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Random Profile: Anthony Constantine Karras Jr.
Name: Anthony Constantine Karras Jr. Favorite color: Purple. Favorite music: Punk rock. Role model: John Cena. What you can’t live without: My mother. Best friend: Zach Wrobel. Hobbies: Video games, fire fighting, weight lifting. People describe me as: Awesome when known. What you’re passionate about: Being successful. One thing you would change about yourself: Being lazy. Plans for summer: […]
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Little Girl Gone a Study in Life beneath the Surface
April 12, 2012
by thetigertimes1
What would you do if your life came down to living in a secluded house with your boyfriend, who keeps you at home and who kidnapped a pregnant teenage girl and kept her in a trailer in the backyard? Madora was faced with this very dilemma in the book Little Girl Gone. At a young […]
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Big Three Make Big Rebound
April 12, 2012
by thetigertimes
When the economy tanked a few years ago, so did the Big Three U.S. automakers’ sales. In 2008, both Chrysler and General Motors filed for bankruptcy and were forced to take a federal bailout. Ford just barely managed to avoid bankruptcy. In 2011, it was hard to believe that these three companies had ever been […]
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JoePa Remembered
April 11, 2012
by thetigertimes
Joseph Vincent Paterno was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He went on to be an English major at Brown University, where he played quarterback and cornerback. In 1966, Paterno took over the head coaching job at Penn State. He was an incredible football coach. Even though he only won two National Championships, he […]
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Fleetwood Track and Field a Numbers Race
April 11, 2012
by thetigertimes
Track and Field is a sport involving dedication and hard work. Many students from schools all around go out and compete to win not only as individuals but as a team. But Fleetwood Track and Field has never exactly been at the top of the totem pole. The problem is not the skill level of […]
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Awesome Sugar Cookies an Easy, Delicious Treat
April 10, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Ingredients: 3 cups sifted flour ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 2 eggs 1 cup sugar Directions: Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder respectively. Cut in butter as for pie crust. Beat eggs. Add sugar, and beat well. Blend egg mixture into flour mixture. Roll out on […]
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Misa’s Fugue Premieres 16 April
April 10, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Misa’s Fugue is almost here. The highly-anticipated documentary made by Fleetwood students and staff is nearly finished. The documentary tells the story of a holocaust survivor, Frank Grunwald. The movie portrays the everyday struggles of the people who were subjected to the horrors of the holocaust as well as Frank’s personal stories. “At this point we […]
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April Fools: Fleetwood Poses Alternatives for New School Mascot
April 1, 2012
by thetigertimes
Throughout its history, Fleetwood Area School District has been represented athletically by the colors red and white. However, the once beloved team nickname, the Tigers, is nearing the end of its time as the school mascot. The Tiger, established as Fleetwood’s mascot in 1919, was given to the athletics programs of the school in commemoration of […]
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April Fools: Ray Buss Field to Be Renamed Corbett Center
April 1, 2012
by thetigertimes
In 2009, the new Ray Buss field opened to Fleetwood Athletics. Ray Buss, a former Fleetwood student and local soccer hero, was the school board’s first choice when naming the field just three years ago. Since then, however, school board members have felt another individual was more deserving. On 20 March 2012, it was decided that […]
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Shelton and Yearbook Club Awarded Again
March 30, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Technology education teacher Sara Shelton and her yearbook team had another great year of journalistic success in 2011. Their yearbook, for the fourth time, was awarded second place from the Columbia Scholastic Press, second place from the National Scholastic Press, and first place and Outstanding Special Edition from the American Scholastic Press. The Columbia Scholastic Press […]
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Easter Holiday a Celebration of More Mere Christianity
March 30, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Paganism and fertility are two things most people do not associate with the “Easter Bunny,” the legendary rabbit who brings colorful eggs filled with sweets to children on Easter Sunday. Easter, as most know, is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which begs the question…What does a rabbit with a basket full […]
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Simmeria Hires New Head Chef
March 29, 2012
by thetigertimes
Thinking about taking your significant other out to dinner? Are you going out to lunch with a group of friends? If so, Fleetwood’s Simmeria restaurant may be the right place for you, especially because of its new chef who is bringing some fresh items to the Spring menu. Chef Albert Sinisi started as food stylist […]
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Cortazzo Defends Invisible Children and Kony 2012
March 29, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Joseph Kony. Who is he? Where did he come from? What does this “Kony 2012” movement mean? What has this man done to generate such popularity? Joseph Kony is the head of the group called the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army). The LRA is a group made of radical theologians who force their ideals upon the […]
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Favorite Ice Cream a Good Indicator of Personality
March 28, 2012
by thetigertimes
Many enjoy the creamy, cold taste of ice cream–unless they are lactose intolerant. People have their favorite or usuals, the flavor they always get or crave. But have you ever considered that your favorite flavor of frozen dairy also explains your personality? If you like Vanilla… You’re a straightforward person without much personal flair, but […]
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Fleetwood NHS Members Inducted
March 28, 2012
by thetigertimes1
On the 29 February at half past six, Fleetwood inducted it’s new class of National Honor Society members. The night started off with the women’s chorus, led by music teacher Catharine Williamson, singing the national anthem. Before the new members were inducted, NHS advisor and FAHS English teacher Debra Mahnken gave all the seniors their pins and […]
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Misa’s Fugue Featured in Student Filmmakers Magazine
March 27, 2012
by thetigertimes
Click here for the full text at StudentFilmmakers.com.
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Hidden Rap Gems Make Way in Music Industry
March 27, 2012
by thetigertimes4
It’s common knowledge that making it in the music industry is difficult. Thousands of hopefuls pursue their dreams of making it as a famous musician, but most of these dreamers never find the limelight. This generalization is especially true in the rap industry. Many aspiring artists don’t ever make it in music because they lack […]
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Random Profile: Mark Yocum
March 27, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Q.What are you going to miss most about high school? A. Friends. Q. What are you involved with at school? A. Nothing really. Q. What are some of your favorite activities to do outside of school? A. Hangout with friends. also i like to listen to music Q.What do you plan on doing after high […]
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Censorship Stirs Controversy in School Districts
March 26, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Censorship is something that constantly pervades our society, but when is it truly necessary? Something that often stirs up controversy is when a book is either censored or simply banned in a school so that it may protect impressionable youth from topics considered too mature for them. In this modern society of political correctness, many […]
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Willow Creek Peter Pan Scheduled for 29 March
March 26, 2012
by thetigertimes2
The Willow Creek Performing Arts Committee will be performing Peter Pan on 29 March at 6:30 p.m. in the Willow Creek auditorium. Admission is free! Many elementary students can remember the amazing performance of The Little Mermaid last year. By the looks of the auditions over the past two years, theater is becoming a favorite […]
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World Series or Bust for Phillies
March 23, 2012
by thetigertimes1
There are some big questions heading into what should be another exciting year for the Philadelphia Phillies. When is Ryan Howard going to be available? Is Chase Utley going to be the Chase of old? Is the window of winning another World Series slowly closing for this squad? These questions bring excitement but also uncertainty, […]
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Chardon High School Shooting Affects More than Victims
March 23, 2012
by thetigertimes4
On Monday, 27 February, at about 7:30 a.m., bullets sprayed inside the cafeteria of Chardon High School on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio. When the gunfire ended, one student was dead and several others were severely injured. Two students injured in the shooting died on Wednesday in the hospital. The shooter, T.J. Lane, a 17-year-old […]
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Random Cheese: What do you Want in your Easter Eggs?
March 22, 2012
by thetigertimes1
What do you want to find in your Easter Eggs? Ms. Beard–“Money.” Kelly Pitts (’12)–“A gosling (baby goose).” Casey Hefflefinger (’12)–“Ryan Gosling.” Pat Schukraft (’12)–“Pikachu.” Cody Millard (’13)–“A girlfriend.” Zachary Brown (’12)–“Baby dragon.” Austin Stern (’13)–“Colton Plucker.” Joel Snyder (’12)–“A million shares of Apple.” Edwin Enriquez (’12)–“Alyson Landis.” Jake Braswell (’12)–“Lots of jelly beans.” Molly […]
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Same-Sex and Interracial Relationships Increasing in FAHS
March 22, 2012
by thetigertimes4
While homosexual and interracial relationships are something that used to be widely discouraged, both are becoming widely accepted throughout the United States. Although gay marriage has not been legalized everywhere yet, it is something that many groups are working toward and accomplishing. Interracial marriage in the United States has been fully legal in all U.S. […]
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The Tiger Times 
April 13, 2012
by thetigertimes4
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