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Insomnia, or sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder and can impact teenagers. The Sidekick staff writer Niharika Tallapaka thinks that the normalization of unhealthy sleep schedules is caused by pressure from school and extracurricular activities. Graphic by Taylor Pham

Tossing and Turning

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

I get up, frightened by my alarm. The noise blaring in my ears, I force myself to get out of bed and get ready, dreading what the day has to offer.  When did you sleep last night? 3 a.m. I had so...

An ode to her: A home away from home

An ode to her: A home away from home

Aliza Abidi, Editorial page editor March 7, 2024

Pigtails. A newspaper made into a fan. A mango-covered smiling face.  The overwhelmingly bright sun illuminated the table full with a wide arrangement of food. The chatter of my parents, cousins,...

An ode to her: Love expressed through dance (with video)

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Placing my tired feet right on the marked blue masking tape on the Granville Arts Center stage in Garland on a sunny Saturday, I fold my hands, with a smile on my face so big that it probably extended...

Coppell Town Center holds the 2024 Dallas County primary elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Sidekick staff writer Yug Talukdar thinks people should focus more on local politics in order to improve their communities.

Local politics needs more attention

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

“Why are there so many potholes on this road?” “Why did they start building a new rail line?” “When is this traffic light going to be fixed?” These day-to-day issues are noticed by...

Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate the women who play an important role in our lives. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama shares her appreciation for laughter-filled days with her mother, Rupali Sehgal. Photo courtesy of Nyah Rama.

An ode to her: Botched Hindi lessons and endless laughter

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor March 1, 2024

“Nyah, that’s English!” my mother exclaims as I ask for the third time for a translation of what the singer said.  “Oh,” I say, grinning as she laughs. This scene is a constant anytime...

Coppell High School is known to many students for its cheating culture, with people who speak up about it often called “snitches.” The Sidekick staff designer Nrithya Mahesh explores why speaking up can be so scary at CHS, and brings attention to the injustice. Photo illustration by Aasritha Yanamala

Column: To snitch or not to snitch?

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer February 26, 2024

Answer choice: C I bubbled in my answer, my eyes bordered with bags that appeared after my long study session the previous night. As I look up to check the time, I notice two of my classmates whispering...

Scholastic Journalism Week celebrates the freedom of press and importance of journalism. The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama expresses her gratitude for being able to write about unexplored topics and express herself without fear.

SJW2024: Journalism creating avenue for my self-expression

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor February 23, 2024

As I sit here, in my IB Theory of Knowledge class, my hands are pecking at the keys to string together some kind of poignant sentence. I am reminded of why I decided to join The Sidekick. When I was...

Staff writer Yug Talukdar reflects upon his experience in The Sidekick and how his writing has changed because of the program. Talukdar touches on how journalism has helped him grow beyond just developing as a writer.

SJW2024:Journalism helped push me out of my comfort zone, learn new skills

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

In my head, journalism looked like someone typing away by themselves on an old sand green typewriter with a stack of newspapers beside them. To many, this may seem bleak, but to me it was appealing However,...

Editorial page editor Aliza Abidi shares what journalism means to her for Scholastic Journalism Week. SJW is from Feb. 19-23 and continues the tradition of honoring student journalists.

SJW2024: Finding my voice through ‘essays’

Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor February 23, 2024

“Ew, why do you enjoy writing essays?” My brother, a 2017-20 staff writer for The Sidekick, looked back at me briefly as his fingertips traversed his keyboard, drafting out his soccer coverage.   Ha,...

With homework and assignments consuming most of a high school student’s time, school can be hard to escape from. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park discusses how hobbies are a great way to decompress from academic expectations and provide an outlet for creative freedom.

Stitching a hobby into an overwhelming life

Katie Park, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Beneath the compilation of the assignments lifelessly sprawled on my desk, my eyes focus on the red sketchbook hiding beneath the ocean of papers, crying to be noticed.  Everyday has the same redundant...

Many people may not understand what makes toxic relationships so difficult to leave.  The Sidekick CHS9 editor Nyah Rama thinks that what seems like an obvious decision for some, may be difficult for others for a multitude of reasons.

Why I went back

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor February 15, 2024

I lay in my bed, paralyzed by my memories. One moment flashes repeatedly in my brain. That one interaction haunts me. Why did they say that? Why didn’t I say anything? Why do I care? Why...

In recent times, many people have begun to distrust news media due to the increasing polarization of large, corporate news companies. The Sidekick editorial board thinks that people should dig deeper into issues by using a variety of local and national media in order to better understand the world around them.

Staff Editorial: Journalism bigger than its flaws

Editorial Board February 9, 2024

Scrolling through an extensive social media page, another clickbait ‘news article’ pops up on your feed, blocking any content that could be genuinely useful. You sigh and close off, yet another media...

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