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The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

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The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

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This is Hannah Locke, the Editor in Chief for the 2022-2023 school year. We are all very proud of her.

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief

Hi, I am the Editor in Chief for Knight Life. This year I am a senior and have been on Knight Life since my freshman year. I decided to be on the newspaper because I enjoy writing and educating myself and others about what is going on in the world and in our school. In my free time, I play soccer and I like reading.

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This is Hannah Locke, the Editor in Chief for the 2022-2023 school year. We are all very proud of her.

Privately owned news publications can be biased but there are benefits to local newspaper publications

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 12, 2023
The Loy Norrix Student Senate poses for a photo with Principal Christopher Aguinaga and former Superintendent Rita Raichoudhuri. The Senate had a few opportunities to meet with leaders in the district and Aguinaga is a chair on the Student Senate himself.

More student representation in KPS would allow for more progress in the district

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
May 25, 2023
School social worker Kristen Jennings poses for a photo in her office. She shares the office with Patricia Gardenhire-Lamar who is the school's clinical social worker. Their office can be found across the hallway from the main office and counseling office.

High school counselors have too many students, but there aren’t enough resources to provide a solution

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2023
Photo illustration

[Photo] The lows of getting high: exploring the effects of smoking on students

Alex Buckley and Owen Quayle
February 13, 2023
Knight Life reporter Wolfgang Madonia and Brazilian youth ambassador Amadeu Bezerra de Morais Neto talk with one another while on a tour of the school. Many Brazilian and American students were interested in the differences between schools in their respective countries.

Knight Life welcomes Youth Ambassadors from Brazil to the classroom to discuss culture, education and more

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
Loy Norrix students sit down with Brazilian students in Mrs. Pankops 3rd hour. The group compares and contrasts their high school experiences.

[Photo] Youth activists from Brazil travel to Kalamazoo, Michigan and compare their high school experiences

Naysa Quinones, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri speaks at the Loy Norrix Class of 2022 Commencement. Raichoudhuri served as superintendent for two years.

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

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2022
Dan Lafferty addresses students before auditions begin. Around forty seven students were in attendance, all to try and get a spot in this year's musical production of Legally Blonde.

The making of “Legally Blonde”: production kicks off with a crew meeting and auditions

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2022
Legally Blonde Official Cast List

Legally Blonde Official Cast List

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
September 30, 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
Senior Reign Semelbauer speaks for the Gender Sexuality Alliance on the gender spectrum as fellow club members prepare for the group poem.

“Through the Views” presentation gives student organizations a chance to speak on issues they care about

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 7, 2022
Final exam schedule & resources

Final exam schedule & resources

Ari'el Abbott and Hannah Locke
June 2, 2022
Abigayle Smith poses for a picture alongside fellow CTE students and course teacher, Dr. Noreen Heikes. All participants were required to submit a scientific inquiry to the competition.

Veterinary Science CTE leads senior to a Gold Award at the Michigan State FFA Convention

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2022
Seniors Ian Woodruff and Harper Schrader entering the patio at prom. The patio was decorated with twinkle lights and tables for fresh air mingling.

Prom provides an exciting way for upperclassmen to celebrate the end of the year

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
May 13, 2022
On Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, in a historic decision, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first black woman and first public defender to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson: her road to confirmation

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2022
Protest signs urges a ban of Russia from the SWIFT financial system, an action that has since been taken by the United States and various other NATO countries.

Sanctions on Russia: what they are, what they do and what effect they will have on countries around the world

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2022
Jason Walker talks to students in the hallway. Walker is the restorative justice coach at Loy Norrix and works with students and staff when conflict arises.

Restorative justice: Loy Norrix gradual implementation is a small step in the right direction, but is it enough to create systemic change?

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2022
Loy Norrix students led by members of third party organizations and fellow student leaders stand outside of Loy Norrix High School. Students walked out to protest KPS COVID and policing policies.

Approximately 35 students walk out of Loy Norrix in protest against KPS COVID protocols and policing in schools

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2022
Sophomore Zoey Alden enjoys the Winter Formal dance. This is Aldens first high school dance, after having her freshman year online.

[Photo] Students get down on the dance floor at the first Winter Formal in two years

Gigi Fox, Web Editor
December 15, 2021
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 a group of students joined Joshua Gottlieb to protest against climate change and the lack of government action.

As the UN Climate Summit began, this Kalamazoo teacher’s hunger strike ended

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2021
Loy Norrix Homecoming 2021

Loy Norrix Homecoming 2021

Milo Turner and Hannah Locke
October 29, 2021
Rebecca Layton wrote the Women's Studies curriculum and teaches the class during first hour. Layton also teaches and wrote the curriculums for the Loy Norrix psychology and sociology courses.

Women’s Studies and African American Studies; history through the eyes of the silenced and overlooked

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2021
Campus safety officer pats down senior Jacob Shantz's bag. All students were searched for weapons before entering the building on Monday, September 27.

Social media threats cause increased caution at Loy Norrix

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2021
Students celebrate return to Loy Norrix with field day

Students celebrate return to Loy Norrix with field day

Elliot Russell and Hannah Locke
September 22, 2021
Mrs. May has been at Norrix for 39 years and her contributions are priceless. After she retires, she plans to move to Colorado to be closer to her daughter's family. She has already made calls about starting a Peace Jam at the local high school.

Sveri May: a Loy Norrix life and legacy

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 10, 2021
Loy Norrix teacher Kyle Shack prefers to use Classroom Relay to communicate with his students and help them out when they are struggling.

Classroom Relay: A helpful tool for teachers, but possibly unfair monitoring system

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 8, 2021
Graduates waiting in line felt a vibe of celebration.

The Loy Norrix Class of 2021 ends with an outdoor graduation celebration

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 7, 2021
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been under fire these past few months as a result of multiple sexual harassment allegations and his handling of nursing home COVID-19 deaths.

Andrew Cuomo: from praise to an impeachment inquiry in weeks

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2021
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump began on Feb. 9, 2021 and ended on Feb. 13, 2021 with an acquittal for the former president.

A historical impeachment: the Senate trial and a verdict

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2021
Offical logo for the College Board SAT exam

College Board discontinues SAT subject tests and essay as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2021
Donald Trump left office yesterday due to his term ending. Impeachment proceedings have yet to be determined.

A Historical Impeachment: What is it and how is it going to work?

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2021
Pit bulls: A misunderstood breed that deserves far better treatment and care

Pit bulls: A misunderstood breed that deserves far better treatment and care

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
January 7, 2021
Loy Norrix students Owen Quayle (left) and Clara Moss (right) stand in front of the Radisson Plaza Hotel downtown. They are protesting the unjust murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers.

“We are no longer asking for change, we are demanding it”: Loy Norrix students protest the murder of George Floyd

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2020
Staying entertained at home: Music and podcast recommendations

Staying entertained at home: Music and podcast recommendations

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
June 4, 2020
The Kal-Haven trail is a great way to spend time in nature over quarantine.

The environmental impacts of quarantine are not what we thought they were

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
May 31, 2020
Feature photo from Petrillo's Facebook page. Adeline was influenced by her mother's Kalamazoo based band.

Sophomore uses music to get through bad days and deal with emotions

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2020
Standardized testing places high levels of stress on students and teachers

Standardized testing places high levels of stress on students and teachers

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2020
Junior varsity and sophomore Vicky McGowan dribbles around her opponent in an attempt to score a basket. McGowan scored a total of eight points in the game against Grand Rapids Union high school.

Comeback over setback: Loy Norrix women’s JV basketball wins against Grand Rapids Union High School

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2020
Victoria McGowan playing in the Junior Varsity basketball game on Tuesday. McGowan looked up to both Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

[Photo] The death of a legend: Kobe Bryant passes away in a helicopter crash

Clara Moss, Social Media Editor
February 7, 2020
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