Kayla is a senior and the sports photography editor for The Sidekick. Her favorite part of student journalism is the interesting places it has allowed her to venture to, such as The Star in Frisco and Choctaw Stadium. She loves music, with some of her favorites being Noah Kahan, Frank Ocean and Phoebe Bridgers. She enjoys trying out new coffee shops with friends, with her favorite drinks being an iced white mocha matcha and a coconut latte. Kayla loves taking photos in and out of The Sidekick, with one of her favorite pastimes being running her digital camera portfolio on Instagram (@kaylasdigicams). You can contact Kayla through email at kgn5712@g.coppellisd.com or on Instagram (@kaylagnguyen).

Aliza Abidi is a senior and the Editorial Page Editor for The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to read a variety of fiction novels, lift weights, and watch Studio Ghibli movies. To Aliza, journalism is about bringing all sorts of different opinions and perspectives to light. Opinions and perspectives about the world’s various curiosities and disputes that are created by people with interesting stories underneath; experiences which shape an individual’s values. To her, these viewpoints are worth sharing, vibrant and fresh to hear and learn about. Seeing her older brother being able to make an impact by bringing stories and viewpoints to light at The Sidekick inspired her to join, where she is now, helping to make an impact in her community as she helps coordinate the process of publishing works that fulfill her passions and goals. You can contact her at asa2591@g.coppellisd.com.

Wendy Le is in her third year in The Sidekick as a senior and the executive social media editor. Throughout her time in this program, she’s found joy in doing things and going to places she never thought she would’ve: standing on the sidelines, in the back of the Black Box Theatre, political rallies, learning how to use Adobe, taking photos, making social media graphics and writing features.  Le does have hobbies outside of D115. When she’s not scouring to get things edited or feeding The Sidekick social media accounts, she likes to brain rot on TikTok, craft new Pinterest boards, go thrifting and take photos on her digital camera. If you see her in person, she is likely to “meow” at you (unironically).  You can contact her at ahl2566@g.coppellisd.com for any inquiries.