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Senior Ella Pickett fills out her college applications on Common App.

Students plan for financing higher education with the Kalamazoo Promise

Emily Porco, Social Media Editor November 14, 2023

For decades, students have struggled with finding the money to pay for postsecondary education. Whether they get family help or financial aid, many Americans find themselves in a blackhole of student loan...

Sprinters prepare to begin their event on the starting line of the Loy Norrix track.

High school track and field athletes prepare to face the challenges of competing in college

Miya Timmer and Carter Pickett May 30, 2023

The smell of popcorn fills your nose as you hear the pop of the starter pistol. Runners sprint by fast enough that you’d miss them if you blinked.  Across the field, you see a glimpse of a pole vaulter...

Economics teacher Ryan Allen and junior Marcell Bell discuss classwork in Economics class. Allen primarily  teaches upperclassmen and has experience helping students who are preparing for life after high school.

Juniors work hard to prepare themselves for senior year

Nia Moncrief, Multimedia Editor April 7, 2023

Like Jenna Hamilton of the TV show “Awkward” says, “Junior year is like the Thursday night of high school. The beginning of the end.” Being a junior means that in your third year of high school,...

U.S. schools arent properly preparing students for their futures

U.S. schools aren’t properly preparing students for their futures

Kierra Walker, Tower Talk Team February 9, 2023

At some point in everyone’s lives they will need to cook, clean, fix an appliance, change a tire or renovate a house. Should it not be the school's duty to prepare adolescents for these events? High...

College application tips for seniors

College application tips for seniors

Thea Pipe, Web Editor November 16, 2022

As senior year begins, many students have been or are starting to work through the college application process. Here are some useful tips and resources to help with any issues students may encounter in...

A new world: life in the rising expanse of collegiate esports

A new world: life in the rising expanse of collegiate esports

Foster Neve-Jones, Assistant Web Editor and Knights Speak May 12, 2022

The University of Michigan is a very well known college. U of M has ranked 23 overall for all private and public colleges.

The University of Michigan reaches large settlement in longtime sexual abuse case

Nola Mullins, Feature Editor March 15, 2022

According to the Washington Post, the University of Michigan has reached a $490 million settlement to resolve sexual assault claims and lawsuits from over 1 thousand people.  This settlement covers...

Conner’s Critiques: “Big Hero 6” is the best animated movie of 2014  (SPOILERS)

Conner’s Critiques: “Big Hero 6” is the best animated movie of 2014 (SPOILERS)

Conner McBride, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

“Hello, I am Baymax, your personal health-care companion.” Baymax is a robotic health-care assistant built by college student Tadashi Hamada, the older brother to Hiro Hamada, the protagonist of...

FAFSA should have a better way to assist students in all circumstances

FAFSA should have a better way to assist students in all circumstances

Ellie Haase, Social Media Editor March 9, 2021

One main concern students and families face when considering where to go to college is finances. No matter the household circumstances, it’s easy to admit that college costs a lot of money.  According...

Heystek poses with her acceptance letter to University of Michigan. She is still awaiting letters from multiple schools.

The ins and outs of applying to college in the year 2020

Ellie Haase, Social Media Editor February 13, 2021

During the summer when many students are enjoying their time off from school, seniors are kicking off their college application process. Everyone students’ application process looks different, and each...

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

The changes to the education system have been innumerable since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. From school being cancelled altogether and administrations scrambling to find solutions,...

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