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2012 Olympics Arriving in London This Summer
Prepare yourselves, London, because the 2012 summer Olympics are coming to you! The summer Olympics consists of events such as diving, cycling, track and field events, skeet shooting, archery, badminton, basketball, among other sports. This will be the 48th summer games in documented history. The Olympics usually last over a span of 16 days, including […]
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Misa’s Fugue DVDs Available to Sponsors
June 6, 2012
by thetigertimes
The FAHS Doc Project entitled “Misa’s Fugue” has swept the county by storm and is looking to touch the lives of students, scholars, and cinema-goers across the nation. To further fund marketing and distribution of the film produced by FAHS, its student body, and its staff, Butter Productions is now making DVDs of the film, as […]
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Odd Future Vol. 2 Does Not Disappoint
June 5, 2012
by thetigertimes
The O.F. Tape Vol. 2 is the first studio album attempt by rap group Odd Future, and it is hardly a disappointment–far from it, in fact. The album starts out with the hilarious and curse-riddled opening “Hi” by non-rapper group member Lucas, who talks smack on every member of the group besides himself, setting the […]
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Rotary International Spreads Humanitarianism
June 5, 2012
by thetigertimes
Among service organizations, one of the most distinguished is Rotary International. With over 1.2 million members, 34,000 clubs worldwide, and a century of assisting those in need, Rotary International deserves its reputation. Rotary was founded in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris for the purpose of creating a professional club for […]
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Random Profile: Brody Cargen
June 4, 2012
by thetigertimes1
What were your first thoughts walking into high school? “Cool….” What is the most rewarding experience you’ve had? “Kissing my grandma.” Who or what inspires you? “Madison Rice.” What is the strangest talent you have? “I can eat a whole chicken (bones and all).” What is your snack of choice? “Animal Crackers.” What is your […]
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Harper Hits His Way into the Big Leagues
June 4, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Bryce Harper, a 19-year-old baseball phenom, has taken the MLB by storm. He is the youngest player in the National League and has made the once terrible Washington Nationals team into a World Series contender. Bryce Harper left Las Vegas High School after his sophomore year and earned his GED, making him eligible for the […]
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Random Profile: Edward Mendosa
June 1, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Where were you born? Medellin, Colombia. What is your favorite color? Blue. Who is your favorite singer? Daddy Yankee. What is your favorite food? Spanish food. Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Carr. Have you always attended Fleetwood? If not, where else did you go? Which school was your favorite? No, I didn’t. I used […]
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Avengers Not a Disappointment
June 1, 2012
by thetigertimes1
It’s finally here! Everybody’s favorite superhuman characters from the Marvel Comics have teamed up in the new movie The Avengers. These characters include Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. In the movie, Nick Fury, the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., brings together a team of superhumans to fight Thor’s brother Loki and […]
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Manchester City Ends 44-Year Title Drought
May 30, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Not this time, United. Manchester City won the English Premier League Title for the first time in 44 years; the last time was in ’68. Their comeback against Queens Park Rangers was surely one the City fans will remember and cherish. The ending result was 3-2, with Sergio Aguero scoring late in stoppage time, just […]
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Mourar and Milloy Look to Find Success
May 30, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Among the ranks of students who walk the halls of Fleetwood Area High School each day are many individuals with exceptional musical ability. In fact, the school has long been home to an ever-flourishing music program, full of talented young people eager to make their voices heard, as well as those who prefer to let […]
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Random Profile: Mike Jefferson
May 29, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Random Profile for Mike Jefferson Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: I am going to a 2-year community college for culinary arts. Q: Where is your dream vacation destination? A: Galapagos island because there are a lot of rare animals there that you don’t see any other place on earth. Q: […]
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Fleetwood Hosts Fun-Filled Summer
May 29, 2012
by thetigertimes1
This summer in Fleetwood is going to be jam-packed with activities for the whole family. From music and pools, to cars and a carnival, Fleetwood has plenty in store for residents to enjoy this season. The Recreation Board will again sponsor Sunday Night Music in the Park. The kick-off date will be June 3rd with […]
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NBA Playoffs Filled with Old Favorites
May 28, 2012
by thetigertimes1
The NBA playoffs are one of the most anticipated post-season events in sports. The first round of this year’s playoffs started on April 28th. The playoffs are a best of 7 tournament with 16 teams. The winner wins the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Many NBA stars make their own marks on the game during the […]
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Timeflies Emerges Into the Music World
May 28, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Timeflies is a musical group that formed in late 2010 and targets high school and college students. The duo consists of a vocalist named Cal, who is 23 years old, and hails from New York. Rez, 22, produces the music and is from New Jersey. The group tried to break through genre barriers and create […]
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Former Fleetwood Student Shows Town’s Change
May 25, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Who exactly is Caroline Elizabeth Baum Steitz? For starters, she is a Fleetwood Area High School of 1931. Through her and her family, students and community members can understand the history of Fleetwood and how times have changed since she was a student. The first motion picture house in Fleetwood was built on 30 West […]
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New Bully Group
May 25, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Do you feel alone? Always bullied? Depressed? Do you just want to get to know your classmates better? Accept may be the club for you to join if you answered “yes” to any of these questions. This year, the FAHS student body started a new club called Accept, which is the high school’s first anti-bullying […]
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Bracketology Maddening to Some
May 24, 2012
by thetigertimes1
As the calendar flips to March each year, college basketball fans everywhere prepare for one of the biggest and most widely-followed sporting events in America. The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships, known informally as March Madness, is a nearly month-long competition to determine the best college basketball team in all the land. The tournament, […]
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17 Dead, 6 Injured in Afghanistan Tragedy
May 24, 2012
by thetigertimes4
On 11 March, in the Panjwai district of Kandahar, Afghanistan, a tragedy occurred when U.S. Army staff sergeant Robert Bales killed 17 Afghani civilians during the night. The acts he commited include not only the murders but also attempting to kill six others and attempting to destroy some of the victims’ bodies as well. The incident […]
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Leenhouts Leads Way for Fleetwood Swimming
May 23, 2012
by thetigertimes1
“It was really exciting but completely unexpected at the same time” Sophomore swimmer Matt Leenhouts said. Fleetwood’s very own Matt Leenhouts, who placed first in Districts at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium in the 200 freestyle, represents how strong Fleetwood truly is in swimming although it is not advertised as a top sport. Leenhouts also placed […]
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Christie’s Memorable Cakes Bakes Memories
May 23, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Christie’s Memorable Cakes is a relatively new business featured on Main Street in Fleetwood, a great place to find delicious and custom-decorated cakes of your choice. The owner of this new bakery in town is Christie M. Coleman, a Fleetwood Area High School graduate. The storefront opened in November of this past year, but prior […]
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Mourning Wood to Release New Album in May
May 22, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood Area High School is widely known for its inspiring music department. But, aside from the students who are constantly involved in band and chorus, one can witness multiple student-formed bands’ posters hung around the hallways, most of the time advertising for their next show. Many of these groups try and make it big, but […]
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Presidential Race in Full Stride
May 22, 2012
by thetigertimes1
It seems like just yesterday Barack Obama won the presidential race. But here we are again, nearly four years later, in the midst of another election. Barack Obama has chosen to run for re-election and is the head candidate for the Democrats while Mitt Romney won the Republican primaries. Of course, the elections will take […]
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Safe Plays It Safe
May 21, 2012
by thetigertimes4
With Jason Statham’s latest action flick Safe, audiences find the genre’s go-to guy once again dishing out beatings at a fiendish pace with little regard to his own well-being. Excessive violence is what people are paying the price of admission to see in a Statham movie, and there are plenty of dead bodies, bullets, and […]
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Ohio Overhauling Senior Year?
May 21, 2012
by thetigertimes1
According to an article at Cleveland.com, Ohio’s top education leaders want to overhaul 12th grade so students can be involved in technical training, apprenticeships, and college classes. “We want to have no distinction between the senior year of high school and the first year of college,” aid Stan Heffner, the Superintendent of the Ohio Department […]
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The Tiger Times 
June 6, 2012
by thetigertimes1
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