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Giants’ Even-Year Dominance Continues with Another World Series Crown
It was a few minutes after 1:000 p.m. central time, 29 October, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri: Game 7 of the World Series. Madison Bumgarner, who was dominant all postseason, was one out away from giving the San Francisco Giants their third championship in the past five years. The only person in his […]
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Tigers Look to Reload
November 12, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood High School’s Boys’ basketball team is back for another season. They are returning a bunch of starters and key players from last year’s team. The team finished last season 13-8 (6-4 league) and looks to have another good season. Among returning players are sophomore Justin Hummel and seniors Matt Hook, Jared Reaser, Gabe […]
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Blackwater Guards Convicted after Seven Years
November 11, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Four former Blackwater Worldwide security guards were convicted and jailed on Wednesday for their role in the 2007 shooting in Baghdad’s Nisour Square in Iraq. A jury in Federal District Court found that the deaths of seventeen Iraqis in the shooting, which began as the guards began firing in a crowded intersection, were a result of […]
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Veterans Day a Long Time in the Making
November 11, 2014
by thetigertimes6
“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” -José Narosky. On 11 November, on the 11th hour in 1918, World War One ended. This was called Armistice Day. Unknown soldiers were buried on this day in 1921 all over the world, from Arlington National Cemetery in D.C to Westminster Abbey in England and Arc de Triomphe […]
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PSATs Helpful for SAT Success
November 10, 2014
by thetigertimes6
SATs are taken each year by high school students around the country. S.A.T. stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SATs are a way to test a student’s academic skills. The ultimate scores are then used for admissions to get into colleges. “I think PSATs are really stressful because I want to get into a good […]
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Fantasy Football Fires up Fleetwood Students
November 10, 2014
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Fantasy football has become very popular throughout the past few years. Fleetwood Area High School seems to enjoy getting involved with it as well. Fantasy football is basically this: you pick what league you want to play in; then you go through and pick the players you want to have on your team. The players […]
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Pumpkin Pie a Treat for All Fall Occasions
November 7, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Do you love Pumpkin Pie? If you do, then try this recipe at home! Pumpkin Pie is a traditional fall and winter treat. It is very easy and fun to make, and it will be a great dessert after Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, or whenever you desire! What is great about this pie is that you […]
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Giants Take Royals to Seven and Come out Victorious
November 7, 2014
by thetigertimes6
This time of year is when the baseball postseason arrives. The World Series has come and gone. The San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals were the two teams headed the World Series. The Royals entered as a Wild Card game to get into the postseason, but they did not let that affect them. That wild […]
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Tigers Football Continues to Break New Ground
November 6, 2014
by thetigertimes
Fleetwood was never really known for football, but in past years, a lot has changed. They went from one of the worst teams in the county to a feared opponent in the majority of their games. The high-powered offense doesn’t give opponents’ defense much rest. Fleetwood has one of the most exciting offenses in the […]
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Random Cheese: Should the SATs calculate intelligence?
November 6, 2014
by thetigertimes7
“I do not think they should because many people are not good with standardized tests. Some people have anxiety and forget everything.” –Junior Lacey Greiss “I do believe that the SATs can accurately depict your knowledge; however, I do not think it can accurately depict your intelligence. Intelligence is not just your ability to remember […]
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NBA Starts with King James in Cleveland
November 5, 2014
by thetigertimes
The NBA is starting back up. As you may already know, in the off-season, LeBron James made his return to Cleveland. There was a ton of speculation about LeBron staying in Miami or returning to his hometown. James decided to return home, where he spent all of his childhood. The Cleveland fans were none to happy about LeBron’s […]
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Russo Reveals Basic Training Regimen for New Army Recruits
November 5, 2014
by thetigertimes
Anyone desiring to join the army must go through a ten week training known as basic training. This is a huge leap from being a normal citizen into a well-developed soldier. This training goes through the basic skills needed out in the field as well as bringing out the confidence in every single person. As a soldier, each […]
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Derek Jeter Retires after Legendary Career
November 4, 2014
by thetigertimes6
After twenty seasons, Derek Jeter thought it was time to retire. He is one the best to ever play the game. Jeter was always humble throughout his career. Before this season, he posted on Facebook that he was to retire at the end of the season. Jeter had a press conference a couple days later after […]
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Millions Saved by Blood Donations
November 4, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Donating blood is more important than some people may think! The average number of U.S. blood donors a year is 15.7 million. Donating blood is an easy way to become someone’s hero and potentially save his or her life. Before donating blood, it is important that you have a healthy iron level, get a good night […]
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Controversy Surrounds California Cops Executing Dog
November 3, 2014
by thetigertimes6
What would you do if you saw your best friend murdered in cold-blood right in front of you? A fifty-two-year-old man by the name of Leon Cordell Rosby experienced this firsthand. On 30 June 2013, Rosby was out walking his dog near 137th Street and Jefferson Avenue in Hawthorne, CA, and witnessed a S.W.A.T. team […]
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Premier League 2014 Kicks Off
November 3, 2014
by thetigertimes
It’s back, easily one of the best leagues in the world, the Premier League, watched by millions and a favorite of many more. The league is led by the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham. So far, Chelsea is sitting in first place without even losing a game yet! Diego […]
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Fleetwood Ice Hockey Drops the Puck for New Season
October 31, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood Ice Hockey Club dropped the puck for their season on Friday, 12 September, at 7:00 p.m. The first practice was held at BodyZone Sports Complex. “I’m eager to see what the future holds for the club, and I’m anticipating a much better outcome than we had last year,” senior Mike Osenbach said. Last […]
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Random Profile: Kiki Labaze Joins FAHS
October 31, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Kiki Labaze moved from John Hus Moravian Church School and is a junior here at Fleetwood Area High school. After Kiki graduates, she plans to go to college somewhere in New York, but she is unsure about what she wants to study. Labaze has five siblings and was born on 2 March. In her free time, […]
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Radical Robots Run Rampant at FAHS
October 30, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Technology education teacher Mrs. Sara Shelton-Sanocki’s room has been invaded by robots! In fact, Fleetwood Area High School’s resident photography, job search, yearbook, and CAD teacher was recently gifted with these robots. Her family from Georgia came to visit her earlier this year, and they saw how excited she was about teaching her students. They wanted […]
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Ebola Terror Reaches America
October 30, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Ebola has been the talk of the town for a little while now. Also known as Ebola Hemorrhagic fever, it is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. There are five identified Ebola virus species, four of which cause disease in humans, monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees. “I […]
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Halloween: A Worldwide Night Of Scares
October 29, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Halloween is a worldwide holiday. Not all countries celebrate Halloween at the same time or in the same way. Depending on where you live, it’s not really called Halloween either. However, the concept is the same overall. Halloween was first popular in Ireland. That’s where both Canada and the United States acquired their traditions. In the […]
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Butterfinger Caramel Apples Great for Fall Festivals
October 29, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Have you ever run out of things to make? Do you want to satisfy your sweet tooth? Butterfinger Caramel Apples make a fun fall treat. They are simple and only take fifteen minutes to prepare. It would be great to make with a friend or for a Thanksgiving treat. Ingredients: • 6 lollipop or wooden […]
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Neiman Named Teacher of the Month for October
October 28, 2014
by thetigertimes6
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Jennifer Neiman was awarded teacher of the month for the month of October by her colleagues at the Fleetwood Area High School. Neiman teaches chemistry to juniors and seniors. “Neiman is really cool and cares a lot about the kids that she teaches,” science teacher Mark Coassolo said. Neiman does a lot of activities for the […]
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Fleetwood Girls’ Basketball Team On the Prowl For Success
October 28, 2014
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The Fleetwood Girls’ basketball team is looking to have another great season for the 2014-2015 school year. Last year, the girls finished the season 24-6 and made it all the way to the state playoffs until their season came to an end with a loss to Holy Redeemer. The Tigers have some holes to fill […]
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The Tiger Times 
November 12, 2014
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