The NBA playoffs are one of the most anticipated post-season events in sports. The first round of this year’s playoffs started on April 28th. The playoffs are a best of 7 tournament with 16 teams. The winner wins the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Many NBA stars make their own marks on the game during the… [Read more…]
May 28, 2012
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Timeflies is a musical group that formed in late 2010 and targets high school and college students. The duo consists of a vocalist named Cal, who is 23 years old, and hails from New York. Rez, 22, produces the music and is from New Jersey. The group tried to break through genre barriers and create… [Read more…]
May 25, 2012
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Who exactly is Caroline Elizabeth Baum Steitz? For starters, she is a Fleetwood Area High School of 1931. Through her and her family, students and community members can understand the history of Fleetwood and how times have changed since she was a student. The first motion picture house in Fleetwood was built on 30 West… [Read more…]
May 25, 2012
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Do you feel alone? Always bullied? Depressed? Do you just want to get to know your classmates better? Accept may be the club for you to join if you answered “yes” to any of these questions. This year, the FAHS student body started a new club called Accept, which is the high school’s first anti-bullying… [Read more…]
May 24, 2012
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As the calendar flips to March each year, college basketball fans everywhere prepare for one of the biggest and most widely-followed sporting events in America. The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships, known informally as March Madness, is a nearly month-long competition to determine the best college basketball team in all the land. The tournament,… [Read more…]
May 24, 2012
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On 11 March, in the Panjwai district of Kandahar, Afghanistan, a tragedy occurred when U.S. Army staff sergeant Robert Bales killed 17 Afghani civilians during the night. The acts he commited include not only the murders but also attempting to kill six others and attempting to destroy some of the victims’ bodies as well. The incident… [Read more…]
May 23, 2012
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“It was really exciting but completely unexpected at the same time” Sophomore swimmer Matt Leenhouts said. Fleetwood’s very own Matt Leenhouts, who placed first in Districts at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium in the 200 freestyle, represents how strong Fleetwood truly is in swimming although it is not advertised as a top sport. Leenhouts also placed… [Read more…]
May 23, 2012
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Christie’s Memorable Cakes is a relatively new business featured on Main Street in Fleetwood, a great place to find delicious and custom-decorated cakes of your choice. The owner of this new bakery in town is Christie M. Coleman, a Fleetwood Area High School graduate. The storefront opened in November of this past year, but prior… [Read more…]
May 22, 2012
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Fleetwood Area High School is widely known for its inspiring music department. But, aside from the students who are constantly involved in band and chorus, one can witness multiple student-formed bands’ posters hung around the hallways, most of the time advertising for their next show. Many of these groups try and make it big, but… [Read more…]
May 22, 2012
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It seems like just yesterday Barack Obama won the presidential race. But here we are again, nearly four years later, in the midst of another election. Barack Obama has chosen to run for re-election and is the head candidate for the Democrats while Mitt Romney won the Republican primaries. Of course, the elections will take… [Read more…]
May 21, 2012
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With Jason Statham’s latest action flick Safe, audiences find the genre’s go-to guy once again dishing out beatings at a fiendish pace with little regard to his own well-being. Excessive violence is what people are paying the price of admission to see in a Statham movie, and there are plenty of dead bodies, bullets, and… [Read more…]
May 21, 2012
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According to an article at Cleveland.com, Ohio’s top education leaders want to overhaul 12th grade so students can be involved in technical training, apprenticeships, and college classes. “We want to have no distinction between the senior year of high school and the first year of college,” aid Stan Heffner, the Superintendent of the Ohio Department… [Read more…]
May 20, 2012
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Finals week can be a very stressful time for students, but with a few stress-relieving tips, you can avoid the headache when finals roll around. Plan a finals preparation kit with all the school supplies you will need during the duration of the testing. Things like a calculator, notes, index cards,etc., are always good to have… [Read more…]
May 18, 2012
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For the last six months, more and more information has come out about the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal. According to a document with new details on the case filed in early March, Sandusky is said to have sexually abused boys who were between the ages of eight and seventeen, including a member of his… [Read more…]
May 18, 2012
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As the summer approaches, people seem to want more excitement all the time but are uncertain how to obtain that excitement. If you are interested in history, this might be the right guide for you. Our first stop is Gettysburg, where battles in the Civil War occurred as well as the famous Gettysburg Address. There… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
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Students have a unique opportunity to take the nerdiest elective at Fleetwood. Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings is a quarter-long course offered at Fleetwood Area High School. This class is anything but boring. It provided an awesome learning experience for a book/movie series that many enjoy thoroughly. Students going into this class usually… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
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Sheetz on 222 has been going through many changes throughout the past two months. The entire store has been going through renovations. The front portion of the store has been the only part running since the beginning of the renovations. Sleek new carpet throughout the store and brand new bathrooms have been added. A whole… [Read more…]
May 16, 2012
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Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: Going to college. Q: Where is your dream vacation destination? A: The Bahamas because they have nice weather. Q: Who is your favorite teacher? A: Ms. Schlott. She is a great teacher. Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: Listen… [Read more…]
May 16, 2012
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After 22 months in the making, Misa’s Fugue finally made its long-awaited debut at the Miller Center for the Arts on 16 April. “I think the premiere went very well!” Jennifer Goss, a co-producer of Misa’s Fugue, said. “It was awesome to see all of the people there watching the film and hearing everyone’s positive… [Read more…]
May 15, 2012
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On 28 March, legendary comedian and actor Will Ferrell made a guest appearance on Conan, Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show. In character as Ron Burgundy, the famous news anchor from Paramount’s 2004 hit Anchorman, Ferrell unexpectedly took the stage, jazz flute in hand. After serenading the audience with his classy tunes and firing a few… [Read more…]
May 15, 2012
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The band Every Time I Die–formed in Buffalo, New York in 1998–is made up of original members Jordan Buckley (Guitar), Keith Buckley (Vocals), and Andy Williams (Guitar), along with Josh Newton (Bass) and Ryan Leger (Drums). They are considered one of the few Metalcore groups that infuse a good amount of Southern Rock and Math Rock tendencies… [Read more…]
May 14, 2012
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Despite popular belief, Pennsylvania is loaded with plenty of attractions to visit during the summer. From water parks to theme parks to zoos, there is no shortage of exciting entertainment in the Keystone State. One unknown gem is DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. The death-defying rides include DeGrosso’s Crazy Mouse,… [Read more…]
May 14, 2012
by thetigertimes1
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Awards Program recognizes students for their excellence in competitions having to do with business. At the State Leadership Conference in April, students from Fleetwood competed in events testing their knowledge and skills in business. If students perform well enough, they are then eligible to compete at the… [Read more…]
May 28, 2012
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