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UConn Women’s Basketball Wins National Title
UConn Women’s basketball went undefeated this season, winning their ninth national title. In 1995, their record was 35-0. UConn beat Tennessee in the championship game that year with a score of 70-64. Their most outstanding player in 1995 was Swin Cash. In 200,3 they also won the championship game against Tennessee with a score of […]
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UConn wins NCAA Tournament
May 13, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The NCAA Basketball tournament started on March 21. The tournament is organized by seeds, and the NCAA committee chooses 64 teams to play in it. After the round of 32 comes the Sweet Sixteen. The teams in this year’s Sweet Sixteen were Florida vs. UCLA, Dayton vs. Stanford, Virginia vs. Michigan St., Iowa St. vs. […]
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NCAA Tourney Tradition Rooted in 1939
May 12, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The first NCAA tournament was held in 1939. The first champions were Oregon, who went 29-5 and beat Ohio State 46-33. The tournament is held every spring and is nicknamed March Madness or the Big Dance. Since 2011, 68 teams enter the field. There are 32 teams after the second round; then they go down […]
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Murrysville School Recovers from Student Violence
May 8, 2014
by thetigertimes6
On Wednesday, 9 April, a total of 24 people were left injured in a school in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, located fifteen miles east of Pittsburgh. Alex Hribal, a 16-year-old boy, began stabbing students and security guards at Franklin Regional Senior High School. Twenty-one students and one security guard were stabbed as Hribal used two 8-10 inch long knives […]
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War Brewing in North Korea
May 7, 2014
by thetigertimes6
North Korea has been in headlines across the world again for attacking South Korea unofficially as they shelled waters at the Northern Limit line, a dividing line for both North and South Koreas. South Korea fired back and deployed fighter jet aircraft to show that they are willing to fight back against the oppressive country […]
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U.S. Marshals Protecting Witnesses Nationwide
May 6, 2014
by thetigertimes6
According to usmarshals.gov, the U.S. Marshals Service does a number of things. The U.S. Marshals Service helps provide safety, security, and medical expenses for any government witnesses, or their immediate family, who are in danger due to their testimony against organized crime members, drug traffickers, terrorists and any other major criminals. This program, which originally […]
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A Year Since Sandy Hook
May 5, 2014
by thetigertimes6
It is impossible to forget the devastating news at Sandy Hook Elementary school on 14 December 2012. Adam Lanza killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, just moments before going to the school in Newtown, Connecticut, where he shot twenty students, aged six to seven, and six adults. Lanza was armed with a Bushmaster AR-15, a Glock, and […]
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Finals Ahead: Are You Ready?
May 2, 2014
by thetigertimes
As the end of the year is fast approaching, and the test and grades are piling up, things might become kind of stressful. It doesn’t help that, perhaps the hardest tests of the year, the mid-term and final, are also on the plate and will require constant studying and diligence if one wishes to pass. […]
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Baby Charged With Murder in Pakistan
May 1, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Shocking news has emerged from Pakistan: a 9-month-old baby has been charged with murder. This is no joke: a baby charged with murder. On 1 February, police went to the little boy’s home to get an unpaid gas bill from the parents. A little scuffle started between the family and the police. The father, a […]
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Fashion Diversified between Koreas
April 30, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The fashions of North Korea and South Korea are very different. Religion and other traditions dictate the wardrobe of North Koreans, which is more plain and business-like, whereas South Korea has a simple, neat, and clean style. North Korea’s wardrobe is very professional but does not have much of an exotic look. The women have […]
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Playoffs Begin for NBA
April 29, 2014
by thetigertimes6
As the regular NBA season came to an end, many teams were fighting for a playoff berth. Sixteen teams in total make the playoffs, with eight from the West region and eight from the East region. The teams that made it then fought for the number one overall seed. The Miami Heat fell short, taking the […]
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Theatre Tops List of Worst-Paying Jobs
April 28, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Many seniors in Fleetwood Area School District have already chosen a career pathway and started applying to colleges, but some have no idea what we want after this year is over. Some things to consider while choosing a dream job is how much it will pay and how much advancement is possible. According to research from Georgetown […]
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Consumers Put Off by Ugg Factories
April 25, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Did you ever wonder how your Uggs are made? Ugg boots, a popular brand for women and men, were originally made in Australia and New Zealand and are naturally made from sheep skins and wool. Even though Ugg boots are very comfortable, the sheep that the materials come from are often treated questionably and cruelly. “I don’t […]
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Mudslide Strikes Oso
April 24, 2014
by thetigertimes6
On 22 March, a mudslide ravaged the town of Oso, Washington. The town is about 55 miles northeast of Seattle. So far, 33 people are confirmed dead, and there are still 10 people missing. The mudslide covered a square mile, reaching 15 feet deep in some places. Some search and rescue crews measured debris 75 feet […]
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German Club Places Second in Competition
April 23, 2014
by thetigertimes6
On 27 March 2014, eleven teams from six different school districts competed in Kutztown’s World Language Meet. Fleetwood’s German language students came in second place. “The competition was from eight in the morning until three in the afternoon. There were thirteen people, so we ended up taking two vans,” German teacher Mrs. Christine Moll said. […]
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Chilean Earthquake Reaches 8.2 on Richter Scale
April 22, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Many places located around the Pacific Ocean experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Seventy-five percent of the volcanic eruptions and 90% of earthquakes happen around this belt in the Pacific, known as the “Ring of Fire.” These earthquakes happen because the ring of fire is the area where tectonic plates rub and collide together, causing earthquakes. The largest […]
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Fleetwood Graduate Breaks National Story
April 21, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Ali Watkins, a Temple University intern, broke a national story that has made people from the U.S. Senate question the CIA. Watkins is a graduate from Fleetwood Area High School. “Until proven, they shouldn’t make any claims, but, if they were spying, something should happen,” sophomore Sophia Hadeed said. Watkins and two other reporters released information on […]
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This Week in History: April 20-26
April 18, 2014
by thetigertimes6
April 20 1775 – British begin siege of Boston (Revolutionary War). 1809 – Napoleon I defeats Austria at Battle of Abensberg, Bavaria. 1836 – Territory of Wisconsin created. 2010 – Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion kills 11 and causes rig to sink, initiating a massive oil discharge in the Gulf of Mexico. April 21 753 […]
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Fleetwood Baseball Looking for Another Big Season
April 17, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Two years ago, the Fleetwood boys baseball team did something they had not done in a while. They had the chance to play for the County title at FirstEnergy stadium. Fleetwood went on to win the County Championship for the first time since 1970. To achieve that stage, they beat Hamburg and then won against Wilson 3-2 in […]
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Sixers Tie NBA Record Losing treak
April 16, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Philadelphia 76ers’ losing streak tied the NBA record with 26 straight losses. They had not won since 29 January against Boston, 95-94. In spite of this, the team does not yet have the worst record in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks hold that distinction. Their head coach is Brett Brown. Thad Young has an average of […]
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Changes Planned for Fleetwood Pool
April 15, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood pool has been attracting families and teenagers all over the community for many years. In addition to a pool, there is a snack shack, slide, two diving boards, and a baby pool. They even have a “Dip and Dance” throughout the summer. This year there will be changes to the Fleetwood pool. Now […]
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Malasysian Flight Meets Tragic End
April 14, 2014
by thetigertimes6
A Malaysian flight that left on Friday, 8 March, en route to Beijing went missing and has not been seen since. It never reached its destination and was not seen on the radar much after its departure. There has been much speculation onto what might have happened. Some say terrorism, hijacking, or mechanical malfunctions. The […]
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D-Jack out of Philly
April 11, 2014
by thetigertimes
Philadelphia Eagles recently released superstar wide receiver Desean Jackson. The wideout is one of the most fearsome receivers in the league, with deafening speed and great hands. There has been much controversy lately about Jackson’s future. Jackson was the deep threat in Chip Kelly’s up-tempo offense and made defenders fearful of big plays. The Eagles […]
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Adreian Payne Creates Off-Court Legacy
April 10, 2014
by thetigertimes
Sometimes there are stories that emerge during March Madness that make you want to put your bracket down and realize something. One of those stories comes between Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne and Lacey Holsworth. Lacy is an 8-year old child whom Payne met when the Michigan State basketball team went to a local […]
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The Tiger Times 
May 14, 2014
by thetigertimes6
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