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Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
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Coppell High School 2014 graduate Solomon Thomas was selected No. 3 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Thomas was a former four-star recruit and Stanford star before forgoing his final two years of eligibility to enter the draft.

[Photo] Coppell alum Thomas selected No. 3 overall in NFL Draft

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 28, 2017
While AP classes are a good way to earn college credit or challenge yourself, students often pile them on to the point where they forget their true meaning. Placing a cap on the number of AP classes one can take each year provides a way for students to be more cognizant of their schedule choices.

[Photo] CAP the AP (with video)

Fiona Koshy, Staff Writer
April 28, 2017
To rank the top sports programs in the area, an equation was created, placing emphasis on win percentage, playoff success and more. Jesuit finished on top, followed by Southlake Carroll, Allen and Coppell.

[Photo] Analyzing and ranking the area’s high school sports programs

Marcus Krum, Executive Sports Editor
April 25, 2017
You can make this April Fools’ Day a memorable one by playing a variety pranks on friends and family. Examples range from the classic toothpaste in oreos to a creative anti prank.

[Photo] Jazzy jokes for all folks: Eight brilliant April Fools’ pranks to pull

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Tonight, the Coppell boys and girls soccer teams begin playoffs at Highland Park, each facing Garland Lakeview Centennial. The boys will begin their title defense while the girls will try to avenge last year’s second-round exit. Photo illustration by Thomas Rousseau.

[Photo] Playoff journey begins for area’s top-ranked soccer teams

March 24, 2017
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[Photo] Stories on the silver screen: journalism classics in entertainment

Kathryn Rudd, Entertainment Editor
February 25, 2017
The IT’S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge welcomes all residents of Coppell to sign up, take the pledge and track their fitness progress. The winner of the competition wins $1,500 which will go towards health and wellness programs here at Coppell High School.

[Photo] Community pledge encourages Coppell citizens, promotes healthy habits

Fiona Koshy, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
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[Photo] Giving back during the holidays

Fiona Koshy and Lili Lomas, Staff Writer and Student Life Editor
December 11, 2016
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[Photo] Eating Disorders 101

Meha Srivastav, Co-Social Media Manager
December 8, 2016
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[Photo] Respira Choir to ‘Run the World’ at annual Dessert Show

Gracie Blackwell, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
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[Photo] Balancing yes or no

Fiona Koshy, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
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[Photo] Hidden dynamics of presidential debate

Briana Thomas, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Fort Worth during a press conference in March. Photo by Thomas Rousseau.

Making America Great Again, one vote at a time

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Cartoonist
October 26, 2016
Matt Kaiser, a representative of U.S. Property Trusts speaks about a miscommunication between the city and his business regarding notices that were sent out to the neighbors of the lot where construction was planned. Photo by Sophia Guerrero.

Red ribbons and red tape: Tuesday’s City Council Meeting

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Cartoonist
October 12, 2016
Graphic by Austin Banzon

Voter registration deadline today for upcoming presidential election

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Cartoonist
October 11, 2016

[Photo] Moving technology concerns to the sidelines

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer
October 3, 2016

Internet corporations, thought policing, and you

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Cartoonist
September 26, 2016
High School athletes are weighed down by one sport, preventing them from exploring other options.

[Photo] Not one, not two, well actually just one

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
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[Photo] Update: We should have listened to Kaepernick

Marcus Krum, Sports Executive Edtor
September 16, 2016
Coppell City Council members (left to right) Marvin Franklin, Nancy Yingling, and Mayor Pro Tem Gary Roden.

Tuesday’s City Council meeting: roads and retirement

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
May 26, 2016
Coppell High School junior Catherine Carter, a new employee at Frost Bakery, sells cupcakes at Coppell’s Food Truck Frenzy.

Old Town Coppell grows, retains small town atmosphere

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
May 23, 2016
Krys Didtrey, left, and Gloria Merriweather, center, of Charlotte, N.C., lead chants in opposition to HB2 during a protest in the lobby of the State Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, April 25, 2016. A large group of people starting chanting in the lobby moment after the House adjourned for the evening. (Robert Willett/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

Corporations preach from unfounded moral high ground, spout hypocrisy

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
May 12, 2016
Photo by Mallorie Munoz.

New Tech senior writes Science Fiction trilogy for Capstone Project

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Graphic by Manu Garikipati.

Controversy on texas campuses as “Campus Carry” legalized

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
March 31, 2016
Graphic by Austin Banzon.

Attacks in brussels grim depiction of future without action

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
March 28, 2016

Presidential candidates Trump and Sanders rally in North Texas from KCBY-TV on Vimeo.

Faces of The Trump Rally

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
March 4, 2016
Andy Brown Park construction underway, completion set for 2017

Andy Brown Park construction underway, completion set for 2017

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
February 16, 2016
Graphic by Austin Banzon.

Oscars boycotted for fallacious causes, false victimhood breeds misinformation

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
The Co-Presidents of the Diversity Club, Abhi Minivanan (left), and Naureen Wjajahat (right).

Diversity Club brings friendly atmosphere to students of varied backgrounds

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
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