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Knight Life

Michael Wright shows junior Elijah Reigle a helmet from World War II. Wright has fun teaching students about military gear in his American Military History class.

Juniors are declared victorious after teachers crown them the most fun

Kaitlyn Albertson and Roberto Garcia December 4, 2024

You’re sitting in first hour and doing your work, as usual. The room is peaceful with students working diligently. Your mind is at ease when suddenly, an eye-popping, nostril-flaring, ear-burning question...

Focused on her work, junior Sofia Bogard listens to music with her AirPods. Although students are not allowed to listen to music during instructional time, many listen while doing classwork to aid with focus.

Students and teachers reflect on the effects of new rules and procedures as the year draws to a close

Nolan Kiplinger, Chief Copy Editor June 6, 2024

Focus on eliminating phone use improves participation As the school year winds down, students and teachers get ready to finish out a year that looks much different than previous ones.  Many disciplinary...

Political apathy plagues Loy Norrix students and young American voters at large

Josephine Velo and Eleanor Cook May 23, 2024

"A lot more people are just like, 'both sides suck. Nobody represents me,'" said history teacher James Johnson, describing the current political culture of the youth vote. This sentiment summarizes...

Photo illustration: Some students use AI to help them with challenging assignments.

AI evolution is impacting education

Gideon Mintz, Guest Writer April 2, 2024

The world is moving faster than ever and with that, so is technology.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained a reputation as the new big name in technology. In history, AI is the most advanced technology...

Social Studies teacher Michael Wright watches over a game of Kahoot. Wright was voted the funniest teacher at Loy Norrix.

Funniest teachers explain how humor can help in the classroom

Robin Thompson, Staff Writer January 8, 2024

History teacher James Johnson believes that comedy is dead, just like the people he teaches about.   Every day, teachers and students alike are stuck in the classroom for 70 minutes at a time. Teachers...

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,...

Loy Norrix teacher Samantha Simpson and a group of her friends in 2009. They are taking a group photo before leaving for prom.

The evolution of prom: from high society balls to becoming a staple in teen culture

Kierra Walker, Tower Talk Team May 1, 2023

Dancing, dresses, and dates: three things that make up the iconic high school event known as prom. From debutante balls to modern-day promposals, the history of prom is a fascinating journey through time....

Students in James Bellwares Career and College Readiness do a worksheet to learn
about different organizations they can join after highschool. They looked at the National Guard,
Peace Corps, and Teach for America.

Students respond better when teachers actively engage classes

Edwin Ciokajlo January 13, 2023

Imagine sitting in a quiet classroom, where the teacher is sitting at their desk, not engaging in conversations while you sit helplessly at your desk not knowing what to do. This is the reality in many...

Students in James Bellwares Career and College Readiness do a worksheet to learn
about different organizations they can join after highschool. They looked at the National Guard,
Peace Corps, and Teach for America.

Staff and students think that standardized testing puts too much pressure on students

Leah Sparks, Guest Writer January 10, 2023

It’s a normal Wednesday at Loy Norrix, except for the fact that students are taking the English portion of the Horizon standardized test in math class.  A survey done by the Council of the Great...

PowerSchool has an app that you can download on your phone to easily access your grades. Many students are utilizing this feature to be constantly in the know about their grades!

New gradebook software embeds standard grading philosophy for all KPS teachers and students

Chloe Rathbun, Staff Writer October 11, 2022

At the beginning of this year, students were in for a shock when they tried to look at their grades on Home Access Center (HAC) and were met with an error message.  For the new 2022-2023 school year,...

Junior Jess Boer pitches during Loy Norrix's double header against Mattawan. They lost both of their games, 20-0 and 11-2. Photo Credit / Bailey Handley

Softball Rebuilds After Major Changes

Bailey Handley May 31, 2017

When a team graduates nine seniors, the opportunity arises to fill positions with players who have a coachable attitude and the will to win. This situation also gives coaches the chance to try players...

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