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KPS student advisory teams tour Shedd Aquarium as a reward for hard work
KPS student advisory teams tour Shedd Aquarium as a reward for hard work
Olivia Nitz, Staff Writer • June 1, 2024

On Apr. 30, among the sharks and jellyfish of Shedd Aquarium, student leaders intermingled and celebrated their hard work on a well-deserved field trip.  “I selected...

Former KPS student and Promise recipient addresses the audience. Students clap and cheer during his speech.
The KPS Promise signing day event rewards seniors as they prepare to graduate
May 29, 2024
Juniors Elizabeth Bierlein and William Dominianni at Loy Norrix Prom 2024 and the promposal at the Rootbeer Stand.
Promposals don't have to be expensive to be effective
May 20, 2024
Photo illustration: Some students use AI to help them with challenging assignments.
AI evolution is impacting education
April 2, 2024
(Photo Illustration) A student drives her car while talking to someone on the phone. This violates Kelsey’s Law which prohibits drivers from using their cell phone while driving.
Apply by April 7 for scholarship that awards $10,000 for bringing awareness to distracted teen driving
March 21, 2024
Feature
Photo Illustration. Left: Naoke Isobe poses in front of her high school in Japan, the Matsudo Kokusai high school (Credit: Akiyo Asobe). Right: Isobe poses with social studies teacher Kyle Shack at Loy Norrix High School, in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Credit: Sean Bergan).
Japanese exchange student Naoko Isobe graduates
Emma Lowry, Guest Writer • June 6, 2024

Excited and nervous to go to the United States, Naoko Isobe left her home in Chiba, Japan to study abroad in Kalamazoo Michigan for the 2023-2024 school year. Naoko Isobe...

Junior Amaris Grubaugh raises a hand to ask a question about Economics teacher Ryan Allens presentation about the Federal Reserve.
Gen Z students are falling behind in class participation
June 6, 2024
Focused on her work, junior Sofia Bogard listens to music with her AirPods. Although students are not allowed to listen to music during instructional time, many listen while doing classwork to aid with focus.
Students and teachers reflect on the effects of new rules and procedures as the year draws to a close
June 6, 2024
Obed Gonzalez Aguilar and Gracie Harris step on stage during their performance of Oklahoma. As they were stepping on stage, Obed was trying to keep a straight face while walking to the song “People Will Say We’re in Love.”
A new stage, a new start newcomer to Michigan performs on the LN stage
June 6, 2024
Then a junior, Nina Holm operates the pulleys in the flyspace during the 2022 production of Legally Blonde. Holm has been involved in theater at Norrix for two years, and this was one of many productions shes worked backstage on.
Loy Norrix senior learns essential leadership skills through theater
June 5, 2024
Podcast
Knights of the Round Table Ep.4 Tatum Mielkes experience working on the yearbook
Knights of the Round Table Ep.4 Tatum Mielke's experience working on the yearbook
Flora Harper, News & Opinion Editor • June 5, 2024

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From 1913 to 2024: the Stanley Cup has revamped itself and is more popular than ever before

From 1913 to 2024: the Stanley Cup has revamped itself and is more popular than ever before

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Senior Nina Holm does AP Calculus work in the Loy Norrix library. Most students come to the library to work instead of to read.

Schools are unintentionally ruining reading for fun

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Luna Zuniga has her flag in the corner of the classroom. Its easily visble from most parts of the room here.

The American flag and the Pledge of Allegiance aren’t needed in schools

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Braeden Davis holds up a horse saddle in his role of Curly. Members of the cast look at him inquisitively, as Hana Westrick, playing Aunt Eller, speaks to him.

“Oklahoma!” transports audiences to a world of cowboys, fantastic vocals, and dazzling dance numbers

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Senior Daniel Ewing and sophomore Jackson Lam are on the outsides, who both have to take on big roles with the loss of Sam Allen, and Oskar Wiedenhoft who are both in the middle.

Track and field team loses key athletes but plans to bounce back strong

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Then a junior, Nina Holm operates the pulleys in the flyspace during the 2022 production of Legally Blonde. Holm has been involved in theater at Norrix for two years, and this was one of many productions shes worked backstage on.
Loy Norrix senior learns essential leadership skills through theater
Bridgett Weber, Guest Writer • June 5, 2024
Freshman Grace Lovely watches the music video of her favorite song, Lana Del Rey’s Ride. Lana Del Rey is commonly seen as a comfort artist by her listeners.
Students use music to help through difficult experiences
June 4, 2024
“The Fall Guy” is a funny, action-packed tribute to stunt workers
“The Fall Guy” is a funny, action-packed tribute to stunt workers
May 23, 2024
Annabelle Fuerst (left) and Payton Carter (right) performing at Old Dog Tavern while opening for the Corn Fed Girls.
Student musicians gain early experience in Kalamazoo and prepare themselves for future careers
May 23, 2024
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Opinion
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: you may need a banana to stay awake
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes": you may need a banana to stay awake
Cavan Helms, Sports Editor • June 6, 2024
Sophomore Joshua Bello at the YMCA working out after school to release some stress that was built up throughout the day.
Students and teachers combat stress at the gym
June 4, 2024
On December 12, of 2023 I dressed in typical clothing from my familys home state of Oaxaca. Mexico. This was in celebration of La virgen de guadalupe at St. Joseph’s catholic church.
My untold story: growing up Chicana in Michigan
June 3, 2024
Tisha Pankop attempts to lead her advanced journalism class as her students have their cameras off, and Pankop has no idea what they could be up to.
Students and staff take a traumatizing step back to online classes during testing week with singular letters in colorful circles
June 1, 2024
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Sports
Members of the golf team, (from left to right) Samuel Gagie, Xander Gorham, Isaac Scarvarda, Griffin Moore and Aaron Teal, stand arm in arm after a tough victory in one of their tournaments. They all played their hardest and are happy to earn this win.
Golf is overlooked but the men's team still knows how to have fun
Fiver Simons, Guest Writer • June 6, 2024
Captains Ahlyceah Leake (21), Ella Stangl (1) and Zelda Molitor (18) prepare for the Gull Lake opponents corner kick. After Gull Lake crossed the ball into the goalie box, Loy Norrix cleared the ball to end the game.
The Loy Norrix Women’s Varsity Soccer captains are proud of their best season since 2016
June 2, 2024
Loy Norrix Athletic Director Andrew Laboe sends 10 Knights off to college at the annual signing day event.
Loy Norrix Athletics congratulates seniors playing sports in college
May 24, 2024
The Knights 4x800 relay team prepares for their race in the Don Lukens invitational.
Recap of Don Lukens Track and Field Meet
May 17, 2024
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