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.

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 Jailani talk about extremely hot takes with some of their own. Enjoy as Awan and Jailani tackle some of the NBA's biggest topics.

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 Diploma Programme Coordinater and teacher Michael Brock about their experiences with senioritis.

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 how The Sidekick Convergence Editor Aliya Zakir, Staff Photographer Sameeha Syed and Business Manager Aliza Abidi navigate the holy month.

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 forward to in your senior year, however the cost of everything being accumulated together is hardly discussed. In this episode of Plugging in… Staff Writer Rhea Choudhary and Staff Photographer Vibha Viswanath talk to Student Council Co-Sponsor and Pre-Calculus teacher William Harrington about his opinions on the overall cost of senior year. Harrington details how events such as prom, graduation, and trips add up to make the year very costly, especially for parents, making it difficult for all senior year students to have the opportunity to participate.

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.

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 be a Red Jacket.

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.

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 of Scholastic Journalism Week from Feb. 20-24. The Sidekick editors and Chakilam discuss their personal favorite parts of the week and their experience as student journalists.

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 some of his own. Enjoy as Namir and Paarth tackle some of sports biggest topics.