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Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The season of Lent officially began on March 5 with Ash Wednesday. At church services that evening, many believers received ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead. The cross signifies repentance and a reminder of the fragility and beauty of life. From this moment until April 17, everyone observing Lent strives to add positive habits, grow more fruitful in their faith, and commit to giving up a worldly pleasure for the sake of their relationship with Christ.

Lent through the ages

Story by Kateleigh Crowson, copy editor March 17, 2025

As flowers bloom and spring approaches, Christians of several denominations participate in Lent. The ancient tradition of Lent serves as 40 days of self-discipline, sacrifice, and spiritual growth. Many...

Snapchat and I

Snapchat and I

Story by Raga Justin, news editor April 5, 2016

Any one of my friends can tell you, I’m the worst about responding to text messages, calls, or notifications. Desperate pleas for last night’s homework, frantic calls to tell me the latest piece of...

Snapchatless

Snapchatless

Story by Ali Richter, staff writer March 29, 2016

Every year when February rolls around, I’m faced with the tough decision of what I should give up for Lent. Lent is a Catholic tradition in which participants generally give something up for the 40 days...

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