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Knight Life

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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

On the intersection of South Westnedge and Vine Street, a construction sign spells “Road Closed To Thru Traffic.” These signs are a common sight around downtown Kalamazoo recently.

Students face challenges from widespread construction

Claire Patrick, Guest Writer December 20, 2024

Imagine waking up late for school on the day of a big exam. You run downstairs in a frenzy and jump in the car. On the way to school, however, you come across a big white and orange sign. Other cars are...

Ceramicist Sarah Schmidt-Lee browses the pottery rooms, admiring the hand-built pieces of her peers. Schmidt-Lee has been taking ceramic classes at the KIA for over a year.

Student artists show and sell their art at the KIA Holiday Art Sale

Sage Lee, Assistant Photo Editor December 19, 2024

For centuries, artists have been seen as poor and lower class, exemplified by tropes like the "starving artist." However, there is one time a year when this stereotype doesn’t apply to the artists in...

Sophomore Farah Al Hasan sifts through her backpack at lunch. She always wears her hijab at school, as it is an important part of her Islamic faith.

Students hope for more support in practicing their religions at school

Jillian Abbott and contributor Eman Fatima December 17, 2024

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” reads the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  While Loy Norrix High School...

Jordyn Ivy stands and watches her teammates while warming up for a game. Ivy is a varsity basketball player.

Student-athletes prefer travel sports over school sports

Jaela Moncrief, Guest Writer December 16, 2024

Sports are fun, but playing school and travel sports come with different standards. Due to those standards, students have a preference as to which one they prefer playing. Travel and school sports can...

Andrew Muysenberg scans Sophmore Aiden Corbett's ID after lunch to issue him a pass. This process takes place either at the schools tower or cafeteria entrance to ensure students can promptly return to class, part of the Hero Pass system that promotes accountability."

Students seek flexibility in tardy policies

Jrya White, Guest Writer December 13, 2024

Many students struggle with getting to school or class on time, either being in the car line in the morning or simply sleeping in and missing their alarm. Additionally, in the building students complain...

Freshman Lauren Whittle goes against the dress code and wears a hood inside her school cafeteria. Whittle is constantly seeking change in the rules surrounding the dress code at Loy Norrix.

Dress code debacle: The ‘no hats and hoods’ rule limits coping mechanisms for students who are self-conscious

Edith Whalen, Guest Writer December 12, 2024

A student walks down the crowded, loud, disorienting hallway. Making their way to class, they stop once again to pull out a hat from their backpack. They slip it on and everything seems a bit more...

Teachers and students voice displeasure about Count Day

Teachers and students voice displeasure about Count Day

Jackson Smeader, Guest Writer December 11, 2024

It’s the first Wednesday of October, and teachers and administrators hope students will come to school, meaning today is Count Day.  Count Day is the day when each student in class is worth $8,700...

Illustration by Sage Lee.

Students learn from being grounded, even though they don’t like it

Ontario Carson, Guest Writer December 10, 2024

You're sitting in your room, phone gone, game gone, TV gone. You're not even allowed to go out. You become impatient, bored, and you start to think to yourself, “there has to be a way to pass time.”  Being...

Freshman Eleanor Pittelko laughs with friends during lunch in the cafeteria. All the worry about past assignments and tests is relieved when she starts a conversation with her friend, Savannah Smith.

Students cope with anxiety through counseling and conversation

Candis Lopez, Guest Writer December 9, 2024

A student is walking down the hallway when, suddenly, anxiety washes over them. They quickly dart to their favorite teacher's classroom to settle down before class. Unfortunately, they see that the teacher...

Michael Wright shows junior Elijah Reigle a helmet from World War II. Wright has fun teaching students about military gear in his American Military History class.

Juniors are declared victorious after teachers crown them the most fun

Kaitlyn Albertson and Roberto Garcia December 4, 2024

You’re sitting in first hour and doing your work, as usual. The room is peaceful with students working diligently. Your mind is at ease when suddenly, an eye-popping, nostril-flaring, ear-burning question...

Custodian John Deavies stands proud in front of his workplace of twenty-one years. Despite Deavies extensive career at Loy Norrix, few knew who he was.

Custodian of 21 years enjoys the simple things in life

Cory Roberts, Guest Writer December 3, 2024
In any group setting, many look around at the people beside them. They share a glance, possibly a smile, and then look the other way or look down. Within seconds, all is forgotten, both parties go about their day, and most of the time never see each other again. However, if you’ve participated in a...
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