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The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life
The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life
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Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief

Hello, I'm the Editor in Chief of Knight Life and I'm a senior this year. Especially in this day and age, truth and information freely supplied to the youth of America is crucial. We are in a unique time in history, and our news should reflect that. I love writing and editing and I'm so excited for this year in journalism.

All content by Chloe Rathbun
Many Muslim families came to the protest in front of the Federal Building on Oct. 19. They held signs urging the Israeli government to stop bombing the Gaza Strip.

The Kalamazoo Muslim community is plagued by grief following bombings in the Gaza Strip

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2023
Many Norrix students take the classroom pass to sit in the hallway or the bathroom on their phone. Administrators hope to fix this problem with an online pass program.

Administration pilots an online pass system to monitor the halls and ease burden on teachers

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2023
Senior Jillian Dantes embraces Norrix Counselor Department Head Becky Parsons. Many members in the audience were moved by this heartfelt moment.

Administration congratulates Loy Norrix graduating seniors with a series of awards

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
June 6, 2023
At the entrance of Asylum Lake on Drake Road, a Kalamazoo citizen spray painted the words No DriveNShine. This is just one of many anti-carwash sentiments that many Kalamazoo citizens are expressing in recent weeks.

Outrage against the rezoning of Asylum Lake sparks change in the city’s plans, but Kalamazoo citizens urge us to keep paying attention

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2023
A large group of Loy Norrix students attended the March. Here they are all photographed inside of the Bernhard Center on Westerns Campus.

The César Chávez March shows that Chávez’s legacy continues to inspire the Latinx community

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2023
There are many study materials provided free to students either by the school or online programs. Some may include Khan Academy, the Offical SAT Study Guide, practice tests and the SAT Student Guide provided during pre-registration.

Students and teachers give advice to juniors preparing to take the SAT

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2023
Silvio Silva (left) stands with the president of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (middle) and the proprietor of one of the biggest scientific olympiads in Brazil (right).

Silvio Silva, Brazilian high schooler takes initiative in his community to prepare for a future in politics

Gracie Goschke, Chloe Rathbun, and Josephine Velo
February 8, 2023
Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri speaks at the Loy Norrix Class of 2022 Commencement. Raichoudhuri served as superintendent for two years.

[Photo] Superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri resigns from Kalamazoo Public Schools, effective immediately

December 15, 2022
Junior Isabel Ricardo-Ramirez came into Brianna Englishs classroom with a small fan that plugs into her computer. This plug-in fan helps her regulate the hot temperature of the windowless K3 classroom.

The K-Wing: warm classroom temperatures persist into the colder months, students and teachers alike are frustrated

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2022
Selena Montalvo, Attendance Interventionist, works on attendance during the internet outage and explains the new system she created to adapt. Teachers took attendance on paper, and within the first ten minutes of class had a student run it to the office. Later, Montalvo will have to input the paper copies online.

KPS experiences suspicious WiFi outages the week of Oct 3

Chloe Rathbun and Josephine Velo
October 13, 2022
PowerSchool has an app that you can download on your phone to easily access your grades. Many students are utilizing this feature to be constantly in the know about their grades!

New gradebook software embeds standard grading philosophy for all KPS teachers and students

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2022
The Class of 2022 says farewell to Loy Norrix one final time

The Class of 2022 says farewell to Loy Norrix one final time

Chloe Rathbun and Hannah Locke
June 10, 2022
Sophomore AP students express relief after their first exams

Sophomore AP students express relief after their first exams

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
June 9, 2022

Culinary Arts CTE provides catering for Knight Life field trip

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2022

Chloe’s Commentary: Culinary Arts catering event review

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2022
Junior Connor McBride carries out a platter full of sweet treats for Knight Life students to take seconds. Many students grabbed more dessert and the Rice Crispy treats were quickly out of stock.

The Culinary Arts: from sauce-coated turkey to sweet Rice Crispy treats, CTE students produce a delicious meal

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2022
A voting booth in Kalamazoo, Michigan set up in preparation for the 2020 election.

Voting rights in America: The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act failed to reform legislation

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2022
(Top) The subtle comparison between the bright yellow of the Bee Joyful logo against the soft gray of the building has an inviting and comforting effect on potential customers. (Bottom) The two buildings which combine to create Kazoo Books are connected by the familiar black, white, and red logo.

From sustainable goods to books, these local Kalamazoo businesses have affordable options that you can’t find anywhere else

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2022
A nationwide epidemic: The criminalization of poverty and homelessness

A nationwide epidemic: The criminalization of poverty and homelessness

Chloe Rathbun, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2021
The Kalamazoo Womens March: a time to fight

The Kalamazoo Women’s March: a time to fight

Josephine Velo and Chloe Rathbun
October 25, 2021
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