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Fun Facts About Presidents
People know a lot of the big things that American Presidents have done in history, but it is the little facts that make the presidents who they really are. Every president has their fair share of interesting stories, but not many people know some of the things that the presidents have done. One example of a […]
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Tie the Knot
June 12, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West tied the knot. They had an absolutely gorgeous day in Florence, Italy. Kim and Kanye had been planning their big day for a while now. They wanted it to be the wedding of the century. They definitely made it a day to remember. They were married in a private ceremony in the Italian […]
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Seven Dead after Shooting Rampage in California
June 11, 2014
by thetigertimes6
A gunman in Santa Barbara, California, went on a rampage on Friday, 23 May, killing seven people and eventually himself near the University of California. Six of the victims were students at the University. Police found a disturbing video rant that was posted on YouTube right before he stabbed three people to death, which stated […]
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Stowaway Survives Flight in Wheel Well
June 10, 2014
by thetigertimes6
A 16-year-old boy survived unharmed after stowing away in the wheel well of a plane. Many people say that he is “lucky to be alive” because of the conditions that he suffered during the five-hour flight from California to Hawaii. Most people that stow away in wheel wells do not survive the flight, so it […]
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Fleetwood Wins Big at State FBLA Competition
June 9, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The nonprofit organization Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is an education association with about 25,000 students who are wishing to have careers in business or business-related jobs. Future Business Leaders of America, in which Fleetwood school takes part, is for any high school student interested in business. In 1937 the FBLA idea was developed […]
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Draper’s Descent Headlines Mad Men Season Seven
June 6, 2014
by thetigertimes
Mad Men is an American television drama that debuted on AMC in 2007 and is now in its seventh and final season. The season was broken up in two halves, with the first half wrapping up last Sunday and the second half to air next year. AMC used this same model with Breaking Bad and […]
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Keep Your Cool in College
June 5, 2014
by thetigertimes6
High school is, for some, the last stop before heading into the job market and for others is the next step on the ladder towards college. Those who are going to college can expect many challenging hurdles, from harder school work to more difficult school challenges. However, the rewards themselves can be great as well. This […]
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This Week in History: June 4-10
June 4, 2014
by thetigertimes6
June 4 781 BC – Oldest Chinese recording of a solar eclipse. 1789 – U.S. Constitution goes into effect. 1805 – Tripoli forced to conclude peace with U.S. after war over tribute. 1845 – Mexican-U.S. war starts. 1940 – British complete miracle of Dunkirk by evacuating 300,000 troops. 1984 – D.N.A. is successfully cloned from […]
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There’s a reason he’s called “King of the Monsters.”
June 3, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Godzilla, a legend spanning nearly half a century, is back in theaters. A creature of gigantic proportions, the giant lizard that crushes cities as if they were paper mache is popular worldwide. Nearly fifty years ago, Godzilla started as an inquiry into the fears of the early 1950’s: What is the nuclear testing doing to […]
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Students Raise Questions on Dress Code
June 2, 2014
by thetigertimes6
As warm weather is approaching, teachers are cracking down on students violating the dress code. For those unaware, Fleetwood Area High School has a dress code that students are responsible for following on a daily basis. Every school needs a dress code in order to keep students dressed appropriately. There are some rules that students […]
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Family Remembers Stephanie Steiner
May 30, 2014
by thetigertimes
Back In December, I shared my heartbroken story about my stepmom, Stephanie Steiner, who was diagnosed with stage-four melanoma. Many of you have been supporting her and buying the green bracelets. I had planned to give my father, Jeffery Steiner, the bracelet money for his birthday on 26 May and surprise the both of them. My […]
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Wild Fire Season Commences in California
May 30, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Recently, a number of fires have started in different areas of California, devastating the area. Over 1,000 firefighters, the California Military Corps, 100 fire engines, and dozens of water trucks are working hard to put an end to the wildfires. Since January, there have been over 1,500 fires in California. Temperatures reaching the triple digits […]
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Random Cheese: What Is Your Favorite Summertime Activity?
May 29, 2014
by thetigertimes
Hanna Schoener, 9th grade: “Hang out with my friends.” Katelyn Langford, 11th grade: “I like to go swimming, go on vacation, and hang out with my friends.” Angelika Guiguema, 11th grade: “I like to sleep.” Kale Sacks, 11th grade: “I like to sleep.” Caitlyn Murray, 12th grade: “Bonfires and night swimming.” Justin Hummel, 9th grade: […]
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March Madness Is a Hit
May 29, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The NCAA basketball tournament is one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Upsets dominate the headlines game after game. People cannot get enough of it, especially this year. “It was a pretty great month for college basketball, a lot of great games and crazy upsets,” junior Wyatt Pennsinger said. Florida was the favorite heading […]
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Puck Drops on NHL Playoffs
May 28, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers, both in the Eastern Conference, began their series in New York. Wayne Simmonds lead the series for the Flyers, scoring four total goals. After a back and forth fight, the Rangers won this series 4-3 and moved onto the next round. Sixteen total teams started off in round one. […]
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Eagles Sign Army Vet
May 27, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Philadelphia Eagles recently signed Captain Alejandro Villanueva, a six foot, nine inch, 277 pound Army Ranger. He plays defensive lineman and recently worked out at the Super Regional Combine in Detroit. The Eagles liked what they saw in him and signed him to a rookie free-agent deal. He served three tours in Afghanistan, which […]
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Summer Fashion All About Maxi Skirts and Crop Tops
May 26, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The 2014 summer fashion is hotter and more stylish than last year. There are new styles of shorts, tops, skirts, and shoes. The big trend this year is maxi skirts and crop tops, but also side-shoulder purses. Printed short dresses are out; long, solid, bright dresses are in. According to Glamour.com, knee-length, nineties flower-print dresses are making a […]
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Noah Sinks Beneath Aranofsky’s Action-Oriented Melodrama
May 23, 2014
by thetigertimes
The biblical story of Noah and the ark has been passed down through history in cultures and countries all over the world, and the latest re-telling of the classic fable is Darren Aronofsky’s Noah, the first Hollywood production to tackle this particular tale. The film was met with a myriad of controversy from Christians who […]
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Tornado Touches Down in Arkansas
May 22, 2014
by thetigertimes6
A tornado struck Ferndale, Arkansas. This tornado was unexpected and brought tragedy to the community. Many people were killed and major damage caused. News reporters are calling this tornado an utter devastation. This tornado killed a minimum of fifteen people and destroyed many homes. This tornado also hit in an area that was still recovering from […]
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Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Banned
May 21, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. He was fined by the NBA for about $2.5 million and was slapped with a lifetime ban from all games after making racist comments to his 31-year-old girlfriend over the phone. Sterling is 80 years old and is currently married. […]
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A Healthy Lunch Makes a Healthy Body
May 20, 2014
by thetigertimes6
When schools serve lunch, it is hard to keep the kids and the government happy. The schools have to put more nutrition in kids’ diet to grow up smart and healthy, while at an economical cost. This is difficult to do because few kids wants to eat fruits and vegetables. Lunches for kids and teens are mostly […]
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Are Fleetwood Teachers Geniuses?
May 19, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Over the past few weeks here at Fleetwood Area High School, I have been asking various teachers to participate in a genius test that I administered. The test was taken from CoolMath4kids.com and is composed of twelve questions that are essentially trick questions. Only those who are vigilant will get them right. Listed below are […]
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This Week in History: May 18-24
May 16, 2014
by thetigertimes6
May 18 1096 – Crusaders massacre Jews of Worm. 1268 – The Principality of Antioch, a crusader state, falls to the Mamluk Sultan Baibars in the Battle of Antioch. 1642 – Montreal, Canada, founded. 1756 – England declares war on France. 1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed Emperor of France. 1860 – Republican Party nominates Abraham […]
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Random Cheese: What Are Your Post-Prom Plans?
May 15, 2014
by thetigertimes
Sarah Ahearn, ’12: “Going home because I have no friends.” Emanuel Tavoc, ’12: “I plan on sleeping because I don’t know yet. Maybe midnight bowling.” Elaine Huang, ’12: “Going home to sleep.” Matthew Biniek, Chemistry Teacher: “I’m probably going out with the chaperons.” Michael Wamsher, ’11: “I might go midnight bowling.” Rachel Looker, ’12: “I’m […]
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The Tiger Times 
June 13, 2014
by thetigertimes6
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