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Knight Life

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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Sophomore Braeden Davis stands up on a pedestal as apart of the performance. Cast members gather around as the scene continues.

“Something Rotten,” a comedy about Shakespeare, soon to entertain Loy Norrix

Kendall Sloan, Instagram Team January 19, 2022

The energy in J12 is warm and excited while cast members chat amongst themselves and slowly take their seats in their respective sections, organized by voice type, like alto or soprano. Drama teacher Dan...

Conners Critiques: Tick, tick… a booming review

Conner’s Critiques: Tick, tick… a booming review

Conner McBride, Staff Writer January 13, 2022

“Tick, Tick… Boom” is the story of writer and musician Jonathan Larson, who is best known for writing the musical “Rent.” The musical/drama tells the story of Larson while he is stuck in a slump...

How music has changed through the past century

How music has changed through the past century

Isabella Aguilar, Staff Writer January 7, 2022

The soft, the loud, the calm, the wild; music is something that we have all listened to. Some of it we like and some of it we dislike. Music has changed and it will continue to, in ways we never might...

Conners Critiques: Just because Red Notice is a spy movie, doesn’t mean it’s good

Conner’s Critiques: Just because “Red Notice” is a spy movie, doesn’t mean it’s good

Conner McBride, Staff Writer December 17, 2021

“Red Notice” is proof that just because you have great actors, does not mean you’ll have a great movie. “Red Notice” is one of Netflix’s newer movies having only come out on November 5 of...

Senior drum major Matthew Gray conducts the band as they play their halftime show finale, “High Hopes” by Panic! At The Disco at the homecoming game on October 15.

Loy Norrix music department returns with festive winter concert after two years

James Hauke, Multimedia Editor December 10, 2021

As the year draws to a close, the Loy Norrix music department will hold one last major event to conclude 2021 for all students and families to enjoy. Starting at 7:00 pm on December 15, Loy Norrix’...

Molly Ringwald, John Hughes, and Michael Schoeffling (left to right). Ringwald and Schoeffling acted as Samantha Baker and Jake Ryan respectively in the film which was directed by Hughes.

“Sixteen Candles”: It’s problematic, but there’s still a lot for teens to love

Lucie Russell, Instagram Team December 8, 2021

It's another summer night during the pandemic and yet again your mom is suggesting that you watch a movie from the good old days when she was a teenager. You’re tempted to say no, but you have nothing...

“Halloween Kills” review: Please don’t kill my heart

“Halloween Kills” review: Please don’t kill my heart

Cavan Helms, Sports Editor December 6, 2021

I hit the soft cushions of what most call the iconic movie-watching location, the couch. Hoping for a rush of comfort and pleasure, I land on the crumbs of the chips I ate yesterday. I am also ignoring...

Lauren Adams, in her seventh grade year, plays the violin at Carnegie Hall, New York City.  She was 13 years old when she played there.

Performing a Seitz violin concerto in Carnegie Hall

Lauren Adams, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

Lights beaming, stuffy air, fingers on the strings, shoes clicking on the stage, and thunderous applause.  I spot my family in the crowd, wait for my pianist to cue that he’s ready, and start the...

Review: “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is a good watch for fans familiar with the series

Review: “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is a good watch for fans familiar with the series

Nola Mullins, Feature Editor November 30, 2021

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage,”  released on October 1st, is a solid movie for Marvel fans. With fun jokes and solid action, it’s a fun movie for anyone who loves a good action comedy.  This...

Conners Critiques: Squid Game is an artistic representation of the downfalls of capitalism

Conner’s Critiques: “Squid Game” is an artistic representation of the downfalls of capitalism

Conner McBride, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

People will go far lengths in order to achieve wealth, whether that be by gambling, investing, getting a job, or in this TV series’ case, playing some children's games.  On September 17, Netflix...

Review: “Dune,” the new adult “Star Wars, requires a lot of attention from its audience

Review: “Dune,” the new adult “Star Wars,” requires a lot of attention from its audience

Hollis Masterson, Staff Writer November 11, 2021

I find myself sitting in the theatre seat, my eyes darting across the IMAX screen as the room's lights fade, and a rumbling hum is made from the sides of the theatre that fill my ears with ambient sounds,...

Photo illustration of Mr. Wood hard at work during his planning period. He works hard to give his students an excellent experience.

Esports team welcomes brand new advisor

Ender Ross, Executive Web Editor November 8, 2021

It is said that all good things come to an end, which evidently includes high school esports teams. The Loy Norrix Esports team recently said goodbye to its advisor, Patrick Greeley, who has accepted a...

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