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David Beckham and Lebron James to Start MLS team
After retiring in May 2013, David Beckham is going to start his very own Major League Soccer (MLS) team. Beckham’s team will be started in Miami, Florida. David is expected to organize his own team for the 2017 season as the twenty-second team in MLS. Everyone is ready for a Miami MLS team to start after 10 […]
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Global Tensions Spread from Crimean Peninsula
April 8, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The wars in the Middle East have been replaced by the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as the hot topic in foreign affairs. Russia recently invaded its neighbor Ukraine, a country of about 233,000 square miles and 45 million people. Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union on 24 August 1991. Viktor Yanukovych was kicked […]
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Mackey’s Cinderella Run Is a Marvel Redeemed
April 7, 2014
by thetigertimes
Kevin Mackey’s 1986 Cleveland State Vikings basketball team was the first team in the NCAA Tournament to make a Cinderella run. Cleveland State would end their regular season with a record of 24-3 overall and 13-1 in the league. This gave them the chance to play in the AMCU-8 tournament. They would go on to […]
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Burger King Baby Finds Birth Mother
April 4, 2014
by thetigertimes
Twenty-seven year-old Katheryn Deprill can also be now known as the Burger King Baby. Soon after she was born, Newborn Katheryn was left in a Burger King bathroom in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Although Katheryn is a successful woman with a husband and three children of her own, she was missing something in life. A part of […]
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Accept, Interact Assist Animal League
April 3, 2014
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On 13 March 2014, Fleetwood’s members of both the Accept and Interact club went to Berks Animal Rescue League to do community service. “While we were there, we got to see the dogs, cats, and other animals,” explained sophomore Marissa Faranda, who went on the trip. The Accept club became official about three years ago […]
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Relay Team Runs to Save Lives
April 2, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood Tigers Relay for Life team will be hosting their first annual Run for a Life on Saturday, 26 April, at 11:00 am. Registration will begin at 10:00 am. All of the proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society to help finish the fight against all forms of cancer. Along with a […]
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April Fools: No Ransom Yet for Fleetwood Camel
April 1, 2014
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On Sunday morning the 30 March, the famous Fleetwood camel residing next to Boyer’s Food Market was discovered missing from its enclosure. Local residents are distraught over the disappearance of their beloved camel. “We just want him to be returned safely,” senior Auston Clauss said. Surveillance videos from the Boyer’s parking lot show a large trailer […]
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April Fools: Curling Comes to Fleetwood in 2014
April 1, 2014
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Fleetwood Area High School has been looking to improve their school spirit and the sports program in recent years. There was a lot of thought put into a new sports program and other things of that nature, and, finally, a decision has been made. “Wow, I wasn’t aware that we were getting a curling team. […]
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After-School Snacks Need Not Be Fatty
March 31, 2014
by thetigertimes
It’s after school, and you’re rummaging for a snack, but you’re getting sick of eating fatty foods. There are plenty of healthy after-school snacks to eat. Be creative in your choices. There are so many combinations and healthy ways to snack. It’s a well-known fact that eating small amounts of foods throughout the day will […]
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Live Better and Live Positively
March 31, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Having a positive attitude, a healthy diet, and understanding your own body and limit are essentials in feeling better about life. Boosting your own self-esteem and not waiting for others to do that for you will help you feel powerful and confident. Every morning, tell yourself, “I am beautiful, I am proud of myself, what […]
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Random Cheese: What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?
March 28, 2014
by thetigertimes
English teacher Sara Wilkinson: “Before I die, I want to travel to Germany.” Science teacher Erin Follweiler: “I want to rent a camper with my family and travel across the states.” Alex Merceron, 12th grade: “Travel to Spain.” Corey Campbell, 12th grade: “Before I die, I want to fly a plane.” Rocco Russo, 11th grade: […]
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Spring Fashion Trends Sprout Anew
March 28, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The 2014 spring wardrobe is a unique and tasteful collection. Different styles and trends are breaking out into stores. Long shorts are out, and short shorts are in. Stripes and leather were last year’s trend, but this year soft pastel colors are in. “My favorite clothing to wear in the spring is short sleeve shirts and […]
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What Happened to Tiger TV?
March 27, 2014
by thetigertimes6
In the past years at Fleetwood Area High School, students and staff have been treated to a weekly news/variety program put together by Mr. Sean Gaston and the TV media students. This year, Gaston decided not to run Tiger TV. “Just talk to some of the junior or seniors that are in TV media 1 and […]
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Top Songs of February 2014 an Eclectic Mix
March 27, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The average American listens to three hours of music every day. Music can be inspiring, motivational, or relaxing. Pop music dominates most radio stations. It is difficult to predict which songs will become popular and place highly on the charts. New trends start quickly, and some popular songs can fade out in a matter of […]
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High-Paid Athletes Break the Bank
March 26, 2014
by thetigertimes6
As many may know, professional sports are an extremely high-paying industry in the world right now. Many may not know the exact figures earned by the best athletes in the world. The numbers on this list are, quite honestly, unbelievable. Ranking at number ten in the charts is American Quarterback all-star, Peyton Manning. Known by […]
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Lasagna Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Fun and Easy
March 26, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Grilled cheese sandwiches are great for making you feel better on a cold night. To make things even more interesting, combine them with Mama’s homemade lasagna and make lasagna grilled cheese sandwiches! This recipe makes two sandwiches. For ingredients, you will need to grab four slices of any kind of bread you like, 2 tablespoons […]
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2014 MLB Spring Training Underway
March 25, 2014
by thetigertimes6
The 2014 MLB season has started up with spring training underway. Many teams are looking to bounce back after missing out on playoffs in 2013. There are also teams that are predicted to remain at the top of the league. Big teams that should be back on track for the 2014 season after missing the […]
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NHL Players in Olympics Spark Controversy
March 25, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Are the 2014 winter Olympic games the last time we will see NHL players in the Olympics? Players from the NHL (National Hockey League) have been allowed in the Olympics since 1998, but 2014 may be the last year we will see them in the Olympic Games. Owners of NHL teams have been raising issues […]
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Fourth FAHS Shakespeare Field Trip Imminent
March 24, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood Area School District has always incorporated reading Shakespeare into its curriculum. Students read “Romeo and Juliet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Macbeth,” and sometimes “The Taming of the Shrew” for a quarter in their English classes. Four years ago, Fleetwood began attending a Shakespeare play in Philadelphia at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. If students are interested in attending […]
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This Week in History: 25 March to 31 March
March 24, 2014
by thetigertimes6
March 25 31 – First Easter, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus. 708 – Constantine begins his reign as Catholic Pope. 1821 – Greece gains independence from Turkey. 1965 – Martin Luther King, Jr., leads 25,000 to state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. 1970 – Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH). March 26 1668 […]
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Tiger Times ’13-’14 T-Shirts Available for Purchase!
March 21, 2014
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Click here to access a .pdf of the Tiger Times t-shirt OrderForm.
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Shigo Signs with Penn State
March 21, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Morgan Shigo signed his National Letter of Intent with Penn State University on 10 February, 2014. The ceremony was held in the Fleetwood Area High School Library. He signed the letter at 4:00 p.m. The signing was covered by the Reading Eagle and 69 News. Shigo is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. He […]
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Fill Your Bucket List with These Vacations
March 20, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Many of you may have heard of a bucket list, or maybe you have one of your own. A bucket list is a list of things to do or places to go before you die. There are an abundance of places you might want to check out in your lifetime. Zhangye Danxia landform in Gansu, […]
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Russell Wilson to be Two-Sport Athlete?
March 19, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Russell Wilson is a professional quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson played college football for the University of Wisconsin and was picked by the Seahawks with the twelfth pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. Wilson was never seen to be the starting quarterback of a Super Bowl championship-winning team, considering he […]
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April 9, 2014
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