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Student ambassador Kauê Derval Gonçalves Alves shares a secret with fellow ambassador Maria Eduarda de Souza Mendes.

Unexpected bonds: a story of cross-cultural friendship

Alize Gonzalez, Staff Writer • February 22, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Monday, Feb. 12, to Friday, Feb. 16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram,...

Student Ambassador Gabriella Pinheiro Gonçalves discusses her experiences in Brazilian schools with Knight Life reporters Sophia Wrzesinski and Stan Thomas.

Brazilian students share their perspectives on government corruption and its impact on education

Rosie Hill, Skylar Zajac, and Sophia Wrzesinski • February 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Feb. 12-16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram and Facebook. Think of a...

Igor Thiago speaks with Knight Life students about cultural differences and his experience in Michigan with Global Ties Kzoo. GTZ students came to visit the Advanced Journalism class and tour the school.

Volunteering to bolster the community: Brazilian students take on leadership at school and beyond

Josephine Velo, Executive Director • February 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Feb. 12-16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram and Facebook. No matter the...

João Pedro Santos is at school wearing a school uniform.

Cultural Comparison: Brazilian students compare their experience with fashion and uniforms to America and American schools

Alice Damashek, Business Manager • February 15, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Feb. 12-16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram and Facebook. Everybody has...

Youth Ambassador Gabriella Pinheiro Gonçalves and Loy Norrix student Venelope Ortiz bond over lunch. This was an opportunity for students to learn about different cultures and connect with one another.

Cultural Comparison: Brazilians spend more time preparing and enjoying meals than Americans

Lucy Langerveld, Staff Writer • February 15, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Feb. 12-16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram and Facebook. Whether it’s...

What is the largest difference you've noticed between schools in America and schools in Brazil?

What is the largest difference you’ve noticed between schools in America and schools in Brazil?

Jordan Pritchett, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024

Ambassadors Rian Alecrim Fernandes and Kauê Derval Gonçalves Alves discuss cultural differences with Knight Life reporters. The Brazilian Youth Ambassadors visited Loy Norrix on Jan. 24 and 29.

A ‘once in a lifetime experience:’ Brazilian youths travel to Kalamazoo to learn about environmentalism and entrepreneurship

Eleanor Cook, Editor in Chief • February 12, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo series published by Knight Life News. From Feb. 12-16, related content can be found on our website, Instagram and Facebook.  "The world...

Multiple parts are needed to construct a pad, including adhesive, absorbent, and cover. Dignidade Para Elas worked in the labratory for months to make sure that all of the materials they used were biodegradable.

Biodegradable pads and addressing menstrual poverty: Cecília Giacomin’s activism in Brazil 

Sophia Ciokajlo and Eleanor Cook • February 9, 2023

Editor’s note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo and Knight Life Series. On Jan. 17 and Jan. 23 Global Ties Kalamazoo’s Youth Ambassador program from Brazil visited Knight Life....

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

Editor’s note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo and Knight Life Series. On Jan. 17 and Jan. 23 Global Ties Kalamazoo’s Youth Ambassador program from Brazil visited Knight Life. These...

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

Editor’s note: This story is part of the Global Ties Kalamazoo and Knight Life Series. On Jan. 17 and Jan. 23 Global Ties Kalamazoo’s Youth Ambassador program from Brazil visited Knight Life. These...

The history of Valentine’s Day around the world

The history of Valentine’s Day around the world

Melissa Preston, Chief Copy Editor • February 14, 2021

People are lamenting the loss of daylight as it gets darker earlier. In December the sun fully sets around 5:30 p.m.

Students support the worldwide move to end daylight saving time

Melissa Preston, Chief Copy Editor • January 19, 2021

The first Sunday in November has made our internal clocks skip backward for years. You wake up feeling like you slept in, but the clock reads an hour earlier than you thought. Then you start the long process...

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