Red Ribbon Week dress up days announced

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer After much preparation, the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club began its final steps in finalizing plans for Red Ribbon Week including the announcement of the dress up days for the week. From patriotic day to tie dye day, it is sure to be a fun week for students to participate in. Mon.: Real Heros Don’t Do Drugs-red, white and blue day Tues. : Too Smart to Start -Wear your college gear Wed. : #CFND- Wear Coppell spirit wear Thurs. : Tye Up Drugs-wear Tie-Dye Fri. : Don’t Get Mixed up with Drugs-Mix and match your clothes (Also serves as ‘Mix up the Maraurders’ day in honor of the football…

Carter anticipates another great year

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer After a relaxing summer, I am happy to be back writing for The Sidekick. Having not spent much time writing this summer, I am eager to be back reporting on the events at Coppell High School. Last year I wrote for a variety sections including Entertainment, News and even the occasional Sports feature. As a returning staff member, I am ready to uncover new stories. Coppellstudentmedia.com is a wonderful source for coverage of the events in our community and school. I encourage you to sign up for our emails and visit our website frequently.

Earthfest promotes “greener” community

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer In honor of Earth Day, the city of Coppell is holding several events to encourage community members to keep Coppell clean. For the first time, EcoCoppell has put their mark on Earthfest, a community event that teaches residents how to live a “greener” life. Though often overlooked, Earth Day is a worldwide holiday dedicated to increase the awareness and appreciation of the earth’s resources, and it is celebrated in more than 175 countries. From Earthfest to a citywide trash pick up, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to make a difference in their community. “Earth Day is important because it focuses on the earth as a whole and ways we…

Big Miracle splashes into theaters

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer Big Miracle, an inspirational story based off of true events, hits theaters today. Starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, the story of three whales trapped under the Arctic ice is sure to be great movie for the whole family. When Adam Carlson (Krasinski) reports for a local news station about the trapped whales, an immense amount of support comes to help save the whales including Carlson’s ex girlfriend (Barrymore). Soon the American military, oil companies and other locals are all helping to save the whales. The film is rated PG for language and runs just over two hours.

Memories grow at Storch memorial

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Video by Drake McWhorter After losing one of their most beloved students, Coppell Middle School East has built an on-campus memorial site for eighth grader Taylor Storch. An oak tree, known as Taylor’s Tree, was planted in the center of a student-designed garden to make permanent Storch’s presence at the school. Both for the students and teachers that knew her, and for her family –Mr. Todd Storch, Mrs. Tara Storch, Ryan, 11, and Peyton, 9-  the site dedicated to Storch’s memory is a comfort and daily reminder of her spirit. “When all this happened, when Taylor passed away, Tara and I knew that the school is really important to her -it’s important…