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Are Anonymous Hackers ‘Good’ Criminals?
The hacking group that goes by the not very original name of “Anonymous” has been causing a lot of issues in the United States lately. They are what is now currently called a group of “hacktivists”. This means that, while they are indeed hacking, which is illegal, they are not doing it for bad intentions. […]
The Following Begets a Following
March 7, 2013 by thetigertimes5
New this year to Fox is the psychological thriller The Following. Written by the writer for Scream, The Following centers around ex-FBI agent Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon), who in 2003 was responsible for tracking down serial killer Joe Carroll (James Purefoy). It is now ten years later, and Carroll has orchestrated a sinister plot involving his […]
Norovirus Attacks the World
March 6, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The norovirus is a genetically diverse group of single-stranded RNA, non-enveloped viruses in the Caliciviridae family. The most common transferral of the virus is person to person contact, although it can be transferred by fecally contaminated food or water and aerolization of the virus with subsequent exposure to surfaces. Noroviruses are the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans […]
FAHS Music Takes on Myrtle Beach
March 5, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Each year, the music association plans a trip for students in band, band front, chorus, and Orchestra. Not only is this a trip to showcase Fleetwood’s musical talent, but it also is a reward for the kids who work hard. Fleetwood’s music is notorious for having a superior program and great talent. If it weren’t […]
Random Cheese: What is your favorite MLB team?
March 4, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Adam Shapiro–“My favorite MLB team is the Phillies.” Adam Beidler–“The Phillies are my favorite.” Ryan Gantz–“I like the Phillies.” Mike Osenbach–“I love the Phils.” Ryan Lazar–“The Phillies!” Nate Mayer–“Phillies.” Cody Fisher–“I like the Phillies.” Josh Ravel–“Charlie Manuel’s Phillies.” Dante Brown–“Yankees!” Antonio Rosa–“I love the Yanks.”
Three FAHS Teams Participate in Economic Challenge
March 4, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On 27 February 2013, history teacher Dina Heffner took three teams to the Economic Challenge Competition. This competition was held at Millersville University. This is Heffner’s second year taking a team to this competition. At the economic challenge, teams will have to take a series of tests. They must take two individual tests and one test with […]
League of Legends Is Most Played Video Game
March 1, 2013 by thetigertimes5
League of Legends is an online battle arena game that has gained immense popularity in recent years. Since being released in 2009, the game has been played by over 30 million people. In a game of League of Legends, there are two teams, and both contain five players. Each player on either team controls a […]
Safe Grad Hosts Fun for Seniors and Middle Schoolers
February 28, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Every year, the senior class holds a Safe Graduation Dance for the middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. This year, many seniors of the class of 2013 helped in coordinating the dance. The dance took place in the middle school 5-6 gym on 1 February 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. […]
Science Olympiad Wins First Place
February 28, 2013 by thetigertimes5
“First, we must ask ourselves, ‘What is science’?” senior Patrick Tobias said. Science Olympiad is a national competition in which students can get involved with science by doing tests, projects, or labs on different topics. In their most recent competition at Kutztown University, Fleetwood placed first! Senior Brandon Creyer participated in the test for “Dynamic […]
Hype of the Superbowl Holds True
February 27, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On Sunday, 3 February, the National Football League held its 47th annual Super Bowl. The biggest game of the season was played by the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. It took place in New Orleans, home of the Saints. Baltimore ended up defeating the 49ers by a score of 34-31. The game started […]
Warm Bodies a Slightly Better Book
February 27, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Zombie love, brain-eaters, controlling societies, and, of course, an unforgettable love story! Warm Bodies was an instant hit. “I’ve wanted to see that movie so bad! It seriously looks amazing!” senior Cameron Weeks said. What most people do not know is that Warm Bodies was actually a book before it became a movie. Warm Bodies […]
Manti Te’o Under Much Scrutiny for Fake Girlfriend
February 26, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Heisman Runner-up Manti Te’o became very popular last year due to his play on the football field. He was the Captain for Notre Dame and helped lead them to the National Championship, where they lost to the University of Alabama. Te’o was also very popular because of his character and the fact that he could […]
Shippensburg Gains National Attention
February 26, 2013 by thetigertimes5
In February 2012, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania began selling Plan B, a contraceptive pill, in its vending machines. For $25, students who attend Shippensburg can purchase Plan B in a vending machine in the same way somebody in Fleetwood can purchase a water bottle. At the time, the story created a lot of controversy and […]
Sterner Puts His Paw in at FAHS
February 25, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Evan Sterner is a new member to Fleetwood Area High School. Sterner is almost always in in-school, as he is Fleetwood’s new advisor, but he also monitors the cafe in the morning. Sterner is a Hamburg resident living with his wife, two-year-old daughter, and dog, Mingus. Sterner went to Blue Mountain High School, has a bachelor’s […]
55th Annual Grammy Awards a Success
February 24, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The 55th annual Grammy awards, hosted by L.L. Cool J, aired 10 February 2013 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Twenty-eight million people tuned in to watch the show. The viewership went down from a near record-setting 40 million last year in the wake of the death of Whitney Houston. The big winners […]
MLB is Just around the Corner
February 23, 2013 by thetigertimes4
The upcoming 2013 Major League Baseball, or MLB, season is set to begin with a matchup of the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. This will be a Sunday night game on 31 March. Opening day for most of the clubs will be on 1 April. “Baseball is back! It should be a great year, […]
“Madskill” Hileman Committs to Temple
February 22, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Madison Hileman is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School who recently signed her national letter of intent to play goalie for Temple University’s girls’ soccer team. Hileman started all four years on the high school girls’ soccer team, winning the team a Berks County Championship along with leading them to a District 3 final. Madison, […]
“Zero Dark Thirty” Gives Viewers ‘Proud to be an American’ Feel
February 22, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Zero Dark Thirty is an odd film in that we all know how it ends before we even watch it. It is commonly known that Osama Bin Laden was killed by Navy Seal Team 6 on 2 May 2011. So, why bother watching if we know what happens? For starters, Zero Dark Thirty is much more […]
‘Magic’ Swarms the School
February 21, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Fleetwood Area High School has a history of having students play a trading card game called Magic: The Gathering. It has taken multiple years for a group to be organized, and now, one has emerged. The Magic club meets about once a week to get together and play a common game. The kids in the club […]
ASAP Rocky’s “Long Live” Fulfills Expectations
February 21, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Rakim Meyers, better known as ASAP ROCKY, is an American rapper from Harlem, born and raised in New York City. He released a mix tape titled “Live Love ASAP” to critical praise, and his first album “Long Live ASAP” does not disappoint in the slightest. Released 15 January, the album features guest appearances from Schoolboy […]
Hockey Is Back, with a Catch
February 20, 2013 by thetigertimes4
After six long months, the long wait finally ended. On 6 January, 2013, the NHL Board of Governors reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which all but ended the NHL lockout that had resulted in the cancellation of over 500 games. The lockout was caused by the expiration of the previous […]
End of the World Disappoints Many
February 19, 2013 by thetigertimes5
December 2012 has passed, and Earth and its people are still here. The date was rumored to be the end of the world because it was the exact date of the end of the final cycle of the Mayan calendar; however, whether the end of the Mayan calendar meant the end of the world split […]
Random Cheese: What do you Think of Valentine’s Day?
February 15, 2013 by thetigertimes5
What do you think of Valentine’s Day? “I don’t like it.” –Josh Ravel, Grade 11 “I like to spoil my girlfriend with gifts.” –Kyle Young, Grade 11 “Pointless…not needed.” –Cameron Weeks, Grade 12 “I think it’s [dumb]. You should show your love every day, not just one day a year.” –Bri Bailey, Grade 11 “It […]
Many Entertaining Events at The Buck
February 14, 2013 by thetigertimes5
This upcoming spring/summer the events at The Buck in Lancaster will soon begin again. Starting on 27 April, the mud bogs and tuff truck series will be starting the new year off. The next events, as of now, are scheduled and assigned to the following dates. The next event will be on 4 May with the […]
The Tiger Times 
March 8, 2013 by thetigertimes4
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