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Junior anticipates holiday traditions with family

Saschel Moore, Reporter February 5, 2016

In most television productions Christmas in the United States is generically portrayed as a season for gift-giving and caroling into the wee hours of the night. However, something that sets the real America...

The history and origins of Christmas

The history and origins of Christmas

Amy Pham, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 21, 2015

The Origin of Saint Nicholas People believe Saint Nicholas was born around 280 A.D., near Turkey. As a result of his growing reputation for being kind, word of him spread. It is said that he saved three...

An Ethiopian Christmas

An Ethiopian Christmas

Eden Amberber, Reporter December 21, 2015

As everyone sings holiday songs and opens gifts, he half-heartedly participates. He’s anticipating a later Christmas in January. Ethiopian senior Michael Kabtimer celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7, because...

Dorothy Schroy

Dorothy Schroy

Beth Mauthe and Hannah Majerczyk September 3, 2015

"A lot of people have influenced my life at my church. I dated this guy one time, and his dad was really devoted to God. That was really inspiring, to see like, how you can grow in your faith and how easily...

Christian Conversion

Eden Amberber, Reporter June 1, 2015

As the priest says prayers, holy water pours on his face. Once, twice, three times. With every wash, he feels change inside him. He has found personal understanding and a new family. He looks at his mom,...

From Muslim to Mormon

From Muslim to Mormon

Juliana Gary, Reporter June 1, 2015

More likely than not, religion is something you’re exposed to when you’re young. More likely than not, the religion you are raised is the religion you stay, making slight adjustments here and there...

Participation in church comforts junior

Participation in church comforts junior

Connie Ho, Online Managing Editor April 20, 2015

The bells for the morning service ring, and inside parents usher their children to take a seat. Toward the front of the room, a youth group stands and begins to sing in unison. In the group, a bass player...

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