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Colts Release Long-Time Quarterback Manning
On 7 March, Peyton Manning was released from the Indianapolis Colts, the team he played 14 seasons for and took to two Super Bowls. Peyton was the face of the Colts and, arguably, of the National Football League for little over a decade. After seriously injuring his neck before the 2011 season, Manning was unable to […]
Messi Breaks Barcelona Scoring Record
April 30, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Lionel Messi–Some call him the best soccer player in the world. After winning countless league titles, individual player awards, and three FIFA World Player of the Year awards, he currently sits as the king of “football” at the age of twenty-four. The Argentinian native currently plays in the Spanish La Liga in Europe for one […]
Cudi’s WZRD Nothing Special
April 27, 2012 by thetigertimes1
On 28 February 2012, well-known music artist Scott Mescudi, or Kid Cudi, released a new album with rapper Dot Da Genius called WZRD. Cudi has turned to an alternative type of music for this album instead of his signature rap sound. Kid Cudi announced in January 2011 that he and Dot were planning on having their […]
MP3 Controversy Divides Students, Teachers
April 27, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Teens love their music, and many even hate socializing. That is why students rejoiced when a school rule was changed for the 2011-2012 school year. The administration allowed students to listen to their iPods and MP3 players during lunches and study halls. Now, when a student is eating or doing homework, he or she may […]
Roamin’ Gnome Returns from Tropical Travels
April 24, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Hey, guys! Last time I talked to you, I was in Walt Disney World, Florida. This time I traveled to a different destination, and this time I mixed up my means of transportation. Sunday: I boarded the boat, a 10 deck high cruise ship which took me to my destination. The long four-day journey began around 4:00 […]
Annie Helps Abandoned Sister
April 23, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Dear Annie, In my younger life, my sister and I would always argue about something, and now my sister moved out and I really miss her. What should I do? Sincerely, Abandoned Dear Abandoned, I, too, have a sister with whom I fight all the time, and she is about to leave because she […]
Graduation Festivities Approach for Seniors
April 23, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With graduation only weeks away, the Class of 2012 is beginning to prepare for commencement activities. Graduation, Baccalaureate, Class Night, and a possible senior trip to Dorney Park are all in the works for the graduating class this year. It is tradition at every year’s Baccalaureate celebration to have a slide show of pictures encompassing the […]
FASD Budget Cuts Affect All
April 20, 2012 by thetigertimes4
“I don’t want anything being cut,” FAHS Principal Michael DeAntonio said. On 13 March, 2012, Dr. Paul Eaken spoke about the budget and what is going to be cut next school year. After he was done, he allowed anyone who wanted to speak to do so. Students, faculty, staff, and even people from the community spoke […]
Random Profile: Jamie Yang
April 20, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Name: Jamie Yang Favorite color: Blue Favorite music: K-Pop Role model: SNSD Yoona What you can’t live without: Music Hobbies: Watching dramas People describe you as: Nice and quiet What you’re passionate about: Music One thing you would change about yourself: Speaking up Plans for summer: Spend time with friends in New York Favorite teacher: Mrs. Heffner
Kony Craze Continues
April 19, 2012 by thetigertimes1
What is Kony 2012? Kony 2012 is a movement to find and bring down African warlord Joseph Kony, a man accused of various war crimes, including kidnapping children and raising them as soldiers. The movement was started by an organization called Invisible Children, a group that, according to their website, “uses film, creativity, and social […]
Glitter Is Evil, Dangerous, Deadly
April 19, 2012 by thetigertimes1
All classrooms have rules, and English teacher Zachary Houp’s classroom is no different. The normal rules apply: no cellphones in class, raise your hand if you have a question, et cetera. But in Mr. Houp’s room, there is one truly bizarre rule: NO GLITTER! Houp defends himself by saying, “It gets all over me, it […]
Random Profile: Kamar Hawkins
April 18, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Birthday: November 8th. Favorite Sport: Football. Favorite Color: Blue. Favorite Subject: Business Management. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Stutzman. Siblings: Four brothers; two older, two younger.
Dunk Contest Disappoints
April 18, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The Slam Dunk Contest has been a fan favorite since it started during the ABA’s All-Star weekend in 1976. Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant are some of the all-time greats to win the competition. The contest was the event to watch for years, but in recent years it has become less and less exciting. […]
Seniors Give Freshmen Advice on Dating in High School
April 17, 2012 by thetigertimes1
“Be smart when it comes to relationships, and don’t do drugs,” FAHS senior Vinny Leiva said. This was one of the many tips that freshmen received in their Family Living class taught by FCS teacher Gina London. London was assisted by volunteers to enlighten the class of 2015 during their period nine Family Living class on how […]
Project X a Party You Don’t Want to Miss
April 17, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Project X is a combination of Superbad and American Pie, both having to do with epic high school parties. Although viewers have seen this story a million times before, it still managed to impress. The basic storyline concerns three friends who want to become big names at their high school by throwing a party that […]
Tennis Team Looks to Challenge Wyomissing
April 16, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With the spring sports season in full swing, the Boys’ Tennis team is ready for some success on the courts. This year, the new coaching staff consists of Head Coach Josh Werstler and Assistant Coach Nick Ulmer. At the end of last year, the team lost their number one seed player, senior Bo Comer. This […]
Dominos Pizza Not a Possibility for School Lunches
April 16, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Early on in the year, The Tiger Times interviewed Jefferey Woodall, food service director at Fleetwood Area School District. Multiple questions were brought upon the Fleetwood Area High School cafeteria when a previous article questioned the possibility of getting new choices food from Domino’s Pizza. These new healthy products are Dominos’ attempt for a more […]
Leadership and Ethics Conference Motivates Students
April 13, 2012 by thetigertimes4
On 8 March, 2012, student representatives were sent to Penn State Berks Campus from thirteen area schools to learn about behavioral and ethical challenges that are faced in everyday life at the Ninth Annual Berks County High School Leadership and Ethics Conference. Students came from the Reading, Wilson, Antietam, Fleetwood, Hamburg, Schuylkill Valley, Exeter, Governor […]
Random Profile: Anthony Constantine Karras Jr.
April 13, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Name: Anthony Constantine Karras Jr. Favorite color: Purple. Favorite music: Punk rock. Role model: John Cena. What you can’t live without: My mother. Best friend: Zach Wrobel. Hobbies: Video games, fire fighting, weight lifting. People describe me as: Awesome when known. What you’re passionate about: Being successful. One thing you would change about yourself: Being lazy. Plans for summer: […]
Little Girl Gone a Study in Life beneath the Surface
April 12, 2012 by thetigertimes1
What would you do if your life came down to living in a secluded house with your boyfriend, who keeps you at home and who kidnapped a pregnant teenage girl and kept her in a trailer in the backyard? Madora was faced with this very dilemma in the book Little Girl Gone. At a young […]
Big Three Make Big Rebound
April 12, 2012 by thetigertimes
When the economy tanked a few years ago, so did the Big Three U.S. automakers’ sales. In 2008, both Chrysler and General Motors filed for bankruptcy and were forced to take a federal bailout. Ford just barely managed to avoid bankruptcy. In 2011, it was hard to believe that these three companies had ever been […]
JoePa Remembered
April 11, 2012 by thetigertimes
Joseph Vincent Paterno was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He went on to be an English major at Brown University, where he played quarterback and cornerback. In 1966, Paterno took over the head coaching job at Penn State. He was an incredible football coach. Even though he only won two National Championships, he […]
Fleetwood Track and Field a Numbers Race
April 11, 2012 by thetigertimes
Track and Field is a sport involving dedication and hard work. Many students from schools all around go out and compete to win not only as individuals but as a team. But Fleetwood Track and Field has never exactly been at the top of the totem pole. The problem is not the skill level of […]
Awesome Sugar Cookies an Easy, Delicious Treat
April 10, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Ingredients: 3 cups sifted flour ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 2 eggs 1 cup sugar Directions: Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder respectively. Cut in butter as for pie crust. Beat eggs. Add sugar, and beat well. Blend egg mixture into flour mixture. Roll out on […]
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April 30, 2012 by thetigertimes1
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