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Virginia Takes Home March Madness Win
After unforgettable moments, March Madness concluded with Virginia defeating Texas Tech. When March Madness started mid-April, Zion Williamson and the Duke Blue Devils were favorites to take home the title. In the first round, Duke blew by sixteen-seed North Dakota State by 23. Murray State’s Ja Morant had social media blowing up about his first […]
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Fleetwood Student Named Head of Marketing and Promotions for Advanced Comfort Specialists
June 10, 2019
by thetigertimes7
When you think of the word brand, you think of a company that can provide the services one needs. With that thought, someone might also think of how that brand makes him or her feel. When someone thinks of your own company and brand, you want them to feel positive and trusting of you. That […]
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Woman Gives Birth Twice, 26 Days Apart
June 7, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Twenty-year-old Arifa Sultana of Bangladesh recently gave birth twice within one month. How is this possible? Sultana has a condition called uterus didelphys. It is a rare congenital abnormality in which a woman has two separate uteri. In a female fetus, the uterus starts out as two small tubes. Normally, as the fetus develops, the […]
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Research Shows E-Cigarettes Just as Addictive as Regular Cigarettes
June 6, 2019
by thetigertimes7
E-cigarettes have been used in scientific research recently due to the underlying question, what will be the health risks of smoking e-cigarettes? Millions are familiar with the term e-cigarettes, which have increased in use exponentially in recent years. This billion dollar product convinced millions that vaping is safer than smoking tobacco, which it is; however, […]
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Chemical Plant Explodes in China; 47 Killed
June 5, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On 21 March 2019, Jiangsu Tianjiayi, a chemical plant in China, exploded, setting off a tremor which matched a 2.2 magnitude earthquake. The chemical company is on the border of the city of Yancheng in Jiangsu Province. The plant was made in Xiangshui County in 2007 and creates pesticides. An inspection was done last year […]
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Fleetwood and Schuylkill Valley Combine to Make Joint Lacrosse Team
June 4, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The FAHS girls’ lacrosse team’s season took off with a great start. Fleetwood girls combined with the Schuylkill Valley lacrosse team to work hard towards a wonderful season. This is the third year that the Schuylkill Valley girls’ lacrosse team has existed and accepted Fleetwood players to join the team. The team consists of 35 […]
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History Club Places Third and Heads to States
June 3, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On 2 March 2019, Fleetwood Area High School’s National History Day Club won third place during regional competition at Kutztown University. The advisers are history teachers Becky Jarosynski and Todd Weiss. Their entry, which was a presentation of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, according to Weiss, explained what the sailors experienced when they sacrificed themselves to help […]
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Belgium Hosts European Gull Screeching Championship
May 31, 2019
by thetigertimes7
“OOU OOU OOU, OOU OOU OOU OOU OOUU OOOU!” Sound like a seagull? Think again. That’s just a human impersonating a seagull. Belgium now hosts the European Gull Screeching Championship every year. Hosted in Adinkerke, Belgium, the contest is in its second year. Contestants came from all around Europe, including the countries of France and […]
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Grace Packer Trial Issues Death Sentence
May 30, 2019
by thetigertimes7
“I just want this to be over so my daughter can rest,” Grace Packer’s biological mother, Rose Hunsicker, said in an interview with CBS 21 News on 11 March 2019. Grace was murdered by her foster mother, Sara Packer, and Sara’s boyfriend, Jacob Sullivan, on 9 July 2016. Sullivan and Sara Packer have been charged […]
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Rob Gronkowski Inducted into Hall of Fame
May 29, 2019
by thetigertimes7
After nine seasons of dominating defenses, Rob Gronkowski decided it is time to hang up the cleats. Not only is Rob Gronkowski a Hall of Famer for how he played on the field, but he is also remembered by his wild actions outside of sports. Clips of Gronk have surfaced the web of him dancing […]
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First Drug for Postpartum Depression Approved by FDA
May 28, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On Tuesday, 19 March, the FDA approved the first ever drug specifically for postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is the intense sadness, anxiety, or despair that occurs within the first year after giving birth. It affects about one in nine women, 400,000 annually. Symptoms can include disturbances in sleep and eating patterns, feelings of sadness and […]
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Vegan Lunches Lower Carbon Footprint when Offered
May 27, 2019
by thetigertimes7
If you’re vegan, Fleetwood school lunches are not for you. At FAHS, all school lunches consist of some form of animal product. Soy Milk is sold, but for an upcharge. At present, the healthy, cruelty-free options are either more expensive or not available. In 2019, many schools have adapted food options for everyone. Is FAHS […]
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Celebrity, Wealthy Parents Found Guilty in College Admissions Scandal
May 24, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Every high school student knows it is a battle to get into college. Between SAT scores, grades, and extracurriculars, students will do whatever it takes to have an impressive college application. High school students across the country work very hard to get accepted into their dream school. Unfortunately, money talks, and some do not have […]
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3 Victims From the Parkland Shooting Commit Suicide
May 23, 2019
by thetigertimes7
A shooting never ends with the last bullet; it continues to live on with the survivors and the memory of violence. This was proven true all in one week when three innocent people took their own lives; they had one thing in common: all of them were victims of school shootings. Over the course of […]
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Random Cheese: What is your favorite place to travel?
May 22, 2019
by thetigertimes
Paige Garrett ( Grade 11)–“Clearwater beach in Florida, because they have the best waves for surfing and they have the best sunsets, and that’s where I have a lot of good memories with my dad.” Kenzie Miller (Grade 10)–“I love any beach really; the freeness of the ocean and the waves, it just all feels […]
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Book Club Takes a Trip to Philadelphia
May 21, 2019
by thetigertimes7
This year’s book club wandered Philadelphia for their trip on 12-13 April. Exploring Philadelphia was inspired by the book, All The Bright Places. Advisors expect the trip to offer an educational experience for the book club students who are participating. On Saturday, 12 April, the Fleetwood Area Book Club took a journey to many historic […]
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Justin Kramer and Abigail Ryan are March Students of the Month
May 20, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Every month, two students, one male and one female, from the senior class are selected by 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 March, both students proved to be some of […]
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Chris Watts Convicted of Killing Family
April 30, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Recently, Christopher Lee Watts’ confession tapes were released to the public. The following is a timeline of the various events that lead up to today. 13 August 2018: The day of the murder, Shan’ann, Bella, and Celeste were reported missing by a friend. “When I came home, it was a ghost town. I have no […]
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The Fifty States from Worst to Best: Part Two
April 29, 2019
by thetigertimes7
In a previous article, The Tiger Times began its state rankings with states 50-26. Here is the finale, states 25-1. Using criteria such as location, climate, culture, cities, diversity, and much more, we formed a list ranking the fifty states. Here are the top twenty-five states in the American union. 25. Kentucky–With big college towns […]
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Fleetwood Varsity Cheer Squad Win Nationals
April 26, 2019
by thetigertimes7
In late February, Fleetwood’s varsity cheer squad competed in a nationwide tournament against other high schools known as the Cheer Movement National Competition. The country’s best squads would compete for the Grand Champion title. A lot has happened on the way to the top, but Fleetwood was able to come out as number one in […]
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Empire Star Jussie Smollet Allegedly Stages his Own Attack
April 25, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Empire star Jussie Smollett, 36, has been charged with felony disorderly conduct after falsely reporting an alleged hate crime. Smollett actually staged the whole ordeal simply to gain publicity in order to get a raise in his salary. The following is a brief timeline of the events leading up to today. 22 January 2019: A […]
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New York Passes New Abortion Law
April 24, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On 23 January 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new abortion law into legislation. The law makes it easier for state residents to have post-availability, third-trimester abortions. The old law only allowed abortions in the third-trimester if the mother’s health was in danger. The bill AB 6221 passed with a vote of 94-49. […]
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Turning Point Arrives in Fleetwood
April 23, 2019
by thetigertimes
Turning Point USA is the nation’s biggest conservative movement across thousands of universities and high schools. A common misconception of the organization is that it preaches Republican propaganda. In this day and age, there are various different kinds of Republicans. TP USA just focuses on promoting American freedom, the free market, and limited government. On […]
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Safe2SaySomething Arrives in Fleetwood
April 17, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Recently, Fleetwood Area High School had an assembly about a new app, Safe2SaySomething. FAHS Guidance counselors Fred Engelhardt, Ann-Marie Neubert, and Amy Moyer hosted the assembly. The program encourages students to submit an anonymous tip if they suspect someone they know may be planning to harm themselves or others in order to “say something” that […]
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June 11, 2019
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