The Needle Drop, online resources prove to be excellent source of music

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Music is infinite in the 21st century. There are infinitely many genres, infinitely many artists and infinitely many ways to access and share the music itself. Though most people have different tastes, nearly everbody likes music of some sort, whether it be hip-hop, post-rock, thrash metal, free jazz or anything else. In this day and age, when there is infinite music instantly at your fingertips via the internet, there is little excuse to continue to listen to garbage music, or even to keep listening to the same exact music over and over and over. As a self-proclaimed music enthusiast, I am constantly on the lookout for original new artists and am…

My last blog

By Coleman Armes Staff Writer As my days on The Sidekick staff have come to a close after one year (I am switching out next semester to Psychology), I have been reflecting on what the experience of working on The Sidekick has been like. After all this thought I have come up with one word to describe my time here. Blessed. First and foremost I have been blessed to have Mr. Wofford as a teacher. He is truly a good guy. I first noticed Mr. Wofford freshman year. He was always in the halls with the University of Alabama polos and I thought, “Hmm, this guy could be really cool or just one of those…

Learning how to be confident

By Jordan Thompson Staff Writer I take it upon myself to accuse every single girl of being of jealous at some point. It has happened, and will happen again. I might even be guiltier than you are; in fact, jealousy inspired me to want to be a writer so bad. In fourth grade all I wanted was for my teacher to be as proud of my writing as she was of the boy who sat next to me-I wanted her to hug me after she read my paper, too. The envy pinched my self-worth. Today I envy gorgeous girls with gorgeous profile pictures on Facebook, but the pinch is more like a chokehold; girls, this one is for you. There are profile…

Two common cultures hide behind skin tone

By Jordan Thompson Staff Writer Every culture is rich with history and authenticity-they are legacies of humanity, yet are challenging for humanity to understand-especially young adults. It wouldn’t be a surprise for a Hindu student at Coppell High School to walk to her next class while a naïve student considers them Muslim just based off of the color of their skin. “We have all judged and been judged by our skin color,” New Tech High@Coppell junior Jane Gross said. “It is like calling a Korean person Chinese because of their physical similarities.”AP World History educates students about the values, practices and differences between Islam and Hinduism, but it does not change how students look at…

Local voices take initiative, make themselves heard

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief After the newest issue of The Sidekick hit the racks earlier this week, I cannot tell you how many people came up to me and asked if I had written every article in the paper. Ignoring the fact that the writer’s name is listed above each story, I began to realize how one-sided people think local newspapers are. The fact of the matter is that there are 40 members on the Sidekick staff. However it is not just these voices that go into creating news outlets; local voices are invaluable to painting an all-encompassing picture of our community. Two of Coppell’s other newspapers, Coppell Gazette and the Citizens Advocate employ willing…

Voice your opinions with The Sidekick suggestion box

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Do you read The Sidekick? Do you want to see something more in the next issue? Here’s your chance, The Sidekick suggestion box is here. The Sidekick is the voice of Coppell High School and we are always looking for good story ideas, this opportunity will serve to draft in new ideas into our future issues. It is necessary to contribute your ideas so that our award winning paper is able to stay on top. Don’t shy away, every idea is treasured within our room. Stop by D115 the next time you find yourself in D-Hall and drop your ideas into the box shown on the right. If you can’t…

December brings fundraisers for Coppell

Addy Buigas-Lopez Staff Writer As the weather starts to turn, Coppell’s clubs and organizations are putting together fundraisers. Invisible children will be hosting a garage sale in the Sprouts parking lot, Dec. 4. Likewise, the Sidekick has a garage sale fundraiser the following week on Dec. 11. Meanwhile, the freshman class is continuing their cookie dough fundraiser. Outside of Coppell High School, Relay for Life teams are beginning their fundraising for the upcoming relay and the Salvation Army will be placing Santas at store entrances for their holiday fundraiser as well. With the support of the community, these organizations can raise more money than ever before. Make sure to check out when fundraisers are happening…

Life in shreds

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Today as I was handed four assignments in English, (none that take just five minutes I may add) and  I began on one of the two stories that I am writing for The Sidekick I felt overwhelmed, and then I thought to myself, “How in the world am I going to possibly get all of my assignments done on time??” Then I came home to where I’m grounded for outrageous things that I have done (which my parents are holding against me); I then felt my burdens grow heavier. Granted I am not one of the smartest people there is to be found, but I try my best, and lately I just feel like I’m going nowhere. I am…

The Sidekick’s fundraiser at Mooyah

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer The Sidekick this Wed. April 14 is holding a fundraiser at Mooyah Burgers and Fries, located at Sandy Lake and Denton Tap, where from 5 to 10 pm 20 percent of your meal order will go to yours truly, The Sidekick, ranked 7th in the nation by the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention. There will be a Sidekick member with a jar to collect receipts in order for a portion to go to the newspaper. In addition to dinner at Mooyah, CHS teachers and staff can make a Mooyah order for delivery for lunchtime at school on Tuesday. The sign-up sheet for lunch requests is located at the…