The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Issue 2

Issue 2

December 17, 2015

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Teen moves to Kalamazoo Public Schools because of Promise

Teen moves to Kalamazoo Public Schools because of Promise

December 15, 2015

Brianna Mcmullen is 14 years old. Brianna has 1 brother named Michael who is 12 years old. Brianna went to Mattawan Elementary School. Brianna’s parents Rosemary and Brian quickly discovered in the...

Ice Hockey Can Be Tough, But Rewarding

Ice Hockey Can Be Tough, But Rewarding

December 14, 2015

  By John Michael Garcez, guest writer. The chill of the ice. The smell of sweat. The sound of clashing sticks and pucks. The taste of hot dogs and nachos. The sight of a victorious team on ice skates....

Unequal Pay for Hard Working Women

Unequal Pay for Hard Working Women

December 11, 2015

By Michael Villarmino, guest writer. Imagine working with a group of people, and you all work for the same amount of time. You all do hard work, do the same job and you all are equally human beings. But...

Fries Over Guys: French Fries are Better than Boyfriends

Fries Over Guys: French Fries are Better than Boyfriends

December 10, 2015

By Cori VanOstran, guest writer. French fries being a better option than boyfriends may seem far fetched, but imagine all the work that having a boyfriend includes and the amount of stress that it can...

The Pluses to Having a High School Job Other than Money

The Pluses to Having a High School Job Other than Money

December 10, 2015

By Alexa Davis, guest writer Grease pops in the background and the smell of fried hash browns and fries fill the air. Jakia Edmonson peeks out the cashier window and addresses the giggling kids in the...

The Price Animals Pay for Our Looks

The Price Animals Pay for Our Looks

December 9, 2015

By Megan Klemchuk, guest writer. Thousands of helpless animals die each year due to cosmetic testing. Mice, rats, bunnies, and guinea pigs are the animals most often used in these tests. They are tested...

Zzz's to A's: Balancing Sleep and School

Zzz's to A's: Balancing Sleep and School

December 8, 2015

To pick between an early bedtime or completing homework is a common dilemma of middle and high school students. Dragging their heavy heads off their pillows to the sound of an alarm clock while the stars...

Community Benefits from the Kalamazoo Promise

Community Benefits from the Kalamazoo Promise

December 8, 2015

By Maggie Swafford, guest writer. I am fortunate to receive the Kalamazoo Promise. Although I won’t have my full tuition covered, I will have 95 percent, and that’s an incredible gift. I, along with...

Euthanasia Should Be Legalized

Euthanasia Should Be Legalized

cindybravo66 December 4, 2015

  Euthanasia comes from the Greek word “good death.” It’s the act of purposely ending your life to be relieved from pain and suffering or in other words, mercy killing. Mercy killing is the...

Consent is Mandatory in Life and Health Classes

Consent is Mandatory in Life and Health Classes

December 2, 2015

By Bonnie Bremer, guest writer. At Loy Norrix High School, the required elective of Health is just that - a requirement. Most students and faculty members shy away from the necessary discussion of sexual...

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