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Kalamazoo County Democratic Party organizes protest against President Trump’s views on Social Security
Kalamazoo County Democratic Party organizes protest against President Trump’s views on Social Security
Dimitri Agdanowski, Photo Editor • March 27, 2025

On Mar. 22, protesters gathered in front of Kalamazoo’s Social Security Administration office to protest President Trump's views on Social Security. Protesters that joined...

Kalamazoo Public Schools considers adding metal detectors to secondary schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools considers adding metal detectors to secondary schools
March 24, 2025
Senior Jose Garcia pulls out an SMC brochure from his string bag. Like Garcia, students were given string bags containing contact sheets and brochures as they entered campus.
Upward Bound helps students prepare for college and explore future career paths
February 25, 2025
Protesters gather downtown to oppose President Trump’s immigration policies
Protesters gather downtown to oppose President Trump’s immigration policies
February 18, 2025
Posters advertising Winter Fest can be found all around the school. Designed by Hector Dominguez, the posters feature D.J. Mar and D. Lylez.
Students and staff work hard to plan an exciting 2025 Winterfest
January 31, 2025
Feature
Speaker Richard Phillips examines a journalism book prior to his speech. Phillips once held the record for longest incarceration while being wrongly accused in the United States.
Brushes behind bars: wrongly convicted Michigander discovers healing through art
Oliver Raymond and Raylee Maize-Scaife • April 9, 2025

Richard Phillips sat in his prison cell, painting as he served a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. The years blended together as the appeals he filed were...

Freshman Judile Finjap (left) converses with friends at Hillside’s 8th grade promotion ceremony. The students are discussing their time at Hillside.
Extracurriculars help improve the confidence of two freshmen
March 26, 2025
Kalamazoo Public Schools plans to switch from trimesters to semesters next school year: here’s everything you need to know
Kalamazoo Public Schools plans to switch from trimesters to semesters next school year: here’s everything you need to know
March 26, 2025
Sophomore Rashad Mitchell enjoys a good laugh with his classmates in his journalism class. “I couldn't hold back my laughter at my friend Jacob’s joke," said Mitchell.
Talking too much in class can have negative consequences
March 25, 2025
Rashad Mitchell prepares for the upcoming match against East Kentwood. If they win, they will make it to the national tournament.
Sports drive ambition and academic success among student-athletes
March 24, 2025
Podcast
Ep.11 Elwen Trost-Bailey interviews Hector Dominguez about his life and experience at Loy Norrix
Ep.11 Elwen Trost-Bailey interviews Hector Dominguez about his life and experience at Loy Norrix
Elwen Trost-Bailey, Chief Copy Editor • March 27, 2025

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3/27/25 United States Army recruiters set up a table in the cafe to recruit students and raise awareness. One of the activities the group brought was a giant game of Connect Four, which students were invited to participate in.
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TikTok is a breeding ground for misinformation and should not be used as a news source

TikTok is a breeding ground for misinformation and should not be used as a news source

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Drag queens pose no threat to America's children

Drag queens pose no threat to America's children

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The pop star divide: Loy Norrix Students are polarized by music's biggest names

The pop star divide: Loy Norrix Students are polarized by music's biggest names

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Youth Ambassador Gabriella Pinheiro Gonçalves and Loy Norrix student Venelope Ortiz bond over lunch. This was an opportunity for students to learn about different cultures and connect with one another.

Cultural Comparison: Brazilians spend more time preparing and enjoying meals than Americans

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Junior Robin Jennings joins the google meet for their 5th hour class. They decided to do their class while eating at a restaurant for a change of scenery.

Loy Norrix goes to virtual school during standardized testing

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A&E
The cover of Fetish's "KLUBFETISH" (Deluxe)
Fetish features friends and uses new techniques on “KLUBFETISH”
Elwen Trost-Bailey, Chief Copy Editor • April 8, 2025
Ivan Cornejo redefines traditional regional Mexican music
Ivan Cornejo redefines traditional regional Mexican music
March 3, 2025
Nosferatu 2024 movie poster featuring Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård as Ellen Hutter and Count Orlok.
Nosferatu: a movie that sucks you in and drains you
February 10, 2025
The eight best pop projects of 2024
The eight best pop projects of 2024
January 30, 2025
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Opinion
A decline in critical and creative thinking robs films of literary merit
A decline in critical and creative thinking robs films of literary merit
Elwen Trost-Bailey, Chief Copy Editor • February 28, 2025
Junior Max Polderman in B lunch opens up his fantasy app before even indulging in the food in front of him.
Involvement in fantasy football at a young age can become a real-life problem
February 19, 2025
LGBTQ+ and immigrant students need to take action against the executive orders signed by President Trump
LGBTQ+ and immigrant students need to take action against the executive orders signed by President Trump
February 11, 2025
“Brain Rot” is crowned the king of all words
“Brain Rot” is crowned the king of all words
January 10, 2025
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Sports
Freshman Graham Sleper listens to his coach, Richard Rashad, in the pre-game team huddle. Sleper hopes to continue playing basketball throughout high school.
Self confidence affects student athletes on and off the court
Jackson Peterson, Guest Writer • March 21, 2025
Freshman Brady Charles works on his project during Tisha Pankop’s fourth hour journalism class. He is focused on typing out his story for the assignment.
Freshman tackles his obstacles in the world of sports
March 20, 2025
Freshman Gus Solitro and others practicing for the middle school basketball team. Solitro is practicing jump shots to get better at the game.
Freshman athletes can be cut before even making the team
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Rashad Mitchell plays defense against a player on the Falcons. Rashad hopes to follow his father's footsteps as a professional basketball player.
Sophomore basketball player hopes to follow in his dad’s footsteps
March 11, 2025
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