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The Occidentalist

Financial aid presentation in the auditorium. Photo Credit: M. Bildeaux
Financial Aid Opportunities for College-Bound Students
Ashlyn Cummings and Brody Weston December 20, 2024

  As college application season comes to a close and the middle of senior year approaches, students...

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Movie Club Sparks Creativity in Students
Lainie Rintala, Podcast Coordinator • December 18, 2024

  West offers many unique clubs based on the interests and hobbies of students. Students who enjoy...

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Reinventing Business at West
Lainie Rintala December 11, 2024

  Although West does not offer business classes, there are still opportunities to get educated on business...

Rugby team comes together on the pitch. Photo Courtesy: Lex Leonard
Girls Rugby Tries to Promote Inclusivity
Tess Tarchak-Hiss November 21, 2024

  Although there has been a rise in inclusivity within the world of high school athletics, some students continue to feel isolated within their respective sports. Whether they...

Pickleball Club members pose for a group photo at their first meeting. Photo Credit: Henry Stachnik
New Pickleball Club Creates Inclusive and Fun Environment
Lainie Rintala and Ellie Maniaci October 8, 2024

  Pickleball is becoming an increasingly popular sport for people of all ages. Players and fans of the sport alike have been using their love for the game to form clubs where...

Photo Credit: S. Fleming
The American Experience
Sydney Fleming, Photo editor • December 20, 2024
David Dee Takes on Shoe Customization
David Dee Takes on Shoe Customization
Alexa Bageris October 8, 2024
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Taking Sides: The Trump Administration SHOULD NOT Abolish the Department of Education
Isaac Shapiro, Taking Sides Columnist • December 20, 2024

  It saddens me that this is a subject of debate in today's world. It seems a simple conclusion to preserve a department whose goal is to ensure our youth a high quality...

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Christmas Crossword Puzzle KEY
Christmas Crossword Puzzle KEY
Lainie Rintala, Podcast Coordinator • December 20, 2024

Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide
Alexa Bageris and Riley Burkholder December 16, 2024

Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle KEY
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle KEY
Lainie Rintala November 26, 2024

Climate Change in the Local Community
Climate Change in the Local Community
Aubrey Lawless December 10, 2024

  Climate change has been a major point of contention globally, but that’s not to say it is too grand of an issue to have an impact on smaller regions. In Traverse City, being...

Drop off site for "Cans and Bottles for Cats" in the Petsmart parking lot. Photo credit: Lisa Chimner
TC Paw Collects Money for Cats In Need
Madeline Gartland November 18, 2024

  On the first Saturday of every month, the Petsmart parking lot becomes a collection site for old bottles and cans. These cans are collected by the TC Paw Cat Rescue team and...

Traverse City Horse Show Dates
Traverse City Horse Show Dates
Emma Howell-Leman, Podcast Coordinator • June 5, 2024