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FBLA Takes the “Opportunity” to Help Their Community
The Future Business Leaders of America are reaching out to their community this year with their service project working with Opportunity House in Reading. Gabriel Siegfried, grade 10, and Hannah Nied, grade 12, are leading the efforts to support the community this year and they will be competing their project against other teams in the […]
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Teens Have Numerous Employment Options in Fleetwood Area
February 22, 2023
by thetigertime01
Plenty of local teens are interested in working but are unsure of good local places to work. There may be more good local workplaces than people think. The first places, and arguably most popular, would be grocery stores, such as Giant, Weis, or Boyers. Because Boyers is located in Fleetwood, and Giant and Weis are […]
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Nation Wide Outages Affect Air Travel
February 17, 2023
by thetigertime01
Before the recent airline outages, a nationwide flight delay had not happened since 9/11. “The FAA’s outage was the second major air travel disruption in less than a month and drew bipartisan criticism. Winter storms derailed holiday travel in late December, prompting widespread cancellations and a crisis at Southwest Airlines after it buckled from all […]
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FAHS’s Galeassi Adds Art to BCIU Showcase
February 16, 2023
by thetigertime01
Fleetwood Area High School has some really talented artists. Jossalyn Galeassi takes multiple art classes at Fleetwood Area High School, and she enjoys every part of them. Jossalyn took about a week to finish an art project that had a lot of meaning for her. Her art will be displayed In BCIU’s art showcase this […]
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Are You Misinterpreting Masculinity?
February 15, 2023
by thetigertime01
In the past year, celebrities such as Andrew Tate and the fictional character Patrick Bateman from American Psycho have been used as “role models” for the aspiring phrases “sigma” or “alpha male,” which some men use as part of a journey toward male self-improvement. This way of thinking has promoted misogynistic behaviors and emotional illiteracy […]
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What to Look For When Buying a Used Car
February 14, 2023
by thetigertime01
How much thought do you put into buying a used car? The market for used vehicles has seen exponential growth within the last few years. The variables that are in play might suggest a few different motives to explain the rise in prices. “U.S. Department of Labor statistics revealed that used car prices are up […]
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Yemen Resolution Doesn’t Get a Vote Despite Activists’ Wishes
February 10, 2023
by thetigertime01
The United States is funding its ally Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen. The civil war in Yemen has left over a hundred thousand dead from armed conflict and many more Yemenis dead from starvation. Most of these deaths were civilians killed directly or indirectly by the Saudi military. The United States has given […]
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FAHS Seniors are Awarded November Students of the Month
February 8, 2023
by thetigertime01
Fleetwood seniors Baxter Biehl and Samuel Mitten were recently named November Students of the Month. Baxter Biehl, the son of Bradley and Brooke Biehl, participates in numerous activities for Fleetwood. He is involved in soccer, tennis, volleyball, men’s chorus, band, chorus, orchestra, choraliers, wind ensemble, vocal ensemble, pit orchestra, marching band, jazz band, chess club, […]
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North Korea Improves Missile Program
February 7, 2023
by thetigertime01
North Korea now has a missile capable of reaching the US mainland, and it is fueling many questions from American citizens. North Korea has always taken great pride in its ability to potentially have lethal nuclear missiles, but they never really posed a huge threat to the US mainland. In a recent test, however, North […]
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This Baker Works with a Different Kind of Pi
February 2, 2023
by thetigertime01
Ms. Vanessa Baker is a new math teacher in the Fleetwood Area School District. She teaches 10th and 11th grade in room 206. Teaching SAT prep, geometry, and Algebra 2, she is 22 years old, and she graduated from Albright College in the Spring of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Secondary teaching. Baker […]
Posted in: Christopher Martinez
North Korea Tests Nuclear Missile Capable of Reaching America
January 31, 2023
by thetigertime01
North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, November 12, 2022. The U.S. sent two bombers to South Korea in a display of military prowess. Tensions have started to rise, and new updates about the missile have come in. North Korea has test-fired more than thirty missiles since the initial test Saturday. These long-range […]
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Fleetwood Seniors Ready to Play College Ball
January 30, 2023
by thetigertime01
On November 9, 2022, six Fleetwood student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent. Two of those athletes were Kaitlyn Pytleski and Tyler Szilli. Kaitlyn Pytleski committed to Kutztown University to play softball and Tyler Szilli decided to continue his baseball career at Alvernia. Tyler has been playing baseball for 12 years. His passion for the sport […]
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Fleetwood Senior Siblings Sign Letters of Intent
January 27, 2023
by thetigertime01
It’s off to college lacrosse for some Fleetwood twins. Jocelyn and Karissa Doerr are seniors at Fleetwood Area High School. They play lacrosse for the Schuylkill Valley Panthers. On November 9th, they signed letters of intent to play lacrosse for the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Jocelyn and Karissa Doerr were among […]
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Missiles Threaten Peace of Mind in U.S.
January 24, 2023
by thetigertime01
North Korea and the United States have had a rocky relationship over the past few decades. With new research and information circulating about a North Korean missile that can reach the United States, some are scared. The Japan Times reported, “Across the Atlantic, U.S. President Joe Biden warned in October of a potential ‘Armageddon’ hanging […]
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Is the Snow Day Dead?
January 23, 2023
by thetigertime01
Fleetwood Area High School Flexible Instruction Days (FID) are meant to benefit students education. An important aspect of high school is making sure grades are good and one’s mind is focused on school work, studying, and homework. Snow days can be different for many people. “FID days are pointless when it comes to doing work,” Fleetwood […]
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Reporter Bio: Christopher Martinez
January 23, 2023
by thetigertimes
Chris Martinez is a Sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School. He was raised as the youngest of five children in a Spanish-speaking household. Growing up bilingual has made him feel separated from others at times because he was different, but he appreciates his special ability to communicate now that he is older. His greatest role […]
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COVID-19 Still Altering the Teaching Profession
January 13, 2023
by thetigertimes
The COVID-19 virus has affected many. In one way or another, it has changed everyone’s life. Schooling experienced much change as a whole. COVID affected the students and the classroom, but had perhaps the largest impact on teachers. Teachers had to cope with students being out because of COVID, half of the school missing each […]
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COVID-19 Represents a Clear Stumbling Block for Students
January 11, 2023
by thetigertimes
After the effects of COVID-19 on the entire school system, students have felt the impact in a variety of ways. Grades, assignments, and attendance have seen these most alterations. In order to understand the impact COVID had, it’s important to find out how students responded after feeling its effects. “Before the pandemic, about 1 in […]
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COVID-19 Still Affecting Classrooms
January 10, 2023
by thetigertimes
For two years, the American education system saw unprecedented changes to environments and structure. How did Fleetwood handle the change? Covid-19 created a shift in classroom dynamics that affected both students and teachers. Some things made a positive change, while others are still plighting the school with disconnectivity and fear. As students and staff looked […]
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Philadelphia Sports Teams Having a Great Season
January 3, 2023
by thetigertimes
Philadelphia sports teams have local fans excited about their winning performances. The Eagles started their season undefeated. The Phillies made the World Series out of nowhere. The Philadelphia MLS team, the Union, made it to the MLS Cup. Along with all of this, the 76ers and Flyers have looked impressive early in their own respective […]
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The Recycling is Mingling
December 13, 2022
by thetigertimes
Shiny, a plastic cup, is a number one. He went to a factory, and then he was melted down and squeezed into a microwave dinner tray. Shiny is now a number four. He will be put into recycling again, but he may never be anything but a microwave dinner tray. The recycling of plastic is […]
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Free Speech Has Consequences, and Cancel Culture Is One of Them
December 2, 2022
by thetigertimes
The First Amendment says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” That means everyone is protected by the First Amendment to an extent. On the other hand, […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
Earth Population Reaches 8 Billion and Counting
December 1, 2022
by thetigertimes
Earth’s population just won’t stop growing. The human population hit 8 billion on November 15, 2022. This has many asking, “What are the consequences?” Many are not worried about overpopulation; some going so far as to call it a “myth”; still others view it as one of the greatest, or perhaps the greatest, threats to […]
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Math Club Members Compete at Kutztown University
November 30, 2022
by thetigertimes
On October 27, 2022, senior math club members Ruohan Chen and Samuel Mitten competed against other high schoolers in the Keystone Symposium. This event, which is known as “The Inagurabal Keystone Symposium on Mathematics Research by High School Students,” creates an outlet for high schoolers to present a solution to a math-related problem. “For the […]
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The Tiger Times 
February 23, 2023
by thetigertime01
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