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Asian beauty standards are a great misconception in Asian society. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Parks column addresses the negative effects of stereotypical standards and explores the nature of beauty that can be found in everyone.

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Many high school students struggle with maintaining healthy habits due to overworking and bad time management. The Sidekick staff writer Aliza Abidi explains why romanticizing detrimental behavior can be harmful.

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Coppell High School junior Ananya Kella was reported missing on Monday evening. Coppell ISD, Coppell Police Department and Irving Police Department are working together to locate Kella who was last seen exiting CHS at 5:15 p.m.

Updated: Missing CHS junior Ananya Kella found safe • 1854 Views

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Halloween is most recognizable for the fun costumes people wear to celebrate it; however, it is important to recognize that some outfits are not costumes and should not be worn as such. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Manasa Mohan thinks people should consider the negative effects their Halloween costumes might have on specific groups of people.

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The fentanyl crisis recently leaked into educational spaces. Coppell High School student resource officers are now training in the use of Narcan, a drug utilized to aid in opioid overdose, in order to protect students from fentanyl and other drug-related crises.

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Raines to “Jett” off to Pepperdine in the fall

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Jett Raines, a senior at Coppell High School, talks with KCBY reporter, Mattie Daily, about his basketball career; past, present and future. Last week, Jett signed a national letter of intent with Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, to play basketball in the fall.

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