Students share their holiday traditions

Eleanor Cook, Editor in Chief • December 21, 2022

For years, the late-December to early-January break has been called "Winter Break" or "Winter Recess" in Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS). Still, the generally-accepted mindset is that the break is for Christmas...

Omicron variant of COVID-19 forces Michigan schools to cancel events in January

James Hauke, Multimedia Editor • January 7, 2022

As students and teachers return to school for the winter of 2022, there also happens to be a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly the omicron variant. As students were on winter break for the...

Loy Norrix spirit week leads us into winter break

Gigi Fox, Web Editor • December 13, 2021

The long awaited winter break is almost upon us and to lead us to the finish line is a winter-themed spirit week. Monday, December 13th - Winter Socks and Hats Tuesday, December 14th - Orange Day...

Loy Norrix holds an academic assembly for hard-working students: The Thursday before winter break students gathered to watch a movie and have treats

Clara Moss, Social Media Editor • January 16, 2020

While other students were in class, students with good grades or perfect attendance watched the movie “Elf” while eating chips, cookies, and chocolates. On December 19, students from all grades...

Lack of Focus in School: Holiday Edition

Audreanna Dunton, Assistant Business Manager • December 1, 2017

As the seasons change, mindsets change too. Summer has officially passed, and the chilly winter days are approaching. However, even though some people may not be looking forward to this drastic weather...

Ways to Ward off Boredom During This Winter Break

loriumbanhowar • December 21, 2013

Oh the excitement for the impending winter break! There are few things we high school students enjoy more than that first twelve hours of sleep at the beginning of any break. But what about...