Keep government, tax away from religion, Hair says

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Whether you are a devout Catholic or an adamant Atheist, it is an undeniable historical fact that the Christian church played a large role in the shaping of the United States and its principles. To this day, centuries later, Christianity’s presence and influence in America remains. The Christian church reaches every corner of America.  Every Sunday, millions of Americans funnel into one of over 400,000 Christian churches across the United States. When coupled with institutions of countless other faiths that have flourished here, churches hold great influence on the masses of followers and represent significant monetary value. Imagine the how much the federal government would profit from levying taxes…

Community fights to feed the hungry

By Julianne Cauley News Editor Similar to last year, Coppell is partnering up with Christian Community Action to fight community hunger. Drop off locations include Coppell Town Center and the public library. The organization is asking for non- perishable items and will be accepting donations through Jan. 2. Donations will not be accepted if partially opened. They are in need of other items besides just non – perishable food, the list can be found here.

Trinity Tragedy

Chris Cummins Staff Writer The sudden disappearance of Hwanyeo Park, an elderly Coppell resident, has prompted a countywide search, which spanned the Coppell, Denton, Lewisville and Lake Cities counties. Over 300 people, as well as Lewisville’s dive team, searched for days, specifically near the Trinity River, before two kayakers found the missing body in the Trinity River and contacted the authorities. Mr. Park’s body was found in the Sandy Lake portion of the Trinity River last Saturday and it appears that his death was the result of an accidental drowning. His grandsons, for whom he left Korea in order to spend more time with, attend Copppell schools. For more information, click here.

Broadening the horizons of religion

Story by Corrina Taylor Video by Katie Kennedy With the Christmas break in sight the focus of students is set on who they are going to hang out with over break, the Christmas meal they will eat, or what gifts they will receive this year. Many students haven’t had the chance to learn about any other religions outside of their own when there are numerous opportunities to talk to one of their peers about their different religion. Coppell High School has 2,695 students with many different ethnicities that make up the student body. The holidays engage thoughts of Christian faith, since Christmas is a Christian holiday, with a common thought that everyone celebrates Christmas and…

Rock and Worship Roadshow to rock the AAC

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer The American Airlines Center holds concerts of many different kinds year-round.  From P!nk to Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, the venue is packed most weekends with excited fans. One of the most unique concerts held at the AAC, however, is coming next weekend: the Rock and Worship Roadshow.  The tour is made up of seven different big-name Christian artists, including MercyMe, David Crowder Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli and Fee. The Roadshow debuted in 2009 and is now coming back for in 2010 for a second-annual performance.  Because the concert is made up of Christian artists and is also partnered with non-profit organizations “Imagine a Cure” and Compassion International,…

Lent begins again

Ellen Cameron Staff Writer After the hoopla of Mardi Gras, which was significantly dampened by the weather, the 40 days of Lent began today, on Ash Wednesday. The effects are obvious in the school, and sometimes tangible. Students with dark (and often smeared) crosses of ash are Catholic and sometimes Baptists, while murmurs of giving things up for Lent permeate the school. I would know; I’ve already owe my cuss jar $.75.  But Lent is more than giving up things, which often becomes an excuse to go on a diet for more personal than religious reasons. Many students also add religious devotion to their day by reading the Bible or praying more often in Lent…