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Students Express Themselves through Rap Battling
War has broken out at Fleetwood Area High school. Not one of physical strength, but one of rhymes. In the past few weeks, rap battles have taken over the halls of Fleetwood High every day before ninth period. Rap battling, the basis for all rap music, is truly where rap music originated. The object of […]
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Poverty in Reading Reaches New Low
November 22, 2011
by thetigertimes2
Reading, Pennsylvania, a city of approximately 88,000, has for many years been the urban epicenter of Berks County. With a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, it has also developed into a cultural melting pot of sorts–or tossed salad, if you prefer. In recent years, however, the city of Reading has become fixed in a full-on […]
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Random Cheese: Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic the Gathering?
November 21, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh. These card games are popular among students. Which do you prefer? Conor Donohoe: “Magic—Yu-Gi-Oh is for children.” Pat Shukraft: “Magic—Yu-Gi-Oh has too many overpowered cards.” Herr Rudy: “Magic—Yu-Gi-Oh is inferior.” Jake Braswell: “Yu-Gi-Oh–I’ve been playing since I was a lad.” Tyler Dierolf and Avian Cabassa: “Yu-Gi-Oh ’cause it’s da bomb.”
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College Application Deadlines Closing in on Seniors
November 21, 2011
by thetigertimes1
With college application deadlines fast approaching, time is of the essence for the graduating class of 2012. College visits and meetings with guidance counselors encompass the early part of many seniors’ years, but, when it comes down to the wire, the application process can be a daunting task for many. Even before sending your first […]
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Shakespeare Gets Seussified at FAHS
November 18, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Whether you have heard it or not, FAHS students finally have the official declaration of the high school’s 2012 production: The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. The Director will once again be Chemistry teacher Matthew Biniek. “We can always use more people: dancers, singers, musicians, crew, and actors. We need everyone, and we will take […]
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The Roaming Gnome Roams South
November 18, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Hello! Welcome to my very first “Where is that Gnome?!” I, that gnome, will be somewhere in the USA and you must figure out where I am. As I hope everyone else does, I will be starting my adventure at my home in Fleetwood. I am, as a matter of fact, the Fleetwood roaming gnome! […]
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Fleetwood CROP Walk Helps Less Fortunate
November 17, 2011
by thetigertimes1
On Sunday, 16 October, 2011 at 1:00 in the afternoon, Fleetwood hosted a community CROP Walk starting at the Fleetwood Area High School Stadium and proceeding throughout the town. Participants walked a hefty three miles around the town before completing the walk. The acronym “CROP” stands for “Communities Responding to Poverty.” Over one hundred participants were […]
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Corporal Punishment Contentious in Schools
November 17, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Is corporal punishment the right way to get a point across? According to a 2000 survey, corporal punishment is widely approved by parents throughout the world. Corporal punishment is a form of physical punishment that involves the deliberate infliction of pain as retribution to an offense. There are still many countries, including states in the […]
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Colorado Scenery, Elk Highly Prized
November 16, 2011
by thetigertimes1
During the month of October, from the 14th to the 21st, I spent time in Colorado. Though I was tired from my early waking at 5:15 in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised by how sunny Colorado was when my plane landed at the Denver airport. After my father and I were picked up by […]
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Four FAHS Runners Head to Districts
November 16, 2011
by thetigertimes
Cross Country is a sport unlike any other. The dedication and discipline that it requires can come as a shock to most. That may be why the team at Fleetwood is so small. In every Cross Country meet in Berks County, a race is 3.1 miles long (or 5K). The whole point of the sport […]
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Holiday Craft Show Sponsored by Senior Class, FBLA
November 14, 2011
by thetigertimes1
The annual Holiday Craft Show (formally known as the Holiday Bizarre) will take place this year on 19 November from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, auxiliary gym, and hallways. The Holiday Craft Show is a fundraiser for both FBLA and the class of 2012’s graduation. The event consists of vendors […]
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United We Fall Rises
November 11, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Within Berks County alone, noteworthy local bands abound. The number of local cover bands and bands making their own material is mind-boggling. Each of the bands is unique in its stage presence, musical taste, and countless other things. The band United We Fall of Blandon was created in the summer of 2010 with Brian Erb playing bass […]
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In Memoriam: Steve Jobs
November 10, 2011
by thetigertimes1
On 5 October 2011, the world lost one of the most intelligent and creative people in recent memory; Steve Jobs passed away of cancer at the age of 56. Jobs will forever be remembered for his innovative Apple computer products and how they made people’s lives easier. But how did his inventions change the way […]
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Renaissance Faire a Wash…Again
November 10, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Like every class for the last few years, Fleetwood’s class of 2012 took the annual trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on Thursday, 13 October. It was a rain-filled day at the Faire, but luckily the rain was only coming straight down. Students who did not bring an umbrella were soaked for the bus ride […]
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Snapbacks Snap Back into Fashion at Fleetwood
November 9, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Snapback hats have been making a comeback in the last year. These popular hats are not new to the fashion world; in fact, they were actually created and worn by baseball players in the 1950s. The Snapback hats became very popular in the 1980s and were worn as sporting apparel in many other sports. Snapbacks are also a […]
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Twitter Gaining Momentum among Students
November 9, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Social networking websites now appeal to 73% of high school students, or roughly three out of every four high school kids. When the words “social networking” are brought up, most people immediately think of Facebook; however, Twitter is on the rise among students at Fleetwood. More and more students are turning to Twitter to let […]
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Random Cheese Finds Out Your Spirit Animal
November 8, 2011
by thetigertimes
Spirit animals are an important part of one’s life. While many are unaware that they have a spirit animal, they are undoubtedly an important part of life…….and by that I mean people generally just say their favorite animal. Anywho, here’s this edition’s Random Cheese… “A Chicken.” –Sam Cabrera “An Aardvark.” –Dina Heffner “A […]
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Fleetwood Hockey Team Off to Quick Start
November 8, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood’s Hockey team is swiftly advancing towards the end of the 2011 – 2012 season, and we all the student body is proud! What? You weren’t aware of the Fleetwood Area Hockey team? That’s probably because it never officially existed until this year. With two seniors from Fleetwood Area High School–Brad Wanner and Joey Matteo–on the varsity team […]
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Fleetwood’s Roamin’ Gnome Embarks
November 4, 2011
by thetigertimes1
With the start of anew school year, The Tiger Times staff has combined the ever popular Travelocity commercial to create the Fleetwood roaming gnome. The Travelocity gnome was transformed from his fancy blue coat to an awesome red Fleetwood Area High School letter jacket. He also earned some tiger paw prints on his hat and boots. For […]
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Family Favorites More Common Than Not
November 4, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Parents with multiple children have always told them they loved each equally, but according to a recent Time Magazine article, this is not true. In a study conducted by Catherine Conger, a professor of human and community developments at the University of California at Davis, a group of 384 pairs of siblings and their parents were […]
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Four Square a Huge Hit with Fleetwood Seniors
November 3, 2011
by thetigertimes1
A lot of the seniors at Fleetwood are interested and involved in many different activities, but, if there is one activity that has taken precedence over the rest this year, it is the seniors’ love for four square. The game wasn’t big with last year’s senior class, but now almost all of the seniors are playing […]
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Some Tips May Help College Hopefuls
November 3, 2011
by thetigertimes1
For high school seniors, the pressures of college can at times be overwhelming. Touring colleges, applying to them, and trying to meet deadlines make for some stressful moments throughout the year. There are, however, many misconceptions about college and many struggles other high schoolers face when applying or trying to get ready for life after […]
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Random Profile–Mitch Kinek Follows Fleetwood Family Tradition
November 2, 2011
by thetigertimes1
Freshman Mitch Kinek is the son of Thomas and Shelli, and brother to Tori, Kaley, and Joe. He’s an athletic, pizza-loving soccer player. In the few weeks Mitch has been in high school, he’s been more than enjoying himself. Most kids find their freshman year nerve-racking because many of them are on their own . For […]
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Skinny Jeans Fashionable but Unhealthy?
November 2, 2011
by thetigertimes1
The latest craze to hit the Fleetwood area has been skinny jeans. From little kids to adults, skinny jeans are the latest and greatest thing to wear. Sure they look good, but what are fashionable folks sacrificing for the sake of looking nice? Rumors about health concerns involving skinny jeans have been circulating for some […]
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The Tiger Times 
November 22, 2011
by thetigertimes1
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