Nicaragua is headed for another civil war. Protests against President Daniel Ortega’s regime are being held all across the country. Nicaragua’s current state is starting to seem similar to Venezuela’s situation right now. Ortega first took power following the 1979 Sandinista revolution that overthrew the dictator Anastasio Somoza. He has dominated Nicaragua’s national politics ever […]
May 24, 2018
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In the late 70’s and early 80’s, there were rapes, murders, and burglaries in California that were never solved. Now, in 2018, police have a suspect from using DNA from the crime scene and a site that holds DNA information. “Paul Holes, a recently retired investigator with California’s Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office said […]
May 23, 2018
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Bill Cosby, once known as the “American Dad, was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault that stemmed from drugging and molesting a women in Philadelphia 14 years ago. Cosby ended up facing consequences in the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The verdict was reached around 2:00 p.m. Three of Cosby’s accusers attended […]
May 22, 2018
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Over 150 traveling migrants are currently at the Mexico-US border near San Diego. Many of these migrants that are seeking asylum are traveling with children. As of right now, they are being told that the border crossing is already full. Mostly from Honduras, these Central American migrants are “fleeing from danger.” Despite President Trump’s apparent […]
May 21, 2018
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On 20 March, 2018 the Loeffler family drove to Newark Liberty International Airport to pick up German Exchange student Max Fetz, who would be staying with them the next four weeks. Every so often, Fleetwood offers programs for students from other countries to come visit for a period of time to experience school in our […]
May 18, 2018
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The students of the month for April 2018 are Shawn Bessey and Alicia Stitzel. They are both heavily involved in school activities. Shawn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bessey of Blandon. Throughout his high school career, he has been a part of band, jazz band, wind ensemble, marching band, chorus, chorale, vocal […]
May 17, 2018
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President Trump delivered the news of a possible trade war with China on Twitter. An examination by the right-leaning Tax Foundation said that, in 2018, more than a quarter of the gains from the tax law could be lost because of the new tariffs. “A trade war is a back-and-forth dispute where a country imposes […]
May 16, 2018
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On 3 March 2018, former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia Skripal, were found unconscious on a bench in Salisbury, England. Suspecting passersby saw the pair lying on the bench in a daze-like state. They were transported to a hospital after emergency services were called by a member of the public where police […]
May 15, 2018
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Syria has had an on-going civil war for the past 7 years. On 13 April 2018, President Donald Trump issued military strikes on Syria. The Syrian government’s key supporters are Russia and Iran, while the US, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia back the rebels. A peaceful uprising against the president of Syria seven years ago has […]
May 14, 2018
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The sealing industry is a dying market. Sealing is considered by many to be barbaric, and unnecessary. Last year, 1.6 million dollars were made off of sealing. This is a 32.4 million dollar drop from the 2006 season. This is due to the decline of hunters participating. “It is unlikely a seal will be stunned […]
May 11, 2018
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Everyday, people in the United States use products from China, and people in China use things from the U.S. However, both countries have been talking about putting tariffs on those products, and that could have a major impact on manufacturing. “Last year, U.S. exports to China totaled $130 billion, an amount that’s grown in recent […]
May 10, 2018
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Facebook founder and chairman Mark Zuckerberg has been in some deep water over the past month over the recent Facebook controversy. The controversy stemmed from the political analysis firm Cambridge Analytica acquiring data from millions of Facebook users’ data and using it to build voter profiles for the Trump campaign. Quickly after this came out, […]
May 9, 2018
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Recently, there has been an outbreak of E.Coli from romaine lettuce grown in Arizona that has affected several states. “The number of people hospitalized due to a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to chopped romaine lettuce continues to grow,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “About fifty-three people have been reported sickened […]
May 8, 2018
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Recently, Google created an Augmented Reality Microscope (ARM) that will help detect cancer. Currently, the microscope is a prototype, but Google thinks that their microscope can speed the process of adopting new learning tools for pathologists. The AR microscope is a modified light microscope that enables a real-time image analysis and presentations of algorithms directly […]
May 7, 2018
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On 20 April, 2018, the Fleetwood Area High School had an assembly for the National School Walkout, which was organized by the student council. Students who participated were called down at 9:30 a.m. to meet in the auditorium. In the beginning, there was a seventeen-second moment of silence in honor of the Parkland victims. Then, […]
May 4, 2018
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With President Donald Trump’s continued probes into China’s trade practices, relations between the two countries have become tense. Starting in April 2017, President Trump directed the Department of Commerce to investigate if imports of foreign steel from China and other countries could be a threat to national security. The Chinese Government believes this will poison […]
May 3, 2018
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Cambridge Analytica, a data firm linked to President Trump and Facebook has been under legal fire lately. Cambridge Analytica used a quiz app to look at data of 50 million Facebook users for political ad marketing. These 50 million users did not consent to have their data collected, so now social media outlets and people […]
May 2, 2018
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The U.S.-China trade war has been ongoing since January 2017. It first started with threats on imposing tariffs but did not take effect until January 2018. “An annual survey of business conditions by the American Chamber of Commerce, or AmCham, in China found that 4 out of 5 companies feel less welcome in China as […]
May 1, 2018
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During the 2016 presidential election, advertisements flooded Facebook. A good portion of these ads however, were widely distributed by Russian media. These ads were in favor of current President Donald Trump and against Hillary Clinton. “We basically have the brightest minds of our tech community here, and Russia was able to weaponize your platforms to […]
April 30, 2018
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Random Cheese: What will you miss most about Fleetwood Area High School? “Mr. Ebersole, because he’s a good role model and inspires me to do better,” senior Zach Warren said. “The teachers and this place in general; it’s like a second home,” senior Adrianna Colon said. “My friends,” senior Sarah Oxenreider said. “The music department,” […]
April 27, 2018
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On 19 November 2017, notorious mastermind Charles Manson died of natural causes at a hospital in Bakersfield, California. Manson was known for being the head of the Manson Family cult in the late 1960s, who are “thought to have carried out some 35 killings, but most of them were never tried because of lack of […]
April 26, 2018
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On Saturday 24 March 2018, people gathered in Washington D.C. to protest in favor of gun control. “The ‘March for Our Lives’ protest in the nation’s capital was organized by students after 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., last month,” MPRnews said. There […]
April 25, 2018
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On 20 April, a group of high school students who are part of Fleetwood’s film club participated in the annual overnight film club lock-in with club advisors Mr. Sean D. Gaston, Mr. Zachary Steven Houp, and Mrs. Erin Barnett. They watched a marathon of 7 films. The films were Miami Connection, The Disaster Artist, The […]
April 24, 2018
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For those beginning their search for gearing up to go to the college of their choice, it can be difficult managing the financials. One thing students can do is reduce interest. Reducing this can lessen total debt and the size of monthly payments after graduation. This can help avoid capitalization, which is when unpaid interest […]
May 25, 2018
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