Editor’s note: This story is part of  “State of Mind: The Modern Condition of Youth,”  produced in partnership with local, independent news outlet NowKalamazoo, which provided editorial support...

In tandem with the wealth of knowledge that children gain during their K-12 schooling, having social interactions and learning the traditions and norms of not only their community, but also the world is...

The lights reflect off of the mirrors in the Loy Norrix weight room, which currently show the normal chaos of gym class. One girl turns music on, blasting it through the room and the other students raise...

It’s been a nice, long summer, but the time has come to return to school. Time to wake up and get to the bus at 6:00 a.m., come home to a beautiful bed, and then return to your usual school year routines....

Loy Norrix teachers imitated their students by wearing hats and dancing a flash mob to "Cant Hold Us," by Mackle More and Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton at the February 20th, 2014 pep assembly. CeCe...

On 12-18-2013, Kelly Hinga, Cindy Van Lieu, Mary Hentschl-Early, Erin Rolfe, and Patrick Greeley all participated in the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. Winners of the contest are Mary Hentschl-Early...