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The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

Brynn Turnquist

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor

Brynn Turnquist is a senior in her first year of newspaper. Brynn chose to take this class because she enjoys writing and editing, and is interested in journalism. As a student athlete, she plays on the WSH girls golf and TCU girls lacrosse team. Brynn also enjoys surfing and swimming in Long Lake, hiking, skiing in the winter months, and spending time with friends and family outside of school. 

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Rough Start to the Semester for Spanish Classes

Rough Start to the Semester for Spanish Classes

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor, Page Designer March 20, 2024

  Near the end of February 2024, select Spanish classes ranging from levels and hours four to six were left without a teacher. Jennifer Geroux seemingly disappeared into thin air, leaving students, administration...

A Few Staple Businesses Hit the Market

Brynn Turnquist March 14, 2024

  As spring approaches, there are a few well-loved businesses surrounding Traverse City that hit the market in an effort to find new buyers. A few key businesses looking to sell their business and move...

Dune scene of Chalamet and Zendaya. Photo Credit: Warner Bros Pictures

Dune Part Two; Science Fiction Reimagined

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor, Page Designer March 8, 2024

Summary   On the distant Planet Kaitain, Princess Irulan Corrino secretly journals that Paul Atreides may still be alive. While en route to Sietch Tabr on Arrakis, Stilgar's Fremen troops, including...

Student Section Faces Backlash

Student Section Faces Backlash

Brynn Turnquist, Editor March 8, 2024

  It’s a no-brainer that athletics play a major role in the community surrounding our school. District-wide athletic events such as the Patriot football game and volleyball Dig Pink game aid...

Uptick in Acceptances at the University of Michigan

Uptick in Acceptances at the University of Michigan

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor February 26, 2024

  The University of Michigan; one of the ultimate schools in the state of Michigan. Known most famously for their football team after winning the national championship last season and for their notoriously...

Hayden Springer with his family. Photo Courtesy: The Fire Pit Collective

Tour Bound: Hayden Springer Bounces Back After Daughter’s Death

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor January 11, 2024

  Hayden Springer became a PGA Tour member for the first time on Monday evening at TPC Sawgrass, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, snatching one of the five cards distributed. Springer first started...

I’m Glad My Mom Died; A Tale of Love, Abuse and Addiction

I’m Glad My Mom Died; A Tale of Love, Abuse and Addiction

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor January 9, 2024

  The heart-wrenching and revolutionary memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, written by Nickelodeon teen star Jennette McCurdy, deserves nothing less than a five-star review. McCurdy, most famously known for...

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor November 15, 2023

Michigan College Month

Michigan College Month

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor October 12, 2023

Photo Credit: Alan Newton

Brazee and Murphy Crowned 2023 Homecoming Royalty

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor October 12, 2023

  The 2023 Homecoming king and queen are seniors Katie Brazee and Ethan Murphy. They were crowned at the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 29, after the last votes were counted during the school...

2023-2024 girls golf team. Left to Right:  Kate Bosley, Nola Raven, Sadie Vanlandschoot, Maya Wilson, Brynn Turnquist, Amarah Leserance, Charlie Erickson. Photo Courtesy: Scarlet Piedmonte

Lady Titans Prepare Their Goodbyes to Seven Seniors

Brynn Turnquist, Section Editor September 29, 2023

  For the Lady Titans girls golf team, there’s no doubt that they’ve had a notorious history. The girls golf team has previously conditioned and produced numerous college-bound athletes. But one...

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