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Trisha Atluri

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager

Trisha is a junior at Coppell High School and the advertising/circulation manager 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 @trishatluri.

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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

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

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

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

April 8, 2021

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

April 2, 2021
CHS9 Student Council vice president Stella Chancellor leads her class for the 2020-21 school year. Chancellor’s responsibilities include helping to organize fundraisers and managing member fees.

Stella Chancellor

April 2, 2021
Are you a true Texan?

Are you a true Texan?

March 11, 2021
The CHS9 Sunshine Committee hands out donuts and coffee to faculty as they celebrate national “I Want You To Be Happy” day on Wednesday. The Sunshine Committee hosts events every year since 2018 to celebrate major life events and boost the morale of the staff.

Positive vibes only: Sunshine Committee raising spirits despite isolation

March 8, 2021
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approved changes to the 2021-22 school year’s calendar on Feb. 25. Changes include shifting the first day of school from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17 and reducing the number of school days from 176 to 174, while maintaining the required 75,600 minutes of student instruction.

District approves changes to 2021-22 calendar

March 5, 2021
IBM business development leader Jo Ann Hill’s passion for math and numbers drew her to computer science. She uses her programming skills to lead a racial justice initiative and serve as a co-director at GIGAWOT, a coding camp for girls.

Paving the way: Hill empowering minorities with STEM solutions

February 26, 2021
In celebration of Student Press Freedom Day, The Sidekick advertising and circulation manager Trisha Atluri delves into the world of student journalism with her experiences as a writer, photographer and designer. Atluri highlights the importance of student newspapers during unprecedented times.

#SJW2021: An oasis amidst desert

February 26, 2021
Staffers of The Roundup, which is the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas’s student newspaper, serve their community through impactful articles written about local events. This week is Scholastic Journalism Week, and today’s focus is on the importance of local journalism.

[PHOTO] #SJW2021: Jesuit student journalists crafting deeper connections through local news

February 23, 2021
Stonemeade Estates is covered in snow on Sunday. Coppell High School administrators are supporting students and faculty through the power outages caused by the freezing temperatures.

[PHOTO] Administration providing off-campus support during power outages

February 19, 2021
Students taking the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests in April and May need to be present in person at CISD campuses. End of Course (EOC) assessments administered for high school credits include English I, English II, English III, algebra I, algebra II, biology and U.S. history.

[PHOTO] STAAR tests administered in person with precautions

February 19, 2021
Coppell High School senior Akhil Aitha plays the marching bass drum on Feb. 8 in the CHS parking lot outside the band hall. In addition to percussion, Aitha makes music outside of school by singing and producing beats on his computer.

From tragedy to melody: Aitha evolving in music creation

February 17, 2021
Coppell homes have been experiencing inconsistent power outages since Monday. Residents can use these tips to stay warm and conserve energy in the record low temperatures.

[PHOTO] Families utilizing resourcefulness as power outages strike city

February 17, 2021
Coppell residents and football fans can watch the Super Bowl live on Sunday. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sally Parampottil unpacks the pomp and circumstance surrounding the game and shares tips on how to watch it like a pro.

[PHOTO] Coppell Observer: Super Bowl for Dummies

February 5, 2021
The percentage of religiously unaffiliated people in the United States has increased from 17% to 26% in 10 years. The Sidekick advertising and circulation manager Trisha Atluri believes that there is a negative stigma around atheism that should be removed.

Atheism is not amoral

February 4, 2021
Coppell High School junior Hari Srikanth delivers lectures at Artificial Intelligence Club meetings on Monday afternoons via Zoom. The AI Club has been making strides in the past two years to introduce students to coding through workshops, open discussions and guest speakers.

Coding the future: AI Club introducing students to world of machine learning

January 26, 2021
The Cowboy Theatre Company’s winter production “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” is viewed by audiences online on Friday. The show applies childhood lessons to adult problems through a collection of scenes.

[PHOTO] Winter production inspires introspection

January 23, 2021
Coppell High School AP psychology teacher Kristia Leyendecker has worked at Coppell ISD since 2014. Leyendecker was inspired to get her teaching degree through her nine to 10 years of working in municipal government in Illinois, responsibilities in Human Resources and teaching Bible study.

Teacher of the Week: Leyendecker normalizing mental illness through caring guidance

January 22, 2021
Cookie dough bites are edible cookie dough hearts coated in chocolate. These heart-shaped treats are the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day.

Bite into Valentine’s Day with edible cookie dough

January 21, 2021
Protesters stormed the Capitol last Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s Save America rally. The riot interrupted a congressional session where representatives were counting electoral votes to confirm Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential win.

[PHOTO] Capitol protests spark residents’ concerns about governmental legitimacy

January 12, 2021
Winter break starts Saturday for Coppell ISD. The Sidekick staff writer Manasa Mohan shares a list of popular winter-themed attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for people to enjoy over the holidays.

[PHOTO] Celebrating winter season with outdoor DFW holiday attractions

December 18, 2020
Pro/Con: Is online learning effective?

Pro/Con: Is online learning effective?

December 10, 2020
Coppell ISD students began virtual learning on March 23 and resumed Aug. 17 with updated grading policies and attendance requirements. The Sidekick advertising and circulation manager Trisha Atluri discusses how increased flexibility provided by remote learning benefits virtual students.

Pro: Virtual learning provides school-life balance

December 10, 2020
Coppell senior defender Collin MacDonald defends Irving’s Luis Aguilera on Feb. 7 at Buddy Echols Field. MacDonald met Coppell senior defender Garrett Greaves in fourth grade when they joined the Andromeda Soccer Club together.

Childhood connections strengthening team relationships

December 8, 2020
The Cowboy Spur- Episode 7

The Cowboy Spur- Episode 7

December 7, 2020
Holiday celebrations are changing to comply with social distancing efforts this year. The Sidekick staff writer Nanditha Nagavishnu expresses gratitude for the comfort familiar traditions bring when the world around us is constantly fluctuating.

[PHOTO] Giving thanks: Holding on to holiday unity

November 20, 2020
Diwali takes place over five days, and this year it starts today and culminates on Monday. People celebrate Diwali with their families and decorate their homes with diyas to signify the triumph of good over evil and lightness over darkness.

District Diwali committee educating community about Hindu festival of lights

November 12, 2020
Texas native Jim Walker is running for Coppell City Council Place 5. Walker has served two terms as President of the Coppell ISD Education Foundation and co-chair of the Coppell Beast Feast and thinks his experience sets him apart from the other candidates.

Behind the Ballot: Jim Walker, City Council Place 5

November 3, 2020
Coppell senior co-captain Rishita Uppuluri approaches a forehand against Prosper on Monday night at T Bar M Racquet Club in Dallas. Coppell won 10-2, clenching the Class 6A Region I bi-district title and advancing to area later this week.

Tennis triumphs in bi-district match against Prosper

October 28, 2020
Coppell assistant Blaine Barnett passes during pregame warmups before the Cowboys’ 42-35 victory against Sachse on Oct. 2 at Buddy Echols Field. In addition to coaching football, Barnett teaches special education at Coppell High School.

Coach’s Box: Barnett setting example as father figure for student athletes

October 28, 2020
Declan McKenna released his sophomore album, Zeros, on Sept. 4. The Sidekick co-sports editor Anjali Krishna discusses the album’s riveting plotline and how it helps craft McKenna’s unique sound.

[PHOTO] McKenna’s ‘Zeros’ tours the galaxy

October 27, 2020
Coppell senior Kunal Seetha hits a forehand against Plano West on Sept. 25 at the CHS Tennis Center. Coppell will be playing Prosper in Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs today.

Tennis to face off against Prosper in bi-district playoffs

October 26, 2020
Coppell High School assistant principal Brandon Girard dances on the senior bridge before school with English III teacher Sean Smith and honors chemistry teacher Courtney Crosby on Oct. 16. Girard returned to Coppell ISD after four years in Brookings, SD.

Girard’s return to district reunites old partnership

October 23, 2020
Seniors Riley Shultz and Emily Settle make comments on the color palettes in the 2021 Jostens Yearbook Lookbook in the yearbook room during seventh period on Oct. 1. Shultz is the managing editor for the people and sports section of the Coppell High School yearbook, The Round-Up.

Shultz designing final year of high school in yearbook

October 8, 2020
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