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Seasonal Secularism: Religious basis of the holidays should be celebrated, not hidden.

Seasonal Secularism: Religious basis of the holidays should be celebrated, not hidden.

Emily Dexter, Reporter December 12, 2016

Like the ticking of a clock in a noisy room, secularism’s steady existence has blended into the background of my life—always there, just not always noticeable. As the winter holidays approach, the...

Having Faith in the Game: CHS athletes explore blurry boundaries between religion and sports

Having Faith in the Game: CHS athletes explore blurry boundaries between religion and sports

sports January 21, 2016

Last month, Scott Spahr, a women’s basketball coach at Morristown Elementary School, was reported for his tradition of praying before games with his team. While this may seem trivial, Spahr broke the...

CHS students choose to interpret Halloween in different ways based on their religion

CHS students choose to interpret Halloween in different ways based on their religion

News October 9, 2015

On Oct. 31 children and adults will flood the streets in search of candy and enjoyable times. With roots dating back nearly 2,000 years, Halloween has transitioned to a more secular holiday that is...

Personal Religion Remains Difficult for Mass Media

Personal Religion Remains Difficult for Mass Media

feature May 22, 2014

The movie poster is simple enough—graffiti on a wall boldly proclaims, “GOD’S DEAD,” while a lone boy tacks a sheet of paper reading “NOT” between the two words to alter their meaning completely—but...

Fewer Jewish Americans identify with their religion, still connect to culture

Fewer Jewish Americans identify with their religion, still connect to culture

feature January 23, 2014

Every Sunday from first grade to 10th grade, junior Courtney Glait attended her Jewish Sunday school, and every Wednesday from third grade until sixth grade, she went to Hebrew school. These were just...

Galloway v. Town of Greece leads to freedom of religion debate

Galloway v. Town of Greece leads to freedom of religion debate

News November 15, 2013

Recently, the Supreme Court received a case titled Galloway v. Town of Greece, which has sparked an issue concerning freedom of religion in America due to the prayers that happen during town meetings....

Terrorism Has No Religion. Blaming a religion  or race is criminalizing a population of innocents.

Terrorism Has No Religion. Blaming a religion or race is criminalizing a population of innocents.

perspectives May 23, 2013

On April 15, our country was badly shaken. As news of the Boston bombings spread, heartfelt tweets sprang up on my timeline. “Pray for Boston,” they said. Pictures on my Instagram popped up. “Pray...

NIVEDHA MEYYAPPAN / PHOTO

More young Americans than ever turn away from organized religion

News February 22, 2013

Wearing her pajamas, senior Alia Robinson starts her Sunday by going downstairs to eat an English muffin. After she finishes, she watches “Star Trek,” reads a book or checks Facebook and Twitter. What...

Faithfully happy: Senior Madison Shattuck reads her Bible during SRT. Shattuck said she finds happiness through what members of her church call a “spiritual high,” a feeling of strength and security from her personal connection to God. Conner Gordon / Photo

The Spiritual ‘High’: Regular attendance at a place of worship increases happiness

feature May 18, 2012

Senior Madison Shattuck has attended Northview Church on Hazel Dell Parkway for the past five years, but for her, church does not end after Sunday morning. Instead, she said, her connection to God extends...

Despite recent exposure, Mormon students do not feel that they are part of mainstream society, encounter misconceptions

Despite recent exposure, Mormon students do not feel that they are part of mainstream society, encounter misconceptions

News February 29, 2012

"Hey, where are your horns?" a voice calls out to junior Matthew “Matt” Starnes upon hearing that Starnes is a Mormon. But Starnes just smiles good-naturedly and shakes his head at the ridiculous misconception....

Voters should not define politicians by their religious affiliation

perspectives February 23, 2012

Just four years before, Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith may have served as a red flag to average Americans. They would have labeled him “an untrue American,” ill-equipped to serve as a politician for...

JSU changes meeting schedule, now meets every Tuesday

Beats January 30, 2012

According to Brett Gerstein, club president and junior, Jewish Student Union (JSU) now meets every Tuesday in the main cafeteria, as opposed to every Blue Tuesday. “Every other (meeting) will be a...

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