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Cortazzo Defends Invisible Children and Kony 2012
Joseph Kony. Who is he? Where did he come from? What does this “Kony 2012” movement mean? What has this man done to generate such popularity? Joseph Kony is the head of the group called the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army). The LRA is a group made of radical theologians who force their ideals upon the […]
Fleetwood NHS Members Inducted
March 28, 2012
On the 29 February at half past six, Fleetwood inducted it’s new class of National Honor Society members. The night started off with the women’s chorus, led by music teacher Catharine Williamson, singing the national anthem. Before the new members were inducted, NHS advisor and FAHS English teacher Debra Mahnken gave all the seniors their pins and […]
World Series or Bust for Phillies
March 23, 2012
There are some big questions heading into what should be another exciting year for the Philadelphia Phillies. When is Ryan Howard going to be available? Is Chase Utley going to be the Chase of old? Is the window of winning another World Series slowly closing for this squad? These questions bring excitement but also uncertainty, […]
Random Cheese: What do you Want in your Easter Eggs?
March 22, 2012
What do you want to find in your Easter Eggs? Ms. Beard–“Money.” Kelly Pitts (’12)–“A gosling (baby goose).” Casey Hefflefinger (’12)–“Ryan Gosling.” Pat Schukraft (’12)–“Pikachu.” Cody Millard (’13)–“A girlfriend.” Zachary Brown (’12)–“Baby dragon.” Austin Stern (’13)–“Colton Plucker.” Joel Snyder (’12)–“A million shares of Apple.” Edwin Enriquez (’12)–“Alyson Landis.” Jake Braswell (’12)–“Lots of jelly beans.” Molly […]
Braun Wins Appeal of Suspension
March 21, 2012
On 10 December, 2011, it was reported that Ryan Braun tested positive for a high level of testosterone caused by a performance-enhancing drug. Braun denied the reports and appealed the fifty-game suspension that he was supposed to receive. On 23 February, 2012, an MLB panel overturned the fifty-game suspension due to the urine sample not being […]
Bear Creek Suffers Dissapointing Winter Season
March 20, 2012
As winter nears each year, ski and snowboard enthusiasts from Fleetwood and beyond cannot help but look forward to flocking to Bear Creek Mountain Resort for a long season full of plentiful powder and frigid conditions. The 2011-2012 season, however, left many frustrated and disappointed with what they found on the slopes. “It was, by […]
Houston Legacy Marred by Early End
March 19, 2012
Whitney Houston died on Saturday, 11 February, 2012 at the age of 48. She was born in New Jersey, and she knew from a very young age she wanted to become a professional singer. At age 15, she became a model and was one of the first African-Americans who appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine. […]
The Vow an Almost Perfect Romance
March 14, 2012
For hopeless romantics and girls who envision the perfect relationship, The Vow is a love story that will pull at the heartstrings. The Vow, starring Channing Tatum (Dear John, She’s the Man) and Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, The Time Traveler’s Wife) play Leo and Paige, a young couple happily married and living in downtown Chicago. […]
Paranormal Club Investigates the Pagoda
March 14, 2012
Boo! Scared? Well, you should be. The Fleetwood Paranormal Club has officially begun investigations for this year, and some of their recent findings may surprise you. The group is advised by Erin Follweiler, a science teacher here at Fleetwood High. The first investigation was at the Pagoda and Fire Tower located on Skyline Drive in […]
Volleyball Team Reloading for Another Playoff Run
March 13, 2012
The Volleyball season is approaching, and after making history season last year, the team has a lot to live up too. Last season, the Boys’ volleyball team made history as the first Fleetwood boys team to make it to the second round of Districts, where they lost to York-Suburban. They were also the first team […]
Girls’ Soccer Looks to Continue Success
March 9, 2012
The Fleetwood girls’ soccer team has had a lot of success in the last few years. They are a perennial power in Berks County. In 2008, they were runners-up in the county, district, and state playoffs. In 2009, they were able to get over the hump and win a county championship as well as a […]
Freshman Class Visits Local Colleges
March 9, 2012
On 14 February 2012, the Fleetwood freshman class visited and spent the day at various colleges across Berks County. They were able to see different aspects of the colleges they visited and learn more about them. The colleges visited were Albright, Alvernia, Penn State Berks, Kutztown, and Reading Area Community College. The trip lasted a […]
Zumba Sweeping District
March 8, 2012
Zumba is a fun way to lose weight and learn how to dance. The dance came about after a trainer forgot his original track for an aerobic dance class. He improvised by using whatever music he had in his backpack, which happened to be salsa at the time. His class enjoyed the exercise and the […]
Dear Aimee: Rough Horseplay Must Commence with Caution
March 7, 2012
Q: Sometimes when my brother and I fight, he hits me. How do I stop him from hitting me? -Hurt During Horseplay Dear Hurt, Your brother could be dealing with anger issues and taking them out on you because you are an easy target. Next time your brother hits you or threatens violence against […]
Skier Sarah Burke Remembered
March 5, 2012
On 10 January 2012, reports of a serious injury sustained by Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke shook the foundations of the action sports community. The days that followed the tragic accident saw many prayers and overwhelming support for the Burke family, who awaited the outcome of extensive neurosurgery to repair a vertebral artery tear sustained […]
Baseball Team Looking Forward to New Season
March 5, 2012
With our Superfans packing their bags with much disappointment after the boys basketball season, attention turns to spring sports, specifically baseball. Star player Devin Wenzel returns this season for his final year of baseball. Fleetwood hopes he will lead the Tigers to a successful season. Wenzel recently signed with the Cincinnati Bearcats to play Division-1 […]
Pasta and Presto Scheduled for 31 March
March 2, 2012
On 31 March, the high school is holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with entertainment by the district’s choral and instrumental ensembles in the gym. All meals will include beverages, desserts, bread, salad, and spaghetti. At 4:00 p.m., the first concert will begin, which will feature the third grade orchestra, fifth grade band, fifth grade orchestra, sixth […]
Mantra Makes Unique Music
March 2, 2012
Mantra, as defined by the English Dictionary, is a sound considered capable of creating transformation. Kieran Lisney and Christopher Riggs are firm believers that their music is also their “Mantra.” Mantra is a two piece experimental conceptual group consisting of Chris Riggs (Track Editor & Mixer) and Kieran Lisney (Lead Vocals). Their music contains elements of […]
Brandywine-Kutztown Merger Called Off
February 27, 2012
Was there really going to be a merger between the Brandywine and Kutztown school districts? According to recent talks, it could have been very possible. The Kutztown and Brandywine school districts were rumored to be merging sometime in the near future, but the talks recently stopped. The possibility arose during the Brandywine budget forums when […]
Tobacco Companies Fight Fed
February 27, 2012
The perpetual battle between the federal government and the tobacco industry rages on over whether it is constitutional for the government to make cigarette companies place images of dead or dying people on cigarette packs. On Wednesday, 2 February, the government struggled to convince U.S. District Judge Richard Leon that tobacco companies should have to […]
Young Sixers Making Strides Early
February 24, 2012
In the last few years of Philadelphia sports, the Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies are the first teams one associates with the City of Brotherly love. But there is another team in Philadelphia many have forgotten about: the 76ers. The days of the Sixers being overlooked are over; the 76ers, with their young upbeat team, have shocked the […]
New Driving Law Hard on New Drivers
February 24, 2012
Safety is a big concern with new drivers on the road. Many laws and restrictions are already in place to enhance the safety of all drivers. There have been some changes to the law recently, and it is already affecting drivers. These laws especially affect drivers who have a permit or junior license. Not too […]
Boys Basketball Looks to Coming Years
February 23, 2012
For as long as students can remember, Fleetwood Boys Basketball has been far from the top of the food chain among the Berks County Interscholastic Athletic Association. In fact, for the last two years they have not won a single division game, and they have only 6 wins in total. “One of the problems I […]
Random Profile: Chelsey Murphy
February 23, 2012
Q: When is your birthday? A: December 28, 1993. Q: Are you involved in extracurricular activities? A: No. Q: What’s your favorite… -Color: Pink. -Sport: Soccer. -Movie: The Hangover. -TV show: “Jersey Shore.” -Song: “The Motto,” by Drake. -School Subject: Lunch Q: What do your friends see you as? A: My friends see me as crazy, […]
The Tiger Times 
March 29, 2012
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