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The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

The Occidentalist

Tessa Gryc

Tessa Gryc, Podcast Coordinator, Photographer

Tessa is a freshman and this is her first year on newspaper as a reporter. She is taking newspaper because she likes to be involved in the community and be aware of current events. In her free time she likes to read, volunteer, and make pottery. She is especially interested in early american history and government.

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Celebrating Womens History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Aubrey Lawless and Tessa Gryc March 21, 2024

  March is recognized nationally as Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating women's accomplishments throughout history and the impact that they have had on the world around them. At...

Superbowl Commercials Ranked

Superbowl Commercials Ranked

Tessa Gryc, Podcast Coordinator, Photographer February 26, 2024

  The Super Bowl is known for top-tier commercials including, celebrity appearances, comedy and a huge price tag for businesses. According to the Wall Street Journal, companies looking to advertise during...

The MCUs Biggest Flop Since Eternals

The MCU’s Biggest Flop Since Eternals

Tessa Gryc, Podcast Coordinator, Photographer December 15, 2023

  The Marvels was a forgettable and poorly executed addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It had all the ingredients for a great Marvel movie, including Nick Fury, Space and the nerdy teenager...

West Welcomes New Foreign Exchange Students

West Welcomes New Foreign Exchange Students

Tessa Gryc, Podcast Coordinator, Photographer October 3, 2023

  Back in Brazil, WSH exchange student Luiz Cardoso had dreamed of studying abroad since he was only nine years old. Now as a senior, he is finally living his dream.   “Everything is new for me,...

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