Coppell Student Media

Garza processes accident through participation in Ride of Silence

June 3, 2013

By Elizabeth Sims Enterprise Editor Dark clouds hang over the Coppell High School parking lot, alluding to the coming rainstorm. Despite the weather, a group of cyclists have gathered. As a Coppell...

Importance of cycling, roadway safety inspired by Ride of Silence

May 17, 2013

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer The 6th annual Coppell Ride of Silence was held on Wednesday to honor and remember cyclists killed and injured on the roads. Despite having the 11 mile ride shortened...

Annual ride honors cyclists, raises awareness through silence

April 5, 2013

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer When a passing school bus mirror struck and killed cyclist Larry Schwartz on May 4, 2003, long time friend and fellow cyclist Chris Phelan wanted to do something...

4th annual Ride of Silence takes over Coppell streets

May 19, 2011

Mary Whitfill Features Editor On Wednesday, over 100 bicyclists silently took the streets of Coppell to honor those whose have been killed or injured by vehicles while riding legally on public...

Silent ride honors Coppell dad, cyclist

May 19, 2010

by Blake Seitz According to the League of American Bicyclists, around 700 cyclists are struck and killed by cars each year. While this may seem like an impersonal statistic, it now carries weight with...