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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Sruthi Boppuri

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager

Sruthi Boppuri is a senior and the Communications Manager for The Sidekick. She is interested in art, movies & television, and visiting new places. She hopes to one day change the world.

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As teenagers grow older, their excitement towards different things evolve. The Sidekick senior communications manager Sruthi Boppuri’s outlook on life has changed as graduation gets closer.

Embracing the little things leads to a greater appreciation of life

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
April 18, 2018

[Video] School announces king, queen nominees to start prom week

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018

Top 5% On The Spot from KCBY-TV on Vimeo.

On The Spot: Top five percent display rapport with chosen teacher in portraits (with video)

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
March 28, 2018

KCBY receives National Broadcast Excellence Award from STN (with video)

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
March 23, 2018
Algebra I and Honors Precalculus teacher Dana DeLoach was invited by senior Camrin Wong to the annual Academic Recognition Banquet today. The top 5 percent of the graduating class can invite a teacher that had a significant impact on their lives to attend the banquet in April.

On the Spot: Top 5 percent recognizes influential teachers, honors their support with invitations

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
March 7, 2018
The Daily Show correspondent and stand up comedian Hasan Minhaj will be performing this Friday night at SMU. Audience members can win meet and greet passes through a raffle contest.

The Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj to perform at SMU

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
February 9, 2018
Timeline of major changes Donald Trump accomplished so far as the 45th President of the United States. He was sworn into office on Jan. 23, 2017.

[Photo] One year of Trump

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
With an increase in sanctuary cities across the nation, it can provide a shield for undocumented immigrants and criminals who enter the country. Many government officials and everyday people, continue to argue if there should be an increase or decrease with sanctuary cities.

[Photo] Sanctuary Cities might be the bad way for equality

Nishant Medicharla, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
This year CHS has introduced a new set of academic integrity conduct codes to decrease the amount of cheating that occurs at CHS. Dr. Jund and Coppell High School staff members hope that this new rule will create a positive effect on the students at CHS.

[Photo] Honing in on honesty

Nishant Medicharla, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
110 out of 111 former NFL players observed had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, commonly known as CTE according to the New York Times. CTE is the result of repeated head trauma over a long span of time.

[Photo] Football’s head trauma problem: The reality of the sport

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Many people in southern Texas have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Organizations such as the American Red Cross, Verizon and Google have lent their support in light of the hurricane.

[Photo] Helping victims of Harvey: how to spot a scam

Gracie Blackwell, Business Manager
September 8, 2017
Coppell High School senior Jordan Whiteley observes the peak of the solar eclipse in front of the fieldhouse on Monday. All of the students used specialized glasses or homemade viewing devices to safely experience the phenomenon.

A Celestial Experience: CHS students witness peak of solar eclipse

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
August 22, 2017
Coppell High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish teacher Creighton Hulse is leaving CHS at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Hulse left Coppell in 2012 to teach in China and Cape Cod, Mass. before returning to CHS in 2016.

[Photo] Spanish teacher Hulse resigning to move to Westlake Academy

Farah Merchant, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Starbucks was voted as Coppell’s best coffee by The Sidekick readers. The restaurant offers a delicious variety of coffee, teas and snacks

Starbucks provides welcoming, productive environment with coffee

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
April 25, 2017
A group of students dance together at the 2017 CHS Prom on Saturday at Southfork Ranch. The floor was surrounded by balloons overhead providing a fun setting for dancers.

A Golden Night

Sruthi Boppuri and Lili Lomas
April 24, 2017
On April 22 at the 2017 Coppell High School Prom at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas, seniors Matt Dorrity and Allison Davis were named Prom King and Queen, respectively. Congratulations to this year's prom court!

Week of 4/24/17

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
April 24, 2017
Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast premiered on March 17. The film, directed by Bill Condon, stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the title roles with music composed by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.

Live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast recaptures Disney magic

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Coppell High School freshman Danielle MacMaster (center) performs a traditional Irish dance at the North Texas Irish Festival 2017 on Saturday. MacMaster has been dancing for the Inishfree School of Irish Dance since she was 8

[Photo] Irish dancing allows MacMaster to connect with her culture (with video)

Farah Merchant, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017
Coppell High School freshman Danielle Macmaster performs a traditional Irish dance at the North Texas Irish Festival 2017 on Saturday March 4. Macmaster has been dancing for the Inishfree School of Irish Dance since she was eight years old.

[Photo] MacMaster to perform at Fair Park this Saturday (Brief)

Farah Merchant, Staff Writer
March 4, 2017
Coppell High School senior Seth Holst leans in to kiss junior Macy Johnson when she stops him on stage during the CHS Theater Department’s play “Picnic” in the auditorium Thursday night. Holst plays the role of Alan Seymour, current boyfriend to Johnson’s character, Madge Owens.

Life’s a “Picnic”: Theatre department debuts UIL One Act play

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
Coppell High School IB Spanish teacher Creighton Hulse shows off his blanket from Mexico in front of the Mexican flag hanging in his room. Hulse has taught in many different countries and uses his experiences to help teach students at Coppell.

Hulse incorporates personal experiences in teaching, enhances learning

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Coppell High School senior Adithya Shastry helps students better understand complex science concepts through his YouTube channel, ShastryNation. Shastry created his channel after discovering his passion for science after taking an Advanced Placement (AP) Biology class.

YouTuber Shastry inspires students to take learning initiatives

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Coppell High School International Baccalaureate (IB) math teacher Ian VanderSchee discusses his job as a teacher at CHS. VanderSchee teaches the second year of IB Higher Level and Standard Level Math, as well as Math Studies. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Q&A: VanderSchee discusses teaching career, life at CHS (with video)

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
On October 4, the CHS choir program performed their annual Fall Concert in the auditorium. The concert featured performances from Bella Voce, Kantorei, A Cappella, and Men's Choir.

CHS choir kicks off the school year with Fall Concert

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
CHS Choir ends the year with Spring Pops Concert

CHS Choir ends the year with Spring Pops Concert

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
May 20, 2016
Lau showcases talent by selling artwork (Q&A)

Lau showcases talent by selling artwork (Q&A)

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
May 17, 2016
Photo courtesy Andrew Patterson

Patterson’s new feature film “Prepper” to be released

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
March 24, 2016
Photo courtesy Ashley Benhayoun

Benhayoun gains life changing experience through choir convention (Q&A)

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016
Eight holidays in March you may have never heard of

Eight holidays in March you may have never heard of

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
March 4, 2016
TangoTab hopes to break world record with sandwiches

TangoTab hopes to break world record with sandwiches

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Eight holidays in February that you may have never heard of

Eight holidays in February that you may have never heard of

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
February 7, 2016
Number of women in STEM remains stagnant

Number of women in STEM remains stagnant

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Students are studying in preparation for semester exams in the CHS hallways. Midterms are next week for the CHS students.

6 ways to survive exam week

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
January 8, 2016
Little Greek was voted best new restaurant in Coppell. Located on Denton Tap Road, Little Greek offers a variety of modern, Greek dishes. Photo by Mallorie Munoz.

It’s all Greek for Coppell

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
December 18, 2015
Hot Cocoa cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. This recipe takes about 40 minutes to prepare and yields about 36 cookies.

“Hot Cocoa Cookies” that will warm up the holiday season

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
December 4, 2015
CHS sophomores and Student Council members, Riya Mahesh, Sol Hong, and Jasmine Lau, help out with the annual turkey drive on Nov. 20. Students and parents were able to donate turkeys and chickens to the North Texas Food Bank.

Annual turkey drive inspires community to give back

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015
The Coppell High School Respira Choir sings “Style” by Taylor Swift during Thursday night’s performance in the CHS auditorium. During the intermission of the show, the audience was welcomed to the cafeteria to enjoy desserts. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Respira shows off their “style” with Dessert Show

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
November 10, 2015
Respira Choir to perform a "sweet" show

Respira Choir to perform a “sweet” show

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
The city-wide blood drive is being held at the training room in the Coppell Fire Station No. 3 on Oct. 27. Donors can schedule appointments on the city website to donate blood. Photo by Sruthi Boppuri.

Coppell to host a city-wide blood drive

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
October 23, 2015
The Coppell High School A Cappella choir performs at UT Arlington on Oct. 6. The choir performed alongside the university's own A Cappella choir. Photo courtesy CHS Choir Director Joshua Brown.

Coppell High School A Cappella performs at UT Arlington

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015
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