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Braun Wins Appeal of Suspension
On 10 December, 2011, it was reported that Ryan Braun tested positive for a high level of testosterone caused by a performance-enhancing drug. Braun denied the reports and appealed the fifty-game suspension that he was supposed to receive. On 23 February, 2012, an MLB panel overturned the fifty-game suspension due to the urine sample not being […]
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Senior Week House Hunting Tips
March 21, 2012
by thetigertimes4
As the end of the school year nears, some students may be thinking about plans for the upcoming summer. For many graduating seniors, a post-graduation getaway is exactly what they have in mind: a week or so to relax with friends and enjoy some time together before the reality of going off to college and […]
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Bear Creek Suffers Dissapointing Winter Season
March 20, 2012
by thetigertimes1
As winter nears each year, ski and snowboard enthusiasts from Fleetwood and beyond cannot help but look forward to flocking to Bear Creek Mountain Resort for a long season full of plentiful powder and frigid conditions. The 2011-2012 season, however, left many frustrated and disappointed with what they found on the slopes. “It was, by […]
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Locker Room Locked Due to Vandalism
March 20, 2012
by thetigertimes4
“We have had vandalism– clothes, food–and we are just trying to prevent it and find out who’s doing it,” Physical Education teacher Joseph Palacz said. They call them gym teachers for a reason. Their jobs aren’t to clean up after high-school students trashing their own locker room. If they wanted to, they would’ve signed up […]
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Genre-Bending Drive a Thrill Ride
March 19, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Drive is the latest thriller from Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn. Ryan Gossling stars as Driver (the audience never learns his real name), who is a mechanic and stuntman by day and a getaway driver for heists and robberies by night. He knows his way around Los Angeles and can certainly handle himself behind the wheel. Drive […]
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Houston Legacy Marred by Early End
March 19, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Whitney Houston died on Saturday, 11 February, 2012 at the age of 48. She was born in New Jersey, and she knew from a very young age she wanted to become a professional singer. At age 15, she became a model and was one of the first African-Americans who appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine. […]
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Irish Flag Cookies a St. Patty’s Day Treat
March 16, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Ingredients: • 1 cup butter • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Directions: 1. In a large bowl, mix together butter and powdered sugar. Mix in one egg and vanilla extract. […]
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Matteo Named Part of East Penn All-Star Team
March 16, 2012
by thetigertimes4
“It relieved my nerves. I was so happy,” Joey Matteo said on scoring his infamous goal. Matteo was 1 out of 4 kids (22 kids picked all together) from the Muhlenberg/Fleetwood area ice hockey team picked to play in an All-Star game that is made up of all the “Stars” out of the East Penn […]
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Lin Takes Over Madison Square Garden
March 15, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Jeremy Lin, a 23-year-old Asian-American basketball player, has taken over New York City as well as the country with his hard work and impressive play. After being counted out and cut many times in his basketball career, Lin overcame all doubt to prove everyone wrong. He’s even taken over social media sites such as Twitter […]
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Forger Lights Up Local Music Scene
March 15, 2012
by thetigertimes4
If you haven’t heard of the band Forger, you’re obviously not keeping up with the local scene. To not know Forger is to not know some of the greatest local hardcore music in the area. With influences such as Touché Amore, Converge, Minor Threat, and Verse, Forger is a four piece aggressive Hardcore Punk band […]
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The Vow an Almost Perfect Romance
March 14, 2012
by thetigertimes1
For hopeless romantics and girls who envision the perfect relationship, The Vow is a love story that will pull at the heartstrings. The Vow, starring Channing Tatum (Dear John, She’s the Man) and Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, The Time Traveler’s Wife) play Leo and Paige, a young couple happily married and living in downtown Chicago. […]
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Paranormal Club Investigates the Pagoda
March 14, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Boo! Scared? Well, you should be. The Fleetwood Paranormal Club has officially begun investigations for this year, and some of their recent findings may surprise you. The group is advised by Erin Follweiler, a science teacher here at Fleetwood High. The first investigation was at the Pagoda and Fire Tower located on Skyline Drive in […]
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Volleyball Team Reloading for Another Playoff Run
March 13, 2012
by thetigertimes1
The Volleyball season is approaching, and after making history season last year, the team has a lot to live up too. Last season, the Boys’ volleyball team made history as the first Fleetwood boys team to make it to the second round of Districts, where they lost to York-Suburban. They were also the first team […]
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Helpful Hints for Buying an Automobile
March 13, 2012
by thetigertimes4
It’s that time again–time to choose wisely. Buying a new car, whether it’s a first time purchase or not, can be a daunting task. There are many contingencies one must evaluate when choosing an automobile. Just remember-–chances are it’ll be around for some time. Most of us only think about how much we can afford when shopping […]
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Tony Iommi Writes Influential Autobiography
March 12, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Over the past few years, many rock stars have published autobiographies of their lives, such as well-known and influential stars Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, and Keith Richards. Tony Iommi joins them with Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath. Iommi, the guitarist of Black Sabbath and one of the most influential musicians […]
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Seussified Shakespeare to Premiere Friday
March 12, 2012
by thetigertimes
“… I do not like green eggs and ham.” –Dr. Seuss, from Green Eggs and Ham. “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” – William Shakespeare, from Romeo and Juliet. These two very different but very famous lines come from equally famous writers who will meet onstage for The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. On 16 […]
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Girls’ Soccer Looks to Continue Success
March 9, 2012
by thetigertimes1
The Fleetwood girls’ soccer team has had a lot of success in the last few years. They are a perennial power in Berks County. In 2008, they were runners-up in the county, district, and state playoffs. In 2009, they were able to get over the hump and win a county championship as well as a […]
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Freshman Class Visits Local Colleges
March 9, 2012
by thetigertimes1
On 14 February 2012, the Fleetwood freshman class visited and spent the day at various colleges across Berks County. They were able to see different aspects of the colleges they visited and learn more about them. The colleges visited were Albright, Alvernia, Penn State Berks, Kutztown, and Reading Area Community College. The trip lasted a […]
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Zumba Sweeping District
March 8, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Zumba is a fun way to lose weight and learn how to dance. The dance came about after a trainer forgot his original track for an aerobic dance class. He improvised by using whatever music he had in his backpack, which happened to be salsa at the time. His class enjoyed the exercise and the […]
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Rap and Hip-Hop Dominate FAHS Preferences
March 8, 2012
by thetigertimes2
Music has always been a big part of high schoolers’ lives. The FASD music department has an acclaimed past when it comes to competitions. The band and chorus have both traveled to many beaches and cities for competition. Some of the bands that come from the Fleetwood area include Dreamland Park, United We Fall, and […]
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Coach Bill O’Brien May Bring Positive Change to Lions
March 7, 2012
by thetigertimes2
After the November dismissal (and subsequent death) of Joe Paterno, there were many questions about who would take over the head coaching position at Penn State. Would Interim Head Coach Tom Bradley take over the position? As it turns out, Penn State had someone else in mind. That someone is Bill O’Brien. “I am thrilled […]
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Dear Aimee: Rough Horseplay Must Commence with Caution
March 7, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Q: Sometimes when my brother and I fight, he hits me. How do I stop him from hitting me? -Hurt During Horseplay Dear Hurt, Your brother could be dealing with anger issues and taking them out on you because you are an easy target. Next time your brother hits you or threatens violence against […]
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Temple Run is Newest iOS Hit Game
March 6, 2012
by thetigertimes2
A new hit game swept through Fleetwood Area High School. The game Temple Run has become a very popular way among Fleetwood students to spend free time. Temple Run is an app for iOS products, and, very soon, Android products. Temple Run was created by Imangi Studios and has since made it to the number […]
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Random Cheese–What 2012 Movie Are You Most Anticipating?
March 6, 2012
by thetigertimes2
What 2012 movie are you most excited to see? Shaq Cobb–“The Avengers.” Mitch Kinek–“Chronicle.” Ryan Andre–“The Dark Knight Rises.” Christian Boyer–“The Avengers.” Jeff Miller–“The Dark Knight Rises.” Casey Hefflefinger–“The Hunger Games.” Kelly Pitts–“Chronicle.” Conor Donohoe–“The Dark Knight Rises.” Patrick Schukraft- “Chronicle.”
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The Tiger Times 
March 21, 2012
by thetigertimes1
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