Plugging in...

As the Formula 1 racing season nears its end, have a listen to a recap of the United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin with @JoshDC004 and @cjcampbelljr.

This podcast discusses the current gender stereotypes that occur in our society, its effects on our current generation, and its harms. Featuring Coppell High School art teacher, David Bearden, who shares his views and personal experiences regarding this topic.

Filled with personal anecdotes and advice by the people who have impacted her the most, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach and Algebra 2 teacher Coach Weseman, shared her experience on work life balance throughout the school year. Everyone has a story, and Coach makes it clear by showing a truthful side to her life as a teacher and Coach and her process of growth throughout her life. If you want to hear about work life balance with a busy schedule, life advice, and more, tune into this episode of Plugging in…!

With the start of a new school year, students have the opportunity to begin on a clean slate. Though this may seem ideal, many have already started to experience the burdens of academic pressures. In this episode of Plugging in… Staff Writer Sukirtha Muthiah and Staff Designer Meghan Chiang talk to AP English IV and Creative Writing teacher Matthew Bowden about his opinions on academic pressures. Bowden has taught a range of students from freshman to seniors over the past 15 years, and has seen these pressures affect students in different ways. He details his experiences and how he’s seen students go through this struggle.

Astronomy teacher Ms. Barnes discusses the advantages of meditation and a minimalistic lifestyle. Her past experiences with Vipassana, a 2 weeks silence camp, helped her find the importance of meditation and wants to share it with the rest of the Coppell High School students hoping to create a healthier environment. Listen to the this podcast to find helpful ways to destress.  

With the start of a new school year comes a new wave of college applications. Seniors have already begin their Common App essays and are encouraged to start their supplementals for specific schools. In this episode of Plugging in... senior executive Editor-in-chief of The Sidekick Angelina Liu will be talking to Coppell High School IB English teacher Richard Orlopp. Orlopp is teaching students in his class on how to write an impactful essay and has read many college applications in his time as a teacher. Essential questions are answered, such as should students be revealing the deepest darkest parts of themselves? What are some common misconceptions of essays? What if you’re a bad writer? What are colleges really looking for?

On this episode of “From George Coppell to…” The Sidekick staff photographer Sruthi Lingam discusses the effects of inflation on the local economy with CHS sophomore Kalyan Vivekanandan. As the prices of basic necessities continue to increase across the nation, Lingam speaks with CHS securities and investments teacher Brian Simpson about different pathways individuals can take to combat the negative effects of inflation.

On this episode of “From George Coppell to…” The Sidekick staff writer Nathan Cheng discusses Stephen Covey’s self - help book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People with CHS engineering and construction teacher Stan Burnett. With many students struggling with issues such as procrastination, Cheng explores how the habits can benefit students in their academic and everyday lives.

On this episode in “From George Coppell to…” The Sidekick staff writer Yaamini Jois discusses climate change with two CHS students and one teacher. With recent protests being conducted by scientists and activists worldwide, Jois explores the current state of the climate and how we can all live more sustainably.

This week on George Coppell to…, the Sidekick news editor Sri Achanta speaks to Coppell High School sophomore Aliza Abidi and CHS junior Ghada Abuagala on their experiences practicing Ramadan. Ramadan started this year on April 2 and ends on May 1. Ramadan is a celebration that Muslims partake in, but fasting isn’t all that Ramadan is about. Two different interviews highlight the entire meaning of Ramadan, what happens during this month and student experiences with Ramadan.