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Gun Control Controversy Increases Sales
One of the primary issues facing presidential candidates today is their stance on the Second Amendment in relation to the rising threat of gun violence in the United States. The Second Amendment states, “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear […]
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FBLA Still Recruiting New Members
November 16, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are still looking for new members! In this club, students and teachers work together to further their knowledge on business leadership. In this club students can participate in numerous activities. Activities include meeting business leaders, viewing and completing presentations, undertaking field trips, participating in traveling, and earning recognition for […]
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Pepe Deemed a Hate Symbol
November 16, 2016
by thetigertimes7
A meme is classified as, “a cultural item in the form of an image, phrase, video, etc., that is spread via the Internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way.” In 2005, a comic called Boy’s Club was published. It featured a frog with a humanoid body known as Pepe. Within ten years, […]
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Fleetwood Girls’ Soccer Makes County Finals
November 15, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood girls soccer team made it to the county finals after defeating Wilson 5-4 in Penalty Kicks. Riley Scepansky was dubbed a “Brick Wall” by the Fleetwood Superfans. The student fan section broke out in “We have Riley!” chants several times during the game. Scepansky had more than a few saves during regulation and […]
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Cubs Claim Long-Awaited World Series Title
November 14, 2016
by thetigertimes7
No matter the outcome of the 2016 World Series, it was sure to be historic. The combatants, the National League Champion Chicago Cubs and the American League Champion Cleveland Indians, had gone a combined 172 years without winning a World Series. The Cubs had last won in 1908, and the Indians had last won in […]
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Rudderow, Keirstead Named Students-of-the-Month
November 14, 2016
by thetigertimes
The Students-of-the-Month for October are Christina Rudderow and Kyle Keirstead. Christina Rudderow has five siblings and is the daughter of Claudia and Joe Rudderow. Rudderow’s future plans include going to hygiene school and then to dental school. She is involved in Relay for Life, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and Health Occupations Students […]
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Superfans Show Support at FAHS Games
November 11, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Go to any Fleetwood Area High School sporting event, and you will find Fleetwood’s student section cheering on their classmates. The Superfans, as they are known, are a fixture at Fleetwood games and have gained a fairly large following among students at soccer, football, field hockey, and volleyball events. The Superfans bring energy to games […]
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Girls’ Soccer Post-Season Update
November 10, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The girls’ soccer team is going back to districts for the second year in a row. They won districts last year. The girls are the number one seed in the district playoffs. “It feels great knowing we have experience throughout the team, and we know what it takes to win. Getting to Hershey has been […]
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Alleged Clown Sightings Terrorize Pennsylvania
November 9, 2016
by thetigertimes7
There have been many clown sightings around local cities and towns. Although there has not been anyone hurt by any of these clowns, the people that have seen them do feel threatened. There is one student in Fleetwood who has claimed to see one. “I have never been more scared in my life. I ran […]
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Fleetwood Students Attend “Fiddler On The Roof” in NYC
November 8, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Each year, the Fleetwood choral and theater program offers a trip to New York City to see a show on Broadway. This year’s performance was Fiddler on the Roof. This spectacular show was a great opportunity to show the theater students a professional musical before they perform their own for the school. Students attended a […]
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Football Season to Come to a Close
November 7, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood football season is coming to an end, and this is a disappointment to the whole team. It was a rough year for Fleetwood football, as they only have one win coming into the last two games of the season. With a new quarterback, it is tough to come right into the season and […]
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Evidence for Global Warming Convinces Most
November 4, 2016
by thetigertimes7
A topic that has been exceedingly controversial in the recent past is climate change and global warming. In a nutshell, global warming is a change in regional or global climate patterns. In recent years, temperatures have progressively grown warmer. The Greenhouse effect could be one cause of the rapid warming of the earth. Greenhouse gasses […]
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Random Cheese: What Is Your Favorite Thing about Fall?
November 3, 2016
by thetigertimes7
“Everything,”sophomore Lia Bennicoff said. “The color changing in the leaves,” senior Katheryn Mercurio said. “Not having to mow the grass as often,” junior Lydia Atkins said. “Wearing long sleeved shirts and jeans,” senior Zach Heller said. “I’m not very fond of fall,” junior Elizabeth Horinka said. “The election,” freshman Noah Hottel said. “The weather,” freshman […]
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Freshmen Take Historical Journey Gettysburg
November 2, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The annual ninth grade field trip to Gettysburg for 2016 took place on 14 October. It’s roughly the fifth year they have been going on the trip. This year, approximately 200 students traveled about two hours to their first stop, where they would tour the battlefields. On a two-hour guided tour, students were able to […]
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Climate Change Remains a Hot Topic
November 1, 2016
by thetigertimes7
One of the most important issues in politics and science right now is that of climate change. It seems like everyone has a slightly different opinion, but the facts do seem to outweigh the skepticism. Over the last hundred years, the global average temperature has risen 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit. As of July 2016, each of […]
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Dorney Park Haunt Terrifies
October 31, 2016
by thetigertimes7
On 23 September, Dorney Park Haunt opened up for the first time this season. At Dorney Park, there are many new attractions that were added for the Haunt season. The biggest difference between The Haunt and Dorney Park during the summer is the actors walking around. There are clowns, vampires, and sliders. Sliders are the […]
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Fleetwood Holds Blood Drive Honoring Steward
October 31, 2016
by thetigertimes7
It only takes a pint of blood to save lives. This year, the school blood drive was on 18 October. It was held in honor of Kiley Steward, a junior who tragically passed away right before the start of the school year. Her class continues to remember her. Miller Keystone, the local blood center, worked […]
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Boys Basketball Season Looms
October 28, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The boys basketball team is starting up again. The season is looking exciting for the boys, as they come in as a very young team with a lot of experience and skill. Last year, the team only had two seniors, and one of them was out for the season, so the team really only played […]
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Hubble Photo From 1995 Shows a Different View of the Universe
October 28, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Most people assume that the universe we know is quite big. Compared to the rest of the universe, humans are a speck that we often overlook in the scheme of things. Nearly twenty-one years ago, the Hubble space telescope was sent into space with some hope of new advancements in our knowledge, and it came […]
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Fleetwood Holds Annual Pink-Out Football Game
October 27, 2016
by thetigertimes7
On 14 October, Fleetwood had their annual Pink-Out football game. Fleetwood lost to Exeter, 42-0. Because Exeter is one of the top teams in the county, the Tigers played with an ability like no other. The team played with heart, and the sight of the score on the scoreboard was shocking for everyone. As of […]
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Beloved Teacher, Ann Henderson, Retires
October 27, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Over Ms. Henderson’s many years teaching at Fleetwood, she developed a strong bond with her students and fellow staff members, becoming one of the most respected teachers in the school. Henderson graduated from Exeter Township Senior High School in 1972 and obtained degrees from a variety of institutions, including her principal’s certification from Temple University. […]
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Senioritis: Is It Real?
October 26, 2016
by thetigertimes7
What is Senioritis? Senioritis is described by Google as “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance.” Many high school students experience this decline in their final year. This happens more often after being accepted to college. They lack the motivation […]
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FDA Still Questioning LGBT Blood
October 26, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Up until 2015, gay and bisexual men were barred from donating blood for life. This was said to prevent the spread of HIV; however, the FDA allowed women who had had intercourse with an HIV-positive man to donate after waiting a year. This created significant controversy in both blood drives and the LGBT community as […]
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Reading Considers Decriminalizing Marijuana
October 25, 2016
by thetigertimes
America approaches a climax of fear, fueled by shooting deaths of unarmed men, heroin overdoses, and an opioid crisis. The people look for changes but are afraid to embrace them. The legalization of Marijuana is one of these changes that the American populace has considered. Still, this idea shocked people when it was abruptly proposed […]
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November 17, 2016
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