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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
Tanishka Kale

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer

Tanishka Kale is a sophomore and first-year staff member of The Sidekick. She joined The Sidekick because of her interest in journalism and photography. She enjoys playing tennis, reading and playing the guitar. Her favorite movies are Interstellar and Black Panther, and her favorite artists are Ariana Grande and Travis Scott.

You can contact her at tpk0006@g.coppellisd.com



All content by Tanishka Kale
The Defensive Line founder and Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, a Coppell High School graduate, signs a water bottle for a Mental Health Expo attendee in Coppell High School Commons on April 29. The Defensive Line, an organization aimed to prevent youth suicide, held the Mental Health Expo to promote healthy lifestyles and teach students how to improve their well-being.

Mental Health Expo encouraging emotional awareness

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
May 9, 2025
Coppell held Earthfest at the Biodiversity Education Center on Saturday. The annual event celebrated the city’s commitment to the environment with educational activities, projects and performances.

Growing a greener future at annual Earthfest

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
April 30, 2025
Coppell High School junior Georgia Reynolds’s colorful attire reflects the creativity she brings to every production in the CHS theater. Reynolds qualified for the State UIL Theatrical Competition after competing in marketing by creating posters, social media campaigns and more.

Reynolds leading from behind the curtains

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
April 10, 2025
The Coppell City Council recognized local volunteers at Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Wes Mays proclaimed April 2025 as Volunteer Month.

Council declares April as Volunteer Month

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
April 10, 2025
Rang De attendees throw colored powder in the air at The Sound on March 15. Rang De brought the community together to celebrate the Hindu festival Holi.

Welcoming Spring with vibrant hues at Holi Festival

Tanishka Kale and Yoshita Sanivarpu
March 31, 2025
Authors meet readers and sign books at the North Texas Teen Book Festival last Saturday in the Irving Convention Center. The annual North Texas Teen Book Festival is a one-day event where book lovers come together to celebrate teen literature.

North Texas Teen Book Festival brings book lovers together

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
March 7, 2025
CHS9 receptionist Bertha Moehlis is cited for her welcoming nature by CHS9 staff. Moehlis has been a receptionist since the opening of CHS9 after she retired from teaching.

Moehlis bringing warmth with every welcome

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
March 6, 2025
Coppell City Council member Biju Mathew expresses his feelings on recent vandalism incidents. At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council meeting, residents shared their experiences with repeated harassment and property damage.

Residents share concerns about ongoing vandalism

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
February 12, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Cummings

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
February 11, 2025
New Tech High @ Coppell sophomore Lena Gay, playing Matilda, realizes the power of her stories on Jan.16. The Cowboy Theatre Company presented Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” from Jan.17-19 and Jan. 23-25 in the CHS Auditorium.

Theater shines with first district-wide musical “Matilda”

Hannah Vipin and Tanishka Kale
January 28, 2025
Coppell High School sophomore Lena Gay, playing Matilda, sings “Naughty” on Thursday. The Cowboy Theatre Company presents their opening show of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” tonight at 7 p.m. Photo by Tanishka Kale

[Photo] “Matilda the Musical” forming district-wide connections

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
January 17, 2025
Wilson Elementary School gifted the CISD Board of Trustees a poster of appreciation at Monday night’s meeting. Several CISD schools created posters for School Board Appreciation Month.

Trustees assessing use of weather days following last week’s closure

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
January 14, 2025
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays and city manager Mike Land discuss the motion of approving the plans for the construction of new Lake Breeze Condominiums on Tuesday night at the council meeting in Town Center.

Council rejects plan for new residential development

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
December 11, 2024

On the Record: Top five festive films to watch with family

Sabah Uddin, Vidya Praveen, and Tanishka Kale
December 9, 2024
Floating lanterns are released onto the lake after sunset at the Food Festival & Diwali Celebration on Nov. 10 at The Sound. DFW’s Fourth Annual South Asian Food Festival & Diwali Celebration excited the community with bazaars, traditional food, performances and a floating lantern show.

Celebrating Diwali for the Sound

Tanishka Kale and Yoshita Sanivarpu
November 18, 2024
Coppell High School junior Prisha Thakur creates handmade mica-free makeup products, such as eyeshadows, lipsticks and lipgloss. Thakur produces mica-free makeup in an effort to bring awareness to child labor. Photo by Anushka Joshi

Thakur promoting change in makeup industry

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer
October 28, 2024
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