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

School social worker Kristen Jennings poses for a photo in her office. She shares the office with Patricia Gardenhire-Lamar who is the schools 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

Academic achievement and post graduation success are strongly encouraged by the Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS), and with an invaluable resource like the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship at students’ disposal,...

The weight of the world: the climate crisis disproportionately impacts student mental health

The weight of the world: the climate crisis disproportionately impacts student mental health

Thea Pipe, Web Editor June 9, 2022

In a 5th grade class, a video was shown about how every decision and action can affect the planet, it even showed how "sustainable" ways were bad too. A girl who spent a lot of time trying to live sustainably...

Becky Parsons, one of the four Loy Norrix counselors here to help students with mental health.

Days in school should be taken off for mental health

Naliyah Hayes, Guest Writer November 1, 2021

Mental health is important for every individual, especially students who struggle with school related mental health issues. However, students aren't the only ones who struggle with their mental health. Mental...

An early graduate from the class of 2020 receives their diploma at the graduation ceremony last year.

Cancellation of school activities prompts seniors to graduate early

Ellie Haase, Social Media Editor April 15, 2021

“Senioritis” is a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance. I think it’s fair to say senioritis is hitting...

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