May 21st, 2011, was supposed to be Judgment Day, as predicted by 89-year-old Harold Camping of Family Radio. Camping predicted that there was going to be a worldwide earthquake at precisely 6:00 pm. During this earthquake, everyone who believes in God was supposed to be taken up to heaven, and those who do not believe… [Read more…]
A baccalaureate service is a religious event given to a graduating class to honor them. At Fleetwood Area High School, the baccalaureate service is being held on Sunday June 12th, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. It will take place in the auditorium of the high school. All of the graduating seniors and their loved ones are invited to… [Read more…]
At Fleetwood Area High School, there are a few people who are involved in extracurricular activities that involve helping the community. Elizabeth Geisinger and Becca Weida are both engaged in activities of this sort at their local churches. They are two of the few young people who attend Fleetwood Area High School to be on… [Read more…]
On March 17th, Irish people around the world celebrate the death of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, by wearing the traditional color of green. The holiday originated in Ireland with a “feast day” commemorating the anniversary of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick was born somewhere along the west coast of Britain in 385 AD.… [Read more…]
In today’s world, religion is often forgotten. It has faded out of many people’s lives, and the policies of public schooling do not promote talking about or expressing it in any way, shape, or form. This, however, isn’t true for everyone. Byron and Lisa Barnshaw, parents of FAHS student Haley Barnshaw, are missionaries who attend a… [Read more…]
In late November, an elementary school in Florida decided to ban Christmas for children. Parents were in an uproar. The principal had banned everything that was associated with Christmas. Santa Claus was banned from every classroom at Heathrow Elementary School because he is an overt symbol of the holiday. However, controversy arose when non-Christian images,… [Read more…]
Have you ever thought of renaming the tree that Christians put up in their houses every year? Nearby political figures are challenging the use of the word “Christmas” when referring to certain holiday artifacts. Activities such as baking “Christmas” cookies and decorating a “Christmas” tree could shortly become taboo. In Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter is… [Read more…]
June 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
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