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The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

Madeline Gartland

Madeline Gartland, Section Editor, Page Designer, Website Manager, Reporter

Madeline Gartland is a sophomore and in her second year of newspaper. She took newspaper because she really enjoys writing and loved the community from her first year of newspaper. She is a section editor, page designer, and reporter. Outside of newspaper, she loves reading and dancing with her company.

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Foreign Director, Local story

Madeline Gartland, Section Editor, Reporter, Website Manager June 8, 2026

  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 writing. However, outside...

During the ground breaking event, local community members lined up behind the shovels to break ground.

New NICU Breaks Ground

Madeline Gartland, Section Editor, Reporter, Website Manager June 8, 2026

  In Northern Michigan, the Munson healthcare system is the largest hospital network and service provider in the majority of Northern Michigan and the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula. The entire...

Photo Courtesy: Lucy Jones

Rackets and Restoration

Madeline Gartland May 15, 2026

  When a student enters high school, they are given the opportunity to take charge and explore interests that will shape their future. Students are able to explore new opportunities that will prepare...

Anika Hintz and Lucy Thiel perform the Dew Drop and Flower scene in the Nutcracker.

Spinning Through the Story

Madeline Gartland January 21, 2026

  Every year during the holiday season, there are hundreds of Nutcracker performances that are put on by various dance companies all throughout the United States. In the Traverse City area, we have Nutcracker...

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On to New Adventures

Madeline Gartland, Reporter May 28, 2025

  The average student in TCAPS will have about 48 teachers during their schooling. Every year, each one of these teachers will get a new set of students to teach and prepare for the world. In Michigan,...

Graphic Credit: A. Lawless

Online Book Fair Promotes Diversity

Madeline Gartland, Section Editor March 31, 2025

  At West, the library provides many different resources for all sorts of student needs. They provide crafts, games, hygiene products, and various genres of books. The library has a decently sized collection...

Katie Lamphere dances on stage during a ballet class at the NYCDA convention. Dancers are often invited up to the stage during classes when they are executing the moves well. Photo Courtesy: K. Lamphere

The Competitive Side of an Artistic Sport

Madeline Gartland, Section Editor March 28, 2025

  The sport of dance has many stereotypes. When people think about it, they may think that it’s only performances and taking class, but in reality there is a whole other side of the artistic sport....

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 they use the money from...

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