The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

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The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Social Justice Youth Award winners pose with Principal Christopher Aguinaga. The awards ceremony took place at the City Commision meeting.

Social Justice Youth Awards highlight student activism in Kalamazoo

Emily Porco and Josephine Velo March 5, 2024

The Social Justice Youth Awards are presented annually to students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to social justice in their communities. The awards ceremony takes place after Martin Luther...

Women wear crop tops while walking to class, doing yearbook layouts, socializing with friends, and more.  Despite being against the dress code, crop tops are very common.  (Photo Illustration)

Students are still affected by the dresscode despite loose enforcement

Josephine Velo, Executive Director February 22, 2024

There is a major split between common fashion in the Loy Norrix hallways and the Kalamazoo Public Schools Code of Conduct. According to a portion of the dress code listed in the Norrix Parent/Student...

Igor Thiago speaks with Knight Life students about cultural differences and his experience in Michigan with Global Ties Kzoo.  GTZ students came to visit the Advanced Journalism class and tour the school.

Volunteering to bolster the community: Brazilian students take on leadership at school and beyond

Josephine Velo, Executive Director February 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Feb. 12-16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram and Facebook. No matter the...

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

Josephine Velo, Executive Director December 8, 2023

On Friday, December 1, Loy Norrix students took the stage donned in cowboy boots and thick southern accents to perform in the classic musical “Oklahoma!” and were met with thunderous applause. The...

Senior Sunrise: Kicking off the school year for the class of 2024

Amelia Wood and Josephine Velo September 15, 2023

On Aug. 30, seniors gathered on the football field to celebrate their last year at Loy Norrix. Snacks and drinks were provided, and students played Corn Hole in the morning dew and curled up under blankets...

Through hardship, 15-year-old Afghani refugee, Shabnam Mobarez has found strength

Through hardship, 15-year-old Afghani refugee, Shabnam Mobarez has found strength

Josephine Velo, Executive Director June 2, 2023

One of the largest locations for receiving unaccompanied refugee minors is West Michigan, according to an article by Hillside Middle School. When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August of 2021, sophomore...

Nadia Abbott takes the mic to wrap up the Black History Month rally. When asked if she had anything to say to students at Loy Norrix, she replied, “Stop hurting each other.”

Student-led Rally: A discussion of police brutality and life for Black students

Josephine Velo, Executive Director March 2, 2023

In response to continuous police brutality, on Feb. 10, a student rally took place at Loy Norrix. The rally was organized by Norrix senior Nadia Abbott and included multiple student speakers who showcased...

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