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Tiger Times

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Tiger Times

Yule is a Pagan holiday that is usually celebrated by Neopagans, Pagans, Germanic peoples, Norse Pagans and Celtic witches.

What is Yule?

Story by Margaret Mutoke, staff writer December 22, 2020

As Christmas is right around the corner, we must remember the origins of this holiday. Yule is a Pagan holiday that is usually celebrated by Neopagans, Pagans, Germanic peoples, Norse Pagans and Celtic...

Here’s a list of 12 festive and easy gifts to make on a budget. 

12 days of gift-mas 

Story by Mikayla Zverina, culture editor December 18, 2020

All year you wish that the most wonderful time of the year would just go ahead and get here until it finally arrives. You are filled with joy until you realize you haven gotten Christmas gifts for anyone....

Photo Illustration. Its common knowledge that parents lie to their children, whether for their children’s protection or their own. Many of these take the form of myths such as Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy.

Lies that parents tell

Story by Emma LeFors, staff writer December 17, 2019

We all remember the horror we felt when our older sibling sneered down at us and told us that Santa Claus wasn’t real, or when we realized that our parents don’t have hidden cameras monitoring our...

Photo Illustration. A student is handcuffed to their backpack symbolizing the restraint of homework over school breaks.

The holiday break burden

Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer November 28, 2019

While the last teacher is home and ready to enjoy the holidays, the farthest thing from a student’s mind is the school they just left, but they are still trapped. Many students see the homework they...

Christmas garners festivities for many to enjoy. Sophomore Caden Rainwater finished decorating this Christmas tree.

Remedies to become festive

Story by Peyton Sims, staff writer December 15, 2018

A warm fire is burning. Presents sit under the Christmas tree waiting to be opened. You hold hot chocolate while watching snowflakes fall outside. Christmas is a cherished time of the year, but it can...

Thanksgiving discussions

Thanksgiving discussions

Story by Salem Karr, staff writer November 20, 2018

Sound of silverware hitting plates and joyous laughter fills the air. Suddenly, you hear your parents, grandparents and everyone in attendance erupt into shouts of disagreement and disgust. You look around...

The ultimate juggle

The ultimate juggle

Story by Savannah Downs, staff writer November 8, 2017

Piles and piles of homework are sitting on the bed. Many teachers give out homework over the longer holiday breaks, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break. To keep their grades up, students need...

All I want for Christmas is a silent night

All I want for Christmas is a silent night

Story by Kristin McCasland, online co-editor-in-cheif December 8, 2015

December. The month that millions of Americans look forward to every year. The month that promises amazing food, tons of presents and quality time with family. December would be the perfect month,...

Junior Piper Spaulding hugs her brother Sawyer Spaulding. Sawyer surprised his two younger sister after serving in Afgahanistan and Italy for the last 22 months.

Home for the holidays

Story by Jessica Emerson, online editor-in-chief December 4, 2015

Twenty-two crowded cameras packed inside one tight portable classroom. Twenty-two pairs of eyes waited patiently in anticipation. With the creak of a door and an intake of breath, 22 tears stained the...

Snell serves food at the local Salvation Army for those in need over the holidays

Serving others during a time of serving

Story by Tyler Snell, co-news editor January 6, 2015

The food cooks in the oven, the table is set, family and friends arrive with appetizers and desserts. The television has America’s Game of the Day on along with Macy’s Day Parade in another room. This...

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