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A public forum for students of The Fleetwood Area School District
American Gun Control in a Global Context
America, the land of freedom and guns. Guns are a big part of American culture. The Constitution has given Americans the right to bear arms, but did our founding fathers understand the degree of dissent this would imply in the future of their country? There are more public mass shootings in America than any other […]
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Student Abducted from Allentown School
April 18, 2018
by thetigertimes7
A forty-five-year-old man named Kevin Esterly signed sixteen-year-old Amy Yu out of her school, Lehigh Valley Academy, ten times between the months of November and February, and recently, both persons were reported missing. Allentown police issued a missing persons report on for Amy Yu and Kevin Esterly. Besides this current incident, Esterly already had an […]
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Hipp, Miller Named March Student of the Month
April 10, 2018
by thetigertimes7
For the month of March, Fleetwood has picked two involved and respected students for students of the month; those students are Nicole Hipp and Ryan Miller Nicole Hipp is very involved in activities around Fleetwood; she’s a part of the swim team, track and field, book club, yearbook, student council, FBLA, Rho Kappa, NHS, and […]
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Seven Layer Dip Is Easy To Make
April 9, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Seven-layer dip is the perfect appetizer for game day or a gathering of friends. People will huddle around until it’s gone! This recipe will take 20 minutes to make. Ingredients: 1 can refried beans 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 package Taco Seasoning 1 1/2 cups sour cream 2 cups guacamole 1 1/2 to 2 […]
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Random Cheese: If You Didn’t Have to Sleep, What Would You Do with the Extra Time?
April 6, 2018
by thetigertimes7
“Probably binge watch Netflix and avoid all of my responsibilities,” senior Katie Keiser said. “Playing guitar or reading,” sophomore Owen Long said. “Do the schoolwork that I didn’t do that day,” junior Justin Kramer said. “Draw,” junior Hannah Daniels said. “Play video games,” junior Grace Hess said. “Text people or watch Netflix,” sophomore Owen Magers […]
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New Tech Plan Set to Affect Incoming Freshmen
April 5, 2018
by thetigertimes7
New plans are in the works for a technology remodel within the middle school and high school. Next year, Chromebooks will be given to the incoming freshman. The current freshman will have class sets of Chromebooks as well. Each core subject will have class sets, (Math, Science, and Social Studies). Over time, the Chromebooks will […]
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Trump Lifts Trophy Ban
April 4, 2018
by thetigertimes7
On 1 March, previous rulings in favor of banning the trophies of elephants being brought into the USA were overturned. This change directly differs from President Donald Trump’s previous stance on the issue. This change occurred with an unusual lack of publicity, despite the subject being a hot topic. The reversal of this ban leads […]
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Fairgrounds Square to See Makeover
March 26, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Anyone who has been to the Fairgrounds Square Mall in recent years knows that it has been very empty. There are very few stores still open for business. Recently, the owners have been talking about reconstructing the mall. “Hull Property Group officials have personally visited with township, school board, and county officials on five different […]
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MS-13 Gang Murders Two
March 23, 2018
by thetigertimes7
On 13 September 2016, two teenage girls were murdered in a residential neighborhood near an Elementary school. The two girls, sixteen-year-old Kayla Cuevas, and fifteen-year-old Nisa Mickens were best friends from Brentwood, New York. The MS-13 gang was started by Central American immigrants from El Salvador in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The gang is […]
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Royal Wedding Not a Bank Holiday
March 22, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Mark your calendars for 19 May 2018. The British Royal Family will be celebrating the union of Prince Harry and his fiancée, Meghan Markle. She will be the first women of color and the first American to be married to a living heir to the British throne. After meeting on a blind date two years […]
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Gaston’s Fugue Overtakes Bridgewater College
March 21, 2018
by thetigertimes7
On 27 January, high school teacher Mr. Sean Gaston spoke at Bridgewater College for a screening of his film Misa’s Fugue and gave a follow-up speaking presentation. Gaston has taught classes on the holocaust for eleven years now, and he is very passionate about the subject. “My passion and interest for Holocaust history comes from […]
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Winter Pep Rally a Spirited Success
March 20, 2018
by thetigertimes7
The winter season Pep Rally was on 3 February, and it was a big success, getting students into the school spirit. The high school students saw and were able to participate in a variety of activities and games. These included musical chairs, snowman, and tug of war. The snowman game was where different sports teams […]
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Bulger Abuses Power; Connolly Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
March 19, 2018
by thetigertimes7
John Joseph Connolly, Jr., was one of Boston’s former FBI agents, who grew up in the Old Harbor housing project of South Boston with former Winter Hill Gang mob boss, James ‘Whitey’ Bulger. He was born 1 August 1940. During his time growing up in the projects, he became friends with William ‘Billy’ Bulger, the […]
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Gun Control Gains Traction
March 12, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Gun Control has been a controversial topic of late. However, the fight for stricter gun control has been going on for quite some time. Trends suggest that much of today’s youth is calling for change in light of the recent mass shootings such as the L.A. shooting and Parkland. Many rallies and protests have gained […]
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Organ Transplants May Become Easier
March 9, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Every day, there are people who desperately need organ transplants. Unfortunately, there is a huge wait for transplants, which could potentially cause things to get worse. “In the U.S. alone, more than a hundred thousand people need heart transplants each year, but only about 2,000 receive one,” National Geographic said. For years, scientists have been […]
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Shooting at Florida School Claims 17 Lives
March 7, 2018
by thetigertimes7
On 14 January 2018, a tragedy occurred. A shooting broke out in a school in Florida named Stoneman Douglas High School. The shooter, nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz, is 17. Cruz arrived at the school via Uber earlier that morning. He took his rifle out of the case and started shooting in classrooms. After Cruz was done […]
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What Are the Differences between the Cold and the Flu?
March 6, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Sometimes people struggle to identify whether they have the flu or just a common cold. There are some significant differences between two that people are not aware of. What is a cold? According to MedicineNet, “The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by many different viruses.” Some symptoms of a common cold […]
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Jenner Gives Birth To Baby Girl
March 5, 2018
by thetigertimes7
The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan has been suspected of being pregnant since September 2017. She finally confirmed her pregnancy on 4 February 2018 on Twitter. Jenner announced she gave birth to a baby girl on 1 February 2018. With this announcement, she also released a beautiful and emotional 11-minute video on her YouTube channel […]
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Twelve-Year-Old California Shooter Injures Two
March 1, 2018
by thetigertimes7
There was a shooting that occurred in Los Angeles, California, earlier last week. A twelve-year-old girl brought an unregistered semi-automatic handgun to her school. The school that this occurred at was Salvador B. Castro Middle School. Police say that, as soon as the shots were fired, the school was put on lock-down and the girl […]
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Elephants In Entertainment Industry Find Freedom
February 28, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Elephants in the entertainment industry have been steadily declining in popularity. Victories such as the rescuing of Nosey the elephant and the reuniting of three circus elephants (Mia, Sita, and Rhea) are paving the way for freeing many elephants that are being mistreated and harmed. Elephants that are still subjected to harsh forms of cruelty […]
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Pitbull Super Bowl Commercial Never Airs
February 27, 2018
by thetigertimes7
“In the 70’s, they blamed the Dobermans. In the 80’s, they blamed the German Shepards. In the 90’s, they blamed the Rottweilers. Now they blame the Pit Bull. When will they blame the Human?” Dog Behaviorist Cesar Millan said. In recent times, there have been many groups aiming to eradicate the Pitbull breed. These groups […]
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Aftandilov and Haas Named January Students of the Month
February 19, 2018
by thetigertimes7
January’s students of the month are two students who are heavily involved in both their community and school. Grace Aftandilov is an active member of FBLA, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Student Council, Rho Kappa, Relay for Life, Envirothon, and Model UN. She’s also heavily involved in the community with Girl Scouts, Relay for Life’s […]
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Annual Shakespeare Trip Goes to Drexel
February 7, 2018
by thetigertimes7
This spring, English teacher Mr. Marc Walter and a group of Fleetwood Area High School students will be going on a field trip to Drexel University in Philadelphia to see a play of Shakespeare’s famous work “Romeo and Juliet.” “One cannot truly appreciate his plays until they experience them as they were intended–performed, not read. […]
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Couple That Shackled Their Children on Trial
February 6, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Thirteen children were being shackled, teased with food, and only allowed to shower once a year. After years of this torture, their parents could finally go to prison. Their seventeen-year-old daughter managed to escape and called the police. Their parents, David and Louise Turpin, are pleading not guilty. “If found guilty of the dozens of […]
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The Tiger Times 
April 23, 2018
by thetigertimes7
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