Soledad Demeuse | Author

Redefining Success Through the Generations

March 15, 2025

This article is written by Soledad Demuse, a student at Traverse City West Senior High.

When you close your eyes and think of the word “success,” what do you picture? Do you see yourself leading a thriving business? Coming home to a big family you built? Tr… Read More >>

Beating Back-to-School Stress

Aug. 31, 2024

As September begins and the summer high slowly diminishes, many students find themselves dealing with their share of the inevitable back-to-school anxiety. After months of kids pursuing their interests, making money, and spending their days basking in the sun or relaxing at home, the transi… Read More >>

Shifting My Tourism Mindset

Aug. 3, 2024

'Tis the season for inconvenient traffic, irritating crowds, piles of trash, and disruptive tourists—a local’s worst nightmare. But what if the tourist season didn’t have to be so bad for northern Michiganders?

While the overwhelming number of tourists and the disr… Read More >>

Has Tipping Culture Gotten Out of Control?

June 29, 2024

Imagine this: You’re on your way home from a long day and decide to stop at your favorite market to get a pre-made sandwich and a bottle of water. You make it up to the check-out desk where the cashier scans your items and asks you what kind of tip you want to leave.

You&rsquo… Read More >>