• The Cowboy Theater Company shows Our Town at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the CHS Auditorium.
  • CHS holds gold lunch on Thursday
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News
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.
In the Know: 9/16-9/22
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • September 16, 2024

On Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees holds a Board Workshop at Vonita White Administration Building. On Thursday, CHS has Gold...

Students from the Coppell ISD’s Skills Training and Employment Program (STEP) volunteer at Graceful Buys, organizing furniture by type. The STEP program aims to serve special education graduates of Coppell High School by developing their independence and sense of responsibility. Photo courtesy Jonathan Weber
STEP empowering young adults
Katie Park, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays presents Police Chief Danny Barton with a proclamation naming National Night Out as Oct. 1 at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday. The city council approved plans to renovate the service center and a water redundancy project.
Council discusses water redundancy project, declares Oct. 1 National Night Out
Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
Coppell ISD secondary schools implemented new phone policies for the 2024-2025 school year. Students are required to keep their phones in caddies during class to minimize distractions.
District campuses tighten hold on student phone use
Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024
In the know is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.
In the Know: 9/9-9/15
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • September 9, 2024
Photo Galleries
Sports
Arlington Bowie senior linebacker Jeremiah Brinson tackles Coppell senior running back O’Marion Mbakwe on Friday night at Wilemon Field. Coppell won 72-33 against the Volunteers.
Mbakwe, Cowboys show up, show out against Arlington Bowie in 72-33 win
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • September 16, 2024

ARLINGTON - A black and gray flash dashes across the field. Forty-nine yards later, the Coppell football team is only 16 yards away from scoring...

Coppell junior opposite hitter Mari Hill tips against Hebron on Friday at CHS arena. The Cowgirls lost to Hebron, 3-0 (25-7, 25-13, 25-15). Photo by Raima Awan
Hawks sweep district opener
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor • September 16, 2024
Coppell junior opposite hitter Mari Hill and junior middle blocker Katie Keith block a spike from Grapevine on Tuesday in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls open District 5-6A play on Friday against Hebron at CHS Arena.
Cowgirls prepare for first district against Hawks
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor • September 13, 2024
Coppell senior running back O’Marion Mbakwe rushes the field past Waxahachie defense on Sept. 6 at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium. The Cowboys play Arlington Bowie at Wilemon Field in Arlington at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Execute, execute, execute
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • September 13, 2024
Opinions
Coppell High School junior Anmol Deepak works on the code for his passion project ”Project Ambrosia” in the CHS Library on Sept 6. The Sidekick staff designer Ahana Roy thinks the competitiveness of college admissions takes the passion out of passion projects for many high school students.
No passion in passion projects
Ahana Roy, Staff Designer • September 13, 2024

As I’m setting down my pencil to take a study break, I decide to open TikTok.The first post I see is about passion projects.  ‘Passion...

The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama challenges Kamala Harris’s limited policy agenda as she eyes the presidency. The series Real Talk with Nyah Rama explores key political issues in the 2024 election.
Real Talk with Nyah Rama: Policy or bias
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • September 10, 2024
It often feels like everyone has an opinion on everything these days, putting pressure on younger generations to constantly have a stance. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama accepts how ironic it is for her, as the opinions section editor, not to have strong opinions on everything.
Column: Revealing the neutrality in partiality
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • August 30, 2024
High school is a time for students to find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. Coppell senior and The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi reflects on how her time in the program has given her resilience and determination in preparation for her future. Photo by Rhea Choudhary.
Senior column: From me to another you
Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor • May 17, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Women in media are often thought to lack depth in character compared to their male counterparts. Staff photographer Sohana Singh thinks that women in the media are portrayed as if they can only be one thing due to misogynistic norms. Graphic by Ahana Roy.
One-dimensional female characters fall flat
Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer • September 5, 2024

Imagine a typical Hollywood heroine. Is she confident? Probably. Strong? In some manner or another, also probably. But what else? Women are...

Following hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” rising pop star Sabrina Carpenter released her sixth studio album Short n’ Sweet. Staff writer Ainsley Dwyer delves into the album’s different sounds.
Carpenter brings emotion, fun to pop music with Short n’ Sweet
Ainsley Dwyer, Staff writer • September 4, 2024
Attendees of the annual Lariette Spaghetti Dinner receive their food from parent volunteers in the Coppell High School Commons on Friday. The Lariettes hosted their 35th annual Spaghetti dinner to kick off the high school football season and fundraise for their program.
Lariettes revisit past, look towards future during 35th annual Spaghetti Dinner
Maddy Park, Staff Photographer • September 1, 2024
Former Coppell High School Lariettes practice their routine music at CHS Main Gym on Saturday morning. The Lariettes are celebrating their 60th anniversary by hosting a special alumni weekend and performing alongside current Lariettes during Friday’s football game at Buddy Echols Field.
Traveling in time for Lariettes’ 60th anniversary celebrations
Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment Editor • August 27, 2024
Student Life
Coppell High School junior Olivia Monroe spent her summer attending the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Teen Academy, a highly-competitive program admitting roughly 30 students a year. Monroe hopes to become an FBI agent. Photo illustration by Sohalia Reddy.
Munroe finding a future in the FBI
Safiya Azam, Staff Designer • September 11, 2024

“FBI, open up!” As your eyes scan the statement above, you may envision a group of men banging on your door, backs plastered with “FBI”...

Coppell High School junior Harshvardhan Kumar, junior Ayaan Haque, senior Kyna Shah, senior Tanush Krishnamurthy, junior Aryaman Singh and senior Ashia Agarwal are members of the 2024-25 Model UN leadership team. Model UN is an organization where students act as delegates for the United Nations in order to learn about diplomacy and international relations.
2024-25 school year marks start of new Model U.N. chapter
Ahana Roy, Staff Designer • September 5, 2024
Coppell High School forensics teacher Catherine Murphy aspires to spark inspiration in her students through hands-on activities. Murphy leaves a positive impact on those who step foot in her class.
Faculty Focus: Murphy shaping student futures through forensics
Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024
Video: Why The Sidekick?
Video: Why The Sidekick?
Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor • August 29, 2024
CHS9
On Wednesday, Coppell High School and CHS9 cheerleaders line the doors of CHS9 as they welcome students into the campus. CHS9’s first day of school served as a time for students to find their place in the campus.
New era opens as freshmen campus welcomes Axelson, incoming students
Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor • August 15, 2024

As the first bell approaches 8:50 a.m., Coppell High School and CHS9 cheerleaders line up along the doors of CHS9, spreading school spirit to...

On Wednesday, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9, replacing Dr. Cody Koontz. Dr. Axelson previously served as the principal of CMS North for seven years. On Wednesday, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9, replacing Dr. Cody Koontz. Dr. Axelson previously served as the principal of CMS North for seven years. Photo courtesy Coppell ISD
Axelson named new principal at CHS9
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor • June 21, 2024
CHS9 students play a game of tug-of-war on the football field on Friday. CHS9 held its fourth annual Cowboy Fest to celebrate the end of the school year and boost school spirit.
Expanded Cowboy Fest brings festivity to freshmen
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024
On May 13, CHS9 Principal Dr. Cody Koontz was named principal of Flower Mound Marcus High School. Koontz is the first and only principal of CHS9.
On to Marcus
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • May 19, 2024
Lifestyle & Wellness
Many students at Coppell High School are beginning to drive, but not everyone is rushing to get behind the wheel. The Sidekick staff writer Emmalee Jittasupo shares her perspective on driving anxiety which is sometimes mistaken as laziness.
Steering the wheel with emotions
Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024

“Watch out, you’re such a bad driver!” I exclaimed to my friend as our car was inches away from the one in front of us.   “Well, why...

Coming back from summer break, productivity can be a struggle for students. Lifestyle and wellness editor Ishana Sharma thinks taking steps to build a schedule can help busy teens to find success.
Make the most of your time
Ishana Sharma, Lifestyle/Wellness Editor • August 28, 2024
It is not uncommon for people to refer to perfectionism as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What people don’t realize is the fact that OCD is not necessarily perfectionism, but a much more complex disorder. The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi explains how these terms are rather far from being synonyms. Sohalia Reddy.
OCD isn’t a pretty title for perfectionism
Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor • November 6, 2023
The strong inclination society has to perfectionism enables unhealthy habits and mindsets in people, according to staff writer Ishana Sharma. This especially affects high school students who go through many lengths to get as close to “perfect” as possible. Sohalia Reddy
Perfectionism hinders progress
Ishana Sharma, Staff Writer • October 12, 2023
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Katie Park, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Current Issue – Volume 35

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The Talk
On the record: Hart coding her way to Amazon
On the record: Hart coding her way to Amazon
Anvita Bondada and Rhea Chowdhary • September 13, 2024
Videos
Business Spectacle: Valentine Premier Construction (Video)
Rhea Chowdhary and Vibha Viswanath • May 7, 2024
Staff’s Favorites of the Week

Story of the Week

Munroe finding a future in the FBI

Munroe finding a future in the FBI

Safiya Azam


Photo of the Week

Council discusses water redundancy project, declares Oct. 1 National Night Out

Council discusses water redundancy project, declares Oct. 1 National Night Out

Eirene Park


Design of the Week

Information is treasure in an ocean of opinions

Information is treasure in an ocean of opinions

Sohalia Reddy


Post of the Week

Colorguard swings grace
Sofia Exposito


Staffers of the Week

Facing the unfamiliar