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Knight Life

Georgia Hutton appears here in one of her new outfits. Wearing a sweater vest with a t-shirt underneath has emerged as a popular trend during quarantine.

How quarantine changes students: Georgia Hutton’s evolution in isolation

Clara Moss, Social Media Editor October 1, 2020

Students left school in March expecting to enjoy a two week vacation before going back to school. Instead, they were greeted with a six month stretch of first online school, then summer vacation, and finally...

Staying entertained at home: Music and podcast recommendations

Staying entertained at home: Music and podcast recommendations

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief June 4, 2020

Crafts, books, and spending time with your loved ones are a few ways to pass the time. Another way to stay entertained while also keeping your mood up is listening to music or podcasts. Apps like Spotify...

Jessica DeRyke sings in choir teacher Julie Pelligrinos class.  Despite challenges, DeRyke excels in her school work and finds joy in singing.

Loy Norrix choir student succeeds despite rare sight disability

Avery Strand, Guest Writer April 21, 2020

Learning music and reading notes can be a struggle for anyone. It is even harder for fifteen year old sophomore Jessica DeRyke, who was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Peters Anomaly making her half...

LN orchestra teacher Sandra Shaw is a skilled musician herself and plays multiple instruments.

The effect music has on the soul: Music is an important part of everyday life of young people

Sophie Grover, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 18, 2020

The bright fluorescent lights hit the backs of shiny wood and cold air wraps around every person in the Loy Norrix Orchestra room. C strings are tweaked, pegs are turned and bows are placed on strings. Sandra...

Feature photo from Petrillos Facebook page.  Adeline was influenced by her mothers Kalamazoo based band.

Sophomore uses music to get through bad days and deal with emotions

Hannah Locke, Editor in Chief April 14, 2020

“I think it is a really healthy way to process my emotions,” said sophomore Adeline Turner. “I am able to connect with parts of myself through music, and I have discovered a lot about myself through...

Ariel Godinez performs at downtown Kalamazoo venue.

Singing: an unusual way to de-stress

Luna Drumm-Walsh, Guest Writer March 30, 2020

Freshman Ariel Godinez steps onto the stage, her shaking hands are holding a microphone. The crowd is still chattering in the background. She focuses on the glittering Christmas lights in the trees, takes...

Tenacious D to play at Kalamazoo State Theatre later this year

Tenacious D to play at Kalamazoo State Theatre later this year

Elliot Russell, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2020

The self-proclaimed “Greatest Band in the World,” Tenacious D, will be making their second-ever stop in town later this year. They will be at the State Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo on September 27...

Winter Concert 2019

Winter Concert 2019

Lydia Snapp, Social Media Team January 24, 2020

The Loy Norrix choir performs at their concert on November 1st.

Loy Norrix choir sings to EmpowHER

Jeanie Gould-McElhone, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 12, 2019

The Loy Norrix Choir’s annual Cabaret was held the weekend  of November 1st and the choir put on an entertaining performance. Every year there is a different theme for the Cabaret concert. This year’s...

Old School vs. New School: Two Generations Show How Music Makes Them One In The Same

Old School vs. New School: Two Generations Show How Music Makes Them One In The Same

Ciera Mcclenton May 29, 2019

Music has always been emotion evoking. It can help you get through seemingly any situation or mood, either through expressing your emotions or coping. Everyone has go-to songs that they listen to during...

Damian Kulash (left) and Tim Nordwind (right) of OK Go speak at meet & greet at the Kalamazoo Public Library. When Nordwind was growing up in Kalamazoo, his mother served as the president of KPLs Friends Board of Directors.

OK Go Bassist and Loy Norrix Alumnus Triumphantly Returns to Kalamazoo

Elliot Russell, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2019

A flyer is plastered onto the bulletin by the office. It shows four men in bright attire, tangled up in colorful yarn. This poster advertises that their tour is coming to town, but it isn’t the first...

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