The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Starting before winter break, the K-wing mens bathroom has been locked, reported as vandalized and in need of repairs.

Lack of supplies and vandalism plague school bathrooms, leaving students frustrated without solutions

Krystiana Bernstein and Carter Pickett February 29, 2024

For Loy Norrix students, it’s no surprise when attempting to use the restroom to find the closest one covered in messes, locked, or vandalized. Public bathrooms in restaurants, grocery stores, or even...

Women wear crop tops while walking to class, doing yearbook layouts, socializing with friends, and more.  Despite being against the dress code, crop tops are very common.  (Photo Illustration)

Students are still affected by the dresscode despite loose enforcement

Josephine Velo, Executive Director February 22, 2024

There is a major split between common fashion in the Loy Norrix hallways and the Kalamazoo Public Schools Code of Conduct. According to a portion of the dress code listed in the Norrix Parent/Student...

Andrew Muysenberg (center) gives Senior Alana Wedge (left) guidance on the attendance policy. Most days, Muysenberg spends time after lunch handing out tardy passes to students.

Assistant principal reflects on his career with KPS

Ethan Williams, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

“I just loved school, even though I wasn’t a straight-A student, I just loved being in the building,” said Assistant Principal for the freshman academy Andrew Muysenberg.  According to Muysenberg,...

Loy Norrix administration fights against illegal substance use on campus

Loy Norrix administration fights against illegal substance use on campus

Daniel Ewing and Stan Thomas December 5, 2023

You enter the D-wing bathroom. You’re greeted with the familiar smell of skunk and sickeningly fruity aromas. You think to yourself, “how does the school manage this problem?”  According...

(Left side)Seniors Sophie Grover, Amelia Grover, Wolfgang Madonia who is playing the guitar,  Sean Mcflinton, and junior Stan Thomas are talking to their friends. (Right side) Seniors Eden Holm-Griffs and Ressah Link are enjoying their time during their 30-minute lunch break at the senior court yard. It’s more peaceful out here. I just like the fresh air after I have been stuck in school for a long time. It’s nice to decompress,” said Holm-Griffs.

Administrators believe that high schools can’t make time for recess, but some students and teachers believe it’s better for students

Krystal Perez-Castro June 4, 2023

Remember the time when we would go to recess and get a break from all our core classes to be able to breathe. Once we transitioned from elementary to middle and then high school, that all changed.  No...

Spanish teacher Marta Grabowski substitute teaches for Atiba Wards fifth hour international business class. Like all teachers at Norrix, shes been called in to sub on a rolling basis.

Substitute teacher shortage plagues Norrix staff

Elliot Russell, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2021

With teachers frequently in and out of the building because of COVID scares as the pandemic rages on, familiar faces have been popping up around the building. Maybe your algebra teacher had to lecture...

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