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Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
April 4, 2025
Coppell High School has seen a surge in student organizations, prompting adjustments in club management and sponsorship. As more students seek community and leadership opportunities, faculty and student leaders navigate the challenges of keeping engagement and resources. Animation by Sofia Exposito
Full flight forward: Student organizations rising up
April 4, 2025
Photojournalism students build McLean’s 2025 yearbook. McLean High School was denied the First Amendment Press Freedom Award this year due to the county's new Guidance for Student Publications.
McLean loses First Amendment award
April 4, 2025
DEI: The United States Department of Education sent a memo to American colleges and universities threatening to cut their federal funding if they don't remove their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion programs under threat, community reacts
April 4, 2025
Many students at the high school consume caffeine on a daily basis to help increase energy when dealing with busy schedules.
Spilling the beans: caffeine culture at the high school
April 4, 2025
With about half of surveyed students visiting Starbucks at least once a week, it’s clear that Wayland is caught in the $7 drink chokehold, but what makes these drinks so desirable? Is the taste alone enough to justify prices over three times the average? Or are there other factors that might influence the drink’s draw?
Is that first sip feeling worth it?
April 4, 2025
Tegan Merritte sells Girl Scout Cookies to neighbors in her community. Participating in activities such as selling cookies is one way Girl Scouts can get involved and uplift the community.
Girl Scouts Empowers Leadership, Creates Change
April 4, 2025
Rene Solo Ribas poses for a photo in 1972. He graduated salutatorian of his elementary school.
Turning pain into purpose
April 4, 2025
Keith Baremore throws football
The Famous Football
April 4, 2025
Puerto Rican Spanish teacher Samuel Álvarez-García steps onstage during the 2025 Hispanic Cultural Assembly. Álvarez-García is part of WJ's large and diverse immigrant community.
Coming to Bethesda: The immigrant experience at WJ
April 4, 2025
Challenges present themselves to Muslim athletes during the holy month of Ramadan, but athletes persevere and create strategies to ensure they can successfully play their sport. Design by Safa Saedi.
How athletes balance faith, fasting and performance during Ramadan
April 4, 2025
Kailey Benson runs over to hug girls Coach Kurt Kruse after she had won her second championship. Benson hugged Kruse before he pointed up to the Spartans in the audience and then she hugged Jacob Mattson to celebrate.
Carrying the Weight of the Champion
April 4, 2025
Flag football has recently made name in the sports industry, making it one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S.
Flagging a new era: the rise of flag football
April 4, 2025
Ink and identity
Ink and identity
April 4, 2025
In 2022 sophomore Elaine Wang competes for the first time at the World Junior Wushu Championships. Wang performed in the jianshu (straight sword) category.
Kicking up success
April 4, 2025
The Bald Eagles take flight
The Bald Eagles take flight
April 4, 2025
Junior Adam Tapper has found a passion for writing literary translations, from Yiddish and German, two languages to which he feels a deep connection due to his family’s heritage.
Lost words, new voices: Junior Adam Tapper works to preserve and share minority languages
April 4, 2025
Cataloging Assistant Martha Waters explores unrequited love and high-society courtship in her five-book historical romance series, “Regency Vows.” Waters began working at the school Jan. 20.
Martha Waters embraces ‘deeply chaotic’ writing process behind bestselling novels
April 4, 2025
"The Gunslinger" is a new musical written, composed and directed by Ben Demase, set to be performed May 23 and 24. (Above design created by Ben Demase.)
Behind the Curtain of Ben Demase’s Original Musical, “The Gunslinger”
April 4, 2025
Coppell High School junior Chloe Vigue works on a sketchbook piece in the E102 Drawing Studio. Vigue’s passion for visual media is evident through her commitment to growing as an artist both in and out of school.
“I can’t see myself going any other direction”
April 1, 2025
Dozens of students flood the crosswalk, their weary steps dragging after a long day of hagwon classes, finally heading home at 10 p.m.
Stolen youth: Korea’s medical school obsession sacrifices health and happiness
April 4, 2025
Coppell has provided a blanket of security for its residents through low crime rates and stability, developing the community name of the “Coppell Bubble.” The Sidekick staff designer Safiya Azam thinks the bubble provides a false sense of security that fuels ignorance toward issues degrading the community.
Popping the Coppell Bubble
April 2, 2025
Classroom shows conflicting beliefs as students sit during the pledge of allegiance.
Students reserve their right to challenge tradition as patriotism dwindles in American classrooms
March 27, 2025
The Broligarchy Rises: Tech bros, neofeudalism and the post-democratic social order
The Broligarchy Rises: Tech bros, neofeudalism and the post-democratic social order
March 27, 2025
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
March 27, 2025
Aviation Exploration Day
Aviation Exploration Day
April 4, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
April 2, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 2025
Recognizing the theme of ‘hope’, Keynote speaker and women’s rights activist Katherine Spillar held a speech about legislative milestones and the importance of community engagement. “We can’t put our heads under the pillow and say we’re going to wait it out because without the pushback, without us fighting, we can’t hold the line,” Spillar said. “We have to be organized and strong so when an opportunity becomes available to make forward movement, we're there to seize it. Begin the fight now, wherever you are.”
Women Inspire and Find Hope at Sixth Annual “Rise To” Summit
April 1, 2025
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
PODCAST Luca Akin cogitates on long-term finance internship
April 2, 2025
Shepherd Perkins: A Peek Into a Budding Artist’s Album
March 27, 2025
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Jacket Journal Reporters Kassidy Eggert and Cameron Carlson Explore High School Book Censorship with Assistant Principal Ben Richards
March 21, 2025
Listen to some of our favorite snacks and decide which you enjoy most!
Top 5 Best Snacks Podcast
March 21, 2025
The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its seventh season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.
Season 7, Episode 11: When things go wrong in science labs
March 13, 2025
Junior Paige Mitchell leaps during group performance for Blue Brigade's annual show-off held last Wednesday commencing the contest season.
Twirl, leap and spin into contest season
April 4, 2025
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Senior Sasha Grapko is highlighted on stage by a spotlight during the McCallum Youth Dance Company show this past Thursday and Friday at the AISD PAC. The company put in tireless efforts to make the show a reality with late rehearsals and all-day preparations at the PAC in the days leading up to the show. The show was unique with multiple ensembles performing throughout the night. Since the company consists of students ranging from their freshmen to senior years, the dances vary in complexity which created a balance throughout the program over the two days. Overall, the efforts of the dancers and choreographers paid off, and the show was a success. As Grapko is shining above, every McCallum dancer was able to highlight their commitment to the program with their performances. Caption by Arwen Petellier. Photo by Adele Seeboth
McCallum Youth Dance Company delivers ‘moving’ showcase
March 27, 2025
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
March 12, 2025
Can Ugur (’27) lunges to tackle a TASIS player as Arthur Lamond (’26) runs to help. Coach Ryan Erickson said the team will refer to their game against TASIS to see how they can improve in the future. “Monday, we’ll kind of review the game tape that we have, find some highlights of things we did well, applaud those and then look at things that we need to continue to work on and think about how we need to get better at,” Erickson said.
GALLERY Boys varsity rugby competes against TASIS
March 6, 2025
Jelani Conteh (’26) leaps toward the hoop as he extends his arm to dunk Feb. 5. Member of the boys varsity basketball team Jack Duffy (’25) said the team’s collaboration helped them succeed. “The game was really well played for all of us,” Duffy said. “We really came together, showed a lot of chemistry and were able to, you know, get the victory.”
GALLERY Boys varsity basketball plays TASIS in season’s final home game
February 12, 2025
Aviation Exploration Day
Aviation Exploration Day
April 4, 2025
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
April 2, 2025
Recognizing the theme of ‘hope’, Keynote speaker and women’s rights activist Katherine Spillar held a speech about legislative milestones and the importance of community engagement. “We can’t put our heads under the pillow and say we’re going to wait it out because without the pushback, without us fighting, we can’t hold the line,” Spillar said. “We have to be organized and strong so when an opportunity becomes available to make forward movement, we're there to seize it. Begin the fight now, wherever you are.”
Women Inspire and Find Hope at Sixth Annual “Rise To” Summit
April 1, 2025
Rachana Charkravarthula, freshmen, works on art work during Ac Lab.
Special Education Program Fosters Growth
March 27, 2025
The clean up on February 1 was the first step in creating the F.F. Brown Memorial Park.
One Year Later: The F.F. Brown Memorial Park Cleanup
March 25, 2025
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Bates Celebrates 50th ‘Puddle Jump’ With Original Founders

By Carly Philpott, Bates College
February 13, 2025
After the Maine Flag Company created a now-famous stylization of the original 1901 Maine flag, it has become synonymous for many with the state. These bags sit in the Bates College Store. Some want to restore Maine's official flag to a version of what was approved in 1901, and Maine voters will decide on this issue on Nov. 5.

Ballot Issue Asks Mainers to Return to Original State Flag Design

By Carly Philpott, Bates College
November 20, 2024
Dan Beazley of Michigan traveled nearly 900 miles to provide prayer, support and love for Lewiston following the Oct. 25 mass shooting. Carly Philpott/The Bates Student

Motivated by Religion and Compassion, a Nation Rallies Around Lewiston

By Carly Philpott, Bates College
November 21, 2023
NEW REGULATIONS: Denver mayoral candidate Mike Johnston speaks during a protest about gun violence on April 29. Johnston spoke about recent gun-control legislation signed into law by praising its historic standing. “I think they are historic successes that have been led by historic organizing efforts by moms and students who came out and demanded action,” Johnston said. “They delivered the most significant package reform in 10 years. That’s a huge accomplishment for the state.”

The Breaking Point: Some Turn Fear of Gun Violence Into Activism

By Carly Philpott, Cherry Creek High School
May 10, 2023

‘Hamilton’ Denver Return Is Joyful, Bittersweet for Audience, Cast

By Carly Philpott, Cherry Creek High School
March 3, 2022
A Colorado flag hangs on a chimney in Old Town Superior. The Old Town neighborhood was among a few burned entirely to the ground in Superior and Louisville, Colorado, in the Marshall Fire, which swept Boulder County Dec. 30.

‘This Isn’t Even Possible’: Boulder County Residents Tell the Story of the Marshall Fire

By Carly Philpott, Cherry Creek High School
January 14, 2022
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