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Coppell Student Media

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Coppell Student Media

The writers strike ended on Sept. 27 at 12:01 a.m. in which new terms can lead to better protections and compensation for writers. The Sidekick staff writer Noor Fatima explores the implications of the union’s victory.

End to writers guild strike foreshadows greater workers rights

Noor Fatima, Graphic designer October 16, 2023

Lately, it would appear America is going through a repeat of history with the uptick of strikes. This time though, it isn’t steel or rail industries going through the wringer, but creative ones. From...

The impact of stories

The impact of stories

Noor Fatima, Graphic designer March 3, 2023

Asking Educators… writing advice with Mr. Bowden

Noor Fatima, Graphic designer February 7, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the value of creative writing?  Coppell High School Creative Writing teacher Matthew Bowden, tunes in to talk about writing and its benefits to the student body. Watch The...

Latest edition of CLAM displays students’ creative side despite production scare

Claire Clements, Staff Writer May 24, 2018

Upon close inspection of the Coppell Literary Art Magazine, despite white pages, a plethora of colors in photos and colors is expressed in artistic poems and photos.   After five months of...

The panel Villains & Vagabonds at the North Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday at the Irving Convention Center featured authors Holly Black, Michelle Hodkin, Claire Legrand, E. Lockhart and Sabaa Tahir. The featured writers discussed villains’ motivations and anti heroes.

Annual book festival features internationally-acclaimed Clare, attracts Texas readers

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

IRVING - With Cassandra Clare, author of the internationally-celebrated The Mortal Instruments series, attending the North Texas Teen Book Festival (NTTBF) this year, the attendee turnout was bound to...

Coppell High School junior Ahilesh Vasudaven and Marcus Munshi review over Ahilesh’s story before submitting to Coppell Literary and Art Magazine during creative club. The Coppell High School Creative Writing Club meets every Tuesday afternoon in C231.

Writers gain opportunity to get feedback for work in creative writing club

Sofia Guerrero, Staff Writer February 8, 2018

The room is quiet as students take turns reading aloud from their laptops or iPads. They are reading their short stories. After the student has finished reading, others give positive comments and suggestions....

Young adult author Aimee Hyndman, Coppell High School graduate, addresses Matthew Bowden’s creative writing class on Aug. 26  about her upcoming book release on Sept. 7. Hyndman’s novel Hour Of Mischief was first drafted in her senior year.  Photo by Alexandra Dalton.

The hour has come: Hyndman publishes first novel

September 8, 2015

By Gabby Sahm Staff Writer @gabbysahm   A lot has changed since Aimee Hyndman graduated from Coppell High School in 2013. Now a junior at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she is about...

Creative writing teacher Matt Bowden teaches his fifth period class. All of Bowdens creative writing students are required to submit a work to the CLAM (Coppell Literary Arts Magazine) as part of their curriculum. The CLAM is currently taking submissions for the 2015 year.

CLAM to return with artistic student-led publication

January 29, 2015

By Shruthika Pochampally Staff Writer Every year, the CLAM (Coppell Literary Arts Magazine) produces a professional magazine produced by the students and for the students. With the help of GT/AP...

C.L.A.M. still accepting submissions

January 25, 2013

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer The Coppell Literary and Arts Magazine (C.L.A.M.) is still accepting original art, photo, poetry and prose for publication. Both students and staff members are welcome...

Aspiring authors display their work on Wattpad

November 11, 2011

By Christina Burke Staff Writer Whether it’s a passion or a childhood dream, writing a book takes a creative, devoted person. Wattpad is a website created for new writers who wish to gain feedback...

CGA annual creative writing competition

October 19, 2011

Tolu Salako Staff Writer CGA (Coppell Gifted Assosciation) is hosting their fourth annual creating writing competition. This opportunity is open for writers in grades 3-12 to CISD students. The...

The C.L.A.M. is now available for pre-order

April 26, 2011

Kelly Stewart Staff Writer The CLAM is coming, the CLAM is coming! The CHS Coppell Literary Arts Magazine (CLAM) is now available for preorder this week for the low price of $12. The Creative Writing...

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