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Plugging in...
by Coppell Student Media
Plugging in... is an umbrella podcast that delves into Entertainment, Student Life, News and Opinions each week.
Episodes
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Plugging in... Prom Safety
In this episode of Plugging in, The Sidekick Executive News editor Sri Achanta and Student Life editor Shrayes Gunna discuss ways to be the safest at prom. They talk to Class of 2023 Student Council Sponsor Benjamin Stroud and CHS Seniors to find the best tactics to stay safe.
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Pluggin in... Sports Update
In this episode, The Sidekick photographer Namir Awan along with Coppell High School junior Sajid Jailani discuss the NBA and give their take on the league. As we discuss shocking news, we talk about the Dallas Mavericks and surprise teams. With all of their knowledge of the game, Awan and…
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Plugging in... Senioritis
Now more than ever, senioritis is affecting 12th graders around the school with low motivation and increased late assignments, along with even more negative impacts. The Sidekick Staff Writer Deepali Kanchanavally and Staff Designer Nrithya Mahesh talk to CHS IB student Gerret Schnock and IB...
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Plugging in... Ramadan
Coppell is home to a large community of Muslims who celebrate Ramadan. This episode of Plugging In... discusses Ramadan, its significance and local influences to Coppell and surrounding communities. From common misconceptions about fasting to tips on how to reach goals, the podcast divulges into...
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Plugging in... Cost of Senior Year
Many students consider senior year their most memorable year of high school, as it is their final year to participate in all school activities and to spend time at events with their friends. As younger students in high school, most of us only ever hear about the exciting activities to look…
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Plugging in... the coding world
Computer science teacher Isabel Gregorek talks about her experience in coding as well as how artificial intelligence like Chat GPT could change the world of programming and how apps, games and a lot more aspects of our lives will drastically change.
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Plugging In... Red Jacket Applications
This week on Plugging In… The Sidekick social media manager Meghna Kulkarni talks with Red Jacket co-sponsors Dr. Bianca Benitez and Courtney Crosby about the Coppell High School student ambassadors, the Red Jackets. Benitez and Crosby discuss the ongoing application process and what it means to…
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Plugging in... Cowgirl's basketball advancing to state
Today, the Coppell girl’s basketball team head play in the state semi-final. Staff writer Ava Johnson and executive editor-in-chief Angelina Liu speak to head coach Ryan Murphy and players Allyssa Potter and Julianna Lamendola about their playoff run and what it means for them to go to state.
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Plugging in... SJW #2023
This week on Plugging In… The Sidekick staff photographer Sahasra Chakilam talks to Executive Editor-in-Chief Angelina Liu, Executive Editorial Page Editor Manasa Mohan, Executive News Editor Sri Achanta, and Executive Design/Interactive Editor Srihari Yechangunja about The Sidekick’s celebration...
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Plugging in... Sports Update
In this episode, Namir along with Paarth discuss a variety of sports events and give our take on them. As we discuss shocking news, we also focus on various sports such as soccer, basketball, and football. With all of his knowledge of the game, Namir disputes Paarth’s extremely hot takes with…
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Plugging in... Formula 1 Austin recap
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.
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Plugging in... gender stereotypes
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.
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Plugging in... balancing two genres of teaching
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…
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Plugging in... academic pressures
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…
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Plugging in… advantages of meditation
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...
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Plugging in... college application essays
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…
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From George Coppell to... rising inflation
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…
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From George Coppell to… the habits of private victory
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,...
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From George Coppell to... climate change
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…
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From George Coppell to... CHS experiences with Ramadan
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…
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From George Coppell to... the Grammys
The Grammys is an internationally televised event where the music industry's biggest stars and talents attend a red carpet and awards ceremony. There was strong competition in this year's Grammys in each category, as well as some artists who were snubbed from nominations as well as first-time...
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From George Coppell to...options for the future
This week on George Coppell to…, executive editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna speaks to Coppell High School seniors Colin Bezack, Chandana Sirigireddy and Mira Jiang on their plans for the future. With Ivy Day marking the last of college decisions being released, CHS seniors are now charged with the...
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From George Coppell to...diversity in beauty standards
This week, The Sidekick executive entertainment editor Trisha Atluri talks to Miss Coppell 2022 Jessica Hamilton about evolving beauty standards. As a Black woman, Hamilton delves into breaking traditional boundaries and what it means to be a pageant competitor.
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Special episode: From George Coppell to... a teacher-student joke-off
This week on From George Coppell To..., design editor Srihari Yechangunja celebrates April Fools' Day with a joke-off with Mr. Ian VanderSchee, an AP Calculus BC and IB Mathematics teacher at CHS known for writing jokes everyday on a whiteboard outside his classroom.
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From George Coppell to... course selection from a counselor perspective
This week on George Coppell to..., staff writer Minnie Gazawada speaks to Coppell High School Head counselor Ann Cenilli and CHS junior Mytri Nair about the course selection process through their perspectives. CHS students now will be finalizing their decision until March 11th, the last day for...
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From George Coppell to... #SJW2022
This week on From George Coppell to..., staff photographer Aliza Abidi talks to news editor sophomore, executive editor-in-chief Anjali Krishna and executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby about The Sidekick's celebration of Scholastic Journalism Week from Feb. 21-25. The Sidekick editors…
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From George Coppell to... Black History Month
This week on From George Coppell to..., staff photographer Shreya Ravi talks to junior Mehek Arora about celebrating Black History Month in February. With Coppell ISD and individual classrooms planning activities to honor the Black community. Arora and Ravi discuss how important it is to give…
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From George Coppell to... new year's resolutions
Every January 1st, people of all ages across the United States will write down a few goals to achieve in the year. The history of self improvement goes back centuries, with the idea of having a goal set to a specific calendar date well established by the 1860’s. For this episode, I will be...
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From George Coppell to... being out of the closet in professional life
This week on George Coppell to… The Sidekick CHS9 editor Iniya Nathan speaks with Coppell High School CTE teacher Michael McCabe about being open about his sexuality in this professional life. While being part of the LGBTQ+ community is steadily being more accepted by those outside the community,...
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From George Coppell to...a modern understanding of Thanksgiving
This week on George Coppell to…, Student Life editor Anette Varghese speaks with Coppell High School AP World History and AP Comparative Government and Politics and CHS junior Anum Ali on the history of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving today celebrates the idea of togetherness by bringing family…
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From George Coppell to... college applications from the educators' perspective
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…
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From George Coppell to my culture is not your costume
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,...
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From George Coppell to a growing arts scene
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...
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From George Coppell to Navaratri
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.
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Welcome to Coppell Unheard
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.
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Opinions: Animal Farm is no more
Every year, sophomores at Coppell High School have read and analyzed Animal Farm by George Orwell. However, this year, English II teachers have decided not to include it in the course curriculum. In this episode of the Cowboy Spur, Sally and Angelina discuss with their guests the curriculum and...
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Student life: What happened to in-person learning?
Why does Coppell High School have such low in-person attendance? Join us this episode where the hosts, Blanche and Angelina, examine why so many students at CHS still choose to learn virtually.
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Offshoot: Class March Madness
This episode, the Sidekick editors hold their own March Madness with a twist: choosing the march maddest class at Coppell High School.
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Sports: The importance of women in coaching
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...
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Entertainment: Golden Globes
This week, we’re tackling the Golden Globes! First, we will be talking about an overview of the award show, our reactions to the nominations and our expectations for this year. Then, we will be having a Sidekick alumni, Yash Ravula come on to discuss the winners of this years globes and the...
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Student Journalism Week special
This week, the student media programs of the school are celebrating Scholastic Journalism Week, established by the Journalism Education Association. The theme for this year is “What we do matters.” For today’s episode, we assembled the leaders of each of Coppell High School’s media outlets for a...
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News: What you need to know about 2021-2022 Coppell HS course selection
Join us this episode, where we talk news and new schedule requirements at Coppell High School.
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Plugging in... is an umbrella podcast that delves into Entertainment, Student Life, News and Opinions each week.
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