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Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

The Voice of the Loy Norrix Community

Knight Life

Officer Epps in the tower during passing time. While the SRO is often a last resort in student discipline, Epps is the first line of defense against intruders entering the school.

As crises increase in high schools, more emphasis to be placed in Student Resource Officers, despite objections to police in schools

Elias Nagel-Bennett, Copy Editor February 17, 2022

The hallway is abuzz with the clamor of feet, shouts and greetings, and the twisting and turning bodies of students, with dozens of destinations and paths in mind. To keep some sense of order, Loy Norrix...

Officer Lockett, an SRO at Loy Norrix, talking to students in 2018.

School resource officers work to create a safe environment in KPS schools

Princess-J'Maria Mboup, Knights Speak Team February 19, 2021

“Our SROs work very well to keep our students safe,” said Principal Christopher Aguinaga about the school resource officers that serve at Loy Norrix. During the summer, amidst the murder of George...

Loy Norrix senior Katie Kutzko stands in front of one of several Halloween decorations that were placed throughout her yard to create a fun and spooky atmosphere, as she and her family handed out candy.

Even during a pandemic, students find time to celebrate Halloween

Zoe Naylor, News Editor November 20, 2020

One of my favorite times of year has always been the month of October.  The weather gets colder, the days get longer, and I get to break out my coziest sweaters. However, my absolute favorite thing about...

Junior Lily Stickley is showing the proper side of the road for bikers. With the traffic or the right side of the road.

The proper side of the street for when you are riding a bike or walking

Lily Stickley, Feature Editor May 20, 2020

As people are now home because of the Stay at Home Order, they are able to get outside a lot more. People are playing in their yards and are going on walks or bike rides more frequently.  As someone...

Michigan’s COVID-19 Stay at Home Order brings new perspectives on school life

Michigan’s COVID-19 Stay at Home Order brings new perspectives on school life

Maya Crawford, Graphics Editor May 19, 2020

It’s no secret that many kids say that they don’t like going to school, even though it’s necessary. Students often complain about having to get up early or how much homework they have to do. Now...

Sophomore Liam Braun is doing the announcements. The Loy Norrix announcement team greets the students every morning.

A new public announcement system adds safety, but is still being perfected

Lily Stickley, Feature Editor February 14, 2020

Over winter break Loy Norrix had an update to the intercom system which changed the sound of the bells, the quality of the speaker system, and added a chime to the beginning of the announcements. The new...

Arming Teachers Will Prevent Further Tragedy

Arming Teachers Will Prevent Further Tragedy

Brandon Schnurr, Web Editor April 19, 2018

Currently, the legislation to arm teachers is underway in Michigan. The House Representative from Michigan working on it, Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, has been brainstorming ideas on the topic with a group...

Arming Teachers is a Recipe for Disaster

Arming Teachers is a Recipe for Disaster

Gaia Bogan April 19, 2018

On March 13th, 2018 a gun trained teacher in California accidentally discharged a weapon at the ceiling during a gun safety class. As a result, debris and bullet fragments ricocheted and minorly injured...

Olivia Ely

All Schools Need to Mandate Seat Belts on School Buses

June 19, 2017

Guest Writer Olivia Ely According to the “National Association for Pupil Transportation,” every day about 485,000 buses carry more than 25 million children to and from school and school-related activities...

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