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Suspected Russian Spies Injured in UK
On 3 March 2018, former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia Skripal, were found unconscious on a bench in Salisbury, England. Suspecting passersby saw the pair lying on the bench in a daze-like state. They were transported to a hospital after emergency services were called by a member of the public where police […]
Trump Implements Syrian Retaliation
May 15, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Syria has had an on-going civil war for the past 7 years. On 13 April 2018, President Donald Trump issued military strikes on Syria. The Syrian government’s key supporters are Russia and Iran, while the US, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia back the rebels. A peaceful uprising against the president of Syria seven years ago has […]
Sealing Industry in Death Throes
May 14, 2018 by thetigertimes7
The sealing industry is a dying market. Sealing is considered by many to be barbaric, and unnecessary. Last year, 1.6 million dollars were made off of sealing. This is a 32.4 million dollar drop from the 2006 season. This is due to the decline of hunters participating. “It is unlikely a seal will be stunned […]
Manufacturing Issues Caused by US-China Trade War
May 11, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Everyday, people in the United States use products from China, and people in China use things from the U.S. However, both countries have been talking about putting tariffs on those products, and that could have a major impact on manufacturing. “Last year, U.S. exports to China totaled $130 billion, an amount that’s grown in recent […]
Zuckerberg under Fire
May 10, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Facebook founder and chairman Mark Zuckerberg has been in some deep water over the past month over the recent Facebook controversy. The controversy stemmed from the political analysis firm Cambridge Analytica acquiring data from millions of Facebook users’ data and using it to build voter profiles for the Trump campaign. Quickly after this came out, […]
E. Coli Outbreak Caused by Romaine Lettuce
May 9, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Recently, there has been an outbreak of E.Coli from romaine lettuce grown in Arizona that has affected several states. “The number of people hospitalized due to a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce continues to grow,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “About fifty-three people have been reported sickened […]
Google’s Microscope Can Detect Cancer
May 8, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Recently, Google created an Augmented Reality Microscope (ARM) that will help detect cancer. Currently, the microscope is a prototype, but Google thinks that their microscope can speed the process of adopting new learning tools for pathologists. The AR microscope is a modified light microscope that enables a real-time image analysis and presentations of algorithms directly […]
Fleetwood Area High School Students Support National School Walkout
May 7, 2018 by thetigertimes7
On 20 April, 2018, the Fleetwood Area High School had an assembly for the National School Walkout, which was organized by the student council. Students who participated were called down at 9:30 a.m. to meet in the auditorium. In the beginning, there was a seventeen-second moment of silence in honor of the Parkland victims. Then, […]
Trump Declares U.S. Trade War With China
May 4, 2018 by thetigertimes7
With President Donald Trump’s continued probes into China’s trade practices, relations between the two countries have become tense. Starting in April 2017, President Trump directed the Department of Commerce to investigate if imports of foreign steel from China and other countries could be a threat to national security. The Chinese Government believes this will poison […]
Facebook under Fire for Breach of Privacy
May 3, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Cambridge Analytica, a data firm linked to President Trump and Facebook has been under legal fire lately. Cambridge Analytica used a quiz app to look at data of 50 million Facebook users for political ad marketing. These 50 million users did not consent to have their data collected, so now social media outlets and people […]
Timeline of U.S. China Trade War
May 2, 2018 by thetigertimes7
The U.S.-China trade war has been ongoing since January 2017. It first started with threats on imposing tariffs but did not take effect until January 2018. “An annual survey of business conditions by the American Chamber of Commerce, or AmCham, in China found that 4 out of 5 companies feel less welcome in China as […]
Controversy Continues over Russian Meddling in Facebook Ads
May 1, 2018 by thetigertimes7
During the 2016 presidential election, advertisements flooded Facebook. A good portion of these ads however, were widely distributed by Russian media. These ads were in favor of current President Donald Trump and against Hillary Clinton. “We basically have the brightest minds of our tech community here, and Russia was able to weaponize your platforms to […]
Random Cheese: What will you miss most about Fleetwood Area High School?
April 30, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Random Cheese: What will you miss most about Fleetwood Area High School? “Mr. Ebersole, because he’s a good role model and inspires me to do better,” senior Zach Warren said. “The teachers and this place in general; it’s like a second home,” senior Adrianna Colon said. “My friends,” senior Sarah Oxenreider said. “The music department,” […]
Manson’s Last Remains Claimed By Grandson
April 27, 2018 by thetigertimes7
On 19 November 2017, notorious mastermind Charles Manson died of natural causes at a hospital in Bakersfield, California. Manson was known for being the head of the Manson Family cult in the late 1960s, who are “thought to have carried out some 35 killings, but most of them were never tried because of lack of […]
“March for our Lives” Takes Washington, DC
April 26, 2018 by thetigertimes7
On Saturday 24 March 2018, people gathered in Washington D.C. to protest in favor of gun control. “The ‘March for Our Lives’ protest in the nation’s capital was organized by students after 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., last month,” MPRnews said. There […]
Film Club Hosts Annual Lock-In
April 25, 2018 by thetigertimes7
On 20 April, a group of high school students who are part of Fleetwood’s film club participated in the annual overnight film club lock-in with club advisors Mr. Sean D. Gaston, Mr. Zachary Steven Houp, and Mrs. Erin Barnett. They watched a marathon of 7 films. The films were Miami Connection, The Disaster Artist, The […]
Student Loan Options Available
April 24, 2018 by thetigertimes7
For those beginning their search for gearing up to go to the college of their choice, it can be difficult managing the financials. One thing students can do is reduce interest. Reducing this can lessen total debt and the size of monthly payments after graduation. This can help avoid capitalization, which is when unpaid interest […]
American Gun Control in a Global Context
April 23, 2018 by thetigertimes7
America, the land of freedom and guns. Guns are a big part of American culture. The Constitution has given Americans the right to bear arms, but did our founding fathers understand the degree of dissent this would imply in the future of their country? There are more public mass shootings in America than any other […]
Student Abducted from Allentown School
April 18, 2018 by thetigertimes7
A forty-five-year-old man named Kevin Esterly signed sixteen-year-old Amy Yu out of her school, Lehigh Valley Academy, ten times between the months of November and February, and recently, both persons were reported missing. Allentown police issued a missing persons report on for Amy Yu and Kevin Esterly. Besides this current incident, Esterly already had an […]
Hipp, Miller Named March Student of the Month
April 10, 2018 by thetigertimes7
For the month of March, Fleetwood has picked two involved and respected students for students of the month; those students are Nicole Hipp and Ryan Miller Nicole Hipp is very involved in activities around Fleetwood; she’s a part of the swim team, track and field, book club, yearbook, student council, FBLA, Rho Kappa, NHS, and […]
Seven Layer Dip Is Easy To Make
April 9, 2018 by thetigertimes7
Seven-layer dip is the perfect appetizer for game day or a gathering of friends. People will huddle around until it’s gone! This recipe will take 20 minutes to make. Ingredients: 1 can refried beans 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 package Taco Seasoning 1 1/2 cups sour cream 2 cups guacamole 1 1/2 to 2 […]
Random Cheese: If You Didn’t Have to Sleep, What Would You Do with the Extra Time?
April 6, 2018 by thetigertimes7
“Probably binge watch Netflix and avoid all of my responsibilities,” senior Katie Keiser said. “Playing guitar or reading,” sophomore Owen Long said. “Do the schoolwork that I didn’t do that day,” junior Justin Kramer said. “Draw,” junior Hannah Daniels said. “Play video games,” junior Grace Hess said. “Text people or watch Netflix,” sophomore Owen Magers […]
New Tech Plan Set to Affect Incoming Freshmen
April 5, 2018 by thetigertimes7
New plans are in the works for a technology remodel within the middle school and high school. Next year, Chromebooks will be given to the incoming freshman. The current freshman will have class sets of Chromebooks as well. Each core subject will have class sets, (Math, Science, and Social Studies). Over time, the Chromebooks will […]
Trump Lifts Trophy Ban
April 4, 2018 by thetigertimes7
On 1 March, previous rulings in favor of banning the trophies of elephants being brought into the USA were overturned. This change directly differs from President Donald Trump’s previous stance on the issue. This change occurred with an unusual lack of publicity, despite the subject being a hot topic. The reversal of this ban leads […]
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May 16, 2018 by thetigertimes7
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