A freshman artist turns an average water bottle into a piece of art
Victoria Hoppe, Guest Writer
April 3, 2020
Loy Norrix freshman Kierra Walker likes to relax her mind by painting on water bottles in her free time and when she is done she gives her masterpieces to her family and friends. Walker first started painting water bottles after being inspired by social media artists. “I like to paint on water bottles because ...
A 2,145 mile move: Kayle Trujillo and her family move from Los Angeles, California to Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sophie Grover, Guest Writer
April 2, 2020
From four million hot, sweaty bodies in a 503 mile radius, down to only 75,807 freezing bodies in a 25.21 mile radius. To people who’ve lived in Kalamazoo most of their lives, 63 degrees is a day for short sleeves and a pair of shorts. To Kayle and her family, 63 degrees seems cold. Kayle Trujillo l...
Sophomore strives to help struggling family member
Ariel Godinez, Guest Writer
April 2, 2020
Sophomore Luna Drumm-Walsh wakes up around 6:55 a.m tired and exhausted to get ready for school. The first thing that she hears is her dad telling her brother Tommy to get up for school, which can be a struggle at times. Tommy’s school doesn’t start until about 8:30, but he has to get up early du...
Freshman artist looks towards practical careers in the arts
Sophie Decker, Guest Writer
April 1, 2020
Sun filters in from large windows, illuminating the wood floors of her art studio as freshman Stella Amy works on her most recent project: Christmas presents! Last Christmas, Amy made bags for her family using a technique called wet felting, in which a solid form is made by matting together wool fi...
Singing: an unusual way to de-stress
Luna Drumm-Walsh, Guest Writer
March 30, 2020
Freshman Ariel Godinez steps onto the stage, her shaking hands are holding a microphone. The crowd is still chattering in the background. She focuses on the glittering Christmas lights in the trees, takes a few deep breaths and then begins singing the opening notes of “Have Yourself A Merry Little...
A life of music and dance: Junior performs on the Loy Norrix EFA dance team
Allie Fried, Guest Writer
March 29, 2020
Junior Damarion Johnson runs across the Loy Norrix gymnasium at the pep rally on Friday, January 24. He waves his hands up and down and grabs the attention of students sitting in the blue and grey bleachers. The LN dance team is ready to start their song. Johnson stands center stage of the court, read...
The stress never ends: Loy Norrix junior discusses how poetry has helped him deal with stress
Karen Hernandez, Guest Writer
March 27, 2020
Getting home from school should feel like a relief, finally at peace. No more teachers, classwork, or drama for the rest of the day. For Loy Norrix junior William Jensen, the relief wasn't there. “School is pretty much my getaway place... I still hate it though,” William Jensen said, as he rolled ...
Loy Norrix sophomore’s experience of spinal surgery
Dajanique McPherson, Guest Writer
March 24, 2020
Sophomore Jessica Kanipe was like an every other student in Loy Norrix. She was active, attended gymnastics, and even spent time with both her friends and family. Besides spending time with her family, Kanipe goes out with her friends, spending time mostly in the mall besides staying home. Gymnastics...
The ACT-SO program is helping African-American students everywhere
Natacia Branstrom, Social Media Team
March 10, 2020
The ACT-SO is a national youth program that is run by the NAACP. ACT-SO stands for Afro-Academic, Culture, Technology, and Scientific Olympics. This is a year long program designed for young African-American teenagers who are interested in the arts. The program hosts a number of competitions between...
Don’t catch senioritis
Jeanie Gould-McElhone, Arts and Entertainment
March 10, 2020
The finish line is in sight! As graduation approaches, a “condition” referred to as senioritis is beginning to hit the class of 2020. It’s hard to stay focused and motivated in school, especially as college acceptance letters start rolling in. Senioritis is a decline of motivation and effort by ...
Class offered as a partnership between Loy Norrix and local businesses
Nate Goodwin-Kelly, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2020
As education has progressed over the years, schools have worked to offer more options for students beyond the traditional core four classes and some electives. Many students desire an opportunity to get hands-on experience in the work-force. The Community Based Vocational Education or the CBVE program in ...
Fun times at local ski park: Loy Norrix student spends the day skiing at Timber Ridge
Stella Amy, Guest Writer
March 2, 2020
Skis are gliding through white clouds of snow, cold air blasts Lucy in the face as she soars down the hill. Freshman Lucy Heystek at Loy Norrix high school, spends the day skiing with friends and family at Timber Ridge ski and snowboard park. “What do I like most about skiing? I love being...
