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The Fifty States from Worst to Best: Part One
Ever wonder which states rank among the top (and bottom) in the nation? The Tiger Times has you covered with an entirely uncalled-for, unprofessional ranking of the Fifty United States, from worst to best. Location, culture, cities, diversity, climate, and numerous other factors were taken into consideration in these rankings. This installment will include states […]
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April Fools: Prom Venue Changed to Aux Gym
April 1, 2019
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On 1 March 2019, it was decided that prom would be held in the high school instead of the planned venue at Bear Creek. Due to a lack of funds, prom will have to be held at the high school. Since there will be school on Friday, there will not be enough time to decorate […]
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April Fools: FAMS Science Teacher Confirms Flat-Earth Theory
April 1, 2019
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FAMS science teacher Mr. Kyle Bollendorf went on a science expedition to put an end to the Flat versus Round Earth debate. What he discovered may be a shock. “I’ve heard rumors of the ridiculous ice walls situated at the edge of the ‘disc,’ so I decided to check it out,” Bollendorf said. His journey […]
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FAHS Students of the Month for January Named by Faculty
March 19, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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Man Accused of Raping Woman in Vegetative State Out on Bail
March 15, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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Catholic School Boys Deemed Innocent after Viral Rally Video
March 14, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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Trump Administration Bans Transgender Individuals from Serving in Military
March 13, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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Trial of Murdered Child to Start March 2019
March 6, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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More and More Animals on Brink of Extinction
March 5, 2019
by thetigertimes7
“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 […]
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Fleetwood Hockey Starts Strong, Ends with a Loss
February 21, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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Spix’s Blue Macaw Extinct in the Wild
February 20, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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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FAHS Welcomes Mr. Gaston Back to Teaching
February 19, 2019
by thetigertimes7
After almost three months, Fleetwood Area High School is pleased to welcome media teacher Mr. Sean Gaston back to the building. On Thursday, 18 October, Gaston was driving to school when he was rear-ended by a distracted driver. After the collision, Gaston lost control of the car and, while attempting to fix the direction his […]
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Philadelphia Eagles Have a Carson Wentz Dilemma
February 18, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The Philadelphia Eagles have an interesting dilemma at the quarterback position, Carson Wentz or Nick Foles? The team, as of January 15, have elected to continue forward with Carson Wentz at the helm. This has evoked reactions from many Eagles fans. Some like this move, and some wanted to see the team go with Nick […]
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The Future of Ray Tracing Has Arrived
February 15, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Modern-day animations can now have photo-realistic lighting due to a rendering method called Ray Tracing. Ray Tracing traces a path of light as pixels to generate an image based on the surfaces with which the light comes into contact. When the ray of light hits a surface, it can now reflect, refract, scatter, create dispersion, […]
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Woman in Vegetative State Gives Birth
February 14, 2019
by thetigertimes7
A woman who had been in a vegetative state for over a decade has given birth to a healthy baby boy. The woman’s identity has not yet been reported. She nearly drowned 14 years ago, leaving her in a permanent vegetative state. She now depends on around-the-clock care at Hacienda Healthcare in Arizona. The staff […]
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Racism Allegations Compel Vermont Lawmaker to Resign
February 13, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Vermont’s only black female lawmaker has resigned. Kiah Morris decided to step down from her position after she had received harassment from a white nationalist. The man will not be pressed with any charges because, by law, his comments are covered by the First Amendment. Kiah’s harasser was covered by the First Amendment, which states […]
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Sculpture Planned to Commemorate Dogs of War
February 12, 2019
by thetigertimes7
In the 1900s, Lt. Colonel Edwin Hautenville Richardson trained various breeds of dogs for the First World War and convinced the US government that the Airedale Terrier was a soldier’s best bet for a four-legged friend beside him on the front lines. “Even before the war, the potential for dogs to carry out military duties […]
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Abused Woman Seeks Asylum in Canada
February 8, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Women in Saudi Arabia are constantly being physically and mentally abused. Recently, an eighteen-year-old named Rahaf Mohammed Mutlaq al-Qunun made that known. On 5 January 2019, she demanded asylum in Thailand in order to get away from her family’s abuse. While Rahaf was travelling with her family in Kuwait, she found it was the perfect […]
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Jamie Lynn Closs Escapes Kidnapper
February 7, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On 15 October 2018, the whole world changed for one little girl. Jayme Lynn Closs, thirteen-years-old, went missing. When police officers arrived on scene, they found Jayme’s parents shot to death in their home located in Barron, Wisconsin. Her father’s name was James Closs, and he was fifty-six-years-old. Her mother’s name was Denise Closs, and […]
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Women Finally Allowed to Enter Holiest Temple in India
January 31, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On 2 January 2019, two individuals made history for women in India. In Kerala, India, two women entered one of the holiest temples in all of India just after a ban on women was removed. Although this was a big step towards equality, many people were not happy. Over the years, women have struggled to […]
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January Kicks Off NFL Playoffs
January 31, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Wild Card weekend kicked off on 5 January with the Colts easily defeating the Texans 21-7 and then the Cowboys defeating the Seahawks 24-22; this was the only non-Wild Card team to win on Wild Card weekend. On Sunday, the Chargers and Ravens battled it out first, with the Chargers holding on to win 23-17. […]
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U.S. Troops Return Home from Syria
January 30, 2019
by thetigertimes7
“After historic victories against ISIS, it’s time to bring our great people home!” President Donald Trump said in a Tweet on 19 December 2018. More than 2,000 U.S. troops have returned from Syria, according to USA Today, but Senators from both parties were against the President’s decision to withdraw the troops for various reasons. “This […]
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Former Fleetwood Graduates Inducted into Fleetwood Sports Hall of Fame
January 30, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Chris Unger, Dale Faust, and Barry Koch were inducted into the Fleetwood Sports Hall of Fame on 27 December. The ceremony included opening remarks from Superintendent Dr. Greg Miller followed by a guest speaker, Dale Cullin. The three alumni were then inducted and introduced before the boys’ basketball game in the gymnasium. The selection committee […]
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Fleetwood Students Create Armed Forces Strong Club
January 29, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Recently, Fleetwood high schoolers Rachel Wagner, Michaela Ernst, and Sarah Reitnauer created the Armed Forces Strong Club at FAHS. According to the trio, they created the club for Fleetwood students who have family in the military, so this way no one feels as if they’re alone in regards to having to deal with the struggles […]
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April 4, 2019
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