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Letter from the Editor
Dearest Readers, Over the past year, I have witnessed, as many of you have, a drastic improvement in the quality of our journalism program at Fleetwood Area High School. As a two-year member of The Tiger Times staff and the newest lead editor, I am proud to have been part of this change. After the […]
Erica Ebner Reflects on a Life Surviving Challenges
June 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
I was twelve when my doctor told me with wide, sad eyes that I had two months to live. That was the day my life changed in a very drastic way. I had headaches every day, my left hand stayed closed most of the time, my left leg was so weak that I couldn’t’t walk very […]
Verdict Still Out on Cancer/Cell Phone Link
June 24, 2011 by thetigertimes
Are nearly three-quarters of the global population at risk for brain tumors because of their cell phones? The answer is…still not clearly known. The World Health Organization has been reviewing possible links between cancer and the electromagnetic radiation used within cell phones. The same type of radiation waves used within cell phones are also used by […]
Canada Offers Alternative Vacation Destinations
June 24, 2011 by thetigertimes
Looking for a good vacation spot this summer? Instead of going on a typical trip to the beach or amusement park, why not travel to another country, such as Canada. It is a beautiful place and, if visited in autumn, has warm, sunny days and cool evenings. There are dozens of forests filled with […]
FAMS Earth Day Poetry Winners Announced
June 23, 2011 by thetigertimes
Earlier in the year, the Fleetwood Area Middle School hosted an Earth Day Poetry Contest. Students who wished to participate had to submit a poem regarding Earth Day. Four of the best poems were chosen depending on how well they were written. Mrs. Pors, the 5th-8th grade gifted teacher, was the judge of the winning […]
Another Summer, Another Warped Tour
June 23, 2011 by thetigertimes
Just like every other summer, Warped Tour is on its way! Warped Tour is a music tour festival that is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The shoe manufacturer Vans has sponsored the tour every year since 1995. Warped Tour was originally just […]
Is Dress Code a Problem-Solver or Just a Problem?
June 22, 2011 by thetigertimes
The dress code consists of rules given to students on what they should and should not wear to school. The school administrators think that making rules for appropriate clothing is something that will help keep students focused on education. But does this really help? Or does it create more problems? If a person who was […]
FAHS Has Blown Its Last Nose
June 22, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The Fleetwood Area School District has officially run out of tissues! The few tissues that teachers have remaining in their class rooms are all the school has left, possibly forever. The short supply of tissues has caused the teachers to use them sparingly, saving the majority of the tissues for emergencies. Some students are really having a hard […]
FAHS Post-Season Athletic Awards Announced
June 21, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Wednesday June 1st, 2011, Fleetwood Area High School held its annual athletic awards program. Athletic director Mr. Matthew Diehl began the evening by welcoming students and their families, as well as coaches, faculty, and administrators.The awards ceremony then proceeded with each coach presenting a brief review of his or her respective sport’s season, which […]
Beauty Can Be a Killer
June 21, 2011 by thetigertimes
A study shows that most girls wear make-up to cover blemishes. Others just wear it for the sake of wearing it and end up using it more than is advisable. Many people think that make-up makes a person more beautiful, but people are supposed to know that it’s not what kind of cancer-causing product you […]
Randy “Macho Man” Savage Dead at 58
June 20, 2011 by thetigertimes
Randy “Macho Man” Savage, one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, was pronounced dead early Friday, May 20th. He was only 58 years old. The wrestler was driving his Jeep Wrangler and had a heart attack at the wheel. He crossed over the median and hit a tree, dying instantly. Randy’s second wife, Lynn Payne, was […]
Altoona, PA, Sells Out to Hollywood
June 20, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On the night of Wednesday April 11th, Altoona sold the right of the name of the town for 60 days. Morgan Spurlock is the filmmaker who bought the rights. The reason behind his purchase was to promote his new film “POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.” The agreement stated that Altoona’s name would be […]
Ohio State Football in Shambles
June 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
Over the past two months, the Ohio State football team has fallen in shambles. Twenty-nine suspensions were handed out, and head coach Jim Tressel and Terelle Pryor both left the program by resignation and NFL Supplemental Draft respectively. Last month, it was revealed that Tressel had information about his players selling game-worn apparel for benefits such as […]
Book Recommendation: “The Six Rules of Maybe,” by Deb Caletti
June 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
The novel “The Six Rules of Maybe” by Deb Caletti is a sad story with a wonderful ending. The main character, Scarlet, a 17-year-old girl who spends most of her time caring for other people rather than herself, falls head-over-heels for her sister Juliet’s new husband Hayden. In the beginning, the newlyweds seemed happier than ever, especially […]
Republicans Amass Presidential Hopefuls
June 16, 2011 by thetigertimes
Now that June of 2011 has come, America must now focus on the November election. The November election of next year, that is. The only major party with a truly open election is the Republican Party. The Republicans have been trying to block every type of legislation President Obama has advocated since he won the […]
FAHS Chooses Paper over Computers for Halted Keystones
June 16, 2011 by thetigertimes
Students at Fleetwood Area High School and everywhere else in the country take standardized tests. Up until this year, the only tests that were required in Pennsylvania were the PSSAs. However, the Department of Education decided to start administering the Keystone Exams in the hope of someday replacing the PSSAs. The Keystone exams are tests given at […]
Freedom of Summer Break Arrives
June 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Many students are always excited for the end of the school year. With the end of the year just passed, many students are rewarded with a carefree summer. There are many locations that students usually like to visit during their two months of freedom. The beach is a very common attraction. Many times teens usually […]
Favorite Subjects Surveyed
June 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Everyone has his or her favorite subject, but some people do not like to share out of concern for their teachers’ feelings. However, there are plenty of people who have no problem explaining what they thought about their favorite subject. For instance, Ethan Martinez boldly said that math was his favorite subject–until this year–without giving a […]
Taliban Attack Construction Site
June 14, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On Wednesday May 19th, over 100 Taliban fighters attacked a road construction site in a remote area in Afghanistan. The Taliban fighters wielded heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades, and assault rifles. The site was located in Wazei Zadran, which is a region filled with mountains in Paktia. This region is right next to some of Pakistan’s […]
Tech Ed Earns Financial Assistance from Northrop Gumman
June 14, 2011 by thetigertimes
There is good news for the students at Fleetwood Area High School who are involved in the drafting and technology education department. A grant has been given to the department, which should fund additional opportunities for students. A local parent recently approached the school and requested the department to apply for the grant through Northrop […]
“On Stranger Tides” Entertaining Despite Serious Sparrow
June 13, 2011 by thetigertimes
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 […]
Random Cheese Hosts Prom Reactions
June 13, 2011 by thetigertimes
What do you like about Prom? Ryan Hollenbach (’12): “Getting to be with all my friends.” Brian Erb (’12): “I don’t like prom.” Edwin Enriquez (’12): “Seeing all my friends looking good all dressed up.” Kaylie Vrabel (’11): “Having a good time with all my friends.” Nikki Capitle (’11): “Seeing everyone dressed up.” Karley Eberhart […]
Underclassmen Awards Honor Academics, Character
June 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
On May 19th, 2011, Fleetwood Area High School held the Underclassmen Student Awards for the 2010 – 2011 school year. The ceremony started at 7:00 p.m. and lasted about half an hour. The ceremony was opened by the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner by the Women’s Chorus. The awards consisted of the Senator Schwank Citizenship […]
Breaking News: World Doesn’t End
June 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
May 21st, 2011, was supposed to be Judgment Day, as predicted by 89-year-old Harold Camping of Family Radio. Camping predicted that there was going to be a worldwide earthquake at precisely 6:00 pm. During this earthquake, everyone who believes in God was supposed to be taken up to heaven, and those who do not believe […]
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