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Reporter Bio: Ryan Cortazzo
Ryan Daniel Cortazzo was born on the night of 6 December 1993. Ryan is the youngest of four brothers–Michael, Kevin, and Matthew. At an early age, Ryan took an interest in baseball and began following what is still his favorite team today, the New York Yankees. Ryan’s love for the Yankees eventually landed him in […]
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Reporter Bio: Jess Gieringer
September 28, 2011
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Jess Gieringer, born April 17, 1994, joined the ranks of The Tiger Times this year because she saw it as the best fit for her amidst an assortment of year-long courses. At Fleetwood, Jess is a member of the National Honor Society, and most of her time outside of school is spent doing art or […]
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Reporter Bio: Derek Evanosky
September 27, 2011
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Derek Thomas Evanosky, the son of Thomas and Cheryl Evanosky, was born on March 19, 1994. Derek has one sister, Taylor Evanosky. He has been involved in the media arts at Fleetwood Area High School for two years, with experience in the Tiger TV and Tiger Times news programs. Derek enjoys hanging with his friends, snowboarding, writing, Magic: […]
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Reporter Bio: Hannah Tillotson
September 26, 2011
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Hannah Tillotson, a new senior at Fleetwood Area High School, was born on October 21st, 1993, in Richmond, Virginia. She plans to venture into the medical field once finishing her senior year. Her best subjects in school include history and the many languages she has under her belt, including French, Spanish, and Latin. Hannah’s wide […]
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2011 Homecoming Court Announced
September 23, 2011
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With only thirty seconds left in the school week, FAHS students were treated to an eleventh hour announcement of the 2011 homecoming court as office secretary Arlene Bonnani read the results over the building-wide loudspeaker. Earlier in the week, students received ballots listing all male and female students in the senior class. Each student selected […]
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Reporter Bio: Brad Arndt
September 23, 2011
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Brad Arndt is a 6’2” senior whose biggest fear in life is dying. On the weekends, he enjoys playing sports, watching sports, playing FIFA on the Xbox 360, hanging out with friends, and sleeping a significant amount of the time. He plays varsity soccer for Fleetwood but also dabbles in street hockey and basketball. Brad’s dream […]
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Reporter Bio: Matthew Voyer
September 23, 2011
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Matt Voyer is a third-year member of the journalism program at Fleetwood and the lead editor of The Tiger Times. He was born in Rhode Island in November 1993 and moved to Fleetwood during first grade. As a huge sports fan and a talented writer, it’s no surprise he plans to pursue a career in […]
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Letter from the Editor
June 27, 2011
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Dearest Readers, Over the past year, I have witnessed, as many of you have, a drastic improvement in the quality of our journalism program at Fleetwood Area High School. As a two-year member of The Tiger Times staff and the newest lead editor, I am proud to have been part of this change. After the […]
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Erica Ebner Reflects on a Life Surviving Challenges
June 27, 2011
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I was twelve when my doctor told me with wide, sad eyes that I had two months to live. That was the day my life changed in a very drastic way. I had headaches every day, my left hand stayed closed most of the time, my left leg was so weak that I couldn’t’t walk very […]
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Verdict Still Out on Cancer/Cell Phone Link
June 24, 2011
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Are nearly three-quarters of the global population at risk for brain tumors because of their cell phones? The answer is…still not clearly known. The World Health Organization has been reviewing possible links between cancer and the electromagnetic radiation used within cell phones. The same type of radiation waves used within cell phones are also used by […]
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Canada Offers Alternative Vacation Destinations
June 24, 2011
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Looking for a good vacation spot this summer? Instead of going on a typical trip to the beach or amusement park, why not travel to another country, such as Canada. It is a beautiful place and, if visited in autumn, has warm, sunny days and cool evenings. There are dozens of forests filled with […]
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FAMS Earth Day Poetry Winners Announced
June 23, 2011
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Earlier in the year, the Fleetwood Area Middle School hosted an Earth Day Poetry Contest. Students who wished to participate had to submit a poem regarding Earth Day. Four of the best poems were chosen depending on how well they were written. Mrs. Pors, the 5th-8th grade gifted teacher, was the judge of the winning […]
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Another Summer, Another Warped Tour
June 23, 2011
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Just like every other summer, Warped Tour is on its way! Warped Tour is a music tour festival that is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The shoe manufacturer Vans has sponsored the tour every year since 1995. Warped Tour was originally just […]
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Is Dress Code a Problem-Solver or Just a Problem?
June 22, 2011
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The dress code consists of rules given to students on what they should and should not wear to school. The school administrators think that making rules for appropriate clothing is something that will help keep students focused on education. But does this really help? Or does it create more problems? If a person who was […]
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FAHS Has Blown Its Last Nose
June 22, 2011
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The Fleetwood Area School District has officially run out of tissues! The few tissues that teachers have remaining in their class rooms are all the school has left, possibly forever. The short supply of tissues has caused the teachers to use them sparingly, saving the majority of the tissues for emergencies. Some students are really having a hard […]
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FAHS Post-Season Athletic Awards Announced
June 21, 2011
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On Wednesday June 1st, 2011, Fleetwood Area High School held its annual athletic awards program. Athletic director Mr. Matthew Diehl began the evening by welcoming students and their families, as well as coaches, faculty, and administrators.The awards ceremony then proceeded with each coach presenting a brief review of his or her respective sport’s season, which […]
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Beauty Can Be a Killer
June 21, 2011
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A study shows that most girls wear make-up to cover blemishes. Others just wear it for the sake of wearing it and end up using it more than is advisable. Many people think that make-up makes a person more beautiful, but people are supposed to know that it’s not what kind of cancer-causing product you […]
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Randy “Macho Man” Savage Dead at 58
June 20, 2011
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Randy “Macho Man” Savage, one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, was pronounced dead early Friday, May 20th. He was only 58 years old. The wrestler was driving his Jeep Wrangler and had a heart attack at the wheel. He crossed over the median and hit a tree, dying instantly. Randy’s second wife, Lynn Payne, was […]
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Altoona, PA, Sells Out to Hollywood
June 20, 2011
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On the night of Wednesday April 11th, Altoona sold the right of the name of the town for 60 days. Morgan Spurlock is the filmmaker who bought the rights. The reason behind his purchase was to promote his new film “POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.” The agreement stated that Altoona’s name would be […]
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Ohio State Football in Shambles
June 17, 2011
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Over the past two months, the Ohio State football team has fallen in shambles. Twenty-nine suspensions were handed out, and head coach Jim Tressel and Terelle Pryor both left the program by resignation and NFL Supplemental Draft respectively. Last month, it was revealed that Tressel had information about his players selling game-worn apparel for benefits such as […]
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Book Recommendation: “The Six Rules of Maybe,” by Deb Caletti
June 17, 2011
by thetigertimes
The novel “The Six Rules of Maybe” by Deb Caletti is a sad story with a wonderful ending. The main character, Scarlet, a 17-year-old girl who spends most of her time caring for other people rather than herself, falls head-over-heels for her sister Juliet’s new husband Hayden. In the beginning, the newlyweds seemed happier than ever, especially […]
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Republicans Amass Presidential Hopefuls
June 16, 2011
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Now that June of 2011 has come, America must now focus on the November election. The November election of next year, that is. The only major party with a truly open election is the Republican Party. The Republicans have been trying to block every type of legislation President Obama has advocated since he won the […]
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FAHS Chooses Paper over Computers for Halted Keystones
June 16, 2011
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Students at Fleetwood Area High School and everywhere else in the country take standardized tests. Up until this year, the only tests that were required in Pennsylvania were the PSSAs. However, the Department of Education decided to start administering the Keystone Exams in the hope of someday replacing the PSSAs. The Keystone exams are tests given at […]
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Freedom of Summer Break Arrives
June 15, 2011
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Many students are always excited for the end of the school year. With the end of the year just passed, many students are rewarded with a carefree summer. There are many locations that students usually like to visit during their two months of freedom. The beach is a very common attraction. Many times teens usually […]
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September 28, 2011
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