The Nintendo Switch Lite: A clever solution for portable gaming
Eli Reynolds, Graphics Editor
November 18, 2019
“It’s really much easier to hold in your hands,”
An inside look to the backbone of theater at Loy Norrix
Gigi Fox, News Editor
November 13, 2019
The winter musical here at Loy Norrix is always an exciting way to get creative and have fun with performing. The actors put in hours and hours of work to perform for the school, but the people you don’t see on the stage put in just as much work to run the show. A lot of time is put into painting and build...
Loy Norrix students have a blast at the 2019 Homecoming Dance
Natacia Branstrom, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
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IT Chapter Two: The Losers are Back
Jeanie Gould-McElhone, Arts and Entertainment
October 30, 2019
Stephen King’s “IT” is a very popular novel of King's ever since its publication in 1986. The original film came out a few years later in 1990. In 2017, Director, Andres Muschietti came out with a reboot. But now, in 2019, the second and final installment has been released. It was a long awai...
Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Logan Neeley, Social Media Manager
October 29, 2019
Spider-Man has been swinging from movie to movie since 2002. While changing faces, dimensions and fighting enemies, he has been in most of our hearts since childhood. No matter what suit you like or who is rocking said suit, Spider-Man is no menace. Actually, the true menace is the debate going...
Loy Norrix Students Shine in Art Show: The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts High School Area Show Offers Promising Opportunities for Student Artists
Katie Shantz
June 12, 2019
Now in its 37th year, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts High School Area Show presents a unique chance for student artists to receive recognition for their works. Eight colleges and university programs offered nearly $1,000,000 in scholarships and awards for exemplary student work on May 17th, 2019. U...
Climate Change Takes a New Approach: Review of Lil Dicky's “Earth” Video
Peyton Westcott
June 10, 2019
Throughout social media, you’ve probably stumbled upon a post or two about climate change in these past few months. Climate change has been a huge topic all over social media websites, such as Twitter, Instagram, and more.A rap artist that many teenagers listen to, Lil Dicky, brought this topic to ...
Old School vs. New School: Two Generations Show How Music Makes Them One In The Same
Ciera Mcclenton
May 29, 2019
Music has always been emotion evoking. It can help you get through seemingly any situation or mood, either through expressing your emotions or coping. Everyone has go-to songs that they listen to during good or bad times. Musical taste has evolved, for better or for worse. Loy Norrix biology teacher V...
Conspiracy Theories, Fact or Myth?
Yesenia Salas
May 23, 2019
Don’t we all alter a story to fit the bill? What is said and the way it is said changes perspectives and points fingers. Conspiracy theories are no different. They are passed down, changed, rearranged and told to spark interest in the unknown. When true events are blended with possible cover-ups an...
"US" Horrifies Audiences in Debut: A Review of Jordan Peele's Newest Film
Kylazia Dye
May 22, 2019
Delivering a mind-boggling $70 Million debut, “Us” was released into theaters March 22, of 2019. The horror movie immediately captivated the interest of large crowds of people at our very own theater, Kalamazoo 10. From the same producer as the horror film “Get Out,” Jordan Peele, “Us” follows the story of an Africa...
Looking Into the Life of Jazz: Understanding Transgenderism Through One Girl’s Experience
Esperanza Fraga
May 15, 2019
Jazz Jennings, a very simple name that is causing a lot of talk. Jazz is a YouTuber and author of the chapter book “Being Jazz,” the kids book “I Am Jazz,” and stars in a TLC reality series about her life, beginning in 2015. All three genres follow the life of Jazz and her journey as a transgen...
“Pet Sematary” Movie Leaves Audience Disappointingly Disappointed
lucafigueroa
May 14, 2019
“Pet Sematary” has to be one of the slowest, most anticlimactic movies I have ever watched. The movie “Pet Sematary” came out on April 5, 2019. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 58% and followed with only 41% of the audience liking the film. *SPOILERS AHEAD* The movie opens on a family moving t...
