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School Shooting Shocks Washington
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 […]
iPhone 6 Hits the Market
November 20, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus launched on the market on 9 September 2014, with all new features. They were immediately a success. The new iPhone is larger, thinner, and more powerful, but remarkably more power efficient. Since it is built on a 64-bit-desktop and an A8 chip, it delivers a lot more […]
American Eagle Halts Airbrushing
November 20, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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 by thetigertimes7
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 […]
Dress Up, Save Some Lives
November 19, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Relay for Life raises money to help the American Cancer Society. Thanks to the American Cancer Society, there have been fourteen million cancer survivors. The Relay team here in Fleetwood is a group of students and teachers trying to help out and raise money for the foundation. Safe Trick-or-Treat night is an event where parents […]
Random Profile: Andrea Lopez Gonzalez Joins the Fleetwood Fold
November 18, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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 by thetigertimes7
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. […]
Random Cheese: What is Your Favorite Month and Why?
November 17, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Thirteen random students were surveyed what their favorite month is. Here are their answers and why: “I like December because it’s cold, and my birthday is that month,” freshman Chantel Cobb said. “Definitely June, because school’s out!” freshman Hunter Smith said. “My favorite month is October because it’s my birthday,” junior Mohammed Jalloh said. “October is […]
Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
November 17, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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 […]
Ronaldo and Messi on Pace to Break Champions League Record
November 14, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Every soccer fan compares Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. They are the two best soccer players in the world right now. They both have been performing their best over the last couple of years, doing things the game has never seen before. Both of these players deserve to be discussed. However, the discussion coming into […]
Random Profile: Nicole Rohall Cheers for Fleetwood
November 14, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Nicole Rohall is a freshman here at Fleetwood. She enjoys cheerleading and has been doing it ever since she was eleven-years-old. She has tried other sports, but there was nothing she liked participating in more than cheerleading, so that is what she has continued doing. During Rohall’s years of cheerleading, she has competed in three competitions. […]
Gone Girl Good Enough to Stick Around
November 13, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Gone Girl is a new film from director David Fincher based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn. It tells the story of a man suspected for his wife’s murder after she mysteriously disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. Flynn also wrote the screenplay for the film and kept in much of […]
Fleetwood Boys Advance for First Time Since 2009
November 13, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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 […]
Tigers Look to Reload
November 12, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood High School’s Boys’ basketball team is back for another season. They are returning a bunch of starters and key players from last year’s team. The team finished last season 13-8 (6-4 league) and looks to have another good season. Among returning players are sophomore Justin Hummel and seniors Matt Hook, Jared Reaser, Gabe […]
Blackwater Guards Convicted after Seven Years
November 11, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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 […]
Veterans Day a Long Time in the Making
November 11, 2014 by thetigertimes6
“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” -José Narosky. On 11 November, on the 11th hour in 1918, World War One ended. This was called Armistice Day. Unknown soldiers were buried on this day in 1921 all over the world, from Arlington National Cemetery in D.C to Westminster Abbey in England and Arc de Triomphe […]
PSATs Helpful for SAT Success
November 10, 2014 by thetigertimes6
SATs are taken each year by high school students around the country. S.A.T. stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SATs are a way to test a student’s academic skills. The ultimate scores are then used for admissions to get into colleges. “I think PSATs are really stressful because I want to get into a good […]
Fantasy Football Fires up Fleetwood Students
November 10, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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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 by thetigertimes7
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 […]
Giants Take Royals to Seven and Come out Victorious
November 7, 2014 by thetigertimes6
This time of year is when the baseball postseason arrives. The World Series has come and gone. The San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals were the two teams headed the World Series. The Royals entered as a Wild Card game to get into the postseason, but they did not let that affect them. That wild […]
Tigers Football Continues to Break New Ground
November 6, 2014 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood was never really known for football, but in past years, a lot has changed. They went from one of the worst teams in the county to a feared opponent in the majority of their games. The high-powered offense doesn’t give opponents’ defense much rest. Fleetwood has one of the most exciting offenses in the […]
Random Cheese: Should the SATs calculate intelligence?
November 6, 2014 by thetigertimes7
“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 […]
NBA Starts with King James in Cleveland
November 5, 2014 by thetigertimes
The NBA is starting back up. As you may already know, in the off-season, LeBron James made his return to Cleveland. There was a ton of speculation about LeBron staying in Miami or returning to his hometown. James decided to return home, where he spent all of his childhood. The Cleveland fans were none to happy about LeBron’s […]
Russo Reveals Basic Training Regimen for New Army Recruits
November 5, 2014 by thetigertimes
Anyone desiring to join the army must go through a ten week training known as basic training. This is a huge leap from being a normal citizen into a well-developed soldier. This training goes through the basic skills needed out in the field as well as bringing out the confidence in every single person. As a soldier, each […]
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November 20, 2014 by thetigertimes7
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