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Israel/Iran Conflict Intensifies Drone Warfare
On April 13th, Iran attacked Israel. Reporters and news outlets across the globe are reporting that the attack was sparked by an airstrike sent by Israel that killed military personnel and officers. Little to nothing has been released or publicized on why Israel sent the initial airstrike, but according to the NYTimes.com, the attack was […]
American Traditional Tattoos Experience Modern Resurgence
April 19, 2024 by thetigertimes
The culture of tattoos in the USA is vastly different than in other countries. While some countries have specific traditions, do not pull inspiration from any single tradition or source. However, American traditional tattoos have recently resurfaced in popularity in the last 5 years amongst the youth and younger generations. This has caused a shift […]
In Memoriam: Benjamin Miller
April 2, 2024 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area High School lost beloved classmate and friend Benjamin Miller this January. Ben was a notable football player and a tenacious defensive lineman. He had a great love for the sport of American football. Matt Riffle, Ben’s coach, had spent a lot of time with Ben. “Ben never backed down from anyone and never […]
April Fools’: FASD Takes a Break from Spring Break
April 1, 2024 by thetigertimes
The Fleetwood Area School board shut down the idea of spring break for the ’24-’25 school year. All plans for giving students a spring break after the current school year are looking to be canceled. Spring break is a time when students are looking forward to making trips, seeing family, and traveling. “In a time […]
The Kettlebell Can Do More than Bodybuilding
February 23, 2024 by thetigertimes
Functional Strength training is the way to go–from swinging to carrying to even throwing! These primal movements improve the overall health and strength of the individual. Kettlebells have been around for centuries, from ancient Eastern civilizations to Western farmers swinging cowbells to pass the time. Functional fitness is ideal for one’s health and overall performance, […]
Another Year at FASD “in the Books”
January 10, 2024 by thetigertimes
“When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable, if I have not an excellent library”-Jane Austen As the world grows more and more, and generations come and go, the forms of entertainment change. Some English teachers at Fleetwood Area High School were kind enough to share what their 2023 year has […]
Statues across the World Can’t Stay Put
January 5, 2024 by thetigertimes
Would you feel comfortable having historical or religious monuments in your hometown that you don’t personally agree with? In recent years, the statue of General Robert E. Lee was melted down because residents of Richmon,d Virginia, thought it did not represent them appropriately. Author Roy Blout Jr. describes Lee as a “paragon of manliness” and […]
Teens Should be Cautious about Dieting Fads
December 6, 2023 by thetigertimes
“Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” Diets for teens can be confusing: with the world changing every minute, consumers are as well. One’s diet is both an incredibly important and–surprisingly–unimportant factor in the lives of teens. When bringing up a diet, people often think about not eating as much food. Via […]
UFC to Cut Ties with Drug-Testing Agency
November 13, 2023 by thetigertimes
Early last month, the USADA CEO announced that the UFC has begun to cut ties with the drug testing agency come 2024. Athletes are in disbelief after UFC President Dana White cut ties with USADA starting in 2024. The sport is going to see a big change in the new year. According to USADA CEO […]
Opinion–How to Look at the Current Middle East in the West
October 30, 2023 by thetigertimes
Sunday, October 9th, Israel declared war on Hamas. Both sides collectively have killed over 1,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis. Day after day, Americans are given more theories on how this war will affect them. Recently, there was a briefing done by Homeland Security; in it, it was indicated that this situation “might create additional homeland […]
Kennedy Name Back in the Headlines
October 16, 2023 by thetigertimes
On September 15th, 2023, at a Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., political campaign, LAPD arrested a man accused of impersonating a federal officer and concealing a firearm. “We will roll back the secrecy, end the surveillance, stop the censorship, and make government transparent,” is an RFK slogan. Believing the CIA was involved in the assassination of […]
Reporter Bio: Owen Williams
October 10, 2023 by thetigertimes
Owen Williams is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. This year, the 23-24 school year, will be his second year writing for the Tiger Times; that’s how much he loves journalism! He has been going to Fleetwood all his life, despite having moved throughout Fleetwood and Schuylkill County. In school, he enjoys the social […]
Miller’s Offscreen Behavior Raises Doubts about His Onscreen Success
July 4, 2023 by thetigertimes
“The Flash,” directed by Andrés Muschietti, is set to come out June 15th. The lead role of Barry Allen is going to be played by Ezra Miller. Ezra Miller has been charged with felony burglary from a break-in of a neighbor’s home in Vermont for alcohol. According to usmagazine.com, Ezra Miller was also involved in […]
Not all Hacking is Illegal or Unethical
June 6, 2023 by thetigertime01
Hacking is a criminal activity that has skyrocketed in the last 25 years with the proliferation of all forms of technology. According to Medium.com, the stereotype of the “Hacker” in these films would be “creepy young men in hoodies and living in their mom’s basement.” This may be true in some cases, however, it is […]
May 2 Marks the 12-Year Anniversary of Death of Bin Laden
May 24, 2023 by thetigertime01
May 2nd was the 12-year anniversary of the day DEVGRU (Seal Team 6) took out Osama Bin Laden. According to History.com, the raid of the hideout took place at 1 a.m. local time, which would be 4 p.m. EST. The entire operation was said to have lasted 40 minutes. According to “FBI files,” Osama Bin […]
Most Misunderstand Anarchy
May 2, 2023 by thetigertime01
Anarchy is a word frequently used but seldom understood. It is often equated with ideas of mob rule, disorder, and chaos. The philosophy, however, is more complex. Anarchy comes from the Greek word anarchos, with “an” meaning “without” and “archos” meaning “rulers,” so “anarchy” in its simplest translation simply means “without rulers.” Anarchy is essentially […]
Darth Vader is Philo-SITH-ical
April 12, 2023 by thetigertime01
The philosophical and political representation of the story of “Star Wars” has been an ongoing discussion since the release of the original trilogy. The character of Darth Vader is now 45 years old, and for 45 years he has been a major villain in the eyes of the “Star Wars” demographic. The tragic story of […]
For Most, You’re as Violent as Your Viewing Habits
March 27, 2023 by thetigertime01
The word “violence” is frequent in the vocabulary of society’s youth. Violence in the media has been a matter of many debates, with some parents allowing their children to witness and take in all information that is shared in the media. The American Psychological Association released a report in 1988 saying, “Virtually all independent scholars […]
Twitter Files Spark and Sputter in Equal Measure
March 16, 2023 by thetigertime01
Starting the beginning of December, independent journalist Matt Taibbi has released information and conversations that were posted to Twitter but censored by the previous heads of Twitter. Taibbi is an independent journalist who has reported on multiple political stories in the past years. “Anytime you have a true/independent journalist, and in this case Matt Taibbi […]
Consumerism: Living a False Life that’s Not Just Killing Us But the World Around Us
March 1, 2023 by thetigertime01
Copious amounts of research have been done on consumerism and the evolution of human consumption in the last two decades. Consumerism is the constant need for demand and dependency. Niel D. Emerald wrote, “Consumerism affects the psychological health of the individual through erosion of the true self and replacing it with a false self, and […]
Are You Misinterpreting Masculinity?
February 15, 2023 by thetigertime01
In the past year, celebrities such as Andrew Tate and the fictional character Patrick Bateman from American Psycho have been used as “role models” for the aspiring phrases “sigma” or “alpha male,” which some men use as part of a journey toward male self-improvement. This way of thinking has promoted misogynistic behaviors and emotional illiteracy […]
Missiles Threaten Peace of Mind in U.S.
January 24, 2023 by thetigertime01
North Korea and the United States have had a rocky relationship over the past few decades. With new research and information circulating about a North Korean missile that can reach the United States, some are scared. The Japan Times reported, “Across the Atlantic, U.S. President Joe Biden warned in October of a potential ‘Armageddon’ hanging […]
Free Speech Has Consequences, and Cancel Culture Is One of Them
December 2, 2022 by thetigertimes
The First Amendment says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” That means everyone is protected by the First Amendment to an extent. On the other hand, […]
Hoffman Transitions from Student Teacher to Faculty Member
November 9, 2022 by thetigertimes
Ms. Hailey Hoffman, the new Fleetwood Area High School English teacher who teaches English 9 to 11, is from originally from Bridgewater, New Jersey, which she still frequently visits about twice a month. Hoffman knew she wanted to be a teacher starting around the age of 4 or 5. “School was always my favorite game […]
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