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Discovery Channel’s Amish Mafia Actually Popular

January 30, 2013

Normally, when one hears the word “Mafia,” an image of an Amish family is not likely to come to mind. Many people’s perception of the Amish and organized crime changed when the Discovery Channel launched “Amish Mafia” in mid-December. Yes, such a thing as an Amish mafia exists. Taking place in Lancaster County, the show […]

Tide Rolls Irish

January 28, 2013

On 7 January, in Miami, FL, #1 ranked Notre Dame played #2 ranked Alabama in the BCS National Championship Football game. Going into the game, Notre Dame had a 12-0 record, escaping multiple close games in the final seconds. Alabama had a 12-1 record going into the BCS Championship, losing only to Texas A&M and […]

Pakistan Tragedy Threatens National Health

January 25, 2013

On 2 January, Pakistan experienced a tragedy. Five teachers and two health care workers were killed by an unknown gunman. The gunmen were on motorcycles and opened fire on a van carrying social workers. A child survived as he was pulled out of the car prior to the shooting. Fear is widespread as citizens believe these […]

First Class Inducted to Fleetwood’s Sports Hall of Fame

January 25, 2013

If you walk down the ramp outside of the Fleetwood Area High School gym, you can now see the newly created Sports Hall of Fame. The inaugural class was inducted on 27 December 2012 during a ceremony in the high school cafeteria. Athletes were introduced before the Fleetwood boys’ basketball team played Palisades during the Tiger […]

Rolling Stones Still Performing After 50 Years

January 24, 2013

The Rolling Stones, the “world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band,” just do not know how to stop. Founded in 1962, the band is now fifty years old, and what better way to celebrate half a decade of music than with another tour. Aptly titled The Fifty and Counting Tour, this is their first tour since […]

Delong Returns to Tiger Times

January 24, 2013

Emily DeLong is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. She, along with others, will graduate at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. She has recently returned to The Tiger Time staff after a year-and-a-half hiatus and is eager to start working. DeLong has attended the Fleetwood Area School District since kindergarten. She attended Andrew […]

Random Profile: Amanda Flinn

January 23, 2013

Amanda Flinn is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School who is expected to graduate in spring 2013. Amanda Lynn Flinn is her full name. “No there isn’t any underlying reason behind my name, but it does rhyme,” Flinn said. She has a couple of siblings. She has one sister on her mom’s side and a […]

Daniel Day-Lewis Rises to Power in Lincoln

January 23, 2013

Daniel Day-Lewis doesn’t just play Abraham Lincoln in the film, Lincoln; he becomes the sixteenth president. It’s a fascinating performance that boosts an otherwise dull movie. ‘Lincoln’ occupies a relatively minor timeframe in the famous president’s life. The film occurs during the end of the Civil War, focusing on the passing of the 13th Amendment abolishing […]

Students Sound off on School Internet Security

January 22, 2013

Across the student body in Fleetwood Area School District, the Internet security software is almost universally hated. It is especially frustrating because the restrictions include things like the play “A Raisin in the Sun”–which is part of several English class curriculums–but not such “reputable” sources as a Yahoo answers pages about committing crimes. If one were […]

Bear Creek The Ski Resort of Choice at FAHS

January 22, 2013

Many students in the Fleetwood Area School District participate in winter sports. One common sport among students for many years has been participating in skiing and snowboarding at Bear Creek. Snowboarding and skiing take skill and talent. The main reason many go to Bear Creek is because of its proximity, but there are also many […]

YOGO Crazy Makes Food Fun

January 17, 2013

“Stop playing with your food!” your mother exclaims. But at YOGO Crazy, that’s all you do! YOGO Crazy is a fairly new frozen yogurt shop found here in Berks, founded by the current owners of the very successful Austin’s restaurant. The décor is a mix of candy colors and a six-year-old girl’s room. It is “flabbergasting” […]

Bear Creek Has Something for Everyone

January 14, 2013

Every winter, Fleetwood students have migrated to one spot in particular for snowboarding and skiing: Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Located nearby in Berks County, Bear Creek has plenty of winter activities for everybody to enjoy. Before it became the ski resort it is today, the area where Bear Creek is now located was once known […]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Selects 2012 Inductees

January 11, 2013

People flock to The Rock &Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, every year to see the latest rock memorabilia and newest inductees. This year is no different. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1995, but its first inductee was inducted in January of 1986. There are now 279 inductees. Each band […]

Austin Brady: Snowboard Extraordinaire

January 10, 2013

Disappointed by the late start of snowboard season the previous year, junior Austin Brady has high expectations for this upcoming season. Beginning in elementary school, Brady was influenced by his father, who had worked at a ski resort to take up snowboarding. Now Brady himself not only boards but is also a snowboard instructor at […]

Tech N9ne’s “Boiling Point” Goes Multiplatinum

January 9, 2013

Tech N9ne is an American rapper who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, as Aaron D. Yates. He was given the name Tech N9ne by a fellow rapper, Black Walt, because of his fast rapping style that is similar to the fast speed of a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun. Tech has had a lot of success in […]

Many Pros to Winter Track

January 8, 2013

Most sports have a regular season and an offseason. The track team is getting prepared for the upcoming season. There is a lot to look forward to in the 2012-2013 season. The team has often been in the weight room and occasionally on the track to do their workouts. Many spectators are unaware that there are […]

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: ‘So Fake It’s Unreal’

January 7, 2013

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter may not be the most famous movie ever released. It also is not the most factual either, but there are some facts snuck into this film. The most fictional part of this story is the fact that the premise of the story is about vampires and slaying vampires. As many may know, […]

FAHS Students Sound Off on Tractors

January 3, 2013

Fleetwood is surrounded by farms and farmers, and many students at Fleetwood have an opinon on which farm equipment is best. “International! I prefer a white tractor,” student Ryan Bubbenmoyer said An International tractor is a white tractor with red lettering. On the other hand, quite a few students prefer a John Deere tractor. A […]

This Halloween Black Cats Abounded

January 2, 2013

Halloween is a night of fun, free candy, and kids of all ages walking around dressed up in scary, funny, or strange costumes. But some love the holiday more than others. This Halloween, dressing up as a cat seemed to be a very popular choice with the girls. “I was a cat because all my […]

Greiss Says Dissatisfying Election Yields Dissatisfied Conclusion

December 20, 2012

The 2012 election is finally over, ending with the re-election of current president, Barack Obama, over presidential nominee and former Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney. Frankly, I say good riddance to the whole thing! This election was one of the most disenchanting experiences I have had concerning the government and politics. Despite hearing how important […]

FAHS Band Wins First Place in King Frost Parade

December 19, 2012

The Fleetwood Marching Unit participated in Hamburg’s King Frost Parade. The band played two different songs while the band front performed their routine. The parade had many floats and marching bands there, but out of all the bands, Fleetwood won first place. “It’s really awesome to have a director that is very talented and truly […]

Eagles Upset Fans

December 18, 2012

The Philadelphia Eagles are a well-respected football organization that has endured a lot of success in past years. The team has never won a Super Bowl and has not won a championship since 1960. This year’s team, which seems to have so much talent, has lost their ninth straight game, and has fallen to a record […]

Fleetwood Work Force an Eclectic Bunch

December 10, 2012

Does the average Fleetwood student have a job? Many students around the high school do indeed. Some chose jobs in Fleetwood, while others chose jobs in the surrounding areas. Fleetwood students have many different types of jobs. Some students work on farms interacting with animals, some work at restaurants working with customers and food, and some […]

Halo 4 Doesn’t Disappoint

December 7, 2012

Halo 4 is the latest installment in the popular Halo series of video games. It is developed by 343 studios and was released for the Xbox 360. The game’s campaign mode continues the story of Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier (Spartan) who is the main protagonist in the Halo series. It offers a new, […]