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…
Lecture bridges gap between Islam, teachers
by Mike Pankonien Staff Writer It can be a topic here in post 9/11 America; in a country made up mostly of Christians, knowledge of Islam can be hard to find from those who don’t follow the religion. So what better way to address the issues that spawn from a lack of information than to have an actual scholar of Islam speak on them? On May 11th, a speaker from the Islamic Center of Irving came to speak to an audience of teachers in the library. “Teacher’s have to have 12 hours of professional development hours every year,” teacher Mrs. Caussey said. “It used to be we’d get these during the first week of thanksgiving…
For many athletes, strength comes from the soul
by Blake Seitz Sports Editor Religion, no matter the creed, has the tendency to become entwined in all areas of life, from politics to personal finances. The same holds true for athletics, where faith plays an integral role in a number of things, from strengthening the believer to shaping his or her priorities. The following stories highlight a number of ways religion affects athletes on the playing field. Strength As Coppell’s running back, junior Cam McDaniel embodies physical strength: with a max bench press of 215 pounds and a 40-yard dash of 4.53 seconds, he can run around—or through—just about anyone on the football field. That’s not what makes him strong, though. “God and his…