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2018 Olympics Just around the Corner
The 2018 Winter Olympics are just around the corner. Here’s what to expect! The 2018 Winter Olympics will be held from 8 February 2018 to 25 February 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea. There are about 90 nations competing in 15 sports for the 102 medals up for grabs. This is the first time in 30 […]
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Seven-Year-Old Girl Found Dead
February 2, 2018
by thetigertimes7
On 4 January 2018, a seven-year-old girl named Zainab Ansari went missing on her way to a nearby house to study Quranic. Quranic is the study of traditions inspired by the Qur’an and has developed throughout Muslim history. Muhammad Adnan, her uncle, reported her disappearance to the Kasur District Police Office because her parents were […]
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McCarthyism a Stain on American History
February 1, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Joseph McCarthy came into power as Senator in 1946. On 9 February 1950, at the Republican Women’s Club of Wheeling, West Virginia, he made the following comment. “I have here in my hand a list of 205 names that were made known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and […]
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Hegedus and Kaskey Named December Students of the Month
January 31, 2018
by thetigertimes7
The students of the month for December at Fleetwood Area High School were Thomas Hegedus and Laura Kaskey. Laura is very involved in the school, and Tom is a well-respected athlete. Laura Kaskey was born on 23 September 1999. Throughout her high school career, she has been heavily involved in the school and community. She […]
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Government Abuse of Power an Established Routine
January 30, 2018
by thetigertimes7
What is power? Depending on the situation, one can compile many interpretations of the matter. What initially comes to mind when one hears the word ‘power’ varies. It all depends on what the responding person thinks. “Electricity,” English teacher Mr. Andy Good said. “Strength,” history teacher Mr. Paul Kochanasz said. “What initially comes to mind […]
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Is Water Wet?
January 26, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Is water really wet? Non-believers of water being wet like to say that water itself actually isn’t wet; they just think it’s wet because, when they come in contact with water, they naturally get wet because they are normally dry. A lot of people have different opinions on water actually being wet or not. According […]
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Amtrak Train Derails In Washington
January 25, 2018
by thetigertimes7
On 18 December 2017, an Amtrak train in Washington crashed. Around three people have died and “Police say 19 people were taken from the scene uninjured. Of the approximately 100 people transferred to hospital for evaluation, 10 were considered to have serious injuries,”the BBC said. According to the BBC, the train was going around 80 […]
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What is Net Neutrality?
January 24, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Net Neutrality preserves Americans’ right to communicate freely online. It means an Internet that enables and protects free speech. Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers must treat all data on the Internet the same and not discriminate or charge differently by user, content, website, platform, or application. Net Neutrality was put in […]
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Adopt-A-Shelf Earns Students Community Service Hours
January 23, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Adopt-A-Shelf is a way to help the Fleetwood Area Public Library have organized shelves, and it is an excellent way to get community service hours. So what is Adopt-A-Shelf? It is a system the Fleetwood Library has where community members can adopt a shelf of books. Once you do that, you are then responsible for […]
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Bergstresser and Nasados Kiss Pig For Four Diamonds
January 22, 2018
by thetigertimes7
Before Thanksgiving break, the high school held Mini-Thon spirit week, including a “Kiss The Pig” event. Mini-Thon is a fundraiser held for the Four Diamonds fund. There were many activities going on throughout this spirit week. The spirit week kicked off on 20 November with “blue out,” or “Penn State day”, where students were encouraged […]
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National History Club New to Fleetwood
January 3, 2018
by thetigertimes7
This year was the inaugural year for a new club at Fleetwood Area High School: the National History Club. The club is co-advised by hisotry teachers Mr. Todd Weiss and Ms. Becky Jarosynski. “The club is designed to compete on a local, state, regional and national level, and I felt it would be a great […]
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Congress Passes Bill to Drill in Arctic
December 22, 2017
by thetigertimes7
While many political issues have flooded social media as of late, Congress has been quietly attempting to open an oil drilling area in the plains of the arctic refuge. Six house Republicans just voted in favor of a tax bill that allows the drilling over a massive area of the reserve. The bill allows the […]
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Notorious Murderer Charles Manson Dies
December 21, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Charles Manson was born on 12 November 1934. Mason was an American cult leader whose followers were mass murders in the 1960s. Manson’s leaders were called The Manson Family. The Manson Family, including Charles himself, was a group of approximately 100 followers who shared his passion for an unconventional lifestyle and habitual use of hallucinogenic […]
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California Teen Ends Life from Bullying
December 20, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Rosalie Avila was a thirteen-year-old girl who lost her life because of bullying. Rosalie’s bullying led to her loss of innocence. She attempted to commit suicide on 27 November 2017. She was declared brain dead on 1 December 2017 and was taken off life support on 4 December 2017. Avila was found unconscious in her […]
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FBLA Craft Show a Fun Time for All
December 19, 2017
by thetigertimes7
FBLA held a craft show on 18 November. It will not only help FBLA but also the senior class as well. The craft show started at 9:00 a.m and ended at 3:00. Anyone could go, and it was free to enter. The entrance was through the doors across from auditorium. FBLA members and seniors sold […]
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Weinhold and Crissman Selected as November Students of the Month
December 14, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Sarah Crissman and Chris Weinhold were named Fleetwood’s November Students of the month. Sarah is the daughter of Pam and Dave Crissman, and Chris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weinhold. “I think I was chosen because the teachers and faculty have acknowledged that I have a positive influence in the classroom and […]
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Trump Administration Considers Repealing Ban on Elephant Hunting
December 13, 2017
by thetigertimes7
A census that was conducted in 2014 declared that only around 700,000 African elephants were left in the wild. The President of the United States Donald Trump and the Trump administration are now considering repealing an Obama-era ban that protects these giants. This ban blocks the imports of hunting trophies. The ban was introduced to […]
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Miller and Crissman Sign Letters of Intent
December 12, 2017
by thetigertimes7
On 8 November, two seniors signed their letters of intent. Those seniors were Ryan Miller and Sarah Crissman. As long time sports players here at Fleetwood, it’s time for them to take their next step! Sarah Crissman has committed to Monmouth University for track and field, while Ryan Miller has committed to N.C. Central for […]
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Fleetwood Fall Blood Drive a Success
December 11, 2017
by thetigertimes7
The Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive took place at Fleetwood Area High School recently and was a huge success. Taking place on 19 October, many students turned out to donate blood. The drive was in honor of Alison Stern, who passed away earlier this year. Miller-Keystone’s cause reaches throughout the Berks area and other counties. […]
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Classcraft Makes Fleetwood Debut In Algebra I
December 8, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Teachers are always looking for ways to make their lessons more interesting and engaging to students. Fleetwood math teacher Ms. Amy Schlott is no different, having recently introduced Classcraft to her Algebra 1 classes. “For me, I think Classcraft has helped a lot. You still learn the same, but with a twist on it. It’s […]
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Australia Votes ‘Yes’ to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
December 7, 2017
by thetigertimes7
On 15 November 2017, Australia announced that they would legalize same-sex marriage. The decision was settled upon a public opinion survey sent out to Australians to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on allowing same-sex couples to marry. Overwhelmingly, 61.6% of Australians voted ‘yes,’ while 38.4% voted ‘no.’ More than 12.7 million people participated in the survey. […]
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Fleetwood is First School In Berks County to Start a Rho Kappa Chapter
December 6, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area High School is the first school in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to join Rho Kappa, the Social Studies Honor Society. The induction ceremony will be held at the Reading Public Museum on 11 December 2017. “The Social Studies Honor Society recognizes juniors and seniors who excel in social studies,” economics teacher Dina Heffner said. […]
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FAHS Hosts Animal Rescue League Donation Drive
December 5, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Mrs. Nancy Castiglioni is running an Animal Rescue League charity drive in the high school. This donation drive is a great cause in which students can be involved. Students are encouraged to bring in canned food, toys to donate, or cash. The Rescue League is a non-profit organization dedicated to […]
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Christmas Traditions Clarified
December 4, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus of Nazareth was a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of Christianity. Popular customs of Christmas include exchanging gifts, decorating a Christmas tree, attending church, sharing meals, and waiting for Santa to arrive with ample gifts. Many students in […]
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February 5, 2018
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