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NFL Draft Picks Hold Some Surprises

June 12, 2012 by

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The 2012 NFL Draft was 26-28 April. For those who do not know what the draft is, it is where NFL teams pick college football players to play for their football teams. “So, basically the NFL Draft is the second best thing to the actual NFL season because I get to see the new up-and-coming […]

Tie-Dye Fruity Cupcakes are Fun

June 12, 2012 by

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Ingredients: 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix ¼ cup dry JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin ¼ cup dry JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin ¼ cup dry JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin 1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread vanilla frosting Prep Time: 30 Minutes (plus refrigerating) Makes: 24 Servings Directions: 1. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. 2. […]

Random Cheese: What Is Your Dream Summer Vacation Destination?

June 11, 2012 by

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Rocco Russo (’15): “Italy.” Alexander Merceron (’14): “The Bahamas.” Jared Adam (’15): “New Mexico, to hunt.” Matt Hook (’15): “Jamaica.” Mallory Christman (’12): “Maine.  I don’t like warm weather.” Acacia Gerhard (’12): “Greece, so I can see all my family.” Caroline Morataya (’12): “Guatemala to see my family.” Kial Maynard (’12): “Ireland.  It’s where the […]

Dear Aimee Addresses College Concerns

June 11, 2012 by

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Dear Aimee, I am unsure of where I want to go after high school, and it’s almost the end of the year. What do I do? Sincerely, Clueless in College Prep Dear Clueless in College Prep, There are several possibilities you have in this case. If you have been accepted to multiple colleges, then you […]

Tentative FASD Budget Approved

June 8, 2012 by

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Word has been circulating around the immediate area about the new budget cuts that have been approved by the Fleetwood School Board. The budget, which was approved in early May, will be the tentative budget for the Fleetwood Area School District starting in the 2012-2013 school year. Unfortunately, the budget has had some drawbacks. One […]

Preschoolers Make a Difference in Cancer Research

June 8, 2012 by

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St. Paul’s UCC School hosted an arts and craft show to raise money for cancer research. All of the proceeds were donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Students from the school tagged along and helped out at the event. The students who volunteered ranged from three to five years old. “The students were proud to do […]

Random Profile: Kaily Alvarez

June 7, 2012 by

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When is your birthday? August 20th, 1994. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? Yes, volleyball, basketball, and traveling girls volleyball club. What is your favorite… 1. Color: Blue. 2. Sport: Volleyball. 3. Movie: Madea Movies. 4. TV shows: SVU (Special victim unit), MTV, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. 5. Book: They Cage the Animals […]

2011 Marks Traffic Fatality Low

June 7, 2012 by

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The year of 2011 has set the record with traffic deaths at 32,310–the lowest since 1949, when the total was 30,246. The number of deaths for this year is exactly 445 fewer, and approximately 1.3%  less than the traffic deaths of 2010. Pennsylvania also experienced a dip in the number of fatalities with 1291 deaths, […]

Fleetwood Baseball Finds Success

June 6, 2012 by

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Fleetwood Area High School, historically known as one of the area’s strongest soccer powerhouses, has rarely gained much publicity for its sometimes mediocre baseball program. Recent years have been no exception; the Tigers managed only five wins last season, after totaling just three league wins in the previous two years combined. This year, however, the […]

2012 Olympics Arriving in London This Summer

June 6, 2012 by

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Prepare yourselves, London, because the 2012 summer Olympics are coming to you! The summer Olympics consists of events such as diving, cycling, track and field events, skeet shooting, archery, badminton, basketball, among other sports. This will be the 48th summer games in documented history. The Olympics usually last over a span of 16 days, including […]

Misa’s Fugue DVDs Available to Sponsors

June 6, 2012 by

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The FAHS Doc Project entitled “Misa’s Fugue” has swept the county by storm and is looking to touch the lives of students, scholars, and cinema-goers across the nation. To further fund marketing and distribution of the film produced by FAHS, its student body, and its staff, Butter Productions is now making DVDs of the film, as […]

Odd Future Vol. 2 Does Not Disappoint

June 5, 2012 by

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The O.F. Tape Vol. 2 is the first studio album attempt by rap group Odd Future, and it is hardly a disappointment–far from it, in fact. The album starts out with the hilarious and curse-riddled opening “Hi” by non-rapper group member Lucas, who talks smack on every member of the group besides himself, setting the […]

Rotary International Spreads Humanitarianism

June 5, 2012 by

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Among service organizations, one of the most distinguished is Rotary International. With over 1.2 million members, 34,000 clubs worldwide, and a century of assisting those in need, Rotary International deserves its reputation. Rotary was founded in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris for the purpose of creating a professional club for […]

Random Profile: Brody Cargen

June 4, 2012 by

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What were your first thoughts walking into high school? “Cool….” What is the most rewarding experience you’ve had? “Kissing my grandma.” Who or what inspires you? “Madison Rice.” What is the strangest talent you have? “I can eat a whole chicken (bones and all).” What is your snack of choice? “Animal Crackers.” What is your […]

Harper Hits His Way into the Big Leagues

June 4, 2012 by

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Bryce Harper, a 19-year-old baseball phenom, has taken the MLB by storm. He is the youngest player in the National League and has made the once terrible Washington Nationals team into a World Series contender. Bryce Harper left Las Vegas High School after his sophomore year and earned his GED, making him eligible for the […]

Random Profile: Edward Mendosa

June 1, 2012 by

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Where were you born? Medellin, Colombia. What is your favorite color? Blue. Who is your favorite singer? Daddy Yankee. What is your favorite food? Spanish food. Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Carr. Have you always attended Fleetwood? If not, where else did you go? Which school was your favorite? No, I didn’t.  I used […]

Avengers Not a Disappointment

June 1, 2012 by

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It’s finally here! Everybody’s favorite superhuman characters from the Marvel Comics have teamed up in the new movie The Avengers. These characters include Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. In the movie, Nick Fury, the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., brings together a team of superhumans to fight Thor’s brother Loki and […]