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Sculpture Planned to Commemorate Dogs of War
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 […]
Posted in: Isabella Balthaser
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 […]
Posted in: Madeline Feichtel
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 […]
Posted in: Elyse Essick
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 […]
Posted in: Jessica Carlin
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. […]
Posted in: McKenah Rapposelli
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 […]
Posted in: Isabella Balthaser
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 […]
Posted in: Samuel Schappell
February 12, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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