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Rob Gronkowski Inducted into Hall of Fame
After nine seasons of dominating defenses, Rob Gronkowski decided it is time to hang up the cleats. Not only is Rob Gronkowski a Hall of Famer for how he played on the field, but he is also remembered by his wild actions outside of sports. Clips of Gronk have surfaced the web of him dancing […]
First Drug for Postpartum Depression Approved by FDA
May 28, 2019
On Tuesday, 19 March, the FDA approved the first ever drug specifically for postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is the intense sadness, anxiety, or despair that occurs within the first year after giving birth. It affects about one in nine women, 400,000 annually. Symptoms can include disturbances in sleep and eating patterns, feelings of sadness and […]
Vegan Lunches Lower Carbon Footprint when Offered
May 27, 2019
If you’re vegan, Fleetwood school lunches are not for you. At FAHS, all school lunches consist of some form of animal product. Soy Milk is sold, but for an upcharge. At present, the healthy, cruelty-free options are either more expensive or not available. In 2019, many schools have adapted food options for everyone. Is FAHS […]
Celebrity, Wealthy Parents Found Guilty in College Admissions Scandal
May 24, 2019
Every high school student knows it is a battle to get into college. Between SAT scores, grades, and extracurriculars, students will do whatever it takes to have an impressive college application. High school students across the country work very hard to get accepted into their dream school. Unfortunately, money talks, and some do not have […]
3 Victims From the Parkland Shooting Commit Suicide
May 23, 2019
A shooting never ends with the last bullet; it continues to live on with the survivors and the memory of violence. This was proven true all in one week when three innocent people took their own lives; they had one thing in common: all of them were victims of school shootings. Over the course of […]
Book Club Takes a Trip to Philadelphia
May 21, 2019
This year’s book club wandered Philadelphia for their trip on 12-13 April. Exploring Philadelphia was inspired by the book, All The Bright Places. Advisors expect the trip to offer an educational experience for the book club students who are participating. On Saturday, 12 April, the Fleetwood Area Book Club took a journey to many historic […]
Justin Kramer and Abigail Ryan are March Students of the Month
May 20, 2019
Every month, two students, one male and one female, from the senior class are selected by faculty as the Students of the Month. These students who are selected receive a special parking spot and a gift card to a place of their choosing. For the month of March, both students proved to be some of […]
Chris Watts Convicted of Killing Family
April 30, 2019
Recently, Christopher Lee Watts’ confession tapes were released to the public. The following is a timeline of the various events that lead up to today. 13 August 2018: The day of the murder, Shan’ann, Bella, and Celeste were reported missing by a friend. “When I came home, it was a ghost town. I have no […]
The Fifty States from Worst to Best: Part Two
April 29, 2019
In a previous article, The Tiger Times began its state rankings with states 50-26. Here is the finale, states 25-1. Using criteria such as location, climate, culture, cities, diversity, and much more, we formed a list ranking the fifty states. Here are the top twenty-five states in the American union. 25. Kentucky–With big college towns […]
Fleetwood Varsity Cheer Squad Win Nationals
April 26, 2019
In late February, Fleetwood’s varsity cheer squad competed in a nationwide tournament against other high schools known as the Cheer Movement National Competition. The country’s best squads would compete for the Grand Champion title. A lot has happened on the way to the top, but Fleetwood was able to come out as number one in […]
Empire Star Jussie Smollet Allegedly Stages his Own Attack
April 25, 2019
Empire star Jussie Smollett, 36, has been charged with felony disorderly conduct after falsely reporting an alleged hate crime. Smollett actually staged the whole ordeal simply to gain publicity in order to get a raise in his salary. The following is a brief timeline of the events leading up to today. 22 January 2019: A […]
New York Passes New Abortion Law
April 24, 2019
On 23 January 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new abortion law into legislation. The law makes it easier for state residents to have post-availability, third-trimester abortions. The old law only allowed abortions in the third-trimester if the mother’s health was in danger. The bill AB 6221 passed with a vote of 94-49. […]
Safe2SaySomething Arrives in Fleetwood
April 17, 2019
Recently, Fleetwood Area High School had an assembly about a new app, Safe2SaySomething. FAHS Guidance counselors Fred Engelhardt, Ann-Marie Neubert, and Amy Moyer hosted the assembly. The program encourages students to submit an anonymous tip if they suspect someone they know may be planning to harm themselves or others in order to “say something” that […]
Whale Jails being Investigated by Russian Government
April 16, 2019
Over 100 beluga whales, orcas, and baby walruses are currently awaiting their fate in icy, inadequate confinements called “whale jails.” These “whale jails,” located in Russia’s Pacific East Coast, near the city of Nakhodka, have reportedly killed at least 3 of it’s trapped marine mammals. Designated to be sold to Chinese aquariums, these animals have […]
FAHS to Remodel Library for 2019-2020 School Year
April 15, 2019
The Fleetwood Area High School is renovating its library into a library media center. The renovation will take place in the summer of 2019 and will be ready for the 2019-2020 school year. The school district has been planning the renovation for a while now, and it is very well-funded. The new library will not […]
FAHS Hosts Annual Art Event for 2019
April 8, 2019
On 23 February 2019, Fleetwood Area High School held its annual Art Event. “The Art Event was designed as a fundraiser for Artifact, our school’s fine art literary magazine, but became so much more. After 15 years, we now have our first students bringing their children as participants. My favorite part is seeing the whole […]
FAHS Students of the Month for January Named by Faculty
March 19, 2019
Every month, two students, one male and one female from the senior class, are selected by Fleetwood Area High School faculty as the Students of the Month. These students who are selected receive a special parking spot and a gift card to a place of their choosing. For the month of January, both students proves […]
Man Accused of Raping Woman in Vegetative State Out on Bail
March 15, 2019
Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse, was arrested on 22 January 2019 and charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse after assaulting a woman in a vegetative state and impregnating her. Police were led to Sutherland after giving all male employees of Hacienda Healthcare DNA tests. His […]
Catholic School Boys Deemed Innocent after Viral Rally Video
March 14, 2019
America is having trouble deciding what is an acceptable form of Freed Speech. In Washington D.C. on 18 January 2019, a group of Covington Catholic School boys were harassed for wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ hats. The boys were there to rally peacefully at a March for Life event, but unfortunately their day did not […]
Trump Administration Bans Transgender Individuals from Serving in Military
March 13, 2019
On 22 January 2019, the Trump administration presented a transgender military ban to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court granted the request to allow it to ban most transgender individuals from serving in the military. The Supreme Court allowed the ban with a vote of 5-4. The policy states and prohibits “transgender persons who require […]
Trial of Murdered Child to Start March 2019
March 6, 2019
Susan Hunsicker, whose name was later changed to Grace Packer, was born 14 August 2001 to Rose and Rodney Hunsicker. She has an older sister named Marybeth and a younger brother named Joshua, whose names were also changed. According to Hunsicker’s lawyer, David Tornetta, Rose, Rodney, and their two daughters were living in a house […]
More and More Animals on Brink of Extinction
March 5, 2019
“What is a fish without a river? What is a bird without a tree to nest in? What is an Endangered Species Act without any enforcement mechanism to ensure their habitat is protected? It is nothing,” Jay Inslee said. Everyday, animals on the brink of extinction are pushed further and further onto the edge of […]
Fleetwood Hockey Starts Strong, Ends with a Loss
February 21, 2019
Last season, Fleetwood combined with Oley Valley’s and Muhlenberg’s ice hockey teams, but this season, they entered without Muhlenberg. Fleetwood started off slow in their first game, putting up a rough showing against the Schuylkill Valley team, losing 8-3. The team didn’t take long to bounce back. They came out strong in their next meeting […]
Spix’s Blue Macaw Extinct in the Wild
February 20, 2019
Deforestation, logging, and the illegal pet trade are just some of the many factors that have played into the extinction of the Spix’s Blue Macaw in the wild. This species of bird is just one of eight confirmed Brazilian birds that have gone extinct in this decade alone. Though things may look bleek for this […]
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