Thinking Like a Scientist: Science Courses Should Be a Greater Focus in High School
June 26, 2019
By Collin Carnell Throughout the nation, different science fields and scientific findings are coming under attack. There are claims that global warming isn’t happening, that vaccinations cause autism, that genetically modified organisms are completely unsafe to eat. Meanwhile, science has less of ...
Loy Norrix Journalists Take Big Steps at MIPA 2019
Devon Gross
May 18, 2019
Each year, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association holds a ceremony awarding various Michigan school publications and student journalists’ hard work and unique content they’ve published throughout the previous year. At the 2019 MIPA awards ceremony, there were a total of 4,112 entries submitted ...
Kalamazoo United Lacrosse Team: Athletes Across Kalamazoo Join Forces
Devon Gross
June 1, 2018
It’s a cool misty day in early April. After a long, tiring day of school, girls both from Loy Norrix and Kalamazoo Central high schools march onto the lacrosse field to prepare for their upcoming game. The Kalamazoo United Lacrosse program brings together high school students from the Kalamazoo ar...
Horsing Around: Loy Norrix Student Takes on a New and Unusual Sport
Devon Gross
January 30, 2018
A horse strides into the arena. Elegance and pride ooze from both the rider and the 16 hundred pound animal that the rider appears to effortlessly control. The duo move in perfect unison and precision around the ring. This scene describes an equestrian event. Equestrian riding is a sport where a horse...
Downdog Yoga Center: Connecting Yoga and the People
Devon Gross
December 5, 2017
To most people, downward dog is a yoga position that bends the human body into a strange form to help people relax. However, in Kalamazoo, Down Dog is a yoga studio which serves as a home to a unique community of people. Owner, Kristin Fiore first opened the doors to the Down Dog Yoga Center on April ...
Loy Norrix Spirit Week: Blue and White Day
Devon Gross
September 25, 2017
Loy Norrix spirit week is coming to an end, but it couldn’t be over without a day dedicated to Norrix’s school colors: blue and white. On Friday, students in all grades were spirited from head to toe in blue and white, celebrating pride for their school. ...
Loy Norrix Spirit Week: Twin Day
Devon Gross
September 22, 2017
Loy Norrix Spirit week is coming to an end, but first we have to celebrate twin day! Twin day is where two close friends dress alike to show their school pride. ...
Loy Norrix Spirit Week: Jersey Day
Devon Gross
September 21, 2017
As Loy Norrix Spirit Week continues, more students are catching on to the pride of their classmates and participating in spirit week. On Wednesday, students wore their team jerseys to show school pride. ...
Loy Norrix Spirit Week: Tie-Dye Day
Devon Gross
September 20, 2017
During Spirit Week at Loy Norrix, the themes for students to demonstrate spirit vary throughout the week. On Tuesday, students wore Tie-Dye to show school spirit. ...
Loy Norrix Spirit Week: Red, White and Blue Day
Devon Gross
September 18, 2017
With a new football season comes a new Loy Norrix Spirit Week. Students wear unique outfits following the theme for the day. Monday’s theme was “Red White and Blue Day.” ...
