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  • On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts All Ages Storytime from 11-11:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Arts Center hosts “Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas at 3 p.m.
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Tara Ansari

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer

Tara is a junior at Coppell High School, she is a current staff writer for The Sidekick and has dreams of becoming the editor of a major newspaper. She likes to hang out with friends and go on adventures. You can contact her at @taraansari_ or [email protected].

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Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar and Sam Smith are only a few of the many artists performing in Dallas this summer. From the American Airlines Center to the Dos Equis Pavilion, there are many venues to enjoy your favorite artists at. Photo by Tara Ansari

Summer’s almost here and so are your favorite musical artists

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Coppell High School seniors Campbell LaPuma and Nathan Herron celebrate their graduation party on May 6 with friends and family. LaPuma and Herron will both be rooming together at the University of Arkansas this upcoming fall and majoring in business. Photo by Tara Ansari

From high school friends to college roommates: Seniors planning to make the best of their new homes

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
Coppell High School senior Georgia Cole is part of the premiere and fame classes taught by theater teacher Lisa Tabor. Cole has been acting since she was in kindergarten and will be attending OU as a drama student in the fall.

Seniors’ love for dance, acting paving way for college majors

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
March 9, 2018
You can’t miss these DFW events this fall season

You can’t miss these DFW events this fall season

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
The chicken casserole is a delicious meal to enjoy in fall days. It takes about an hour to make and it is also a perfect Thanksgiving meal.

Easy DIY fall recipe: Nothing cheesy about tasty chicken casserole dish

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Foreign exchange student Sara Viitanen will spend her junior year at CHS. She moved from Seinäjoki, Finland and wont be able to see her friends and family until June.

Finnish student Viitanen loving the American lifestyle

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
AP/IB English III teacher Mr. Orlopp was named Teacher Of The Issue for Sidekicks October edition. This is Orlopps second year at CHS.

Sidekick elects AP/IB English IV teacher Richard Orlopp as teacher of the issue

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Lee Elementary fifth grader Neil Kaushik plays basketball after schools. Working out is a good way to clear your mind and improve your mood.

How to turn your frown upside down

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
Coppell High School senior Carol Varghese engraves Mickey Mouse on a piece of glass on Monday at the Coppell Cozby Library. Varghese enjoys the true precision needed to create art.

Cozby library hosts a day of arts, crafts for teens

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
September 5, 2017
Coppell High School senior Vili Tuppurainen is a flute player for the school’s band team. He will continue his passion for music after he graduates in hopes of becoming a high school band director.

Tuppurainen to continue his passion for music after graduation

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
May 23, 2017
Night For Nepals fundraiser took place at Town Center Elementary last Saturday evening. Coppell High School juniors Avery Zaves and Kristen Lason wore their Night Nepal shirts during the fundraiser as they were in charge of the T-shirt booths.

Night for Nepal fundraiser brings fun to community for a good cause

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017
CHS juniors gather together to promote the fundraiser Night For Nepal on April 23. Dancing, singing and Nepali cuisine was included for a fun celebration. Photo courtesy Kritima of Lamichhane.

Night For Nepal fundraiser returning to Town Center Amphitheatre

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
May 1, 2017
Local Diner was voted best breakfast for best of Coppell by The Sidekick readers. The diner is located at 477 W Bethel Rd. and has been a fixture in Coppell for 24 years. Photo by Tara Ansari

Local Diner’s classic food and retro appearance attracts customers

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Coppell High School’s 2016 prom was held at Southfork Ranch in Murphy. Seniors Sonia Patel and Lisa Desper enjoy the dance floor with the rest of their prom group. Photo by Sakshi Venkatraman.

The evolution of prom: teachers recall prom memories from their time at CHS

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
A Spring Break vacation to Estes Park, Colorado includes these stunning views. The trip was spent hiking mountains, including the Meker mountain, showed in the following picture.

Spring break spent without my phone introduced many benefits

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Introverts tend to be cautious and prepare more in comparison to extroverts. Writing is one of many ways that introverts can express themselves. Graphic by Wren Lee

Silence can be louder than words: the benefits of being introverted

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
The snack bar at Interskate in Lewisville is filled with different snacks to eat while you take a break from roller-blading. The rink includes LED lights and a DJ. Photo by Tara Ansari

DFW adventure guide: how to put a fun spin on an ordinary day

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017
The Coppell Life Safety Park held its Grand Opening on Saturday morning in Old Town Coppell. It will provide education to students, families and the general public about safety procedures. Photos by Tara Ansari

Life Safety Park opens with activities and entertainment for all ages

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
Juicy J to Sticky Fingers: concerts coming to DFW in 2017

Juicy J to Sticky Fingers: concerts coming to DFW in 2017

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
The Coppell Life Safety Park is located in Old Town Coppell and will provide education to students, families, and the general public about safety procedures. The overall project is estimated to be completed this January, while the exterior has already been finished.

New Life Safety Park to host Grand Opening in Old Town

Tara Ansari, Staff writer
January 19, 2017
Zoned out

Zoned out

Tara Ansari, Staff writer
December 6, 2016
Tacos R Us: New tex-mex restaurant is now open in Coppell

Tacos R Us: New tex-mex restaurant is now open in Coppell

Tara Ansari, Staff writer
November 13, 2016
Believing in the third eye, psychics

Believing in the third eye, psychics

Tara Ansari, Staff writer
November 4, 2016
Cartoon by Tommy Rousseau.

The power of slouching

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016
Coppell High School junior Dennis Onalaja fixes a client’s phone during school. Onalaja taught himself how to fix phones and now has a business called Revival. He is also starting a club where he takes old or broken phones, repairs them and gives them to the less fortunate.

Revival starts revolving

Tara Ansari, Staff writer
September 19, 2016
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