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Principal Chris Auginaga posing with Martayvion Heard, with his brother Substitute teacher deon Kelley, standing next to him proudly.

The largest class of graduates since 2025 walk across the stage and into their future

Alice Damashek and Alexander Velo June 9, 2025

  Before the senior class can walk, a series of events play out, including opening remarks, a performance from the Master Singers and orchestra and then a welcoming speech from senior and former...

A technical assistant in the Mechatronics lab operates a piece of equipment using a tablet. This is one of the many pieces of high-tech equipment in the mechatronics lab.

Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency opens their new 100 million dollar Career Connect building

Miya Timmer and Rosie Hill June 4, 2025

Sunlight fills the lobby of a state-of-the-art building as two culinary students pass by you holding boxes of brand new pots and pans. As you explore, you stumble upon the veterinary science lab and...

Two people walk down to a Muskegon beach to relax by the water and cool off after a hot summer day. As the sun begins to set, the beach becomes a popular place for people to visit.

Climate change causes damage to the second biggest lake in the U.S.A.

Finn Bankston, Podcast Editor June 3, 2025

Lake Michigan isn't just a lake. It’s a home to 163 species and over 23 million aquatic animals. Around 12 million people live on its shores. Lake Michigan is also one of the largest freshwater lakes...

Administrators are concerned about the new trend of destroying school Chromebooks

Administrators are concerned about the new trend of destroying school Chromebooks

Carter Pickett, News Editor May 27, 2025

Over the years, teachers have struggled with destructive student behavior. While common targets in the past included textbooks and desks, students are now beginning to intentionally damage school-issued...

History teacher James Johnson advises his AP US History students on their door while sophomore Myla Bierlein holds a paper that will serve as the tree trunk. The logistics of the trunk were debated between the four, as there will be a door hinge running through the middle of the display.

Students and teachers prepare for the the annual Women’s History Month door decorating contest

Eleanor Cook, Editor in Chief May 22, 2025

Every year, the women's studies class hosts a door decorating contest. Many classrooms in the school get involved, and for a few months of the school year, the hallways are filled with vibrant, hand-crafted...

Sophomore Kymia Buchanan closes strong in her 100 meter hurdles race, her time of 19.59 earned her a spot in the final where she placed 12th.

Track & Field honors former coach Donald Lukens at the Don Lukens Invitational

Elliott Anderson, Feature Editor May 21, 2025

On Sept. 15, 2024, longtime track and cross country coach Donald Lukens passed away at the age of 90. For almost 30 years, Donald Lukens was the head of the Loy Norrix track and cross country programs....

A performer hypes up the crowd for a fun afternoon. The crowd was filled with cheers and dancing.

Seniors celebrate the end of high school and free tuition at the annual Kalamazoo Promise Fest

Erik Courtney, Business Manager May 19, 2025

Graduation is near and seniors are finally ready to turn in their textbooks and Chromebooks and pick up their caps and gowns. Promise Fest is a last chance for students to make memories before they...

New pope is chosen amidst the death of Pope Francis

New pope is chosen amidst the death of Pope Francis

Elwen Trost-Bailey and Olivia Nitz May 14, 2025

On May 8, 2025, white smoke rose from the Vatican chimney, announcing that a new pope had been appointed. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, was chosen after a brief conclave, shocking viewers worldwide. On...

The Doctor, played by Katie Frink delivers a monologue while  John Dodge, played by Reed Davis lays in bed in Loy Norrix's remission of "Middletown."

“Middletown,” hits the Norrix stage today

Alice Damashek, Multimedia Editor April 24, 2025

Loy Norrix’s production of “Middletown,” written by Will Eno, will be in full swing in the Kasdorf Auditorium this Thursday through Sunday.  “So, Middletown is about a little town called...

Junior Robin Jennings joins the google meet for their 5th hour class. They decided to do their class while eating at a restaurant for a change of scenery.

Loy Norrix goes to virtual school during standardized testing

Rosie Hill, Web Editor April 14, 2025

For the second time since the end of the COVID -19 pandemic, Loy Norrix students are climbing back into bed, logging back into Google Meets and returning to virtual school. This is the second year that...

Kalamazoo County Democratic Party organizes protest against President Trump’s views on Social Security

Kalamazoo County Democratic Party organizes protest against President Trump’s views on Social Security

Dimitri Agdanowski, Photo Editor March 27, 2025

On Mar. 22, protesters gathered in front of Kalamazoo’s Social Security Administration office to protest President Trump's views on Social Security. Protesters that joined the crowd were concerned that...

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