Sofía Exposito, Staff Designer

Sofia Exposito is a junior and staff designer for The Sidekick.
After moving from Maracay, Venezuela to Coppell, Texas in 2018, Sofia entered a new realm of opportunities to explore and learn from.

She developed a passion for drawing and started to grow her artistic skills that eventually landed her in the newspaper program. She loves to create comics, design cartoons for stories that involve emotions as well as fabricating intricate page designs for print issues.

As an artist, Sofia finds her inspiration from all types of places. Movies and shows like Big Hero 6, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K and Tangled motivate her to sketch characters and make stories surrounding them. Places like the beach, cafes and her own room are her favorite spots to concentrate on different tasks.

Contact Sofia at sve0106@g.coppellisd.com, or on instagram (sofiaex000)..

All content by Sofía Exposito
Coppell High School has seen a surge in student organizations, prompting adjustments in club management and sponsorship. As more students seek community and leadership opportunities, faculty and student leaders navigate the challenges of keeping engagement and resources. Animation by Sofia Exposito

[Photo] Full flight forward: Student organizations rising up

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor
April 3, 2025

[Video] Seat time policy ensuring credit completion

Raima Awan, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
High school relationships often begin through screens, with likes, snaps and DMs replacing face-to-face conversations. The Sidekick staff photographer Marli Field offers a critical perspective on modern dating, illustrating how social media diminishes authentic connections and fosters a culture of detachment in personal bonds.

[Photo] Valentine's Musings: Snap out of it

February 10, 2025
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[Photo] Enrollment decline decreases CISD funding

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Math teacher Alec Bui has been teaching at Coppell High School for four years. Bui excels at providing fun and interactive lessons for his students, enhancing the learning environment.

[Photo] Faculty Focus: Bui fostering fun learning environment

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor
January 22, 2025
Coppell City Council members debate the motion of approving the development of two new restaurants on Tuesday night at the council meeting in Town Center.

[Photo] Council approves development of two incoming restaurants

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
January 15, 2025
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays and city manager Mike Land discuss the motion of approving the plans for the construction of new Lake Breeze Condominiums on Tuesday night at the council meeting in Town Center.

[Photo] Council rejects plan for new residential development

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
December 11, 2024
Women of color often face stereotypes portrayed in popular media, creating false narratives of individuals’ lives. The Sidekick staff writer Reece Murry shares her experience regarding the criticism she has received throughout her childhood about not fitting the conventional African American image. Graphic by Sofia Exposito

[Photo] Not your stereotypical woman of color

Reece Murry, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
The Sidekick staff designer Sofia Exposito showcases her sketchbook filled with drawings and artistic ideas. Exposito is thankful for having her sketchbook as it allows her to document memories and express her creative thoughts. Photo illustration by Sofia Exposito

Giving thanks: Sketching my troubles away

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
November 9, 2024
Bring your Teddy Bear to work Day

Bring your Teddy Bear to work Day

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
October 9, 2024
The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park thinks public schools provide a sense of freedom and allow students to express their individuality. Park shares how public schools are more beneficial than private schools as they help establish personal individuality. Photo illustration by Sofia Exposito

[Photo] Enhancing personal growth through public school

Katie Park, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
The sunset illuminates the evening sky, creating a calm and relaxing environment on Sept. 14 at Old Town Coppell. Local families gather around at the Sunset Social to partake in community entertainment. Photo by Rachel Chio

Sunset Social shines on smiling families

Rachel Chio and Sofia Exposito
September 27, 2024
Political opinions are often disregarded when interacting with others. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir argues that individuals should be held accountable for their views and statements, rather than having them dismissed for being “political”.

[Photo] Your politics reveal your morality

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Celebrities are often sources of inspiration for younger generations to base their personality traits, physical attributes and moral values. The Sidekick staff writer Riya Prasad expresses her disdain towards the idealization of idols and how they can control the everyday lives of fans.

[Photo] Take celebrities off their pedestal

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Shoot your sHOT

Shoot your sHOT

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
September 6, 2024
The number of students enrolled in third and fourth-year Language other than English (LOTE) classes have been decreasing in the past few years. LOTE teachers are concerned about the topic, urging students to continue pursuing a language. Photo by Katie Park.

Students increasingly opting out of advanced LOTE courses

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
August 30, 2024
Coppell High School hosted its annual Curriculum Night on Wednesday for the new school year. The event provided families with presentations and exchanges from teachers to learn about educational programs, teaching plans and new policies.

[Photo] Curriculum Night connects families in compassionate community

Katie Park, Staff writer
August 29, 2024
The Kirkland House celebrated its 120th anniversary on Saturday to commemorate its longstanding history to Coppell. The event features guests of Kirkland descendants, who reminisce on their memories of the house. Photo by Wendy Le

Kirkland House celebrates 120th anniversary

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
August 28, 2024
Plushies were one of the many items available for sale on Saturday at Coppell High School. The Sidekick staff provided a wide selection of products for its annual garage sale in order to raise money for the program.

The Sidekick annual garage sale brings joy to community

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
May 10, 2024
Balloon POP

Balloon POP

Sofia Exposito, Staff Design
April 30, 2024
Solar Perspective

Solar Perspective

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
April 8, 2024
Road Trip Cycle

Road Trip Cycle

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
April 2, 2024
Netflix’s Damsel incorporates dark fantasy and terror in the film starring Millie Bobby Brown. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park shares her thoughts on the unique plot. Graphic by Sofia Exposito.

[Photo] Damsel: Elodie alluring audiences in Netflix movie

Katie Park, Staff writer
March 29, 2024
Songwriter Faye Webster's music consists of acoustic ballads while incorporating various emotions like sorrow, melancholy, passion and love. The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada reviews Webster’s album Underdressed at the Symphony and comments on the indulging aspects of the album, the captivating lyrics and the overall soothing tones.

[Photo] Webster transcends genres on Underdressed at the Symphony

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
Perfect Escape Plan

Perfect Escape Plan

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
March 7, 2024
Purrfect Valentine's Gift

Purrfect Valentine’s Gift

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
February 13, 2024
The expanding reliance on technology in everyday life tends to overshadow the simplicity of traditional paper. The Sidekick staff writer Ishana Sharma discusses the transformation of the addition of digital methods and the widespread effect it has had on people.

[Photo] Paper: My irreplaceable academic companion

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Pink Mindset

Pink Mindset

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
January 23, 2024
Christmas Decorating

Christmas Decorating

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
December 14, 2023
The cancellation of the AP Psychology course in Florida has left students and educators pondering the repercussions of this decision. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks the banning of such courses raises concerns about the impact on students’ academic opportunities and the future of education.

[Photo] Classroom content should not be driven by votes

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Labeling people based on their sexuality has created unfair judgments about many people in our society. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks sexuality should not be placed in stereotypical categories since it creates unfair ideas about the LGBTQ+ community.

[Photo] My kind of queer

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
November 17, 2023
Human trafficking is a prevalent crisis worldwide and an issue needing to be addressed, according to The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park. Park thinks organizations can provide support towards the subject and how Coppell can take initiative towards the restoration of the lives of victims of sexual abuse. Sofia Exposito

[Photo] Restoring lives of human trafficking survivors

Katie Park, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Toxic friendships can be blind to the eye, causing emotional damage that can affect mental health to a large degree. The Sidekick staff writer Sydney Araujo thinks people should communicate to avoid potential harmful relationships. Graphic by Sofia Exposito

[Photo] Freshman Forecast: How to end toxic relationships

Sydney Araujo, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
For the past couple of years, the CHS9 shuttle to CHS has been posing many problems for many freshmen students. The Sidekick staff writer Elizabeth De Santiago addresses the issues that the shuttle brings to students daily and how this problem should be resolved in the future.

[Photo] Struggles of the shuttles

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
SoFacts

SoFacts

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
October 31, 2023
Many students struggle from the transition from middle school to high school. The Sidekick staff CHS9 editor Nyah Rama provides solutions to help the freshmen accommodate better to this change and let them know that they are not alone.

[Photo] Freshman Forecast: Falling isn’t failing

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
October 5, 2023
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