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Sohalia Reddy

Sohalia Reddy, Staff Designer

Sohalia Reddy is a junior and second year staff designer on The Sidekick. Her favorite drink is Danimals. In her free time, she likes to drink Danimals. You can contact her at [email protected].

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The vice presidential debate between Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz was broadcasted by CBS News on Oct. 1. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir thinks the vice presidential debate is indicative of a more intellectual and respectful future for American politics.

[Photo] Vice presidential 2024 debate recap: Respect in America

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
On Saturday, the Coppell cross country team competed in the Jesuit Classic in Dallas. The Coppell boys placed fourth overall and the girls placed 19th.

[Photo] Cowboys take fourth place at Jesuit Classic

Minori Kunte, Art Editor/Cartoonist
October 1, 2024
Political cartoons have served as a creative way to express an opinion on a political candidate. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks that political memes on social media have a positive influence on the current campaign.

[Photo] The reel truth: Memeification of 2024 presidential election helps many sectors of society

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Guests wait in lines for tickets throughout the St. Ann’s Community Carnival on Sept. 7th. The St. Ann Carnival celebrated its 31st anniversary on Sept. 6-8, featuring many activities such as street food stalls, classic carnival games, rides and live entertainment.

St. Ann’s Carnival brings the community together over the years.

Riya Prasad and Sohalia Reddy
September 25, 2024
On Aug. 31, Coppell attended the annual Marcus Coach T Invitational Meet in Denton for Cross Country.

[Photo] Boys Cross Country takes third at Marcus Invitational

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Social media stands as one of the most popular ways to spread information between people, having a larger popularity with younger generations. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park discusses how the spread of misinformation on the internet can have a harmful impact on the opinions younger generations form.

[Photo] Information is treasure in an ocean of opinions

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
September 9, 2024
Masculinity is one of many social factors that still remain ingrained in the minds of boys everywhere. However, some elements of masculinity have evolved into toxic beliefs, leading to the exhibition of socially hazardous behavior in boys. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir addresses how toxic masculinity negatively affects the behavior of boys at CHS and ways to reduce the regularity of said behavior.

[Photo] Real men reject toxic masculinity

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Social media algorithms are found in many apps used by high schoolers; however, these algorithms tend to only show content that is relevant to the user, which leads to users not seeing different perspectives on opinions. The Sidekick staff writer Deepika Kumar reveals her views on how algorithms can lead high schoolers into having a single track mindset regarding their views and opinions.

[Photo] Social Media algorithms: The echo chamber of seamless affirmation

Deepika Kumar, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
The concept of what a real man or woman is has been passed down through many generations. High schoolers can end up doubting themselves if they do not match the stereotypical man or woman. The Sidekick staff designer Sohalia Reddy talks about her personal experiences with not fitting the idea of the ideal woman.

I’m still a girl

Sohalia Reddy, Staff Desginer
April 30, 2024
Out of the core academic subjects, high schoolers tend to brush off social studies classes, not understanding how a lack of knowledge in this subject could harm them in the future. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks learning social studies is essential for students’ understanding of the world around them.

[Photo] Stop sleeping on social studies

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Tipping culture is a silent social obligation that has gained popularity in societies today. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir thinks the social pressure of tipping culture is a negative part of society.

[Photo] Breaking down the tipping taboo

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
December 11, 2023
It is not uncommon for people to refer to perfectionism as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What people don’t realize is the fact that OCD is not necessarily perfectionism, but a much more complex disorder. The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi explains how these terms are rather far from being synonyms. Sohalia Reddy.

[Photo] OCD isn’t a pretty title for perfectionism

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor
November 6, 2023
Coppell freshman runner Maya Easterwood places 14th overall at the Class 6A Region I Meet in Lubbock on Oct. 23, qualifying her for the UIL Class 6A State Cross Country Meet on Saturday at Old Settle’s Park in Round Rock. The Coppell cross country teams traveled to Lubbock for the regional Championships, finishing with two runners qualifying for state as senior Henry Henze advanced and the boys team placed fifth overall. Photo courtesy Coppell Cross Country Booster Club.

Henze, Easterwood running to state cross country meet

Sohalia Reddy, Staff Designer
October 31, 2023
Midnight Thief

Midnight Thief

Sohalia Reddy, Staff Designer
October 18, 2023
Public speaking can come as a challenge to many high school students, oftentimes leaving them in a state of nervousness. The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada has advice on things that students can do in order to improve their public speaking and fear of it.

[Photo] Dear CHS: Don’t be afraid to speak up

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
The strong inclination society has to perfectionism enables unhealthy habits and mindsets in people, according to staff writer Ishana Sharma. This especially affects high school students who go through many lengths to get as close to “perfect” as possible. Sohalia Reddy

[Photo] Perfectionism hinders progress

Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
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