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Knight Life

Bright Egwim prepares materials for his ESL class. Thorough preparation is one of the most important parts of teaching this unique, multicultural group of students.

ESL teachers Bright Egwim and Jennifer Kruger encourage diversity and teach students how to advocate for themselves

Josephine Velo and Alice Damashek December 6, 2023

Bright Egwim welcomes newcomers in his ESL class  There are many teachers at Loy Norrix, but only a few have a whole class of students who don't speak the same language as their peers. For Bright Egwim...

Anne "Bowser" Lewis guides students towards better decisions. Lewis has worked at Norrix for 25 years.

Anne “Bowser” Lewis reflects upon 26 years of teaching

Ender Ross, Executive Web Editor April 11, 2023

“I decided to be a teacher to change one person's life, and I gave myself this super low bar because to do that for one human being is an exponential gift that continues on,” said Anne Lewis. “I...

There are many study materials provided free to students either by the school or online programs. Some may include Khan Academy, the Offical SAT Study Guide, practice tests and the SAT Student Guide provided during pre-registration.

Students and teachers give advice to juniors preparing to take the SAT

Chloe Rathbun, Staff Writer April 7, 2023

The SAT is quickly approaching, and many junior classrooms are electric with anxiety and worry. Next Wednesday, April 12,  juniors will be taking the College Board’s SAT. To some, this is the most...

Junior Isabel Ricardo-Ramirez came into Brianna English's classroom with a small fan that plugs into her computer. This plug-in fan helps her regulate the hot temperature of the windowless K3 classroom.

The K-Wing: warm classroom temperatures persist into the colder months, students and teachers alike are frustrated

Chloe Rathbun, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

As the temperature outside gets colder and snow falls on the ground, students bundle up to face the frigid temperatures outside. However, upon their arrival to school, many students are faced with classrooms...

Conner’s Critiques: “The Half of It,” a showcase of the challenges of a high-school relationship

Conner’s Critiques: “The Half of It,” a showcase of the challenges of a high-school relationship

Conner McBride, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Netflix often likes to repeat itself when it comes to the introductions of their romantic movies. One of the things they like to start the movie with is the tale of soulmates.  On May 1 of 2020, Netflix...

Librarian John Kreider checks in a recently returned book from a freshman student. This is Kreider's first year hosting Banned Books Week for Loy Norrix High School.

Teachers share thoughts on Banned Books Week

Hollis Masterson, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

"Banned Books Week is a big holiday for librarians celebrating the right to read, and I've never done anything for it in here mostly because it's the beginning of the year and I'm getting things started,"...

Sophmore Amady Mboup pictured after interview for Original Essay and Short Story submissions in the Short Story and Original Essay.  After getting gold star credits in the regional competition , Mboup went on to nationals where he was beaten out for the top three spots.

Sophomore finds fulfillment on and off the page

Elias Nagel-Bennett, Copy Editor December 10, 2020

“When I’m really in the zone, you lose track of time, you type and write faster. The words come to mind. I don't plan on writing… I don't spend time going through ideas I don’t like,” said. sophomore...

A Quick Look at Three Arabic-Speaking Loy Norrix Students

Henry Snapp October 5, 2017

Imagine moving across the world to a new country. You would face a whole new set of challenges; learning the culture, finding a house, getting a driver's licence, the list goes on, but most important of...

Eddie Knudsen

Controversial Opinion: Beowulf is a Dumb Character

June 7, 2017

Guest Writer Eddie Knudsen You know, there isn’t enough controversy in the world, let’s address that: Beowulf is a poorly written character by today’s standards. Alright, now that all the English...

Teacher's Tattoos Tell a Story

Teacher's Tattoos Tell a Story

taylorkrupianik June 5, 2015

In times like these you start to notice more and more people getting tattoos.Tenth grade English teacher Angela Laginess has seven tattoos. She has two on her fingers, one on each wrist, one on her neck...

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