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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Kirsten Schnock

Kirsten Schnock, Staff Writer

Kirsten Schnock is a junior and a first-year designer for The Sidekick. She enjoys all forms of art, especially sculptures. When she is not creating art, she loves to listen to music or binge watch any tv-show she can get her hands on. Her favorite music album of all time is the 2008 Fearless album by Taylor Swift. She looks forward to creating more content for the Sidekick this year.

You can contact her by email at [email protected]

All content by Kirsten Schnock
The Coppell ISD Board members honor the Coppell High School girls golf team for winning the 2025 UIL Class 6A State Championship at the Coppell City Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Schnock.

[Photo] Council appoints Carrol as new mayor pro tem

Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer
May 15, 2025
High school students often need an escape from their daunting boredom. The Sidekick staff writer, Priyan Selveraj thinks aimless driving is an outlet to get rid of boredom. Graphic by Kirsten Schnock

[Photo] Escaping boredom through driving

Priyadharshan Selvaraj Prabakaran, Writer
May 15, 2025
The Sidekick staff designer Kirsten Schnock shares her appreciation for art editor Minori Kunte’s sense of determination. Senior send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

Senior Send-off: From a small conversation to a new beginning

Kirsten Schnock, Staff Designer
May 9, 2025
Sending off The Sidekick's seniors

Sending off The Sidekick’s seniors

Gia Ajani, Vidya Praveen, Naseeha Masood, Hamza Zakir, Leila Holmes-Yllescas, Rachel Chio, Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Naila Ali, Hannah Vipin, Aarnav Yarlagadda, Eirene Park, Elizabeth De Santiago, Kirsten Schnock, Raima Awan, Pranavi Ramineni, Sohalia Reddy, Riya Prasad, Emmalee Jittasupo, Jay Vernekar, Prisha Hooda, Marli Field, Karthika Dayanand, Hiral Patel, Kevin Gunnampalli, Aashi Panchal, and Safiya Azam
May 9, 2025
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[Photo] Practicum in Entrepreneurship providing hands-on experience, industry connections

March 14, 2025
Teens often defend their feelings in fear of judgment from others, especially when it comes to superficial matters. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park thinks people should be less worried about external judgments and take pride in their feelings for others. Photo illustration by Siri Kondabathini and Kirsten Schnock

[Photo] Valentine’s Musings: Crushing your excitement

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
February 12, 2025
Romantic relationships are often prioritized during Valentine’s Day, but friendships are also important to celebrate. The Sidekick staff writer Katie Park highlights how her friendships have shaped her identity, allowing her to show her appreciation for them during the Valentine’s season.

[Photo] Valentine’s Musings: Friends before trends

Katie Park, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
“Arcane” is a popular spinoff series of the game League of Legends, focusing on the relationship between sisters Vi and Jinx. The Sidekick staff photographer Aniketh Vakayil Maheshkumar delves into their struggles. Graphic by Kirsten Schnock

[Photo] “Arcane” explores nuanced, complex themes like no other show

Aniketh Vakayil Maheshkumar, Staff Photographer
February 10, 2025
A nonchalant attitude robs people from individuality and a sense of self. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir believes that being yourself is an important part of living your life in order to foster a genuine connection to others.

[Photo] The epidemic of meh

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
Tyler, The Creator released his seventh studio album Chromakopia on Oct. 28. The Sidekick staff photographer Brody Sever delves into the story told by Tyler, The Creator.

[Photo] Exploring Tyler, The Creator’s mind with CHROMAKOPIA

Brody Sever, Photographer
November 11, 2024
Diwali and Halloween fall on the same day this year. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks it is important to celebrate both. Graphic by Kirsten Schnock

[Photo] A celebration of light and fright

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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