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Beneful Rejects Claims of Unsafe Ingredients

March 26, 2015

An action lawsuit filed 5 February 2015 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims that certain ingredients in the dry dog food Beneful from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company have sickened or killed thousands of dogs. “The lawsuit has raised questions among those with pets,” one veterinarian said. She advised those who […]

St. Paddy’s Day Evolves Beyond Christian Roots

March 13, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday, 17 March, this year. It occurs on the death date of the most commonly recognized patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. He is known for converting Gaelic Irish, mostly Pagans, to Christianity. It was made an official Christian feast day in the seventeenth century. “St. Paddy’s day is always […]

Feed on Green for St. Patty’s Day with a Parfait

March 11, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and Parfaits are here to bring you luck! INGREDIENTS • 1 (3 oz.) box Jell-O instant pistachio pudding mix (4-serving) • 2 cups milk • 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and thinly sliced • Cool Whip • 3 drops green food coloring • green coarse sugar, for garnish […]

Nicole Hipp Swims, Volunteers

February 24, 2015

Nicole Hipp is a freshman at Fleetwood Area High School. She has amazing talents and works very hard in school and out of school. Nicole loves to swim and help in the life skills class everyday. She works hard in school and keeps up her grades. Everyday in eighth period, Nicole goes to the life […]

Strawberry Shortcake a Great Valentine’s Day Treat

February 9, 2015

Valentine’s Day is coming, and strawberry shortcakes are a great dish to make for your mom, dad, friend, or significant other. They are extremely simple to make and tasty too! They are a sweet treat and the perfect color for Valentine’s Day. Thanks to the Food Network, you can make them yourself! Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook […]

Dallas Decision May Be Good Karma

January 26, 2015

A controversial call on 11 January this NFL season caused an uproar when the Dallas Cowboys squared off against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers were up by six points, and Dallas had the ball with four minutes and forty seconds to go in the fourth quarter on the 33-yard line with a fourth and […]

Messi on the Move?

January 21, 2015

Highly regarded as one of the best players ever, Lionel Messi has played for FC Barcelona basically his whole life and his whole professional career. The club offered to pay for Messi’s treatment for his growth deficiency when his family could not afford it. He eventually became the club’s star player and the world’s best […]

Rollins Departs Philly for L.A.

January 20, 2015

Jimmy Rollins spent 14 years in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform. Before Rollins made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, he was playing here in Reading, P.A., with the then Reading Phillies. “I never had the chance to see Rollins play when he was in the minors, but I’m sure it would have been just as […]

Twelve Killed in Charlie Hebdo Massacre

January 15, 2015

On 6 January 2015, the French Satirical Magazine, Charlie Hebdo, was attacked. At about 11:30 a.m. (5:30 a.m. EST), two armed men arrived at the Charlie Hebdo office. They made their way to the newspaper’s office and opened fire, killing eleven. At the time, the staff were in a meeting and all together. The gunmen […]

FBLA Fundraiser Beautifies Fleetwood

January 13, 2015

Fleetwood Area School District’s Future Business Leaders of America, also known as FBLA, held their annual flower fundraiser in December. For twenty dollars, patrons would be able to receive a bouquet of flowers every month for the whole year of 2015! That equates to less than two dollars per bouquet. “I think this was a great […]

Camaranno and Fullington are 2014’s Last SotM

January 12, 2015

Every month two students are selected by the faculty to be students of the month at Fleetwood Area High School. The students who were selected for the month of December were Katrina Fullington and Joe Camaranno. Some of the criteria for being selected are working hard and being upstanding citizens. Katrina Fullington works very hard and […]

Random Cheese: Who Is Your Favorite FAHS Teacher?

January 8, 2015

Sophomore Zack Hadeed said, “Mrs. Castiglioni, because she is wonderful… and a fantastic friend.” “Mrs. Hilbert, because she’s chill and I like her class,” freshman Jacob Wildermuth said. Freshman Sahamshlia Rodriguez said, “Ms. Schlott, because she is sweet and cool.” “Mr. Farr, because he is really a cool teacher,” sophomore Ounor Mosley said. Junior Kayla […]

Lacy Death a Suicide or Lynching?

January 6, 2015

Lennon Lacy, a seventeen-year-old from North Carolina, was found dead at a neighborhood park. He was found hung from the frame of a playground swing. Reporters and investigators originally suspected suicide but eventually changed their minds. Lacy’s mom disagreed with the prospect of suicide, saying her son would never do such a thing. She believes […]

FAHS Students Visit Holocaust Museum

December 17, 2014

The field trip to the Holocaust museum on 11 November 2014 was a special day. It was enlightening and moving for the students who went. The day was dedicated to the recognition that people were dehumanized by this tragedy. It is important to understand this topic so that people can prevent this occurrence from happening again. Inside […]

Tigers Football Continues to Break New Ground

November 6, 2014

Fleetwood was never really known for football, but in past years, a lot has changed. They went from one of the worst teams in the county to a feared opponent in the majority of their games. The high-powered offense doesn’t give opponents’ defense much rest. Fleetwood has one of the most exciting offenses in the […]

NBA Starts with King James in Cleveland

November 5, 2014

The NBA is starting back up. As you may already know, in the off-season, LeBron James made his return to Cleveland. There was a ton of speculation about LeBron staying in Miami or returning to his hometown. James decided to return home, where he spent all of his childhood. The Cleveland fans were none to happy about LeBron’s […]

Russo Reveals Basic Training Regimen for New Army Recruits

November 5, 2014

Anyone desiring to join the army must go through a ten week training known as basic training. This is a huge leap from being a normal citizen into a well-developed soldier. This training goes through the basic skills needed out in the field as well as bringing out the confidence in every single person. As a soldier, each […]

Premier League 2014 Kicks Off

November 3, 2014

It’s back, easily one of the best leagues in the world, the Premier League, watched by millions and a favorite of many more. The league is led by the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham. So far, Chelsea is sitting in first place without even losing a game yet! Diego […]

Misa’s Fugue Screens at Toronto Jewish Film Festival

June 23, 2014

Misa’s Fugue is a movie directed by Fleetwood media teacher Mr. Sean Gaston. It was created by Fleetwood Area High School students and staff. It also recently played at the Toronto Film Festival. The Toronto Jewish Film festival is the largest Jewish Film Festival in the world. It was held on 1-11 May. It is a […]

Draper’s Descent Headlines Mad Men Season Seven

June 6, 2014

Mad Men is an American television drama that debuted on AMC in 2007 and is now in its seventh and final season. The season was broken up in two halves, with the first half wrapping up last Sunday and the second half to air next year. AMC used this same model with Breaking Bad and […]

Family Remembers Stephanie Steiner

May 30, 2014

Back In December, I shared my heartbroken story about my stepmom, Stephanie Steiner, who was diagnosed with stage-four melanoma. Many of you have been supporting her and buying the green bracelets. I had planned to give my father, Jeffery Steiner, the bracelet money for his birthday on 26 May and surprise the both of them. My […]

Random Cheese: What Is Your Favorite Summertime Activity?

May 29, 2014

Hanna Schoener, 9th grade: “Hang out with my friends.” Katelyn Langford, 11th grade: “I like to go swimming, go on vacation, and hang out with my friends.” Angelika Guiguema, 11th grade: “I like to sleep.” Kale Sacks, 11th grade: “I like to sleep.” Caitlyn Murray, 12th grade: “Bonfires and night swimming.” Justin Hummel, 9th grade: […]

Noah Sinks Beneath Aranofsky’s Action-Oriented Melodrama

May 23, 2014

The biblical story of Noah and the ark has been passed down through history in cultures and countries all over the world, and the latest re-telling of the classic fable is Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, the first Hollywood production to tackle this particular tale. The film was met with a myriad of controversy from Christians who […]

Random Cheese: What Are Your Post-Prom Plans?

May 15, 2014

Sarah Ahearn, ’12: “Going home because I have no friends.” Emanuel Tavoc, ’12: “I plan on sleeping because I don’t know yet. Maybe midnight bowling.” Elaine Huang, ’12: “Going home to sleep.” Matthew Biniek, Chemistry Teacher: “I’m probably going out with the chaperons.” Michael Wamsher, ’11: “I might go midnight bowling.” Rachel Looker, ’12: “I’m […]