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Zombie Ant Fungus Haunts the Tropics
When people think of the news, they think of topics such as sports or the community. Generally, they don’t think of the tropical populations of carpenter ants being wiped out by a fungal infection. The infection is caused by a fungus which releases spores that specifically targets ants. When the spores come in contact with […]
Random Cheese: What Is Your Dream Summer Vacation Destination?
June 11, 2012
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 […]
Random Profile: Kaily Alvarez
June 7, 2012
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 […]
Fleetwood Baseball Finds Success
June 6, 2012
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 […]
Manchester City Ends 44-Year Title Drought
May 30, 2012
Not this time, United. Manchester City won the English Premier League Title for the first time in 44 years; the last time was in ’68. Their comeback against Queens Park Rangers was surely one the City fans will remember and cherish. The ending result was 3-2, with Sergio Aguero scoring late in stoppage time, just […]
Mourar and Milloy Look to Find Success
May 30, 2012
Among the ranks of students who walk the halls of Fleetwood Area High School each day are many individuals with exceptional musical ability. In fact, the school has long been home to an ever-flourishing music program, full of talented young people eager to make their voices heard, as well as those who prefer to let […]
Timeflies Emerges Into the Music World
May 28, 2012
Timeflies is a musical group that formed in late 2010 and targets high school and college students. The duo consists of a vocalist named Cal, who is 23 years old, and hails from New York. Rez, 22, produces the music and is from New Jersey. The group tried to break through genre barriers and create […]
Former Fleetwood Student Shows Town’s Change
May 25, 2012
Who exactly is Caroline Elizabeth Baum Steitz? For starters, she is a Fleetwood Area High School of 1931. Through her and her family, students and community members can understand the history of Fleetwood and how times have changed since she was a student. The first motion picture house in Fleetwood was built on 30 West […]
17 Dead, 6 Injured in Afghanistan Tragedy
May 24, 2012
On 11 March, in the Panjwai district of Kandahar, Afghanistan, a tragedy occurred when U.S. Army staff sergeant Robert Bales killed 17 Afghani civilians during the night. The acts he commited include not only the murders but also attempting to kill six others and attempting to destroy some of the victims’ bodies as well. The incident […]
Christie’s Memorable Cakes Bakes Memories
May 23, 2012
Christie’s Memorable Cakes is a relatively new business featured on Main Street in Fleetwood, a great place to find delicious and custom-decorated cakes of your choice. The owner of this new bakery in town is Christie M. Coleman, a Fleetwood Area High School graduate. The storefront opened in November of this past year, but prior […]
Safe Plays It Safe
May 21, 2012
With Jason Statham’s latest action flick Safe, audiences find the genre’s go-to guy once again dishing out beatings at a fiendish pace with little regard to his own well-being. Excessive violence is what people are paying the price of admission to see in a Statham movie, and there are plenty of dead bodies, bullets, and […]
Tips to Survive Finals Week
May 20, 2012
Finals week can be a very stressful time for students, but with a few stress-relieving tips, you can avoid the headache when finals roll around. Plan a finals preparation kit with all the school supplies you will need during the duration of the testing. Things like a calculator, notes, index cards,etc., are always good to have […]
Gettysburg Travelers Treated to Historical Hot Spots
May 18, 2012
As the summer approaches, people seem to want more excitement all the time but are uncertain how to obtain that excitement. If you are interested in history, this might be the right guide for you. Our first stop is Gettysburg, where battles in the Civil War occurred as well as the famous Gettysburg Address. There […]
Sheetz Rennovations Attract Customers
May 17, 2012
Sheetz on 222 has been going through many changes throughout the past two months. The entire store has been going through renovations. The front portion of the store has been the only part running since the beginning of the renovations. Sleek new carpet throughout the store and brand new bathrooms have been added. A whole […]
Random Profile: George Ortiz
May 16, 2012
Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: Going to college. Q: Where is your dream vacation destination? A: The Bahamas because they have nice weather. Q: Who is your favorite teacher? A: Ms. Schlott. She is a great teacher. Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: Listen […]
Every Time I Die Brings Life to Music Scene
May 15, 2012
The band Every Time I Die–formed in Buffalo, New York in 1998–is made up of original members Jordan Buckley (Guitar), Keith Buckley (Vocals), and Andy Williams (Guitar), along with Josh Newton (Bass) and Ryan Leger (Drums). They are considered one of the few Metalcore groups that infuse a good amount of Southern Rock and Math Rock tendencies […]
Pennsylvania Hosts Assortment of Amusement Parks
May 14, 2012
Despite popular belief, Pennsylvania is loaded with plenty of attractions to visit during the summer. From water parks to theme parks to zoos, there is no shortage of exciting entertainment in the Keystone State. One unknown gem is DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. The death-defying rides include DeGrosso’s Crazy Mouse, […]
Interact Club Gets Involved
May 11, 2012
The FAHS Interact Club is Rotary International’s service organization for young people ages twelve to eighteen. The ultimate goal of Interact is to promote community service. The Interact Club at FAHS is sponsored by the Fleetwood Rotary Club, which provides some support and guidance for the students, but the club itself is self-governing and self-supporting. Every club […]
A Brief Survey of 134 Years of Film
May 10, 2012
The creation of popular movies including The Hunger Games and Hall Pass would not be possible without the history of the equipment behind the magic. Film dates back to 1878, when Eadweard Muybridge found a way to take pictures in motion. His camera would take pictures fast enough to recreate a motion through pictures. He proved this by […]
Kinex to Coaster
May 9, 2012
Love rollercoasters? How about an upside down one? This could be possible in the future because one of Fleetwood’s own students has made a model out of Kinex for a Research and Design Project in his Drafting class. Chris Georgia, an FAHS junior, earned the privilege for the completion after 9 levels of drafting and plans […]
Greiss Rebuts ‘Kony 2012’ Campaign
May 7, 2012
Recently, there has been controversy over the supposed conflict in Uganda between its government and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) led by Joseph Kony. The attention given this topic is thanks to the humanitarian group Invisible Children. Make no mistake, Kony did orchestrate all the cruel acts which he is credited. For over twenty years, […]
Trayvon Martin Murder Stirs Controversy
May 2, 2012
The shooting of Trayvon Martin in February caused controversy and discussion over the last few months. Martin, a seventeen-year-old African American boy, was killed by George Zimmerman, a man who was a member of his community’s neighborhood watch program. Zimmerman defended his crime by accusing Martin of attacking him before he was shot, which is […]
Messi Breaks Barcelona Scoring Record
April 30, 2012
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 […]
MP3 Controversy Divides Students, Teachers
April 27, 2012
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 […]
The Tiger Times 
June 20, 2012
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