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![“[She is First will] do the craft show which is in the fall at West it’s run in like the commons and some of the class wings and we usually just make stuff or we sell baked goods so it’s kind of like a combination of ornaments for Christmas and then just different like knickknacks and stuff that students make and then like cookies,” Polk said.](https://wshoccidentalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/New-club-leaders-she-is-the-first--1200x900.jpg)
In many clubs there needs to be new leaders to step up. In many clubs at West, the positions for president, vice president and more have been open because of the seniors...

Titan Training is an important program at West throughout the summer. It focuses on ways for students and athletes to gain strength and improve skills in their growth—for...

West’s girls soccer team has wrapped up another exciting season filled with hard work, teamwork, and determination.Throughout their season, players competed in challenging...
- Serving Up HistoryJune 8, 2026

After teaching for decades, two of the only three Spanish teachers at West are retiring this year....
For anyone lucky enough to get to know any of these incredible people, you will be sad to learn this...
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The highly anticipated “Backrooms” movie premiered on May 29, 2026, to audiences all around the...

The Ship of Theseus is a paradox which goes like this: if someone’s boat has its planks rotting,...

At West, there are a variety of different creative outlets for the student population. Students are able to take art classes, music classes, or explore their passions through...

For many students, summer means swimming, tanning, and sleeping in, while for others, it means more time to give back to the community. All across Traverse City, there are...

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of…” The United States of America has a history with many dark topics including–but not limited to– lynching, the Trail of Tears,...

The highly anticipated “Backrooms” movie premiered on May 29, 2026, to audiences all around the world. Directed by Kane Parsons and produced by A24 Studios, the film was...

The Ship of Theseus is a paradox which goes like this: if someone’s boat has its planks rotting, which need replacing, until eventually none of the ship’s planks are original,...

On April 24th, world famous folk singer, Noah Kahan, released his fourth studio album, The Great Divide. The album features 21 tracks in total, with four being added to the...


