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The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Sophomore Rashad Mitchell enjoys a good laugh with his classmates in his journalism class. “I couldn't hold back my laughter at my friend Jacob’s joke," said Mitchell.

Talking too much in class can have negative consequences

Gus Solitro, Guest Writer March 25, 2025

A lot of students stay focused in class and maintain an excellent GPA. For other students, however, this is not always the case.  Loy Norrix students struggle with talking during class for many different...

Rashad Mitchell prepares for the upcoming match against East Kentwood. If they win, they will make it to the national tournament.

Sports drive ambition and academic success among student-athletes

DeOntre Lawler, Guest Writer March 24, 2025

Whether basketball, soccer, hockey, bowling, or any other sport, students love watching athletic competitions. However, many students don’t know what it’s like to balance their sports and academic...

Junior Wyatt Buddemeier walks to the center of the mat after pinning his KC opponent. His match would later help contribute to the overall win against KC.

Student athletes face challenges balancing academics and extracurriculars

Zachary Siegel, Guest Writer March 18, 2025

Being an athlete is challenging. If you think being at school from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. is hard, imagine having to be an athlete. Student athletes stay at school until as late as 6 p.m., then do homework...

Senior Nora Duffy performs a duet with their AP European History teacher, Matthew Porco as a part of the class's final project.

AP classes provide benefits outside of college credits

Nina Holm, Guest Writer June 4, 2024

Though the 13 AP classes offered at Loy Norrix are very different, both in content and demographics, the electrifying atmosphere of a classroom the day before an AP exam is universal. Students pass flashcards...

A student in James Johnson's third hour works on their homework during class. Many students feel as though they have to complete their homework in class in order to turn it in on time.

History teacher says that homework extends learning but gives students stress

Myla Bierlein, Guest Writer January 11, 2024

After being at school for nearly seven hours each day, having another four hours of homework is the last thing that students want. Especially for students who have to work multiple hours after school,...

Seniors fear falling behind after failing classes during virtual learning

Seniors fear falling behind after failing classes during virtual learning

Ari’el Abbott, Twitter Editor October 19, 2021

After being away from school for so long, could seniors be at a disadvantage from not learning as much and completing their work becomes an obstacle due to the 16 months of online schooling? Adjusting...

Southwest Michigan schools partake in different academic systems

Southwest Michigan schools partake in different academic systems

Ourania Alexopoulos, Staff Writer February 12, 2020

Most times as students, we follow the rules and regulations throughout the school without much questioning. We trust the adults and people working behind the scenes to make each day function without fail....

Heredia's room is located right next to B11. Her door is decorated with "safe space" and "safe to tell" signs, indicating that students have a home there.

Communities in Schools hires success coach to help Loy Norrix students academically and socially

Riley Dominianni, Feature Editor February 2, 2020

Here at Loy Norrix, there are multiple schoolwide resources for students. Whether it be social, academic, or career-oriented problems students are facing. This school year, a new, unique position was created...

Loy Norrix Journalists Take Big Steps at MIPA 2019

Loy Norrix Journalists Take Big Steps at MIPA 2019

Devon Gross, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2019

Each year, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association holds a ceremony awarding various Michigan school publications and student journalists’ hard work and unique content they’ve published throughout...

Education Should be a Mirror of Society

Education Should be a Mirror of Society

Paula Montoro December 9, 2018

I am from Madrid, Spain, where I attend Joaquin Araujo High School. This year I am studying in the United States at Loy Norrix High School. Being a foreign exchange student has given me the chance to...

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