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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The Black community has shaped contemporary culture throughout history. The Sidekick staff writer Minnie Gazawada gives credit to their cultural impact. Graphic by Maya Palavali

#BlackHistoryMonth: Vanishing footprint left by Black community on pop culture

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer February 1, 2022

Slang, rhythm and blues, jazz, lettuce hem, hoop earrings and logomania. What do they all have in common? Their roots are found in Black history.  Each has been impacted by the culture throughout...

Lula B’s Oak Cliff Antique is one of the many thrift stores in the Metroplex, and is located 1982 Fort Worth Ave in Dallas. The popularity of thrifting has significantly increased over the past few years, with the environmental future of the world at the forefront of many minds.

Setting a new trend

Claire Clements, Editorial Page Editor February 28, 2019

Walking into a large thrift store packed with clothes, furniture and everything in between, it can take a long time for someone to find that perfect article of clothing; cheap, stylish and fitting.   For...

Coppell High School senior Rakhi Hirpara chooses a merchandising product development major at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. At this school, she make her dream to become a couture designer a reality.

The right fit: Hirpara chooses to study fashion in LA

Rutuja Joshi, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

Typical STEM, business and liberal arts majors did not pique Coppell High School senior Rakhi Hirpara’s interest when she chose her major. Instead, the world of apparel pulled her towards a unique and...

Chillin' In Autumn

Chillin’ In Autumn

October 15, 2015

By Alex Smith Staff Writer   This season, while the rest of the country is pulling on their knee high boots and huge scarfs, we Texans have our own unique style. This story will give...

Students step into Nike shoe design competition

March 7, 2011

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager “Boom Boom Pow” playing loudly, students gathered shaking to Dance Central, iMacs and giveaways on stage during lunch— if you noticed the unusual “pep rally”...

False tanning methods radiate dangerous skin problems

February 25, 2011

Kara Adkins Staff Writer To escape the winter season, many girls at Coppell High School are turning to tanning beds in order to get that desired summer glow. However, the price of beauty, in this...

Prom fashion show

February 16, 2011

Abby Drake Staff Writer Prom is one of the most exciting nights of a high school senior’s career and there is a lot to do in preparation for the big night. Students have to find a date, make diner...

A quick fix to an autumn wardrobe malfunction

November 17, 2010

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Boots. A favorite item of girls' to wear as soon as the weather is cold enough to not appear crazy to wear them. So this season, make sure that your boots bring their A-game...

A closer look into the perfect jeans

October 11, 2010

by Ashley Attanucci Web Manager I had never before considered this to be such an issue, but after reading about an invention called "Hemming My Way" I realized how much hems really do matter. It...

A new kind of frocket

September 27, 2010

by Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Exploring another interesting creation, called the Pocksie: It is a clever solution to a problem encountered by many –the lack of a pocket. Its slogan is “No...

New York fashion week begins

September 10, 2010

Mercedes-Benz New York fashion week kicked off September 9. The first day of festivities included a runway show by Project Runway's season 4 winner, Christian Siriano and also the final runway show for...

Fashion made for the unfashionable

May 26, 2010

By Ellen Cameron Staff Writer During her last class period at CHS In the sixth grade, I made a joking remark that one day I would rule the world. Except sixth graders apparently don’t understand...

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