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Madeline Chappa scores a goal against Kalamazoo Central, making the score 2-0. The team comes together to celebrate the lead.

Loy Norrix women’s soccer upholds their 13 year win streak over rival Kalamazoo Central

Naysa Quinones, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

It’s been 13 years since the Giants have conquered the mighty Knights on the soccer field.  On Wednesday, Apr. 19th, the Loy Norrix women's soccer team defeated  their crosstown rivals, the Kalamazoo...

4 Star University of Michigan commit Cole Cabana runs down the side line in his last high school game

High school recruiting star ratings don’t matter

Alex Houslander April 5, 2023

College football experts, NFL scouts, coaches and even players have argued about whether “recruiting stars” matter.  Highly sought after players out of high school are recruited by colleges using...

Students with cool cars

Students with cool cars

David Henry, Social Media Team April 4, 2023

Sophomore Jason Rocco tries to create space for an open shot against Mattawan high school.

How student athletes balance their work load with their sport

Samuel Schnell, Guest Writer March 23, 2023

Millions of students each year participate in a school sport. This commitment can take up free time causing students to not have time for schoolwork or other things they need to get done. Many student...

Sophomore Edwin Ciokajlo returns a tennis ball to his opponent. Ciokajlo is a three sport athlete who experiences the struggles of keeping his grades up while in season.

School sports help athletes get higher grades

Brody Adalbert, Guest Writer March 14, 2023

Being a student athlete is tough. Wake up around 6:00 a.m., go to school and wait for the first bell at 7:33. Work hard in school until the 2:20 p.m. bell, go to practice or a game, go home and do homework....

Freshman Jesus Banuelos works on assignment in English Class. When he gets home
he balances playing sports and watching sports.

Freshman share their favorite sports teams

Aiden Verbrigghe, Guest Writer January 6, 2023

It’s Sunday morning and your favorite team is getting ready to play. You flip through the channels to find the game so you can relax for an hour or two. This is a weekly tradition for millions around...

Loy Norrix students gather and show their support at the Norrix and KC soccer game, with a fun pink out theme.

Bringing the heat: The Class of 2023 student section tackles the new school year

Alex Buckley, Sports Team September 27, 2022

You’ll know where to find the Loy Norrix Knights on game day. With bullhorns, team colors, and pounding fists, the student section gathers to support our fellow Knights.  Chants rain down: “What...

A new world: life in the rising expanse of collegiate esports

A new world: life in the rising expanse of collegiate esports

Foster Neve-Jones, Assistant Web Editor and Knights Speak May 12, 2022

(From left to right) Loy Norrix Coach Bradley Schmidt, Matawan Coach Scott VanLoo, and Portage Central coach Noah Krzan sporting their respective school gear before the race.

Norrix math teacher and coach runs a speedy race at the Boston Marathon

Kendall Sloan, Instagram Team May 3, 2022

Math teacher Bradley Schmidt was absent from school Monday, April 18, breaking his impeccable attendance record. Schmidt was not just skipping school, however. He was running.  Coach Schmidt, as cross...

April 15 Weekly News Digest: Gretchen Whitmer lawsuit to protect abortion, Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court and international elections 

April 15 Weekly News Digest: Gretchen Whitmer lawsuit to protect abortion, Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court and international elections 

News Digest Team April 15, 2022

COVID-19 Updates  The KPS mask mandate will stay and the school board plans to reevaluate on April 21. KPS News  Standardized state testing occurred this week, with juniors taking the SAT on...

March 24 Weekly News Digest: Spring break, Kentanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing and March Madness

March 24 Weekly News Digest: Spring break, Kentanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing and March Madness

News Digest Team April 4, 2022

COVID-19 Updates  According to the New York Time’s COVID-19 Dashboard, there have been over 29 thousand new cases each day of COVID in the United States as of March 23. Around 855 cases are concentrated...

Loy Norrix Freshman Emerson Edwards addresses the KPS Board of Education at the Jan. 27  meeting.

Mask mandate to continue, spectator restriction to be lifted and more announced at Jan. 27 KPS School Board meeting

Elliot Russell, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2022

On Thursday, Jan. 27, the Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education held their bi-weekly meeting at the district office on Howard St. The Board members, accompanied by superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri,...

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