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Motocross an Adrenaline-Filled Hobby
What is motocross? It’s not just a “sit down and ride” sport. Motocross is an extreme sport that originated in 1948 in France. By the mid-1970s, the motorcycle press still considered outdoor racing “real motocross.” “It’s beyond dangerous,” high school teacher Mark Cassolo said. First, improvements were made to two-stroke machines. They were made to […]
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Fleetwood Students Attend PASC
March 22, 2016
by thetigertimes7
On 12 November 2015, the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils, or PASC, began its annual conference. The conference, which was estimated to have about 1,000 attendants, hosted members of Fleetwood Area High Schoo’s Student Council. Student Council was accompanied by social studies teachers Mrs. Dina Heffner and Ms. Susan Nagle. The conference is designed to […]
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Easter’s History is Egg-cellent
March 18, 2016
by thetigertimes6
Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it does not fall on a set date every year. Christian churches in the West all celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. […]
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Drink Green with a St. Paddy’s Day Shake!
March 16, 2016
by thetigertimes
St Patrick’s Day is 17 March, and many people are looking for recipes to make and share with friends. This mint milkshake is a perfect and easy dessert to share with your friends on St. Patrick’s Day. Ingredients you will need: 1 Pint of vanilla ice cream ¼ cup whole milk ½ teaspoon peppermint extract […]
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Fleetwood’s Ski and Snowboard Club Restarts
March 10, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The recent winter weather has provided optimal conditions for skiing and snowboarding. With natural snow on the ground for the first time this year, local skiers and snowboarders are finally able to go out without relying on synthetic snow. “Real snow can be slower, but it can get into places that fake snow can’t. It […]
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Stockholm Is Clean and Healthy
March 9, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and self-proclaimed capital of Scandinavia and the northern European Countries. It has also been declared one of Europe’s cleanest and healthiest cities. As Sweden is both darker and colder than the cities with which Americans are familiar, it is very pleasant to visit between October and April, and therefore […]
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Despite Activists Efforts, Animal Testing Still Legal
February 24, 2016
by thetigertimes7
At Fleetwood Area High School, more than half of the students have animals and a love for animals. Across the world, animals are being used for cosmetic testing. That might be a way to change your thoughts on makeup. Europe has the largest cosmetic market, and animal testing is banned in areas like Israel and […]
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Interact Club Runs Food Drive
February 23, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s Interact Club ran a Food Drive to help support the Brandywine Food Pantry. The Food Drive ran from 1 February until 15 February. The Brandywine Food Pantry recently moved its home and supplier. It is now supplied by the Greater Berks Food Bank. However, because the move is so new, they are not yet […]
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Heffner and Stitzel Are January’s Students of the Month
February 19, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Malori Heffner is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heffner. She has been going to Fleetwood since she was in Kindergarten. In school, she is involved in Student Council, Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, and National Honor Society. Outside of school, Malori is a volunteer server at the Fleetwood Grange and will be participating in Senator […]
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Blood Drive Helps Out Middle School Teacher’s Son
February 18, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area Middle School teacher, Mrs. Rebecca Peters, has a soon who was tragically diagnosed with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. This disease attacks the red blood cells, which help the kidneys function. Over the next three weeks, Max needs transfusions to help his body fight off the disease. Without past transfusions, Max’s body would have shut […]
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Ninety-Five Year Old Ex-Nazi Medic To Stand Trial For War Crimes
February 17, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Seventy years ago, the deadliest war in history began. Germany invaded Poland, sparking the Second World War, plunging the world into chaos. The forces of Allied and Axis powers fought an open and bloody war. Behind this fight for world domination lurked an even darker agenda. Adolf Hitler and his gang of Nazis began what is […]
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Death of A Bachelor Tops Charts
February 16, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Recently, Panic! At the Disco released a new album called Death of A Bachelor. It has eleven songs on it. P!ATD lost another member last year after previously experiencing some turmoil that caused other members to leave. The only remaining official member is Brendon Urie. The songs on the new album are as follows: “Victorious” “Don’t […]
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Star Wars Seven Succeeds
February 15, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The expectations for Star Wars: The Force Awakens were incredibly high, so high that, if the movie reached them, it would have been a miracle. Ever since the first trailer was released in November 2014, the dedicated fans have analyzed every single detail and thrown themselves into every piece of new material. What many people seem […]
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Artifact 2016 in the Works
February 11, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Artifact is a book put together every year by the students of Fleetwood Area High School. It includes amazing writings of every kind and wonderful artwork made by the talented students at Fleetwood. Anyone can submit art or writings for Artifact. The deadline for submission was 10 January. The theme this year is, “Accepting multi-hued points […]
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Hoverboards: Future Or Failure?
February 10, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Slightly over thirty years ago, the world was astonished at the digital effects used on the movie “Back to The Future Part II”. People gasped at the sight when young Marty Mcfly (Michael J. Fox) floated around on his futuristic hoverboard. Now, in 2016, hoverboards are fairly common; however, they don’t actually hover. Todays “Hoverboards” […]
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Random Profile: Logan Morris
February 9, 2016
by thetigertimes7
The commonly seen senior, Logan Morris, has been living and attending Fleetwood Area High School all of his life. If you see him in the month of July, wish him a Happy Birthday! In Reading Hospital on 14 July, Morris was born. He does not have much of an interest in sports; however, he loves […]
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Random Cheese: Can I Borrow $5?
February 8, 2016
by thetigertimes7
“No,” senior Nick Matteo said. “No,” senior Zachary Wanner said. “No, I don’t have any on me, and you can’t have my credit card,” freshman Breean Rothermel said. “No,” senior Josh Campbell sad. “No. Wait, what do you need five dollars for?” senior David Kresley said. “No,” senior Sarah Rossino said. “No,” senior Twinkle Malhotra […]
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Voices Accepting New Reporters
February 5, 2016
by thetigertimes
Have you ever wanted to write and be published in a newspaper? Have you ever wanted to be paid to do so? If so, Voices is the newspaper segment for you. Voices is a section in the Reading Eagle that gives the high school students of Berks County a chance to voice their opinions about […]
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The Force Awakens Both Light And Dark Within Critic
February 4, 2016
by thetigertimes7
With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a massive amount of attention was given to the new addition to the beloved series of movies. Within the Fleetwood Area High School itself, there were a select few who had the opportunity to go out and see the movie on its opening day. The film […]
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Dominican Republic Makes A Great Vacation Spot
February 3, 2016
by thetigertimes7
One of the things to do in the Dominican Republic is site seeing. Seavis tours are on the island called Bayahide. They have very unique indigenous reptiles and animals from the wild about which tourists can see and learn. On the outskirts of Punta Cana, there is a place called Pedrito Punta Cana. If you love […]
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El Chapo Recaptured after Two Successful Prison Breaks
February 2, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Joaquin Guzman (El Chapo) has escaped maximum security prisons twice, and after a six month run from the law, he has finally been recaptured. El Chapo was public enemy number one for Mexico and the United States. The recapture of El Chapo has struck a blow at the heart of international drug trafficking. Born to […]
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Ten Students Join National Honor Society
February 1, 2016
by thetigertimes7
From the class of 2016, ten new members have joined the National Honor Society at Fleetwood Area High School, which brings the total number of seniors involved to thirty-five. The requirements to join consist of having a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or 85%), demonstrating volunteer or service hours, and possessing an excellent […]
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AHJ Masters the Stage and All of Life’s Moments
January 29, 2016
by thetigertimes
In the dimly lit basement of a church, many devoted followers gathered to see Albert Hammond, Jr., a large name in the music scene. Although he is still trying to prove himself through his side project, many would recognize him as the rhythm guitarist of the widely popular Indie band, The Strokes. Albert just recently […]
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FAHS Winter Concert Is A Holiday Hit
January 28, 2016
by thetigertimes7
Band, Chorus, and Orchestra members alike waited in anticipation for their performances in Fleetwood’s 2015 Winter Concert held on 10 December 2015. The auditorium was filled with family and friends of performing musicians, with bouquets lining the edge of the stage. Just outside of the auditorium, musicians could be found warming up their voices and […]
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The Tiger Times 
March 29, 2016
by thetigertimes7
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