Illegal immigration within our borders: Con

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer America was established by immigrants with the intent of making a better life for themselves and their families. America today is one of the most medically and technologically advanced countries in the world. Who would not want to have a chance to prosper in a country as great as ours? However, this opportunity does not give people the right to illegally come to America just because they do not want to have to wait the appropriate amount of time, or cannot meet the qualifications to enter the country. Even in 1921 immigrants were required to provide a passport, visa, and pass a literacy test. Even after the immigrants provided the correct…

Coppell style staples

by Jordan Thompson Staff Writer From half-calves to ‘tanks,’ and yoga pants to Sperry’s, this town is seriously unique when it comes to style. In fact, it seems like the way we dress here gives us a distinction from other cities around the DFW area, and especially from other states. In the past five or so years, Coppell has acquired fashion staples that almost all of us own: Oversized t-shirt with leggings/yoga pants Most Coppell girls wear this outfit at least once a week. It consists of a t-shirt they stole from their dad and the most versatile form of pants ever created Nike shorts Nike shorts are a favorite to teenage girls in Coppell….

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Class registration process begins

By Kristen Shepard Staff Writer For Coppell High School students, January is a month marked by the chaos of exams, class registration and the end of the fall semester. Though class registration can be pretty straightforward, it is extremely important for students to be careful in selecting their classes for the upcoming year. No one wants to spend 36 weeks in a class that isn’t right for them. Fortunately, Coppell High School offers many services to help make the decisions. For start, your counselors are available to answer any questions that aren’t answered by Coppell’s massive course selection guide. At the upperclassmen level, your counselor should help you walk through the graduation requirements to help…

Sidekick Radio Network Show 12

Sidekick Radio Network Show 12

Wrestling team floors competition in Arkansas

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Between volleyball matches in San Marcos, football games in Midland and more, Coppell High School’s many sports teams really do seem to cover a lot of Texas ground every year. But as much as the Cowboys and Cowgirls traverse the state, very rarely do Coppell’s student athletes ever have the opportunity to compete outside Texas borders. On Dec. 11, Coppell Wrestling had a chance to do just that. The varsity boys travelled to Rogers, Arkansas this weekend to take on 18 other wrestling teams from Texas, Arkansas and Missouri in the annual NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) duels. The Cowboys competed on Saturday and Sunday and finished in 3rd place, proving that Coppell…

Assistant Principals help attendance problems

By Corrina Taylor Staff Writer A big problem at CHS is attendance issues; excused and unexcused absences and truancy are repeating problems in high schools as large as Coppell. According to an article in the New York Times, 30 percent of students miss a month of school every year. This problem is mirrored in Coppell. Since there is no single cure for absences, Coppell has taken a different direction. Coppell offers students the opportunity to make up their attendance issues. If a student has an issue with their attendance it is highly recommended that they talk to their Assistant Principal and see if it can be sorted out. The attendance committee will meet on Jan…

Be the Sidekick’s hero

By Tanner McCord Staff Writer After being named Dallas Morning News’ “High School Paper of 2011“, the motivation to join our staff should be even greater! Applications to join The Sidekick for the 2012-2013 school year can be picked up in Mr. Wofford’s room, D115. The Sidekick is an awesome opportunity to work as a team and learn the ropes of journalism and, of course, it is a great prerequisite for those looking to pursue a career in journalism. I personally have had a great experience working with a variety of people while learning how to better my time management. Not only do you get to meet new people and learn to work on a…

Stage set for UIL One-Act Play auditions

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Lisa Tabor will be hard at work directing a One-Act Play for UIL in the coming months. The play, entitled The Triangle Factory Fire Project, tells the story of various men and women trapped in a tall factory during a fire, set in 1911. On March 26 and 27, the show will be performed in the CHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m for UIL rating. Though it is only December, several months are needed for preparation and rehearsal. Auditions for The Triangle Factory Fire Project are in the auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. There are many parts of varying size…

Thursday last day for lost and found

By Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Any discarded hats, jackets or other miscellaneous items always seem to end up in the giant heap of items in student services. Otherwise known as the lost and found, over the years the lost and found has saved  numerous encounters with an upset mother over the loss of an article of clothing or lunch box. For other students who are as forgetful as me, the last day to search through the pile is Thursday. If items are left uncollected they will then be donated to charity, so someone else can find use of the abandoned jacket. Be sure to stop by student services and double check, otherwise someone else might…