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The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

Solè Demeuse

Solè Demeuse, Editor in Chief

Sole Demeuse is a senior in her second year as a member of the Occidentialist staff. She decided to take the class to pursue her passion for journalism and gain more experience in the field. Sole is the co-editor-in-chief along with her best friend, Audrey Kohler. Outside of school, Sole loves to play tennis and go on bike rides with her family.

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"Challengers" poster. Photo Credit: Wikipedia

“Challengers” Hits the Big Screen

Solè Demeuse, Section Editor, Page Designer May 9, 2024

  The long awaited film, “Challengers” hit the big screen on Apr. 22, 2024 and pulled huge groups of people into theaters. Tennis players were especially excited for the movie, but Zendaya fans were...

West Girls' Tennis Takes on the Grand Traverse Resort Mini Camp

West Girls’ Tennis Takes on the Grand Traverse Resort Mini Camp

Ashley Beeler and Solè Demeuse March 12, 2024

  Girls tennis is on the rise for the 2024 season, and they are coming in hot with a variety of skilled players. With a huge amount of new players and lots of freshmen, the size of the girls' tennis program...

Photo courtesy: Sole Demeuse

The Sephora Kids Apocalypse: What Does It Say About Our Society?

Solè Demeuse March 12, 2024

  From a safe haven for adults and teens to shop for all their beauty products to a nightmare led by 10-year-olds, Sephora has fallen victim to Generation Alpha’s wrath. As the younger generation begins...

"Pink Friday 2" Unites Barbz Globally

“Pink Friday 2” Unites Barbz Globally

Solè Demeuse, Section Editor, Social Media Specialist January 10, 2024

  Nicki Minaj’s new album, “Pink Friday 2,” called all Barbz from all around the world together. For years, Minaj’s fans were waiting for this new music to come and take over the industry. “Pink...

Recipes to Try: Ree Drummond's Peppermint Brownies

Recipes to Try: Ree Drummond’s Peppermint Brownies

Solè Demeuse, Section Editor, Social Media Specialist December 15, 2023

 

"The Hunger Games: The Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes"

“The Hunger Games: The Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes”

Solè Demeuse, Section Editor, Social Media Specialist December 7, 2023

  As soon as I heard the movie “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes” was coming out, I was counting down the days until the release date. As a devoted fan of the dystopian series,...

Photo Courtesy: Sophia Shuff

Bucket Brigade Gears Up For the New School Year

Solè Demeuse and Audrey Kohler October 3, 2023

  Two-time Michigan High School Athletic Association “Battle of the Fans” winner, TCW Bleacher Creatures, are one of the most known student sections in Michigan. The student senate wants to make...

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