Anti-Abortion Laws Don’t Ban Abortion, They Just Ban Safe Access
June 12, 2019
As of May of 2019, there have already been attempts at challenging the 1973 Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade along with the 1992 case Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Conservative legislators have been pushing strict abortion bans called “heart-beat bills” in multiple states -- including Michigan. T...
Going for Gold: Loy Norrix Soccer Looks For a Record Breaking Season
October 5, 2018
The crowd of students cheered as Carter Scheel ran towards the crowd, hyping them up. The sophomore forward had just scored his 4th goal of the season putting Loy Norrix on top of their match with Niles, 2-1. The Knights would go on to defeat Niles 7-1, with 6 different players scoring goals. Games ...
LOY NORRIX SPIRIT WEEK: HAT DAY
Jaelyn Anderson
September 27, 2018
It's Thursday and homecoming is tomorrow. Loy Norrix's spirit week is coming to an end, but first we have today's theme: Hat Day. Friday's theme is blue and white.
Summer Job Opportunity for High School Students
Sofie Nehlsen
May 31, 2018
Summer is fast approaching and many high school students are looking for summer jobs to save up a little money and gain work experience. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) presents a great opportunity for this. MDOT runs a program called Youth Development and Mentoring Program (YDMP), ...
Kalamazoo Promise is a Gift that Pressures Students to Excel
May 30, 2018
By Jose' Luis Campos Kalamazoo is counting on us. All of the US is watching us. The Kalamazoo Promise is a great gift for Loy Norrix students because getting a college degree will give us many advantages. The Promise, which pays up to 100 percent of tuition at any of Michigan’s state colleg...
Setting Their Sights: Women’s Varsity Softball Showcases Talent From All Ages
Bonnie Bremer
May 15, 2018
The crowd falls silent as the batter steps up to plate. Getting into position, her cleats sink further into the dirt as the anticipation builds. The golden sphere is pitched into the air, as she tightens her grip on the bat. Crack! The ball flies across the field. “[Hitting a home-run felt like] it ...
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 out at different positions to see which one fits them the best. This happens to be the case for head co...
KNIGHTS BASEBALL SWINGS INTO DISTRICTS
Michaela Whalen
May 31, 2017
Last year, on May 31st, 2016 the Loy Norrix High School baseball team celebrated a big 4-3 win over their first opponent, Gull Lake, in districts. Reflecting back on this major win, Senior catcher Griffin Conley describes the mindset of the team going into their first district game this year. “Last y...
Loy Norrix Athletes Sign to Compete at the Next Level
Abby Farrer
May 30, 2017
At Loy Norrix, athletes who were moving on to play their sport in college used to have individual signing days which were held in the main hall conference room. This year was different. Signing Day was one big event held after school, with all the athletes that were signing in attendance. The decision to...
The Junk in Seniors' Trunks
Frankie Stevens
May 30, 2017
Rachel Thompson Most Interesting item- This walking stick that I used for hiking over spring break. Favorite Item- The towels from South Carolina and the multiple pairs of shoes. “My car may always be messy, but if you need something, I have it!” Julia Townley Favorite Item- This melted...
Loy Norrix Soccer Team Ready to Rock the Field
Sarita Nieminen
April 21, 2017
The spring has arrived, and for the Loy Norrix Women’s soccer team, it means putting their cleats on and running out to the soccer field. Soccer is a team sport where every individual matters. You’re expected to work hard and be in good condition. Practicing with your teammates makes the tough practices...
Loy Norrix Knights are 'All in this Together' for the Spring Musical
Michaela Whalen
February 20, 2017
The differences between a Knight and a Wildcat will quickly disappear when the theatre students here at Loy Norrix High School hit the stage next month in their performance of “High School Musical.” February 17th at 7 p.m. will be the opening show where Loy Norrix students who have spent...
