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The Majority of Loy Norrix Students Prefer Spotify Over Apple Music

The Majority of Loy Norrix Students Prefer Spotify Over Apple Music

Audreanna Dunton, Assistant Business Manager May 10, 2019

Music lovers nowadays enjoy the freedom of skipping as many songs as they please, having unlimited listening time, and having access to any music they would like to listen to. However, there has been...

Loy Norrix Campus Safety Officer and Local Musician Boards “The Morning Train”

Loy Norrix Campus Safety Officer and Local Musician Boards “The Morning Train”

Elliot Russell, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2019

As officer Marlon Corner patrols the halls of Loy Norrix, the rhythm of his footsteps echo through the barren hallway, always keeping his mind on his music. As he enters the B-wing, a passing student...

 The Story of NWA: A Glimpse of the Careers, Success, and Legacy of the Group That Came Straight Outta Compton

 The Story of NWA: A Glimpse of the Careers, Success, and Legacy of the Group That Came Straight Outta Compton

Ciera Mcclenton October 23, 2018

“They empowered black men to not be afraid...to not show fear. They weren't afraid of their background and [showed] through music you can make it out of the hood,” said Loy Norrix senior Stephan Speikes....

Modern Hip Hop: A Turn For the Worse

Modern Hip Hop: A Turn For the Worse

Alex Vonhof June 13, 2018

Without a doubt, the hip hop musicians of this era are an interesting breed. From rapping about the use of drugs, to facing charges for child molestation and domestic abuse, the current hip hop artists...

J. Cole's "KOD" Breaks Records and Speaks the Truth

J. Cole's "KOD" Breaks Records and Speaks the Truth

Emily Lewman June 5, 2018

Jermaine Lamarr Cole, more famously known as rapper J. Cole, released his fifth studio album, “KOD”, on April 20, 2018. According to “Vulture,” the album has broken the record for most streams...

Shoegazing In The Zoo

Shoegazing In The Zoo

Lydia Achenbach April 26, 2018

  When I think of Kalamazoo, the first thing that pops into my head is music. Kalamazoo has an excellent music scene with a wide range of different genres. I’ve attended countless house shows and...

Students Respond to Different Types of Music

Students Respond to Different Types of Music

March 29, 2018

Dear Editor, In the article, “Loy Norrix Student’s Can’t Stop Listening” by Lydia Achenbach I liked how it talked about the different people and what they liked in music. I liked how out of all...

Students Connect Mental Health to Music

Students Connect Mental Health to Music

November 30, 2017

Dear Editor, I enjoyed the article “Music and How it affects People While Studying.” I feel that music is an excellent study tool. I also feel blaming violent music to violence is ridiculous as blaming...

Music teacher Julie Pellegrino practices a new song with her class. Those who have attended Blue Lake help lead the class and set a higher standard for other choir members. Photo Credit/Brandon Schnurr

Fine Tuning the Fine Arts: Blue Lake Challenges Artistic Students

Brandon Schnurr, Web Editor November 28, 2017

Every summer, kids get to relax and take some time off from all the stress and hard work that they’ve been doing since the beginning of September. Some kids stay home all summer, others go to the beach...

Senior Mitch Mansfield sits in Mr. Hoslers classroom during lunch listening to his new Apple AirPods. He has owned them for about two months and brings them everywhere he goes.

The New Apple AirPods Flying High

Maxwell Link October 27, 2017

Technology these days has thrown people off their feet with crazy inventions such as hoverboards, 3D printers and google glasses. But there is one invention that tops all of those, the new Apple AirPods....

Music and How It Affects People While Studying

Music and How It Affects People While Studying

Sebastian Rodriguez October 24, 2017

Imagine listening to your favorite song while doing a task. Do you ever stop to wonder whether the music you listen to while studying is beneficial to you? Throughout the years there have been many different...

Rap Music Could Help us Better Understand Mental Health

Rap Music Could Help us Better Understand Mental Health

Emily Lewman October 4, 2017

“You shoulda filled that black revolver blast a long time ago And if those mirrors could talk it would say, ‘you gotta go’ And if I told your secrets The world'll know money can't stop a suicidal...

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