![Cliff Long, Place 1 on the City of Coppell Council, was elected to council in May 2014. Long emphasizes Coppell’s community members concerns in his decisions on council.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/City_QA_Long_Photo_Qian.jpg)
Cliff Long
Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
• March 2, 2022
![Coppell Mayor Wes Mayz has served on the city council since 2012. Mays was elected as mayor of Coppell last May. Photo by Ashley Qian](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/City_QA_Mays_Photo_Qian.jpg)
Mayor Mays
Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer
• March 2, 2022
![COVID-19 booster shots are available and recommended for adults who are at high risk of contracting the virus or have underlying medical conditions. Booster shots can be administered at local pharmacies such as Tom Thumb, CVS and Walgreens.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/876D80A7-5C74-4928-8AA3-0CB854954D41-900x478.jpeg)
Booster shots available at local pharmacies after completion of initial series
Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor
• October 26, 2021
![Coppell High School IB English III teacher Stephanie Spaete collects her students’ posters at the end of seventh period on Monday. Like many Coppell ISD educators, Spaete has adjusted some of her teaching strategies based on her virtual teaching experiences of the past year. Photo by Meghna Kulkarni](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SPAETEIMAGE-900x600.jpg)
Into classrooms, out of routine
Saniya Koppikar, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2021
![After returning to full in person school, Coppell High School students have been facing academic and emotional challenges. Coppell ISD is working to bridge learning gaps caused by COVID-19 by emphasizing learner choice and interaction.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cover_pic_online.jpg)
Molding to the new normal
Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
• October 4, 2021
![The contact tracing process began last school year when some students were virtual and some were in person. If a student tests positive for COVID-19, Coppell High School administrators facilitate this contact tracing process.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Image-3.png)
Contact tracing ensures effective COVID-19 tracking
Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
• September 12, 2021
![Following a brief period of lowered COVID-19 cases, a recent surge of cases in April has left India grappling with a second wave, making it the country with the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world currently. Source: Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-17-at-12.20.32-PM-900x625.png)
India’s COVID case spike spurring increased caution among locals
Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
• May 17, 2021
![Since the beginning of the pandemic, less teens in the United States have been able to complete proper driving education - almost three-quarters of parents with a teen said their teen’s driving education has been delayed by the pandemic. Parents have also been more concerned about their teen’s driving habits since the pandemic’s advent.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FD32E2CD-401A-48AD-B111-1E566AE891F0-900x590.jpeg)
Pandemic leading to less teenage drivers on local streets
Anette Varghese, Staff Writer
• May 14, 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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Trisha_AAPI-Hate-900x601.jpg)
COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passes following waves of anti-Asian sentiment
Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
• May 6, 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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Muresh_SunshineStory_3_3_07.JPG-900x600.jpeg)
Positive vibes only: Sunshine Committee raising spirits despite isolation
Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
• March 8, 2021
![It has been a full calendar year since the last regular day of school at Coppell High School prior to COVID-19’s influence. Coppell ISD is still upholding various coronavirus-related guidelines, such as social distancing and wearing masks.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/OneYearLater-3.png)
One year later: Campus commemorating memories on school closure anniversary
Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
• March 6, 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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Image-from-iOS-1-900x597.jpg)
#SJW2021: An oasis amidst desert
Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
• February 26, 2021
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