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The Quran is an important Islamic holy text which contains prayers and moral guidance.

Religion Impacting Law: How has it changed the world?

Nitya Kaza, Staff Writer Jun 7, 2023

Today, Islam is the official religion of 26 countries worldwide. Many of these countries are populated with Muslims, and their laws often integrate Sharia Law. Sharia, which translates to “the clear, well-trodden path to water,” is the code that all Muslims follow. It guides them in both worldly...

Yom Kippur: October 5th
Diwali: October 24th

Yom Kippur and Diwali to be school holidays starting 22-23 school year

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions editor Apr 15, 2022

WPS released the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year on April 11th  showing days off for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the Indian/Hindu holiday of Diwali, and Juneteenth as new no-school days. This pushes back the tentative last day of school to June 20th, with an absolute cutoff on June 30th. For...

A picture of Mahatma Gandhi. The word Mahatma was not part of his name; it is a Sanskrit title meaning "great soul".

Godse killed Gandhi on this day, 73 years ago

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer Jan 30, 2021

Nathuram Godse shot Mahatma Gandhi three times in the chest on January 30, 1948. Today is the 73rd anniversary of Gandhi's assassination. Mahatma Gandhi is a name known by many and, oftentimes, looked upon with reverence. Gandhi was an Indian activist and leader whose policies of satya (truth) and ahimsa...

Ingerslev and a few students from the club watch as Schroeder works on a banner design.

COEXIST Club sends a message of acceptance

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Jan 21, 2018

On a Tuesday afternoon in Room 251, students sit at a cluster of desks pulled together while editing a Word document up on the projector. Written with the symbols of various world religions, the document reads just one word as of now: COEXIST. While COEXIST Club is new to WA this year, senior and...

People protesting the Dakota pipeline.

Opinion: The Trumpian Pipeline

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2017

Last Tuesday, January 24th, our newly-elected President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order that will allow for the construction of an oil pipeline going from North Dakota to Illinois. This has sparked controversy throughout the country since the pipeline may be harmful to the environment and...

Salvation's Tide is Rising Aims to Please a Specific Audience

Salvation’s Tide is Rising Aims to Please a Specific Audience

Andrew Dickey, Staff Writer Jan 9, 2016

Unlike most most albums, "Salvation's Tide Is Rising's" artist may truly be Christianity. At least that's what brings thousands of young Christians and Christian musicians to the Passion Conferences. The "album" is a compilation of the songs performed at the 2016 Passion Conferences. The conferences...

Is Christmas a dirty word?

Is Christmas a dirty word?

Dec 18, 2014
As the holiday season approaches, the school has to ensure its staff members will remain Politically Correct as not to offend any students. I understand that it is important to recognize various religions and holidays, but why is a Christian holiday like Christmas considered so taboo?