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Photo of the Week #9: A smile you rarely see
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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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As students walk the halls on their way to their classes, theyre reminded that there are staff who are safe to tell. If they are experiencing abuse, harassment, mental health declines or other struggles, they can reach out to the teachers who have these teal ribbons displayed in their classrooms.
If you’re being harassed, look around for the Safe2Tell stickers
Grace Lovely, Guest Writer • June 8, 2024

You were sitting in class, getting ready for the test that you were about to take. You felt something on your arm, but you brushed it off. It...

Its the last week of school, and Saul Quintero and Anderson Flores Aguilar are glad. Together, they study for their final exam in English so that they can finish it on time.
Foreign exchange students experience fewer school restrictions in the United States
Ashley Lopez, Guest Writer • June 8, 2024

Imagine stepping into another country where the cultural tradition, education system and even daily life are different from what you were used...

From helpful to harmful: AI’s interference in the classroom
From helpful to harmful: AI’s interference in the classroom
Alexander Velo and Finn Bankston • June 8, 2024

Since the dawn of technology, the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has intrigued the technology and science community. It started with...

English-language learning students at Norrix explain what helps them learn

Skylar Zajac, Josephine Velo, Rosie Hill, Isabella Figueroa, Sophia Wrzesinski, and Flora Harper
December 6, 2023
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As students walk the halls on their way to their classes, theyre reminded that there are staff who are safe to tell. If they are experiencing abuse, harassment, mental health declines or other struggles, they can reach out to the teachers who have these teal ribbons displayed in their classrooms.
If you’re being harassed, look around for the Safe2Tell stickers
Its the last week of school, and Saul Quintero and Anderson Flores Aguilar are glad. Together, they study for their final exam in English so that they can finish it on time.
Foreign exchange students experience fewer school restrictions in the United States
From helpful to harmful: AI’s interference in the classroom
From helpful to harmful: AI’s interference in the classroom
Photo Illustration. Junior Dimitri Agdanowski steps out of his truck, ID in hand, ready for the day ahead. He looks out to the blue sky, not knowing what the day has for him, but prepared to conquer the day.
Students struggle with morning routines and having energy for the day
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
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
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Aidan Zajac
Aidan Zajac, Web Editor
Hey y'all! I'm Skylar Zajac, the web editor at Knight Life, and this is my first year on the staff. I'm a high school senior and retired professional sandwich maker who enjoys answering questions about Loy Norrix and covering important figures in our community. Please direct all cute frog videos to [email protected]. Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Josephine Velo
Josephine Velo, Executive Director
I'm a senior and this is my 3rd year on Knight Life. As Executive Director, I work on utilizing multiple forms of media in our stories to enhance their quality and catch the reader's attention, and help manage the class and make sure everyone feels supported. I've enjoyed combining my love for photography, video and writing on the newspaper. In my free time I like to read, write, listen to music, and do yoga.
Rosie Hill
Rosie Hill, Feature Editor
Hi, I'm Rosie Hill and I am a Sophomore this year. This is my first year on Knight Life. I enjoy writing, reading, art, and fashion. In my free time I sew and design clothes and costumes. She/Her
Isabella Figueroa
Isabella Figueroa, Chief Copy Editor
Hi, I am the chief copy editor for Knight Life. I am a senior and this is my second year on Knight Life. I wanted to join the newspaper because I enjoy writing and I want to research more about things and write about them. In my free time, I like to walk my two dogs, Rico and Polo. I also like to hang out with my friends and family and to be outside!
Sophia Wrzesinski
Sophia Wrzesinski, Assistant Graphics Editor
Hey, I'm the assistant graphics editor for Knight Life. I'm a senior at Loy Norrix and this is my first year with Knight Life. What drew me to Knight life was the idea of a student-run, collaborative news team. It's a great space to improve my skills in writing, video, teamwork and graphic design. Outside of school I enjoy drawing, painting, sewing and riding my bike.
Flora Harper
Flora Harper, News & Opinion Editor
she/her/hers Hi, I'm Flora Harper and this is my first year on Knight Life as a Junior. I play on the tennis team and lead the Young Democrats club at Norrix. I want to be a part of knight life to learn about the community of Loy Norrix and make their voices and opinions heard. I enjoy sports, baking, traveling and watching Gilmore Girls.

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    Ender Ross • Dec 6, 2023 at 10:08 am

    Woah! New format! That’s Crazy, well done.

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