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Flint Water Crisis: Thousands Devastated by Lead Contaminated Water

Flint Water Crisis: Thousands Devastated by Lead Contaminated Water

claytonbarker51 February 4, 2016

  The city of Flint, Michigan, once a booming auto industry city is now plagued with poisoned water. Unprecedented levels of lead in Flint's water have spread through this city. Business Finance...

Kalamazoo Acquires Body Cams for Police

Kalamazoo Acquires Body Cams for Police

maksim January 29, 2016

On January 11th, Jeff Hadley, the chief of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), announced that the department will be purchasing a total of 170 body cameras for officers. Body cams (cameras)...

Loy Norrix senior Traver Parlato looks up player stats and edits his fantasy football lineup during his free time in class. Parlato is enjoying his first year playing in a fantasy football league with some of his close friends.

Daily Fantasy Sports Sites Slowly Being Shut Down

zach7mason January 21, 2016

On November 10th, 2015, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman declared that daily fantasy sports constitute illegal gambling under New York State law. New York was the latest on the list of states...

A militant of the Islamic State carrying the flag.
This photo of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was taken from Wikipedia.

ISIS Terrorist Group Attacks

caitiecoo January 20, 2016

Imagine having a nice family dinner at a restaurant downtown. Everyone is laughing and sharing things from their day, smiling and enjoying one another. All of a sudden, BOOM, the moment is gone and men...

Temetrion Hegler's Wake and Funeral Services

Temetrion Hegler's Wake and Funeral Services

claytonbarker51 January 14, 2016

With regards to fellow friend and student Temetrion Hegler, who passed away January 6th, 2016. Here is some information on the wake and funeral. The wake for Temetrion Hegler will be today, January 14th...

New Tax: Kalamazoo’s Commitment to Helping the Homeless

New Tax: Kalamazoo’s Commitment to Helping the Homeless

maksim December 1, 2015

Many people don’t think much of leaving school and going back home; it’s just a part of everyday routine, right? The sad truth is that for over a thousand students in the Kalamazoo Public School District...

Junior and Link Crew Leader Veronica Verity sits stoically at the top of the tower during parent teacher conferences. She helps parents navigate Loy Norrix, but the crowd is underwhelming. Photo Credit / Sophia DeRango

Advantages of Attending Parent Teacher Conferences

derangosophia November 20, 2015

  On October 21st, Loy Norrix was filled with parents and guardians from the afternoon into the evening, all hoping to get a word with their child’s educators. Emotions ran high: many students...

Google Needs to Convince Michigan Drivers That Self-Driving Cars are Ready for the Market

Google Needs to Convince Michigan Drivers That Self-Driving Cars are Ready for the Market

mitchellrockwell November 12, 2015

Self Driving Cars were once a fantasy, reserved for science fiction books and movies, yet Google has recently received media attention for making them a reality. However, not everyone believes these cars...

Aaron Holmes celebrates Promise Day, while Mr. Aguinaga holds the frame in front of him.

Kalamazoo Remembers to Keep Its Promise

sophiaboismier November 12, 2015

Featured Image: Photo Credit / Kelly Hinga The Kalamazoo Promise has been around for 10 years, and coincidentally, on November 10th, Loy Norrix participated in Promise Day. Promise Day is a day dedicated...

An Inspiring Clock Triggers Racism

An Inspiring Clock Triggers Racism

cindybravo66 November 11, 2015

Most schools are learning environments that try to push students to become better people in the future. What happens when racism interferes with education? Sometimes it's not even noticeable because it's...

Knight Life staff member Clayton Barker, enjoys the pleasant November air while it lasts. Soon the Michigan cold will strike.

November Calendar 2015

sophiaboismier November 3, 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 V Volleyball Semi Finals-Home 5 NHS Apps Due V Volleyball District Finals(if they make it) -Home 6 No school Girls Swimming@WMU 7 Girls...

Fifth Year Program Gives Students a Headstart Towards College Degree

Fifth Year Program Gives Students a Headstart Towards College Degree

makennasandt October 12, 2015

High school has always been known as the last four years of being a kid, not having adult responsibilities and enjoying it while it lasts. But, a new idea has come around, a fifth year of high school...

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