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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
Axel Herrera-Villalobos, Opinion Editor • February 25, 2025

For many first-generation [first in their family to attend college] and low-income students, the path to college can feel overwhelming due to limited access to college resources,...

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
NHS group portrait photo
The new year brings in more than 50 new NHS scholars
January 29, 2025
Students and staff are safe after a fire in the B-wing
Students and staff are safe after a fire in the B-wing
January 14, 2025
Feature
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
Xiomara Ortiz-Ponce, Guest Writer • March 11, 2025

Imagine waking up at 6 a.m. every day, sore and tired from practice the day before. After finally finishing the school day, you start your homework. Then, after completing...

Student with split parents navigates life in two homes
Student with split parents navigates life in two homes
March 10, 2025
Andrew Muysenberg, Freshman Academy Principal, hands a student a tardy pass. If a student gets 6 tardies in a week, they get suspended.
Letter Day hall sweeps can be taxing on students, but administrators think it is the best option
March 4, 2025
Senior Raylee Maize–Scaife debates with her Novolog insulin pen in class while talking with classmates. Diabetics have to use an insulin pen about 15 minutes before they eat or when their blood sugar is high.
Managing more than homework: how a student with type 1 diabetes deals with life in and out of school
March 4, 2025
Facial expressions take over the mat as the cheer team goes through the first ten motions in the second round. Judges look very close to these ten specific motions.
Cheer team puts up a fierce fight competing at SMAC conference
February 21, 2025
Podcast
Ep. 10 Elliott Anderson interviews government teacher Jay Peterson about the 2024 US Election
Ep. 10 Elliott Anderson interviews government teacher Jay Peterson about the 2024 US Election
Elliott Anderson, Feature Editor • January 31, 2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JPdk9DMVtFJEBnpoUHjdI?si=NiSBNVdmQ22KdSKj2MIZHQ

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Teacher Paul Mahar and Knight Life mascot, Aurthur the Knight, face off in a dance battle. Arthur the Knight was in the cafeteria to promote the Knight Life podcast, Knights of the Round Table.
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Freshman Gabriel Solitro looks over his packet, not paying attention to his teacher. Having to catch up due to being late can cause students to fall behind in work.

Late nights bring late arrivals

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English 9 teacher Josie Pike reads “The Hunger Games” to her fourth period class in B20. She’s seen as a safe space for students to vent their frustrations and stresses.

Increased anxiety in teens raises concern from students and mental health professionals

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Teacher Paul Mahar and Knight Life mascot, Aurthur the Knight, face off in a dance battle. Arthur the Knight was in the cafeteria to promote the Knight Life podcast, Knights of the Round Table.

Photo of the week #14

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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

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Corstange unloads her students' glazed ceramic pieces out of the kiln in the storage room next to her class. She is the only one allowed to take them out because of how dangerously hot the kiln can get at times. This is the most exciting step for a lot of students because they finally get to see their finished pieces.

Inspired student returns to Norrix to share her passion for art with her students

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Ivan Cornejo redefines traditional regional Mexican music
Ivan Cornejo redefines traditional regional Mexican music
Venelope Ortiz, Tower Talk Editor • 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
“Wicked” proves successful with old and new fans alike
“Wicked” proves successful with old and new fans alike
January 24, 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, Feature 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
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
Xiomara Ortiz-Ponce, Guest Writer • March 11, 2025
The men's swim team with their bleached hair. They cheer on the seniors while their swim team graduation ceremony takes place.
The men’s swim and dive team bleaches and buzzes their hair before the SMAC tournament
March 5, 2025
Facial expressions take over the mat as the cheer team goes through the first ten motions in the second round. Judges look very close to these ten specific motions.
Cheer team puts up a fierce fight competing at SMAC conference
February 21, 2025
Jude Brott prepares to take a shot at Lucas Buehner in the Wings West Arena during practice. They are working on taking accurate shots.
The Kalamazoo United hockey team surpasses expectations and has a good season
February 12, 2025
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