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Fleetwood Senior Qualifies for National Orchestra
Fleetwood Area High School senior Marisalley George made National Orchestra. George was “honestly really surprised” when she found out that she qualified, given there were many other people who auditioned for the orchestra. She has been playing the viola since she was in fourth grade because the viola caught her attention the most when her […]
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Largest Shooting in Texas Leaves 26 Dead
November 22, 2017
by thetigertimes7
November 8th marks the day of one of the largest mass shootings in U.S. history and the largest mass shooting in Texas history. Twenty-six people, ranging from five to seventy-seven years old, were killed whilst attending morning mass. The shooting occurred inside a small church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on a Sunday morning. Two of […]
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Animal Cruelty Not Limited to Leather Industry
November 20, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Every year, more than one billion animals are subjected to extreme crowding and confinement, deprivation, and un-anesthetized castration, branding, tail-docking, and dehorning. These torments are all part of the leather industry. Leather is a byproduct of most multi-billion dollar meat industries. Once a dairy cow is no longer deemed useful, it is slaughtered, and then […]
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Safe Trick-or-Treat a Family Hit
November 17, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Do you want your kids to have a fun and secure experience when trick-or-treating? If your answer is yes, then your kids should attend next year’s Safe Trick-or-Treat event at the Fleetwood Area High School. Every year, the Relay for Life team conducts major activities like the haunted house, trick-or-treating, cookie decorating, pumpkin decorating, and […]
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North Korea Continues to Violate Human Rights
November 15, 2017
by thetigertimes7
After World War II, many powerful leaders swore to never let such atrocities happen again. Nevertheless, there is now a crisis that has been going on for quite some time. Escaping a prison camp in North Korea is considered to be impossible, suicidal even. This raises a question, why are there prison camps in the […]
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McGarry, Masenheimer Named October Students of the Month
November 9, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s students of the month for October are Jenna Masenheimer and Jake McGarry. Both students are heavily involved in school activities and very academically inclined. Jenna Masenheimer is the child of Mr. and Mrs Timothy Masenheimer. Masenheimer is involved in many school activities, including band, FBLA, Student Council, and Magic Club. Masenheimer also volunteers around […]
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Fleetwood Class of 2018 Will Graduate in All Red
November 8, 2017
by thetigertimes7
For the 2018 graduating class of Fleetwood Area High School, the students will be dressed in all red when crossing the stage to receive their diplomas this year. Fleetwood’s administrators have decided to change the gown color to all red, eliminating the white gowns for the girls. This decision has made some of the student […]
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Cruz, Trump Conspiracy Theories Take Twitter by Storm
November 7, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Have you ever wondered what Ted Cruz and Melania Trump have in common? They were both trending on Twitter for a hot minute on 18 October. The reason for this was a mixture of conspiracies and confusion. Ted Cruz has been the subject of two long-running conspiracy theories. One is that he is actually a […]
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FAHS German Club Celebrates Oktoberfest
November 6, 2017
by thetigertimes
When Prince Ludwig married Princess Theresa, it started a 200-year tradition. The celebration started 22 September 1810 and ended 7 October. The reason it is called Oktoberfest is that it originally started in October but has changed to September due to weather. There are many traditions for Oktoberfest that people do. Some traditional food are […]
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History Repeats Repeating Itself
November 3, 2017
by thetigertimes7
History repeats itself. While it may not repeat itself down to names and dates, there are some cases of history repeating itself over the course of time. One example of history repeating itself is Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812 and Hitler’s invasion of Russia in 1941. After gaining control over the surrounding countries in […]
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FBLA Attends Leadership Workshop
November 2, 2017
by thetigertimes7
The Future Business Leaders of America at Fleetwood attended the Region 8 Leadership Workshop in September of this year. They excelled in the debate portion and in most cases came out on top. While they were at the Workshop, the students learned about The Alzheimer’s Association and the ways the student body could help the […]
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Random Cheese: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Winter?
November 1, 2017
by thetigertimes7
“Honestly, I hate winter because it’s all cold and stuff, and I hate the cold and stuff,” senior Josh Nasados said. “Snow,” sophomore Emily Logar said. “Snowboarding,” senior Nicole Rohall said. “Lord of the Rings marathons,” senior Leah Conrad said. “Nothing,” senior Zach Warren said. “Sports,” sophomore Trent Gehringer said. “Snow,” sophomore Callie Barr said. […]
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The Nasados Siblings Steal the Variety Show
October 31, 2017
by thetigertimes7
At the Fleetwood Area High School Homecoming Variety Show, two student’s performances stuck out, performances that are sure to become legendary in the years to come. These performances were by beloved members of the student body, Joshua and Veronica Nasados. But why and how did these two come to be in the variety show? To […]
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Puerto Rico in Dire Straits
October 30, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Puerto Rico is in a dire situation ever since Hurricane Maria hit its coast. Nearly 85% are without electricity and 45% without drinkable water. Puerto Rico’s recovery could cost up to $85 billion, which could destroy the island’s economy. The Trump administration submitted a $29 billion disaster-relief request to Congress last week to fund recovery […]
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Eating Vegan Has Countless Benefits
October 27, 2017
by thetigertimes7
People who follow a vegan diet display lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure. They also have a less likely chance of getting colon and prostate cancer, as well as a decreased rate of ischemic heart disease. Veganism is a dietary lifestyle that, after much research, is found to be beneficial in many ways. Going vegan […]
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Mandatory Recycling Makes an Impact
October 23, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Recycling has been around for years, and it’s definitely influencing the environment. Thirty of the nation’s one hundred largest cities have mandatory recycling. Mandatory recycling only began in January of 2006. Since then, recycling rates have increased. Mandatory recycling mostly affects businesses. Enforcement on this in the workplace must be implied because there is a […]
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Adams, Birckbichler Named September Students of the Month
October 19, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Courtney Birckbichler and Shea Adams were chosen as the students of the month for September 2017. Adams wants to join the army and aim for either combat engineering or CBRN recon. “I try to do as much as I can with the military and police,” Adams said. Birckbichler would like to major in early childhood […]
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2017 Homecoming Arrives
October 18, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area High School’s 2017 Homecoming celebrations occured two weeks ago, and students and staff have were hard at work preparing long before then. Preparations occurred to ensure that this year’s celebrations was be memorable and everlasting. Homecoming Week’s festivities included the fashion-oriented Spirit Week, the annual pep rally and Powderpuff game, and the crowning […]
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Fleetwood Library Set to Undergo Five-Year Change
October 17, 2017
by thetigertimes7
The high school library is about to become so much more for students, both current and incoming. Mr. Kirby Barnett, the school librarian, has begun very early stages of work on a proposal for the school board to enact a five-year conversion of the library into an all-purpose multimedia space. The goal is to create a space […]
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Is Jake McGarry the Sweetest Senior?
October 16, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Jacob Tyler McGarry is viewed by some as one of the greatest students to grace the halls of Fleetwood. He is a quiet guy who is well-respected and admired by students and teachers alike. Jake McGarry was born on 4 June 20000. McGarry was born in Pennsylvania. He moved here in seventh grade and has […]
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 13, 2017
by thetigertimes7
The beginning of breast cancer awareness month starts every year around October. Fundraisers are raising money, and patients become survivors everyday. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissue of the breast. One in eight women within the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This […]
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Trump Administration Calls for DACA Repeal
October 12, 2017
by thetigertimes7
The Republican Party is threatening to repeal DACA. DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, was created under Obama in 2012 to protect undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States unwillingly as children by their parents. If DACA is repealed, more than 780,000 “Dreamers” are in fear of deportation. In his campaigns while […]
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Reporter Bio: Jack Pickar
October 11, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Jack Pickar was born on 10 May 2000 to Jennifer and Larry Pickar. Pickar’s childhood best friend is Matthew Angstadt; they still talk all the time. In his spare time, Pickar likes to sleep, hang out with his friends, and watch his favorite TV show, Game Of Thrones. Julia,19, his older sister, is the closest […]
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Sea World’s Animal Treatment Causes Controversy
October 11, 2017
by thetigertimes7
Thirty-seven orcas have died at SeaWorld. None of them died from old age. All orcas that have been confined in SeaWorld have died before the age of thirty. Recent controversy over the reproduction of these giant mammals in captivity has generated a new question: Is SeaWorld’s care for their orcas adequate enough for these animals […]
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December 1, 2017
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