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Knight Life

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Knight Life

Kalamazoo Public Schools Lengthen Foreign Language & Math Classes In Hopes of Boosting Student Achievement

Kalamazoo Public Schools Lengthen Foreign Language & Math Classes In Hopes of Boosting Student Achievement

Nora Hilgart-Griff May 19, 2017

On December 16, 2016, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services Cindy Green presented several recommendations to the School Board for changes in the current Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS)...

Interview With a 15 Year Old Juul Addict

Interview With a 15 Year Old Juul Addict

Maggie Lager May 17, 2017

Smoking a Juul (pronounced “jewel”), a new type of vaporizer pen (e-cigarettes that vaporize flavored nicotine “juice”), has become a trend here at Loy Norrix. Everywhere you look someone is blowing...

I GAVE MY WORD

I GAVE MY WORD

May 15, 2017

Written by Zelal Zamel A lot of people talk a good game don’t they? They say they’re going to do this and that, But when push comes to shove: They disappear. When it’s game time: They’re nowhere...

Third place winner Griffin Conley raises a fist after he won the News Design and Info Graphics award. PHOTO CREDIT / Izze Fahl

Knight Life Wins Big at MIPA Awards

Nora Hilgart-Griff May 9, 2017

On April 18th, Loy Norrix’s Knight Life headed to the state capital for the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) yearly Journalism awards. Knight Life won a total of 27 individual awards...

Point / Counterpoint: Is B Lunch Lit or Hit?

Point / Counterpoint: Is B Lunch Lit or Hit?

May 9, 2017

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Jemison set the tone of the press conference by making a few jokes before diving into important topics like how she has gotten children involved in science. Photo Credit / Christian Baker

First African American Female Astronaut Visits Kalamazoo

Grace Marshall May 9, 2017

  “I wanted to be involved because just like every little kid, I’ve looked at the stars and wondered what they were and I felt that I had a right to be there and that I could make really great...

Young Artist Khalid is Making Waves With His Style

Young Artist Khalid is Making Waves With His Style

Sidney Richardson May 8, 2017

“Young Dumb Broke High School Kid,” referring to his start as a young musician in his song “Young Dumb & Broke.” Up and coming artist Khalid, not to be confused with media and music superstar...

Student Crosses Cultures and Holds On to a Passion

Student Crosses Cultures and Holds On to a Passion

May 8, 2017

By Andrew DeHaan For many students, the process of moving away a few hours for college is quite frightening. In fact, 70 percent of students feel homesick in their first few weeks away according to a...

Personal Finance for the Future

Personal Finance for the Future

May 1, 2017

GUEST WRITER: PJ Singh At some point in your life you’ll receive or give away large amount of money. For seniors planning for college after high school, that time may come sooner than later. There will...

Gym Classes Shouldn't Be Required for Graduation

Gym Classes Shouldn't Be Required for Graduation

May 1, 2017

  By Jaelyn Anderson, Assistant Business Manager With droplets of sweat on her forehead Sierra ran on the gym court trying to catch the basketball before it hit the ground. “I hate this class, “...

A Click to a Better Education

A Click to a Better Education

May 1, 2017

GUEST WRITER: Ourania Alexopoulos A sleek brand new iPhone, with all the functions and apps it provides, rarely leaves teens’ fingertips, especially in school. Students should be allowed to have and...

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