While thousands of students in the U.S. walked out of schools this week in honor of those killed in the shooting at Parkland, Florida, another school in Virginia used the walkout for a memorial and prayer time.
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Shooting at Central Michigan University Leaves 2 Dead
Two people are dead after a gunman opened fire at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. According to reports, the gunman is still at large.
I Have No Doubt What Billy Graham Would Have Told the High School Kids from Parkland, FL
On the day Billy Graham died and we remembered his life and message, high school kids in Florida were speaking out about gun control.
Sales of Bulletproof Backpacks Soar
Bullet Blocker is an American company specializing in products intended for self-protection. They offer bulletproof clothing, backpacks, briefcases, and other items. Unsurprisingly, their sales of backpacks have soared after the shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Why We Need a Mental Health Check to Prevent Mass Shooters from Purchasing Firearms
The media is abuzz with a renewed interest in gun measures in the wake of the horrifying school shooting that took place in Florida this week.
Religious Leaders Call for Prayer and Action Following Florida School Shooting
Many religious leaders are still searching for words in the aftermath of the tragedy; most called for prayer, while some begged for that prayer to be accompanied by action.
Potential School Shooting is Averted after Suspect's Grandmother Calls 911
A potential school shooter was arrested this week after his grandmother notified police of his suspicious activity.
US Figure Skating Couple Dedicates Performance to Victims of Florida High School Shooting
United States figure skating couple Alexa Scimeca-Knierim and Chris Knierim used their Thursday skate at the Winter Olympics to honor the 17 people killed in the Valentine’s Day shooting in Parkland, Fla.
Football Coach 'Died a Hero' Protecting Students at Florida Shooting
The school issued its own statement, noting that Feis “died a hero and he will forever be in our hearts and memories.” Coach Feis leaves behind his wife and a daughter.
School Shooting in Florida: 'It’s Supposed to Be a Safe Place'
The image is one I’ll never forget: a woman with an Ash Wednesday cross on her forehead holding another woman as they grieve together. The picture was taken on one of the holiest days of the year for many Christians. It shows that, no matter how sincere our faith, none of us is immune from tragedy in this broken world.
