Carnivals back in town

By Lance McCaskey Staff Writer The St. Ann Carnival is one of the most anticipated events of the early school year. This event is one of the largest in Coppell, attracting over 20,000 visitors, and requiring over 1,600 volunteers. The carnival begins on Friday, September 9th at five o’ clock, and will run until Sunday, September 11th at six o’ clock. This year’s carnival promises to be one of the largest in history, with more and more sponsors requesting spaces in booths. Not only is the carnival large, but it prides itself on family friendliness. With attractions like kiddie rides and fun houses, even your little siblings can have a good time. This year promises…

Easy ways to get into the spirit

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager The holidays – our favorite time of year is finally right around the corner. Hannakuh has begun, Christmas is only two weeks away, the weather is cold and snow has already begun to fall (on Sidekick online, of course). Make the most of your December and let the cheer last with a few simple and fun ideas to look forward to: 1. Decorate- it’s one of the easiest things you can do to get into the mood of the holidays. If your parents aren’t in charge of this already, switch out some of the usual decor of your home with something more jolly: place a pointsettia plant as your centerpiece at the…

Learning to enjoy the roughest of days

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Though today was cloudy, dreary and cold (not to mention exceptionally stressful), I still enjoyed it, mostly I think because it is my favorite commercial free music Monday on Kiss FM.  On the way home from school, I bopped to the music on the radio, and I listened closely when the song ended for the DJ’s transition into the next: “Because new music helps your day go faster.” It was the Black Eyed Pea’s new single, my new favorite song to dance to, so I turned the volume up and let a smile spread wide on my face as I let my school stresses melt away and bathed in the simple pleasure of listening to this…

Haunted houses prove popular trick-or-treating alternative for students

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager As part of the spooky holiday that originated in Europe centuries ago and has been widely celebrated in the United States since the early 20th century, haunted houses are wiggling their way into pop culture and tradition and providing the perfect alternative to the high school trick-or-treating. The Metroplex area alone hosts over twenty five haunted houses, the most popular of these named Cutting Edge, the world’s largest walk-through haunted house (with numerous stories and themes) and voted top 10 in the nation for scariest thriller that is located at a 100-year old meat packing plant in Fort Worth that had been historically known as “the devil’s half acre”. “I went…

Clever Halloween costumes

by Abby Drake Staff writer Halloween is this Sunday night, and it is time for everyone to find the perfect costume. There is an endless supply of ideas, and I have searched through the web and have compiled what I think are the most clever costumes of 2010. To dress up as a highway dress in all black and add yellow dash marks up the center of your body to create the appearance of a road.  To add a three dimensional effect glue toys cars and road signs to your pants and shirt. If you do not have time for an elaborate costumes try being a nudist on strike or “undecided”.  To be a nudist…

Oak Fest

by Ashley Attanucci Web Manager This year the City of Coppell is hosting another Oak Fest at Andy Brown East on Saturday, October 17.(next to the Aquatic and Recreation Center). Autumn festivities are set to begin at 5 ‘o clock and include hot air balloon rides, a laser light show at nightfall, live music by Emerald City and food. This community event will have plenty to entertain kids and parents, from crafts, a rock wall, bounce houses, , clowns, face painting and balloon artists to foods like funnel cakes, corn on the cob, BBQ sandwhiches, turkey legs and more.

CHS students travel to Spain for break

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Coppell High School’s tradition of a Spain trip over sping break is continuing this year. Eleven students and Spanish teacher Janine Kay will be traveling to the country of Spain for a week-long adventure. The group has been planning for over a year to visit the Spanish-speaking country to immerse themselves in a new culture, touring, tasting and most of all speaking Spanish. They will leave tomorrow morning on a 14-hour flight and return Sunday just before the start of school. Planned activities include visiting museums, monuments, walks and tours, shopping and eating at restaurants. The best part about the Spain trip, aside from a grand experience in a foreign country…

A new appreciation for Fun

By Natalie Hill, center spread editor If you know anything about me, if you’ve ever ridden in a car with me, you know I have one solitary obsession. For the past 7 years or so, give or take a few, I’ve memorized every word, every harmony, every drumbeat to The Format. Arizona natives Nate Ruess and Sam Means created their indie rock band in 2001 to break away from the cookie-cutter “format” of the current musicians. With 1960′s and 70′s pop influences, The Format, though still a seemingly unknown band, took rock music as I knew it by storm. On February 4, 2008, however, life as I knew it ended, what I thought to be,…

Shows for you, songs for me

By Mary Whitfill Staff Writter We live in a place full of noise. Everywhere we go there is noise. Music, sound effects, voices, clicking, typing, ringing, banging, and booming. There is a whole world of sounds just waiting to be discovered. Lucky for us, we live 40 minutes away from one of the biggest towns in America, where there are constantly places to listen to the sounds that has already been discovered. Dallas is one of the top live music places in Texas, and there is always something to listen to. The following are shows coming to Dallas in the next few months and you have my word that they will all be worth your time and money. 1….

“Wreaths and trees, ribbons and bows” Coppell holiday parade around the corner

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer The much anticipated Spirit of Coppell Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 5 will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Samuel and follow down Parkway to Town Center Plaza where Coppellians will meet the lighting of Town Center. This year’s parade theme is “wreaths and trees, ribbons and bows” so expect to see festively decorated floats and parade walkers who will be passing out glowing items and candy. The night is guaranteed to be brilliant and bright with each float required to have at least 200 lights. Before the parade, floats will be judged and first and second place winners will be selected. Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause will be…