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Camila Flores

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer

Camila Flores is a senior and third-year staff photographer on The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys taking photos of friends and going to dance. She has been in dance since she was 4 years old and enjoys taking out of state photography courses over the summer. You can contact her at [email protected]

All content by Camila Flores
Coppell High School sophomore Mehak Lohiya designs a dress at her home on April 27. Lohiya has been designing costumes and dresses since the seventh grade.

[Photo] Lohiya transforming self-taught skill into inspired masterpieces

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
May 14, 2021
Tulips bloom at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on Sunday. The arboretum has a variety of events, such as Artscape, Summer of Sculpture and Cool Thursdays Concert Series.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden blooms as spring arrives

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer
April 22, 2021
The “Kuduo” by the Asante peoples is located in the Arts of Africa section of the Dallas Museum of Art on March 28. The DMA is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Chris Schanck’s “Alley Vanity” highlights current exhibit Curbed Vanity

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer
April 22, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Bain Carter passes to midfielder Tyler Wendel against senior defense Michael Bagley at Lesley Field on Wednesday. The Cowboys lost to the Eagles, 13-8.

[Photo] Cowboys fall to ESD in final home district game

Lilly Gorman, Visual Media Editor
April 22, 2021
The Coppell Assistance League prepares for its 11:30 a.m. meeting on Thursday on the Palio’s Pizza Cafe patio. The ALC’s mission is to help transform the lives of children and adults through community programs.

[Photo] Assistance league, Assisteens providing support through philanthropic programs

Drishti Gupta, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Flores dribbles against Prosper senior defender Chandler Kovarik during the Class 6A bi-district playoff match at Denton High School on Friday. The Eagles defeated Cowboys 3-1.

[Photo] Closing the book: Cowboys playoff defeat marks end of season

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
March 27, 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.

[Photo] Atheism is not amoral

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
February 4, 2021

[Video] Video: Campus celebrates School Board Appreciation Month

Camila Flores and Nandini Muresh
February 2, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Walker Stone kicks against Plano West Wolves during the game on Jan. 29 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wolves, 2-0.

[Photo] Scrappy shots bring home lucky win for Cowboys

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2021
Coppell senior defender Collin Macdonald plays a long ball against Plano West on Jan. 29 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys host Marcus in a rivalry match tomorrow night at Buddy Echols field, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Coppell hosts nationally-ranked Marcus in rivalry match

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
Coppell senior defender Daniel Nelson blocks McKinney Boyd senior midfielder George Colandrea on Jan. 19 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos, 2-1.

Coppell kicks Broncos to the curb

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer
January 28, 2021
Coppell senior defender Daniel Nelson blocks McKinney Boyd George Colandrea during the game on Tuesday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos, 2-1.

[Photo] Coppell takes down state-ranked McKinney Boyd

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
January 21, 2021
The Sidekick communications manager Sreeja Mudumby has been dancing since she was 5 years old. Starting in Bangalore, India and now here in Coppell, dance has been a constant which has helped her adapt.

[Photo] Dance to express, not impress

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
December 16, 2020
Coppell senior forward Brandon Gast chases during first period practice on Dec. 4 at Buddy Echols Field. Gast struggled with an ACL injury his sophomore year and is now back on varsity this school year.

[Photo] Ready, willing, able: Gast returning to school team after nine month ACL recovery

Shreya Beldona, Executive enterprise editor
December 14, 2020
Coppell varsity junior small forward India Howard shoots against Colleyville Heritage at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers 66-46.

[Photo] Cowgirls take final preseason game

Avani Kashyap, Daily News/Assignment Editor
December 8, 2020
Coppell senior setter Mari Taira hits against Plano West in the CHS Arena on Saturday. Coppell travels to Frisco Heritage to play its Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff against nationally ranked Prosper.

[Photo] Cowgirls adjusting for bi-district playoff match against Prosper

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
November 19, 2020
Coppell right side hitter Abigail Hendricks and her teammates cheer on the Cowgirls during the game in the CHS Arena on Saturday. Plano West defeated Coppell 2-3.

[Photo] Cowgirls drop close five-setter against state-ranked Plano West

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
November 9, 2020
John Jun is running for Coppell City Council Place 5 this year. Jun serves as president of the Korean American Coalition Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter and member of Coppell City Manager’s advisor group.

Behind the Ballot: John Jun, City Council Place 5

Blanche Harris, Shivi Sharma, and Camila Flores
November 3, 2020

Davin Bernstein

Anjali Krishna, Pranati Kandi, and Camila Flores
November 3, 2020
Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

Anjali Krishna, Pranati Kandi, Camila Flores, Akhila Gunturu, and Lilly Gorman
November 3, 2020
Coppell resident Katy Willey rides on her bike with candy during the Witches Ride on Thursday. The bike ride was held throughout various neighborhoods in Coppell from 5-7 p.m. where 11 Coppell residents rode around on bikes throwing candy out for neighbors.

[Photo] Witches are out

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
October 30, 2020
Coppell senior Zach Frazer practices his tee shot during golf practice at Riverchase Golf Club on Thursday, October 15th. Frazer quit playing soccer his sophomore year of high school to instead pursue golf full-time.

[Photo] Frazer entering new realm of opportunities

Drishti Gupta, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
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[Photo] The Sportlight: Sagare using multisport experience to excel on course

October 26, 2020
Theatre Coppell founder Wheelice “Pete” Wilson was a major influence in building the Coppell Arts Center. The Coppell Arts Center’s 30-year history culminates in a facility that connects local arts groups to the broader community.

[Photo] “Dream come true”: Coppell Arts Center hoping to become local cultural landmark

Neha Desaraju, Entertainment Editor
October 19, 2020
Coppell senior middle hitter Madison Gilliland spikes against the Panthers at the CHS Arena on Tuesday. Madison has been in Coppell’s varsity team for four years and will graduate early this December.

[Photo] A volley of spirit

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
The Coppell Biodiversity Education Center continues to offer nature walks and events during the pandemic. The BEC is practicing social distancing and following CDC guidelines to organize events such as scavenger hunts, EcoExplorer trail kits and trail hikes.

[Photo] Biodiversity Education Center prevails despite COVID-19 challenges by remodeling programs

Drishti Gupta, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020
Coppell sophomore Karissa Cameron serves the ball during the game against Plano East on Tuesday. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers 3-1.

[Photo] Cowgirls take home win against Plano East

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Video: National Merit Semifinalists celebrate their triumph

Video: National Merit Semifinalists celebrate their triumph

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer
October 6, 2020

[Video] Editorial: Treat COVID-19 as a resource instead of a curse (with video)

Editorial Board
October 2, 2020
During the Coppell City Council meeting this Tuesday, Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt approved reallocations of the CARES Act funds. These funds will partially go towards supporting local businesses, the Coppell Fire Department, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and others.

[Photo] City Council authorizes reallocation of CARES Act funds

Anette Varghese, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020
The Sidekick senior staff photographer Camila Flores arranges her at-home workspace for the first day of online school on Monday. Due to COVID-19, Coppell High School students are learning remotely from home until Sept. 8, following Dallas County’s public health order.

[Photo] Unique desk spaces providing ideal environment to start remote learning

August 18, 2020
The Sidekick staff writer Sapna Amin shares her opinion of the effects humans have had on Mother Nature. Amin elaborates on the imminent danger we as a whole are at fault for.

[Photo] Humans disrupt the stability that Mother Nature created

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Coppell High School and New Tech High @ Coppell students participate in the CHS fall musical, “Newsies,” which took place Nov. 1-3 and 9-10. The production was nominated for 14 Schmidt & Jones HS Musical Theatre Awards.

[Photo] Seizing the day as well as 14 nominations

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
The Sidekick sophomore staff writer Sreeja Mudumby provides various tips to keep a healthy mindset during quarantine. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, citizens have been practicing social distance for weeks to reduce risk of contagion.

[Photo] Simple tips to reduce COVID-19 anxiety

Sreeja Mudumby, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
Coppell High School sophomore Rylie Bonner plays Juror 3 in the CHS student-directed play “12 Angry Jurors” on Feb. 21 in the CHS Black Box. The CHS theater department is making changes to the next play, “The Theory of Relativity,” to make it a virtual one. Photo by Camila Flores.

[Photo] COVID-19 confines year-end programs in the fine arts departments

Sreeja Mudumby, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Coppell junior guard Ben Klement looks for an open teammate against Arlington Lamar on Nov. 21. Klement uses time management to balance sports and school in his daily life.

Ben Klement

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer
April 7, 2020
Irving Nimitz’s Jonathan Morales dribbles away from Coppell senior midfielder Ben Wang on Feb. 18 at Buddy Echols Field. Wang plays for the Coppell boys soccer team, which placed second in District 6-6A last year, and is ranked 13th in his class.

Student athletes balancing academics with sports

Tracy Tran, Sneha Sash, Pranati Kandi, Trisha Atluri, and Camila Flores
April 7, 2020

[Video] Ethnicities @ CHS

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer
March 6, 2020
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