Drink up, me hearties–and we mean drink up the new Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. With new and old characters, new creatures, and famous pirates, this movie is sure to bring some excitement to the table. But does the newest Pirates of the Caribbean live up to the expectations? We all know the… [Read more…]
April 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
Shadowhunters, demons, vampires, warlocks, silent brothers, mundanes, fairies, and the forsaken are only the beginning of this atypical story. The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is an impeccable story about the terror that lurks right in front of our eyes. In the world that is hidden from mundanes, everything is order and survival. You are either… [Read more…]
April 20, 2011 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area High School has many different clubs and activities in which students can participate. The Glee Club was a new addition to the ’10-’11 school year, and it is already undergoing some significant changes. A typical glee club involves singing, dancing, and interpreting music in different styles. Sometimes Glee Clubs even get the chance… [Read more…]
April 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
It’s Friday! Which seat should I take? Rebecca Black takes the front seat when it comes to recent popularity. Almost everyone knows the catchy song “Friday” by Rebecca Black. This song started at four thousand hits and, in one night, increased to two hundred thousand hits. Rebecca Black is one of YouTube’s biggest successes, and… [Read more…]
March 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Only one word can describe A Shore Thing by Snooki—Grenade! As in, a bomb. It is all about the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore, and everything about it is predictable. Everyone has heard this typical “fall in love at the shore” story before Snooki had the urge to turn novelist. Giovanna “Gia” Spumanti… [Read more…]
March 4, 2011 by thetigertimes
Platypuses are cute little mammals with beaks, beaver tails, and egg-laying skills. Of course, you can tell they are awesome just by looking at them. What most people don’t know is that platypuses actually have their own holiday. National Platypus Day happens every March 5th. The most popular platypus of our day is Perry the… [Read more…]
February 22, 2011 by thetigertimes
Almost everyone has heard of the new television phenomenon Glee! It tells the story of a high school Glee Club and the adventures that ensue. Now Glee! has swept through the nation all the way to the doors of the Fleetwood Area High School. A Glee Club is a club in which people can sing… [Read more…]
February 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
Valentine’s Day is a time when people get together and celebrate love. They give flowers, candy, and cards; they give kisses and hugs. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for years beyond recall, but what started this lovable holiday? Long ago, the Roman Empire held a celebration every year called the Lupercian Festival. The Lupercian festival was held… [Read more…]
January 4, 2011 by thetigertimes
Fight (n): an angry argument or disagreement. Fights can occur anywhere and everywhere, even in high schools. And Fleetwood Area High School is no exception. On average, Fleetwood sees about six or seven physical altercations each year. Compared to other, similar schools, this is about average. However, some schools have more than fifteen fights a year. One… [Read more…]
January 3, 2011 by thetigertimes
To most students, night school is a place where you do not want to end up. Cameron Weeks was one of the unfortunate people who had to be enrolled in night school. Cameron is a sophomore who is completely ecstatic about coming back to regular school. After attending several months of night school, Weeks finally… [Read more…]
December 7, 2010 by thetigertimes
Aries: Working hard is very rewarding this month. You are busy broadening your occupational horizons. You may be accused of having too many opinions, but don’t let anyone phase you. Romance is going to appear this month when you least expect it, so make sure you are prepared for anything. December 4-6 are your best… [Read more…]
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Halloween is one of the most anticipated of all the holidays out of the year. Children, adults, and teens dress-up and knock on doors for delicious candy. Almost every single person who celebrates Halloween dresses up in a costume. Each year, new costumes make the ranks of the top 10 most popular costumes. Beware…you might… [Read more…]
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
Have you noticed that most of the school budgets around America have been cut? Believe it or not, it has happened to the Fleetwood Area School District as well. It is a complete shock, but it also raises the question… …Why? Over the past several years, we have heard that several schools across the nation… [Read more…]
June 13, 2011 by thetigertimes
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