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FAHS Course Selection Goes Digital
Course selection has always been a difficult task when starting a new year in high school. There’s the battle to try to get the best electives, making sure students have all the credits they need while deciding what level of classes they should take. That’s all about to change with the new policy enacted at […]
Craig Owens Welcomed Back into Chiodos Fold
June 15, 2012
The end of April marked a momentous occasion for the Davison, Michigan, musical group, Chiodos. The original lead singer from the previously named The Chiodos Bros has since been reunited with the group after being kicked out in 2009. In 2009, after two successful albums, Bone Palace Ballet (2005) and All’s Well That Ends Well […]
Vinyl-Digital Debate Continues into 21st Century
June 14, 2012
Ever since the first compact disc came out, the debate has existed: Vinyl or CD, which sounds better? Vinyl records originated in the late 1890’s, although they weren’t made for commercial sales of music until RCA Victor launched a long-playing vinyl music player. Vinyls reigned supreme up until the compact disc was developed in the […]
Real-Life Crimes Signal Dawn of Zombie Apocalypse
June 14, 2012
Stock up on rations, ammunition, and guns; find a safe house too: The zombies are coming! On 29 May, A Florida man was fatally shot after he was found eating another living man’s face in the middle of the day while he was nude. Police shot the man, ordering him off the other man. The […]
Used’s Vulnerable Is Impervious to Critique
June 13, 2012
After over 11 years and three albums, The Used has managed to maintain a core group of original members, only ever replacing a drummer once. After leaving Reprise Records, Quinn Allman (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Jeph Howard (Bass Guitar), Bert McCracken (Lead Vocals), and Dan Whitesides (Drums) formed Anger Music Group, their own label to record […]
FASD Budget Plans Full of Compromise
June 13, 2012
Even though the new school year is months away, many plans are underway for the upcoming 2012- 2013 school year. Over the last couple of months, many meetings have been held concerning the budget for next school year. Each board meeting is different in its own way; sometimes many teachers, students, and parents talk about […]
NFL Draft Picks Hold Some Surprises
June 12, 2012
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 […]
Dear Aimee Addresses College Concerns
June 11, 2012
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 […]
Preschoolers Make a Difference in Cancer Research
June 8, 2012
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 […]
2011 Marks Traffic Fatality Low
June 7, 2012
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, […]
Misa’s Fugue DVDs Available to Sponsors
June 6, 2012
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
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
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 […]
FAHS Wins BCIAA Boys’ Baseball Championship
May 17, 2012
Ron Burgandy Stays Classy
May 15, 2012
On 28 March, legendary comedian and actor Will Ferrell made a guest appearance on Conan, Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show. In character as Ron Burgundy, the famous news anchor from Paramount’s 2004 hit Anchorman, Ferrell unexpectedly took the stage, jazz flute in hand. After serenading the audience with his classy tunes and firing a few […]
Bear Creek Patrons Enjoy Even Mild Winter
May 7, 2012
Big Three Make Big Rebound
April 12, 2012
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
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
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 […]
April Fools: Fleetwood Poses Alternatives for New School Mascot
April 1, 2012
Throughout its history, Fleetwood Area School District has been represented athletically by the colors red and white. However, the once beloved team nickname, the Tigers, is nearing the end of its time as the school mascot. The Tiger, established as Fleetwood’s mascot in 1919, was given to the athletics programs of the school in commemoration of […]
April Fools: Ray Buss Field to Be Renamed Corbett Center
April 1, 2012
In 2009, the new Ray Buss field opened to Fleetwood Athletics. Ray Buss, a former Fleetwood student and local soccer hero, was the school board’s first choice when naming the field just three years ago. Since then, however, school board members have felt another individual was more deserving. On 20 March 2012, it was decided that […]
Simmeria Hires New Head Chef
March 29, 2012
Thinking about taking your significant other out to dinner? Are you going out to lunch with a group of friends? If so, Fleetwood’s Simmeria restaurant may be the right place for you, especially because of its new chef who is bringing some fresh items to the Spring menu. Chef Albert Sinisi started as food stylist […]
Favorite Ice Cream a Good Indicator of Personality
March 28, 2012
Many enjoy the creamy, cold taste of ice cream–unless they are lactose intolerant. People have their favorite or usuals, the flavor they always get or crave. But have you ever considered that your favorite flavor of frozen dairy also explains your personality? If you like Vanilla… You’re a straightforward person without much personal flair, but […]
Misa’s Fugue Featured in Student Filmmakers Magazine
March 27, 2012
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The Tiger Times 
June 15, 2012
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