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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Sophomore Faye Radley works on a study guide for one of their classes. Some students find that they have time to work during their classes, but others do not.

Homework affects students’ free-time, class time and lives

Ruby Brent, Guest Writer March 19, 2024

You come home from school, get a snack, and sit down to rest. Suddenly, you realize that you have homework to complete for your math class. Then, you realize you have more work for your science and English...

A student in James Johnsons third hour works on their homework during class. Many students feel as though they have to complete their homework in class in order to turn it in on time.

History teacher says that homework extends learning but gives students stress

Myla Bierlein, Guest Writer January 11, 2024

After being at school for nearly seven hours each day, having another four hours of homework is the last thing that students want. Especially for students who have to work multiple hours after school,...

Junior Mario Aseburey defending the ball while dribbling down the field. The Knights soccer team later went on to win the game defeating the Portage Northern Huskies 2-1.

High school athletes experience both high stress and high reward

Ella Perl, Guest Writer December 18, 2023

High school can be a challenge for everybody, but when you're also an athlete and you have a lot of homework, that adds a ton of stress.  For a student athlete, the minimum hours of practice per season...

Junior Leah Sparks works on the AP Psychology study guide as she prepares for exams. She is very stressed as some information learned over the first trimester is omitted.

Students struggle balancing schoolwork with life outside of class

Emma Goschke, Guest Writer December 12, 2023

In high schools throughout America, including Loy Norrix, students struggle everyday to manage their time throughout their daily lives, both in and out of school.  Students, like junior Leah Sparks,...

Sophomore Jason Rocco tries to create space for an open shot against Mattawan high school.

How student athletes balance their work load with their sport

Samuel Schnell, Guest Writer March 23, 2023

Millions of students each year participate in a school sport. This commitment can take up free time causing students to not have time for schoolwork or other things they need to get done. Many student...

Too much work

Too much work

Derrick Goossen, Guest artist March 10, 2023

Loy Norrix students in the main hallway heading to their respective third periods.

Loy Norrix students balance school, work, and home life

Sadie Fredericksen January 24, 2023

Students rarely enjoy studying or doing school work in their free time. Students would rather do what they like after a tiring day of sitting in classes all day learning like their hobbies, spending time...

Homework madness

Derrick Goossen, Guest Artist November 17, 2022

Too much homework overwhelms high school students

Too much homework overwhelms high school students

Gavin Moan, Staff Writer March 18, 2022

“From teachers' academy, work, and getting ready for the next day, homework doesn’t fit well into my schedule most days,” said senior Brandi-Rose Phiri.  According to a Stanford study, 56 percent...

A source of stress: why homework needs to go away

A source of stress: why homework needs to go away

Hank Perkins, Staff Writer December 17, 2021

When Owen Davis goes home after a long day of school at Loy Norrix and KAMSC, all he wants to do is relax and spend time with friends and family, but he realizes he has loads of homework to complete for...

Senioritis: An inevitability of age or a result of flawed school policies?

Senioritis: An inevitability of age or a result of flawed school policies?

Sophie Decker, Web Editor, A/V Editor May 27, 2021

As the end of the year approaches, “senioritis” begins to set in for many students as they get ready to leave high school. This “condition” is often viewed as students getting lazy or complacent,...

LN senior Carlos Morales outside Texas Roadhouse. He works there as a busser and host.

Students find time for both work and school

Melissa Preston, Chief Copy Editor October 9, 2020

Between the feeling of independence and extra cash, summer jobs are a great way for teenagers to prepare for life as an adult. Although, as summer ends and school starts, teenagers can find themselves...

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