Upcoming Events
  • On Tuesday, Coppell City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Center.
  • On Wednesday, Coppell Cozby Library & Community Commons hosts All Ages Storytime from 11-11:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday, Coppell Arts Center hosts “Alice in Wonderland” presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas at 3 p.m.
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 official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Escapism is a diversion from unpleasant aspects of life, but it is normally seen in a negative light. The Sidekick staff writer Havish Premkumar explains why escapism can be a beneficial coping mechanism for teens.

Wanna get away? Mental escapes leading to happier, successful students

Havish Premkumar, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

Stress is a guaranteed foe to succumb to, especially when in the midst of the teenage years. Which consists of the sheer volume of homework assignments that ignites, to extracurricular activities ensuing...

Coppell High School junior Aashvi Addepalli teaches her students after school at Gideon Math and Reading in Coppell on Monday. Many local high school students work as a part-time tutor after school at Gideon.

Staying at home for your summer job

Yaamini Jois, Staff Writer October 5, 2021

As students start adjusting to their busy schedules, many who took up summer jobs are finding ways to keep working while they go to school. While some teens take up jobs in retail, fast food and...

North Texas Teen Book Festival brings the fangirl out of book lovers

North Texas Teen Book Festival brings the fangirl out of book lovers

Gracie Blackwell, Staff Writer April 28, 2016

IRVING - Hoards of teens from all over the Metroplex with various fandom shirts excitedly waited in line to at the Irving Convention Center for the second annual North Texas Teen Book Festival on Saturday....

Teen Volunteer Fair encourages students to give back to the community

Teen Volunteer Fair encourages students to give back to the community

May 8, 2015

By Gabby Sahm Staff Writer @gabbysahm With the school year coming to a close, many students are looking for jobs or volunteer opportunities to fill up their resumes and summers. In order to help...

The Between the Lines reading program was started three years ago in an effort to increase reading among teens as well as to help foster a love of reading in teens through books such as Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn. Photo by Sandy Iyer.

Teens receive opportunity to go Between the Lines at William T. Cozby Public Library

February 12, 2014

By Tuulia Koponen Staff Writer Started three years ago to bring teens in the Coppell community together, the Between the Lines reading program at the William T. Cozby Public Library has announced its...

Juniors Caitlin Nutt, Ali Conte and Taylor Abramson take B lunch on Thursday to 
catch up on social media while junior Kaylee Geiser attempts to catch up with her friends. Photo by Nicole Messer.

Cell phones serve as plague to social interaction

October 10, 2013

By Kristen Shepard Editor-in-Chief It is a Saturday night in the middle of summer. A group of nine of my friends and I sit around a table at Parma’s Italian Restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday...

Teen stars shine negative light on fame

January 6, 2011

by Shelby Jurca Staff Writer I have always been the girl who wanted to be a star, to be the center of attention, to be famous. Ever since I was little I would find ways to “impress” my family...

Teen pregnancy proves to be growing concern

April 21, 2010

Frances Ruiz Staff Writer It all started three years ago with the release of an independent film named Juno. You may have heard of it. With its humor and biting wit, this seemingly harmful...

On the battlefield: Internet vs. novels

October 15, 2009

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer What is your status? You know what I’m talking about. Not your class rank, mood or physical location, but something much more exciting: your favorite quote on Facebook...

New laws restrict cell phone usage for teens on the road

September 11, 2009

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer Three things considered essential by teenagers are a car, a late curfew and a cell phone with unlimited text messaging. Many think they can rule the world with just these,...

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