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Knight Life

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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

#SocialJustice: Social Media Activism Ignites the Fire of Social Change

#SocialJustice: Social Media Activism Ignites the Fire of Social Change

rubyahensley January 14, 2016

  Scrolling through your timeline, thumbing through the prank videos and DIY how-tos, your eye catches another news headline: “Young boy killed at the hands of police.” You turn on the tv and...

Issue 2

Issue 2

December 17, 2015

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Teen moves to Kalamazoo Public Schools because of Promise

Teen moves to Kalamazoo Public Schools because of Promise

December 15, 2015

Brianna Mcmullen is 14 years old. Brianna has 1 brother named Michael who is 12 years old. Brianna went to Mattawan Elementary School. Brianna’s parents Rosemary and Brian quickly discovered in the...

Ice Hockey Can Be Tough, But Rewarding

Ice Hockey Can Be Tough, But Rewarding

December 14, 2015

  By John Michael Garcez, guest writer. The chill of the ice. The smell of sweat. The sound of clashing sticks and pucks. The taste of hot dogs and nachos. The sight of a victorious team on ice skates....

The Pluses to Having a High School Job Other than Money

The Pluses to Having a High School Job Other than Money

December 10, 2015

By Alexa Davis, guest writer Grease pops in the background and the smell of fried hash browns and fries fill the air. Jakia Edmonson peeks out the cashier window and addresses the giggling kids in the...

Stuff the Bus for Families in Need

Stuff the Bus for Families in Need

December 8, 2015

  William Ritter, a Loy Norrix student, was asked by Gloria Cottrell, the communication chairperson for the Kalamazoo Support Personnel Unison, to make a poster for Stuff the Bus. Stuff the Bus is...

Generations of Slam Dunks: Loy Norrix Senior has Basketball in her Blood

Generations of Slam Dunks: Loy Norrix Senior has Basketball in her Blood

December 8, 2015

  By Bonnie Bremer, guest writer From a classroom dimly lit by the morning sun, one would expect to see students rubbing their eyes struggling to stay focused in class. However, you can’t miss...

Listen to Your Art: A Freshman’s Passion Speaks to the Importance of Creativity

Listen to Your Art: A Freshman’s Passion Speaks to the Importance of Creativity

December 3, 2015

By Maya Lannen, guest writer   The matte finish of a blank canvas comes to life in her hands. Shiny acrylic streaks follow her brush, in delicate movements built by years of practice. She makes...

Teen Overcomes Stress to Live Life to the Fullest

Teen Overcomes Stress to Live Life to the Fullest

December 2, 2015

By guest writer Tyler Jackson Kevin is a junior at Loy Norrix and has been at Norrix since freshmen year. He lives with both parents as well as his 9 year old brother Dayton Marure. He goes on to explain...

Student Misses School Due To Medical Leave

Student Misses School Due To Medical Leave

November 30, 2015

  By Julia Pinkster, guest writer It’s like a panic attack, feeling overwhelmed, senses being thrown, everything feels threatening, heart racing, I have to get out. Lauren Hybels experienced these...

The Struggles of a One Car Family

The Struggles of a One Car Family

Dagnija Tomsons November 20, 2015

Abby Dantes, a 15 year old sophomore at Loy Norrix, is a regular teenager trying to get through the everyday struggles of her one car family. The daily schedule is a buzz of activity as each member of...

Donating Hair Can Change a Child’s Life

Donating Hair Can Change a Child’s Life

Frankie Stevens November 20, 2015

  Imagine being nine years old again, going to school everyday and making new friends. You spend your day playing outside and doing homework. You bike to the park and play with your dog, but when...

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