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Yug Talukdar

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor

Yug Talukdar is a junior at Coppell High School and the assignment editor for The Sidekick.

After deciding to delve into something new sophomore year, Yug found an interest in writing and covering events for The Sidekick, which has helped him develop a host of new skills and become a better, more well-rounded person.

When he finds some downtime, Yug enjoys lifting weights, running, reading, or learning more about history and politics.

You can contact him at [email protected] or on Instagram (@yugtalukdar)

All content by Yug Talukdar
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 5/19-5/25

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
May 19, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 5/12-5/18

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
May 12, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 5/5-5/11

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
May 5, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 4/28-5/4

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 28, 2025
Coppell resident Anthony Hill is the incumbent Coppell ISD Place 3 Trustee running for reelection. Hill is a proponent for greater local control of district funds. Photo courtesy Anthony Hill

Place 3: Anthony Hill

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 22, 2025
Coppell resident Jonathan Powers is a candidate for Place 2 on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Powers advocates for increasing benefits for teachers and making policies in line with shifting demographics. Photo courtesy Jonathan Powers

Place 2: Jonathan Powers

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 22, 2025
Coppell resident Julie Waters is a candidate for Place 2 on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Waters thinks the district should collaborate with other local organizations and avoid school closures. Photo courtesy Julie Waters

Place 2: Julie Waters

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 22, 2025
Coppell resident Sheri Hill is a candidate for Place 1 on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Hill advocates for special education and English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Photo courtesy Sheri Hill

Place 1: Sheri Hill

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 22, 2025
Coppell resident Leigh Walker is the incumbent Coppell ISD Place 1 Trustee running for reelection. Walker thinks the district should focus on teacher retention and addressing budget issues. Photo courtesy Leigh Walker

Place 1: Leigh Walker

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 22, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 4/21-4/27

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 21, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 4/14-4/20

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 14, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 4/7-4/13

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
April 7, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In The Know: 3/31-4/06

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
March 31, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In The Know: 3/24-3/30

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
March 24, 2025
In The Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 3/10-3/16

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
March 11, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 3/03-3/09

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
March 3, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 2/24-3/01

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
February 26, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 2/17-2/23

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
February 17, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 2/10-2/16

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
February 11, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 2/3-2/9

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
February 4, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 1/27-2/1

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
January 28, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 1/20-1/26

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
January 20, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 1/13-1/19

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
January 13, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 1/7-1/12

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
January 7, 2025
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 12/9-12/15

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
December 16, 2024
Winter brings fresh Coppell sports into season. Coppell coaches are looking with optimism towards new seasons and opportunities. Graphic by Kayla Nguyen.

Winter sports gusting in optimism

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
December 16, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 12/9-12/15

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
December 9, 2024
District faces dilemma without VATRE

District faces dilemma without VATRE

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
December 5, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar

In the Know: 12/2-12/8

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
December 2, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 11/18-11/24

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
November 18, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 11/11-11/17

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
November 11, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 11/4-11/10

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
November 4, 2024
As the election approaches, many students find ways to be politically active. Coppell offers an environment which encourages students to think more openly about political issues. Photo by Wendy Le

Finding our footing

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
November 4, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 10/28-11/3

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
October 28, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 10/21-10/27

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
October 21, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 10/14-10/20

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
October 15, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 10/7-10/13

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
October 7, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 9/30-10/6

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
September 30, 2024
On Friday and Saturday, the Coppell cross country team attended the Hoka/McNeil Invitational in Round Rock. Both boys and girls cross country teams placed 25th overall, with sophomore Maya Easterwood taking home a first place overall victory for the girls team.

Cross country looking to regain its balance

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
September 25, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 9/23-9/29

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
September 24, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 9/16-9/22

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
September 16, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 9/9-9/15

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
September 9, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 9/2-9/8

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
September 3, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 8/26-9/1

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
August 26, 2024
In the Know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

In the Know: 8/19-8/25

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
August 19, 2024
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