• Friday is a holiday for all Coppell ISD students.
  • Coppell High School hosts IB Diploma Awards & New Candidate Induction at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Trisha Atluri

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor

Trisha is a senior at Coppell High School and the executive entertainment editor for The Sidekick. She enjoys playing ukulele and discovering new music in her free time. You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @trish_atluri.

All content by Trisha Atluri
Tracy Tran a staff writer on The Sidekick. The Sidekick’s executive entertainment editor expresses how Tran has influenced her time on staff.

Tracy Tran

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
May 13, 2022
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo released driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) on March 25 on Disney+. The film encapsulates the creation process behind Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR, which was released last year.

Rodrigo bares heart and soul in driving home 2 u

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
May 5, 2022
CHS9 student council secretary Rudhmila Hoque’s role involves organizing presentations and taking minutes at meetings. Hoque’s main focuses this year are to improve communication between students and administration and uplift school spirit in the midst of the pandemic.

CHS9 Student Council Secretary: Rudhmila Hoque

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2022
Into the lives of the CHS9’s student council leaders

Into the lives of the CHS9’s student council leaders

Iniya Nathan, Trisha Atluri, Anushree De, Manasa Mohan, and Tracy Tran
April 15, 2022
The Coppell Children’s Chorus sings “Home” by Phillip Phillips in the Coppell Arts Center’s Main Hall on Sunday. The chorus sang seven songs about journeys and traveling for its concert “Road Trip.”

[Photo] Children’s Chorus takes road trip in backyard

Anushree De, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Coppell High School 2016 graduate Jordan Nugent and her Italian greyhound, Molly Mae, win the Audience Choice Award in the Dog Days Fashion Show at the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday. The Arts Center Foundation hosted the Dog Days Fashion Show and Adoption Event to raise funds and awareness about the arts center while bringing the community together.

The Dog Days are here again

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
April 11, 2022
Coppell residents gather in the Coppell Arts Center lobby before the Front & Center speaker series with NFL defensive lineman Solomon Thomas and his father Chris Thomas on Sunday night. Solomon is a 2014 Coppell High School graduate, who is currently with the New York Jets, along with working with the Defensive Line Foundation to raise awareness for mental health for young people of color.

“Vulnerability is true strength”

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2022
From George Coppell to...diversifying beauty standards

From George Coppell to…diversifying beauty standards

Trisha Atluri and Sreeja Mudumby
April 1, 2022
Galveston Symphony Orchestra founder Jerry Bailey plays the viola at the Coppell Arts Center on Jan. 19. Bailey’s extensive experience as a musician and orchestra founder has been instrumental in the Coppell Community Orchestra’s success since its establishment in 2018.

New beginnings: Bailey crafting legacy as musical visionary

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2022
Techies lead the way for “The SpongeBob Musical”

Techies lead the way for “The SpongeBob Musical”

Trisha Atluri and Olivia Cooper
February 15, 2022
Coppell High School juniors Graham Gorman and Lauren Beach portray the villainous couple, Plankton and Karen the Computer, in the Cowboy Theatre Company’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical.” The show opens on Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium and runs until Feb. 6.

Bringing in the Bikini Bottom days

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
January 28, 2022
Coppell High School senior Jessica Liang is a ballerina, violinist, singer and a top 300 scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the most prestigious research competitions for high school students. Liang has been a ballerina since age 4 and danced in the Ballet Ensemble of Texas’ production of “The Nutcracker” in December.

In the Spotlight: Liang en pointe as a creative in STEM

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2022
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[Photo] Brunch showdown: Ascension vs. Black Walnut Cafe (with video)

Deepti Patil, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater will perform Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Coppell Arts Center. The family-friendly show includes 30 pets performing a variety of stunts. Photo by Trisha Atluri

[Photo] World-famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater comes to Coppell

Anushree De, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022

[Video] Gay-Straight Alliance embracing gender, sexuality diversity on campus

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 16, 2021
Coppell High School Choir sings “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” in the CHS Auditorium on Thursday night. The choir collaborated with Coppell Band and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at its annual winter concert.

Choir’s crescendo swells at annual winter concert (with video)

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
December 7, 2021
Tomorrow from 6-9 p.m., the annual holiday parade featuring local organizations will wind its way through Coppell and close the night with a tree lighting ceremony at Andrew Brown Park East. The ceremony includes free holiday treats, photos with Santa and more festive activities.

[Photo] Annual holiday lights parade setting the festive season tomorrow

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
December 3, 2021
Coppell Respira junior Aditri Tangeti performs “Live in Living Color” from “Catch Me If You Can” during the Respira on Broadway show on Nov. 7, 2021. Respira will host its annual fall dessert show with the theme “Whatever it Takes” on Saturday and Sunday.

Choir to create winter wonderland at annual concert

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
December 1, 2021
Coppell volleyball coach and girls athletic coordinator Libby Pacheco was named chief operating officer of the Texas High School Coaches Association and Coaches Education Foundation. Pacheco’s last day in Coppell ISD will be Dec. 17. before assuming her new position on Jan. 1.

[Photo] Pacheco named first COO of state’s coaches association

Torie Peck, Sports Editor
November 30, 2021
Teatime Tuesday: How do Diwali celebrations occur in Coppell?

Teatime Tuesday: How do Diwali celebrations occur in Coppell?

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
November 10, 2021
Coppell Community Chorale alto Deb Wood performs in the main hall of the Coppell Arts Center on Oct. 23. The chorale hosted its fall concert, Legendary, in which choir ensembles covered songs by well-known musicians.

Chorale echoes voices of legends

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
November 10, 2021
From George Coppell to a growing arts scene

From George Coppell to a growing arts scene

Anjali Krishna and Trisha Atluri
October 26, 2021
Coppell Community Chorale soprano and Coppell Middle School West science teacher Sara Albers sings in the main hall of the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday. The chorale hosted its fall concert, Legendary, in which choir ensembles covered songs by well-known music legends.

‘Legendary’ chorale concert blends voices in perfect reunion (with video)

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
October 25, 2021
Students often doubt the need for English class when they have spent their entire life speaking, writing and reading the language. The Sidekick student life editor Anette Varghese thinks English is a requisite part of high school curriculum due to its involvement of critical thinking skills.

[Photo] Don’t write off English

Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor
September 21, 2021
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Emily Elbert is playing with Harry Styles and Jenny Lewis on Love On Tour. Elbert was a junior at Coppell High School when she released her first album, Bright Side, in 2006.

Elbert shooting for music stardom

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2021
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs her album For the Girls in concert at the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday. The Takeoff Music Festival officially opens the arts center as a performance and entertainment venue for Coppell residents.

Chenoweth brings Broadway home

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2021
The Ballet Ensemble of Texas dances at the Old Town Pavilion on Thursday night at the Art Sip & Stroll. The event is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Coppell Arts Council, and this year it is celebrated in conjunction with the grand opening of the Coppell Arts Center.

Sip & Stroll’s return reinvigorates local art scene

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2021
The Coppell Arts Center is hosting its grand opening, the Takeoff Music Festival, from Thursday through Sunday. The festival will include performances by various local artists, actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, country musicians Coffey Anderson and Matt Castillo, and magician Mike Super.

Arts center to highlight local, national artists in grand opening

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2021
Coppell senior middle blocker Aley Clent blocks against Euless Trinity at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls swept the Trojans at Middle School Night, 25-11, 25-21, 25-10.

Coppell models Cowgirl fight at Middle School Night

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
September 3, 2021
Coppell senior middle blocker Aley Clent tips against Euless Trinity in the CHS Arena on Tuesday. As Coppell middle school volleyball players watched, the Cowgirls swept the Trojans, 25-11, 25-21, 25-10.

[Photo] Cowgirls sweep Trojans in front of program’s future

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
Coppell head band director Kim Shuttlesworth and color guard director Matthew Rummel conduct after school band rehearsal from atop the band director tower in the parking lot behind Buddy Echols Field on Thursday. Shuttlesworth was named the new Coppell ISD band director on April 26.

Shuttlesworth following love for music in mother’s footsteps

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
August 31, 2021
Theatre Denton’s production of “Matilda” is held at the Campus Theatre. The musical ran for three weekends this month, with Sunday’s matinee being the final performance.

Theatre Denton’s ‘Matilda’ energetically rejuvenates imagination

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
August 23, 2021
Coppell High School senior Christine Xu is ranked No. 9 in the CHS class of 2021. Xu will attend the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin in the fall.

Christine Xu

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
May 14, 2021
Lohiya transforming self-taught skill into inspired masterpieces

Lohiya transforming self-taught skill into inspired masterpieces

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
May 14, 2021
Munagapati codes his way into a career of designing

Munagapati codes his way into a career of designing

Trisha Atluri and Precious Onalaja
May 14, 2021
In today’s fast-paced world, many people forget the importance of a healthy diet, consistent sleep schedule, social interaction and sufficient exercise. The Sidekick social media manager Blanche Harris discusses the need for each of these factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

[Photo] Blanche’s guide to a happy, healthy life

Blanche Harris, Social Media Manager
May 13, 2021
The residents of a diverse town like Coppell are blessed with a variety of appearances and manners of speaking and style of dress. However, those who deviate from the norm are deemed irresponsible or unrespectable. The Sidekick advertising and circulation manager Trisha Atluri argues that this shouldn’t be the case.

Throw away the handbook of respectability

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
May 12, 2021
Canned food items are required for entry to the movie night hosted by the Coppell High School Earth and space science sixth period class on Friday in the CHS parking lot. This year, each astronomy and earth and space class at CHS organized a community project focused on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

[Photo] UN’s Sustainable Development Goals pushing astronomy, ESS to think locally

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
Common microaggressions against the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community can snowball into violent hate crimes, as evidenced by the Atlanta spa shootings on March 16. The shootings sparked a nationwide reaction against racism and spurred local organizers into action.

[Photo] COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passes following waves of anti-Asian sentiment

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
May 6, 2021
Coppell residents Narisa and Nyra James play the xylophone in the music and movement area of the Biodiversity Education Center during EarthFest on Saturday. EarthFest is an annual family-friendly event hosted by the City of Coppell to provide a platform for environmental education.

EarthFest attracts Coppell’s environmentally conscious

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 28, 2021
Coppell Middle School East Sustainability Club members talk to EarthFest attendees about recyclable materials on Saturday at the Coppell Nature Park. EarthFest is an annual family-friendly event hosted by the City of Coppell to provide a platform for environmental education.

Eco-friendly event celebrates Earth Day with pride

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 25, 2021
Coppell High School senior Vinay Munagapati draws a portrait in AP drawing teacher Michelle Hauske’s second period on Thursday. Munagapati is working on a horror maze video game and will pursue video game design at the University of Texas at Dallas in the fall.

[Photo] Unnamed but untamed: Munagapati developing, pursuing video games

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
April 23, 2021
The Biodiversity Education Center (BEC) is located in Wagon Wheel Park. On Saturday, Coppell residents can attend EarthFest at the BEC to learn about composting, recycling and environmental conservation.

EarthFest providing platform for environmental education

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 22, 2021
The Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble performs at Lewisville City Hall on Saturday at ColorPalooza. The event celebrated spring with art demonstrations, food trucks, local vendors, musical performances and interactive experiences.

Culture blooms at Lewisville’s ColorPalooza

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 19, 2021
Coppell residents stretch to cool down today at Andy Brown Park East during the charity workout held by Get You In Shape Fitness. Donations go to the Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship, which was founded by the family of the former Coppell Middle School East eighth grader Taylor Storch after her death in 2010.

“Purpose out of pain”: Charity workout honors Storch’s legacy

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 17, 2021
Coppell junior runner Aunna Aguirre and sophomore runner Lillian Egger practice relays at Buddy Echols Field on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, the Coppell girls track and field team placed second at the District 6-6A Meet, while the Coppell boys placed fifth.

Track relinquishes district title in grueling meet

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 12, 2021
Coppell girls hurdlers compete at the Coppell Invitational on March 11 at Buddy Echols Field. On Friday and Saturday, the Coppell track and field team will defend its title in the Class 6-6A District meet at Marcus High School.

Track warming up to defend district title

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 8, 2021

[Video] #Starworld: Jiang’s talent on piano captivates international audiences

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
April 2, 2021
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