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This week on George Coppell to…, executive news editor Akhila Gunturu and student life editor Anette Varghese speaks with Coppell High School head counselor Ann Cinelli and IB English teacher Richard Orlopp on navigating college applications from an educators' point of view. The application season itself begins in the summer before the senior’s final year in high school, with the early action/decision deadline being Nov. 1 and the regular admission/decision deadlines extending into December and possibly January. Cinneli and Orlopp help seniors by providing essential information on the application process as well as delving into college application essay writing as the first unit of the year. 

This week on George Coppell to…, The Sidekick visual media editor Angelina Liu speaks with juniors Alexis Sibanda and Taara Bhojwani about the the "my culture is not your costume" debate. With Halloween on this upcoming Sunday, many Coppell residents will be preparing by purchasing candy, decorations, and costumes. This movement has become increasingly popular as many have become enraged at celebrities for cultural appropriation. 

This week on George Coppell to…, The Sidekick executive entertainment editor Trisha Atluri speaks with Coppell Community Orchestra president Vanessa Younts about the burgeoning local arts scene. With the recent opening of the Coppell Arts Center, local performing and fine arts companies receive a new venue for events and galleries. The Coppell Arts Council also provides representation for resident companies, allowing local art to be prioritized. Currently, the arts center's first live performance season is occurring and decisions for forthcoming seasons are in the works.

This week on George Coppell to..., The Sidekick editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby gets into the Hindu festival Navaratri. With Coppell's large Indian population, Navaratri and its accompanying events are celebrated in the Coppell area. 

At a time when people seem more divided than ever, this podcast sets out to find the common threads in stories that connect us all.

This episode, the Sidekick editors hold their own March Madness with a twist: choosing the march maddest class at Coppell High School.

Join us this episode to celebrate Women's History Month, where Sally, Angelina and Shivi discuss the role women play in sports and the challenges they face. To get more insight, they also talk to Principal Springer, who was a former coach and athlete, as well as Coach Murphy, the head girls basketball coach and assistant boys basketball coach.