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Civil War Hero Recognized 151 Years Later
Helen Loring Ensign is an 85-year-old woman from California. On 6 November 2014, she received the Medal of Honor for her distant cousin Alonzo Cushing. She took the opportunity to research her family history and found that she actually had a relative who was a hero in the Civil War. She found out about all […]
Miss Honduras Missing
December 3, 2014
On 16 November 2014, two teenage girls went missing from Tegucigalpa. Maria Jose Alverado was one of the teenage girls. She had won Miss Honduras 2014. Maria’s sister, Sofia, was also reported missing on the same date. Neither of the girls have been seen or heard from since 13 November after attending Plutaraco Ruiz, Sofia’s […]
Frein Finally Found
November 24, 2014
Eric Frein, the man who shot and killed Corporal Byron K. Dickinson II and seriously wounded Trooper Alex T. Douglass in an armed ambush in the Blooming Grove Barracks has finally been caught. Eric Frein was on the run for forty-eight days hiding in the Pocono Mountains. The thirty-one-year-old was a survival expert who was armed and dangerous. […]
Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving With Great Food, Football, and Family
November 24, 2014
Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a holiday that many Americans celebrate. A lot of people really enjoy Thanksgiving and this time of year. “Football is definitely my favorite thing about this time of year. I love watching football with my dad! We are both big Steelers fans, so we […]
School Shooting Shocks Washington
November 20, 2014
On 24 October 2014, Marysville-Pilchuck High School experienced the unimaginable. In Marysville, Washington, thirty-four miles north of Seattle, students ran for their lives, terrified, wondering when the next shot would be fired. Around 10:30 in the morning, Jaylen Fryberg shot five students before killing himself. Two of the students Fryberg shot were Zoe Galasso, 14, and […]
American Eagle Halts Airbrushing
November 20, 2014
Recently, American Eagle advertisements have been leaving Photoshop out of their campaigns. They decided to not airbrush their photos because it gives teenage girls the wrong image. American Eagle wants girls to love their bodies no matter what they look like. American Eagle and Aerie have stopped airbrushing their models since January. They mainly stopped […]
Global Ebola Scare Continues
November 19, 2014
What is Ebola? Ebola was first discovered in the regional parts of West Africa. It’s a deadly disease that is not airborne, so you cannot contract it unless you come in contact with the saliva, urine, or vomit of someone who already has it. You are more likely to catch the flu than to contract […]
Random Profile: Andrea Lopez Gonzalez Joins the Fleetwood Fold
November 18, 2014
Recently, the Tiger Times caught up with Andrea Lopez Gonzalez and asked her some questions to get to know her a little better. Andrea moved to Fleetwood from a charter school in Reading. When asked if she felt comfortable in this new environment, Andrea responded, “I like it here.” Andrea, who was born on 10 September, […]
Murray Is Having His Best Season Yet
November 18, 2014
Demarco Murray is on pace to have his best season yet. The Dallas Cowboys’ star running back has just over one thousand rushing yards this season. As long as Murray can stay off of the injury list, he will put up great numbers. This year, Murray is standing out. Murray is averaging five yards per carry. […]
Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
November 17, 2014
In the past few years, phone addictions have become more popular. While walking down the street, most people will be looking down at their phones. Even at dinner and family meals, it has become ‘normal’ to be on the cellphone instead of conversing with everyone at the table. Designer companies have come up with a […]
Fleetwood Boys Advance for First Time Since 2009
November 13, 2014
Berks County has always been known for all of the great soccer programs, and Berks County did not disappoint this year. All Berks teams played for the District III championships. Fleetwood, Kutztown, and Reading all won District III. “It is amazing to see Berks dominate,” senior defender Matt Hook said. Fleetwood was ranked as the fifth seed […]
Blackwater Guards Convicted after Seven Years
November 11, 2014
Four former Blackwater Worldwide security guards were convicted and jailed on Wednesday for their role in the 2007 shooting in Baghdad’s Nisour Square in Iraq. A jury in Federal District Court found that the deaths of seventeen Iraqis in the shooting, which began as the guards began firing in a crowded intersection, were a result of […]
Fantasy Football Fires up Fleetwood Students
November 10, 2014
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Fantasy football has become very popular throughout the past few years. Fleetwood Area High School seems to enjoy getting involved with it as well. Fantasy football is basically this: you pick what league you want to play in; then you go through and pick the players you want to have on your team. The players […]
Pumpkin Pie a Treat for All Fall Occasions
November 7, 2014
Do you love Pumpkin Pie? If you do, then try this recipe at home! Pumpkin Pie is a traditional fall and winter treat. It is very easy and fun to make, and it will be a great dessert after Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, or whenever you desire! What is great about this pie is that you […]
Random Cheese: Should the SATs calculate intelligence?
November 6, 2014
“I do not think they should because many people are not good with standardized tests. Some people have anxiety and forget everything.” –Junior Lacey Greiss “I do believe that the SATs can accurately depict your knowledge; however, I do not think it can accurately depict your intelligence. Intelligence is not just your ability to remember […]
Random Profile: Kiki Labaze Joins FAHS
October 31, 2014
Kiki Labaze moved from John Hus Moravian Church School and is a junior here at Fleetwood Area High school. After Kiki graduates, she plans to go to college somewhere in New York, but she is unsure about what she wants to study. Labaze has five siblings and was born on 2 March. In her free time, […]
Halloween: A Worldwide Night Of Scares
October 29, 2014
Halloween is a worldwide holiday. Not all countries celebrate Halloween at the same time or in the same way. Depending on where you live, it’s not really called Halloween either. However, the concept is the same overall. Halloween was first popular in Ireland. That’s where both Canada and the United States acquired their traditions. In the […]
Butterfinger Caramel Apples Great for Fall Festivals
October 29, 2014
Have you ever run out of things to make? Do you want to satisfy your sweet tooth? Butterfinger Caramel Apples make a fun fall treat. They are simple and only take fifteen minutes to prepare. It would be great to make with a friend or for a Thanksgiving treat. Ingredients: • 6 lollipop or wooden […]
Fleetwood Girls’ Basketball Team On the Prowl For Success
October 28, 2014
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The Fleetwood Girls’ basketball team is looking to have another great season for the 2014-2015 school year. Last year, the girls finished the season 24-6 and made it all the way to the state playoffs until their season came to an end with a loss to Holy Redeemer. The Tigers have some holes to fill […]
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