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The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Economics teacher Ryan Allen and junior Marcell Bell discuss classwork in Economics class. Allen primarily  teaches upperclassmen and has experience helping students who are preparing for life after high school.

Juniors work hard to prepare themselves for senior year

Nia Moncrief, Multimedia Editor April 7, 2023

Like Jenna Hamilton of the TV show “Awkward” says, “Junior year is like the Thursday night of high school. The beginning of the end.” Being a junior means that in your third year of high school,...

Isaac Patrick and Mr. Kitzman talk during Honors English class.

Students share the impact their teachers have on them

Krystiana Bernstein, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

You woke up late, skipped breakfast and forgot to do your homework last night. Not to mention you didn’t get much sleep either. To top it off you also have your least favorite subject first hour.  When...

Students with cool cars

Students with cool cars

David Henry, Social Media Team April 4, 2023

9th grader Ashlyn Teal and others waiting for the bell in Mrs. Pankops 4th hour Journalism class. She is carrying her backpack with her KAMSC supplies.

Students comment on backpacks and what they carry

Thomas Shockey, Guest Writer April 3, 2023

It is a standard school day: people are going to class or hanging out in the hallways,  and many are tired and want to get home. However students are feeling about their day, there is one constant when...

Isabella Figueroa working on her project for advanced art for portfolio prep class. With two days left before its due, Isabella adds finishing touches.

Hobbies allow students to express themselves and school clubs help encourage that

Alice Damashek, Business Manager March 27, 2023

Would you rather do homework or watch TV? If you're like Kaylissa Phillips, you would probably choose the latter. “In my free time I usually like to read manga, watch anime, or draw,” said Phillips.  Manga ...

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Logging in and checking out: phones can distract teens and and cause mental health issues

Alex Buckley, Sports Team March 21, 2023

“My mind is moving a mile a minute,” said senior Avery Johnson, after being without a phone for 5 hours. Loy Norrix Spanish teacher Christina Holmes hosted an experiment to test the dependency her...

Freshman Carter Pickett works on finishing his study guide for his journalism class. He
knows if he finishes it and consistently studies it the final exam will be a piece of cake.

Students and teachers talk about how the pandemic affected their motivation and how it persists to this day

Juan Ortiz-Ponce, Guest Writer March 17, 2023

It’s a typical day in a high school classroom. More than half the students are distracted, on their phones with no motivation to do their work. These students also wonder why they have such low grades. The...

Do you believe in the supernatural?

Teens describe their supernatural experiences and how it incorporates with their lifestyle or beliefs

Ophelia Flynn, Guest Writer March 16, 2023

As children, people are often curious about the unknown, from ghosts and ghouls to the existence of demons and aliens. A lot of people have attempted to seek out the truth of these mysteries and there...

Loy Norrix teacher, Rebecca Layton, stands in the middle with friends in front of a background from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. She is taking in all the new traditions and cultures from her distinctive time at the games.

Loy Norrix teacher shares her life-changing experience at the 1996 Olympics

Violet Berg, Guest Writer March 10, 2023

Loy Norrix’s psychology, sociology and women’s studies teacher Rebecca Layton recalls one of the most influential memories from her teen years as attending the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The...

Librarian John Krieder re-shelves books after they are returned. This is part of Krieders tasks as the Norrix librarian.

Norrix’s Farnsworth Library is a safe space and rare commodity

Madison McNeil, Guest Writer March 7, 2023

When walking into Loy Norrix library you are greeted by the calming atmosphere of other students quietly typing on chromebooks and reading and a friendly staff. It truly feels like a place you can sit...

Liam Crookston does battle with other students at Sword and Board. The game they are playing is Magic: The Gathering

Catch the Club: Sword and Board pushes the limits of your imagination!

Ender Ross, Executive Web Editor February 23, 2023

In the faraway land of Ravnica, great heroes do battle with a vast and powerful dragon.  Of course, such a thing is more often read about than lived through, but at Sword and Board, the opposite is...

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How abusing the hall pass affects your peers

Huck Reynolds, Assistant Social Media Editor February 20, 2023
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