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

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

Coppell Student Media
Divya Sivalenka

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer

Divya Sivalenka is a sophomore and a first-year writer on The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys reading mystery novels, listening to classical music, and spending time with friends and family. You can contact her at [email protected].

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The Sidekick Crossword: May 22

The Sidekick Crossword: May 22

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
May 22, 2023
Coppell High School astronomy teacher Angela Barnes describes her eclectic bulletin board, filled with mementos and letters from her students, as her most prized possession. Barnes fosters a unique classroom environment that hones in on stress-free learning.

Barnes fostering stress-free classroom environment through passion for science

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Abiral Gnyawali is ranked five in the graduating class of 2023. Gnyawali plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Neuroscience.

Abiral Gnyawali

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Mayank Ajwani is rank 6 in the graduating class of 2023. Ajwani plans on attending Rice University, majoring in Computer Science and Economics.

Mayank Ajwani

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Video: Want to know more about…Rachel Chesney

Video: Want to know more about…Rachel Chesney

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Coppell resident Martha Lopeztello finishes her Kolam painting in the Cozby Library and Community Commons Library meeting room on April 18. The library held a class for Kolam painting, an art form practiced in South India.

Video: Cozby Library and Community Commons encouraging diversity through Kolam painting workshop

Divya Sivalenka and Anvita Bondada
April 28, 2023
Sidekick Crossword: March 31

Sidekick Crossword: March 31

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Melora Dominic created artwork titled “Fading.” Dominic qualified for State VASE for her art piece “Floral Photoshoot” last year and continues to use art as her creative outlet.

Student of the Week: Dominic channels creativity through art

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Video: Asking CHS9 librarians for Black History Month book recommendations

Video: Asking CHS9 librarians for Black History Month book recommendations

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
GPS is a technological device used daily to help navigate, though its usage can affect the brain’s perception and performance. The Sidekick staff writer Divya Sivalenka explores the changing behaviors of the brain due to these devices.

Road to madness: Truth behind dangerous effects of GPS

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Coppell High School senior Pranav Harwadekar is the co-president of the Coppell UNICEF club and aims to encourage the youth to have local community engagement by advocating for bills. Harwadekar is one of the five members selected from Texas as a National Youth Representative for UNICEF USA.

Harwadekar advocating for children’s rights as UNICEF National Youth Representative

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
Coppell High School English teacher Hannah Corley leads a class discussion over the novel Lord of the Flies during sixth period on Tuesday. Corley is in the midst of her first year teaching at CHS and prioritizes student conversation and dialogue in her lessons.

A light in the classroom: Corley fostering meaningful connections with students

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Coppell residents and authors gather at the Cozby Library and Community Commons for the Indie Author Fair. The Indie Author Fair, an event for local authors to connect and publicize their books, was Saturday at the Cozby Library and Community Commons.

Indie Author Fair promoting independent authors

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Author Alexa Aston talks about her published books with visitors at the 2018 Indie Author Fair. This year’s event, hosted at the Cozby Library and Community Commons, is on Saturday where local authors introduce and talk about their books. Sidekick File Photo

Indie Author Fair coming to Cozby Library

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Coppell High School Academic Decathlon coach Tim Dixon verifies eligibility to compete in events. Academic Decathlon is a multidisciplinary competition that thousands of high school students compete in every year, with topics ranging from history, literature, art, science, mathematics, economics and music.

Academic Decathlon provides safe haven for students wanting to grow personally, academically

Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
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