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Austin Brady: Snowboard Extraordinaire
Disappointed by the late start of snowboard season the previous year, junior Austin Brady has high expectations for this upcoming season. Beginning in elementary school, Brady was influenced by his father, who had worked at a ski resort to take up snowboarding. Now Brady himself not only boards but is also a snowboard instructor at […]
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Tech N9ne’s “Boiling Point” Goes Multiplatinum
January 9, 2013
by thetigertimes5
Tech N9ne is an American rapper who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, as Aaron D. Yates. He was given the name Tech N9ne by a fellow rapper, Black Walt, because of his fast rapping style that is similar to the fast speed of a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun. Tech has had a lot of success in […]
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Many Pros to Winter Track
January 8, 2013
by thetigertimes5
Most sports have a regular season and an offseason. The track team is getting prepared for the upcoming season. There is a lot to look forward to in the 2012-2013 season. The team has often been in the weight room and occasionally on the track to do their workouts. Many spectators are unaware that there are […]
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Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: ‘So Fake It’s Unreal’
January 7, 2013
by thetigertimes5
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter may not be the most famous movie ever released. It also is not the most factual either, but there are some facts snuck into this film. The most fictional part of this story is the fact that the premise of the story is about vampires and slaying vampires. As many may know, […]
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Girls’ Basketball Shoots for Gold in Competetive Division
January 4, 2013
by thetigertimes4
Three years ago, Fleetwood Girls’ Basketball won one game against Octorara and lost twenty others by a landslide. “That was then, and this is now. Our entire team dynamic has changed,” commented coach Matt Kellet. “We are excited about each of our players and what they can contribute to practice, games, and team chemistry.” Last […]
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FAHS Students Sound Off on Tractors
January 3, 2013
by thetigertimes5
Fleetwood is surrounded by farms and farmers, and many students at Fleetwood have an opinon on which farm equipment is best. “International! I prefer a white tractor,” student Ryan Bubbenmoyer said An International tractor is a white tractor with red lettering. On the other hand, quite a few students prefer a John Deere tractor. A […]
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This Halloween Black Cats Abounded
January 2, 2013
by thetigertimes5
Halloween is a night of fun, free candy, and kids of all ages walking around dressed up in scary, funny, or strange costumes. But some love the holiday more than others. This Halloween, dressing up as a cat seemed to be a very popular choice with the girls. “I was a cat because all my […]
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Fleetwood Football Makes Improvements Regardless of Record
December 21, 2012
by thetigertimes4
This past football season, Fleetwood Tigers went 3-7, which ties the team’s all-time record. “A football program takes time to develop,” Coach James Martinez is apt t say. The new coach seems to be doing things right. The team’s overall spirit and will to win has improved 100%. This season was undeniably the best season any […]
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Lincoln’s Accomplishments Recounted
December 21, 2012
by thetigertimes
Abraham Lincoln entered politics after being a store keeper, rail-splitter, and frontier lawyer. Lincoln believed that slavery was morally wrong. He won no votes in the southern states, which viewed Lincoln as a threat to culture and society. Lincoln was elected in November of 1860. He launched his campaign in June with a memorable speech […]
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Greiss Says Dissatisfying Election Yields Dissatisfied Conclusion
December 20, 2012
by thetigertimes5
The 2012 election is finally over, ending with the re-election of current president, Barack Obama, over presidential nominee and former Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney. Frankly, I say good riddance to the whole thing! This election was one of the most disenchanting experiences I have had concerning the government and politics. Despite hearing how important […]
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FAHS Band Wins First Place in King Frost Parade
December 19, 2012
by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood Marching Unit participated in Hamburg’s King Frost Parade. The band played two different songs while the band front performed their routine. The parade had many floats and marching bands there, but out of all the bands, Fleetwood won first place. “It’s really awesome to have a director that is very talented and truly […]
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Eagles Upset Fans
December 18, 2012
by thetigertimes5
The Philadelphia Eagles are a well-respected football organization that has endured a lot of success in past years. The team has never won a Super Bowl and has not won a championship since 1960. This year’s team, which seems to have so much talent, has lost their ninth straight game, and has fallen to a record […]
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Skyfall Skyrockets at the Box Office
December 14, 2012
by thetigertimes4
In the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, which celebrates 50 years since novelist Ian Fleming first published his “Casino Royal” in 1953, 007 has to eliminate a “friend” from M’s past after a terrorist attack on MI6. In the movie, M is threatened by the possibility of MI6’s demise; due to that, the […]
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Empty Flowers’ “Six” Is Diverse, Satisfying
December 13, 2012
by thetigertimes
With a name like “The Empty Flowers,” music lovers might immediately come to some hasty conclusions. Unlike their name, however, The Empty Flowers are anything but empty. The first song, “Resonate,” on their album released on 25 September sets the tone for all of the rocking that follows in this album. It is no surprise that […]
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Gathered FAHS Students Grow Magical
December 12, 2012
by thetigertimes
Magic: The Gathering is a twenty-year-old card game that involves a lot of strategy to eliminate your opponent. It is a fun and competitive game that forces players to think. Each opponent has a minimum of 60 cards in his/her deck and duels the other players until they have lost all twenty life points. Students, as well […]
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Random Cheese: What Do You Want for Christmas?
December 11, 2012
by thetigertimes
Jared Adam (10th): “Remote Controlled Helicopter.” Cody Fisher (11th): “Running boards for my pickup truck.” Sampson Lerch (9th): “Stoormtrooper Snowboard Jacket.” Dante Brown (12th): “Beats by Dr. Dre.” Ryan Bubbenmoyer (12th): “A Welder.” Mike Treichler (11th): “Dirt bike.” Zach Siegfried (11th): “A Garden Full of Plants.” Ms. Deb Heist (Teacher): “A new wristwatch.” Andrew Moran (11th): “A […]
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Fleetwood Work Force an Eclectic Bunch
December 10, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Does the average Fleetwood student have a job? Many students around the high school do indeed. Some chose jobs in Fleetwood, while others chose jobs in the surrounding areas. Fleetwood students have many different types of jobs. Some students work on farms interacting with animals, some work at restaurants working with customers and food, and some […]
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Halo 4 Doesn’t Disappoint
December 7, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Halo 4 is the latest installment in the popular Halo series of video games. It is developed by 343 studios and was released for the Xbox 360. The game’s campaign mode continues the story of Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier (Spartan) who is the main protagonist in the Halo series. It offers a new, […]
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Sophomore Emge makes Fleetwood Football History
December 6, 2012
by thetigertimes4
In the final game of the football season, Fleetwood finished with a 43-7 victory. Sophomore running back Tyler Emge not only broke the record for rushing yards in one season–he annihilated it. …By 140 yards. “It feels really good because it was one of my goals, and I hope to beat it again next year,” […]
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R.I.P. Twinkies
December 5, 2012
by thetigertimes5
On Friday, 23 November, America lost an icon. Hostess, the company that makes Twinkies, officially went out of business. A national strike of its workers severely affected product output, and Hostess was forced to lay off 18,500 people. “We deeply regret the necessity of today’s decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather […]
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Senior Pancake Breakfast a Success
December 4, 2012
by thetigertimes5
On Saturday, 27 October, the senior class hosted its final pancake breakfast in the high school cafeteria. The purpose of this breakfast was to raise money to help this year’s senior class pay for graduation. Overall, the breakfast was a success. A majority of the people who may not have been able to come in previous […]
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Fleetwood Hall of Fame Ceremony to be Unforgettable
November 27, 2012
by thetigertimes5
This December, the Fleetwood Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held. The event will be honoring past Fleetwood students for their athletic accomplishments. “The ceremony is taking place on Thursday December 27,2012, in conjunction with the 2012 Boys’ Basketball 49th Annual Tiger Classic Tournament,” Fleetwood athletic director Matt Diehl said. “The ceremony will take place […]
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Sandor and Song Remain Upbeat Despite DMD
November 27, 2012
by thetigertimes5
You may not know his face, but you have probably heard his name. Seventh grader Aidan Sandor is a student at Fleetwood Area Middle School currently battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), an inherited disorder that involves muscle weakness that worsens over time and which is most commonly diagnosed in adolescent boys. Sandor was diagnosed in […]
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Worth the Money
November 21, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 marks the eighth game in the long-standing Tekken fighting game series. This is the sequel to Tekken Tag Tournament, and one would not expect disappointment from the widely loved and generally well-regarded series. Unlike the other Tekken games, save Tekken Tag Tournament, this game offers something different to Tekken’s fighting formula […]
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The Tiger Times 
January 10, 2013
by thetigertimes5
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