![Dwight Goodwin is Coppell ISD’s new executive director of technology. Goodwin formerly worked as a middle school history teacher and tennis coach at Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, and started working for CISD on Jan. 2.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Nguyen_GoodwinMug_Jan11_2-1200x800.jpeg)
Goodwin bringing new skills to the table as director of technology
Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2024
![Over the last century, artificial intelligence has grown from simply being a topic in fiction storytelling to a rapidly expanding field that impacts many aspects of one’s life. Due to advancements in AI, including the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, there have been debates about its impact being positive or negative with regards to education, the workplace and more.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yechangunja_AI_Featured_2_10_23.jpg)
Decrypting the future
Manasa Mohan, Executive Editorial Page Editor
• February 14, 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.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8F5ECA11-7C61-4762-9B89-6012714FE8A4-900x702.jpeg)
Road to madness: Truth behind dangerous effects of GPS
Divya Sivalenka, Staff Writer
• February 8, 2023
![Technology has made simple actions, such as listening to music and taking photos, easier over time. The Sidekick staff writer Sreehitha Moravaneni explores how teenagers use film cameras nowadays despite having the convenience of taking photos on their phone.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PaidesettyN_opinionSreehitha_5_7_2654-900x600.jpg)
Screenagers bringing back retro
Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer
• October 18, 2022
![Coppell High School junior TSA president Apurva Betgar, senior TSA treasurer Adarsh Pulasseri and junior Kadhir Vivekanandan Kalavathy work on their VEX Robotics project in Mike Yakubovsky’s third period practicum in engineering class on Tuesday. Betgar has grown from a shy individual to a strong leader and challenges the stigma around women in STEM.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EC1FB1CD-71BE-4386-B4BC-F1BC7B1EFC68-900x600.jpeg)
Insecure to bold: Betgar transforms from timid member to vocal leader
Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager
• March 22, 2022
![Digital design programs such as Adobe Photoshop can be used to recreate physical pieces of art, including this mural in Downtown Carrollton depicting the Plaza Arts Center. Digital art has become a more popular medium in the art world throughout the last few decades, creating a new platform for artists.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/GormanCspread2_5-NICKS_CHOICE-900x600.jpg)
Next generation of artists flourishing through evolving visual design fields
Shravya Mahesh, Entertainment Editor
• March 1, 2020
![Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest growing technologies in today’s age. As it progresses, more debates have arisen concerning the safety and true potential of AI. Graphic by Cristina Gomez.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Artificial-Intelligence-edited-900x598.jpg)
Venturing into the era of artificial intelligence: humanity’s doom or greatest ally? (Part 1)
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
• February 1, 2020
![Artificial intelligence is one of the most up-and-coming technologies of the decade. The Sidekick staff writer Akif Abidi shares his thoughts about the future of AI becoming humanity’s next big invention.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AI-feature-image.gif)
Venturing into the era of artificial intelligence: the other side of the coin (Parts 2, 3, 4)
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
• February 1, 2020
![On April 29, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees looks over the proposed technology plan for next year. Students in grades 9-12 will receive iPads Airs, along with an attachable keyboard and an Apple pen. Students in grades 6-8 will also receive the keyboards and Apple Pens, but not the iPad Airs.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/yeah-yup.jpg)
CISD Board approves new technology plan for students next year
Ryan Dyke, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2019
![On Sep.15 the iPhone XS was released into the world. The successor to the iPhone X, the high end phone includes dual sim compatibility, a better processor and more advanced photography features.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1Anthony-IPhone-XR-10_12-18-3-900x600.jpg)
Apple’s new iPhones: are they the right buy?
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
• October 16, 2018
![Technology Spotlight: Apple releases new iPhones](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/New-IPhone-Tech-900x600.jpg)
Technology Spotlight: Apple releases new iPhones
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• September 20, 2018
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Technology Spotlight: The rise of Android
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• May 24, 2018
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