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Modern Music Intdustry a Surprising Collection of Contradictions
Many of today’s popular bands are suddenly calling it quits seemingly without reason, and many fans are growing alarmed. Of course, these bands aren’t really disbanding for no reason; many simply cannot afford to be out on the road anymore. Some readers might be thinking, “But I thought musicians got paid really well,” and, for the […]
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Summer ’11 Movies Boast Superheroes but Little Animation
April 15, 2011
by thetigertimes
Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner, and with the time of year comes a barrage of high-octane, crowd-pleasing “flicks.” A quick glance at the list of films set to be released between May and August in 2011 shows that superhero movies are abundant. The first of these films is X-Men: […]
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Spring Concerts Abound
April 14, 2011
by thetigertimes
Spring is here, and that means the annual Pasta and Presto event was held on Saturday April 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nearly five hundred instrumental students from grades 3-12 and vocal students from grades 7-12 participated in the concert, and many of the students looked forward to the event. “I’m very excited! […]
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Prom Dress Swap Scheduled for April 23
April 14, 2011
by thetigertimes
Do you want to go to prom without the hassle of buying an expensive dress? On April 23rd, a Prom Dress Swap and Shop will be held at the Walnuttown Fire Company. The event will occur from 8 a.m. to noon. Jewelry, shoes, and purses will also be swapped along with dresses. All proceeds from […]
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Corbett’s Budget Hits Education Hard
April 13, 2011
by thetigertimes
Governor Tom Corbett recently disclosed the state’s new budget of $27.3 billion dollars. This amount is a 3% drop from last year’s fiscal spending. Corbett decided to shuffle the manner in which money is dispersed across the state. He has decided that the majority of budget cuts will be from Pennsylvania’s education programs K-12. Budget […]
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Leadership Class an Overlooked Gem
April 13, 2011
by thetigertimes
Leadership class is a course available to Fleetwood Area High School Students, but it’s a class not many students take each year. The class is taught by Colleen Lenett and is all about ethical decisions. In the class, students are given a book with “ethical dilemmas,” and they discuss whether they would respond by stealing, cheating, […]
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Keirstead Achieves Spelling, Writing Success
April 12, 2011
by thetigertimes
After many long nights of studying, all of her hard work finally paid off when Fleetwood Area Middle School prodigy Rachel Keirstead recently won the Berks County Spelling Bee. She studied using a packet full of words designed for the Scripps’ Spelling Bee. For winning, she was awarded a $100 savings bond, a very large […]
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Fleetwood Inducts New NHS Members
April 12, 2011
by thetigertimes
3 March 2011—Fleetwood Area High School inducted fifteen new members into the National Honor Society. The women’s chorus began the evening by singing the national anthem, and Vice Principal Thomas Salpino followed by welcoming the families and friends of the students being honored. NHS advisor Debra Mahnken proceeded with the ceremony by presenting each senior member […]
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Health Fair Deemed Succesful
April 11, 2011
by thetigertimes
The health fair was held on Friday, March 18th. The presentations varied from safe dating to avoiding cancer to distracted driving. But do people really like the health fair, or do they consider it to be another opportunity to hang out with friends and have fun? Student Liz Geisinger’s favorite part of the health fair […]
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Pokémon Black and White Is Quite a Catch
April 11, 2011
by thetigertimes
As the newest additions to what is arguably the most successful video game franchise in history, Pokémon Black and White have taken the internationally popular series to new heights. Developed once again by Game Freak and Creatures Inc., the new games have made a gigantic leap in presentation from the previous generation. With an entirely […]
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Lauren Oliver’s “Delirium” a Mixed Bag
April 8, 2011
by thetigertimes
Delirium is a good book to read if you are the type of person who is a sucker for a rebellious love story, especially the ones like Romeo and Juliet. Lauren Oliver’s Delirium provides a futuristic view at dystopian America. In the book, scientists have conjured up a cure for love and all other emotions. […]
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Random Cheese: Who Is Your Favorite Pokémon?
April 8, 2011
by thetigertimes
Some things never change. The popularity of Pokémon is one of these tests of time. It’s safe to say that most students at Fleetwood Area High School have played Pokémon at some time in their lives. Most of these people have a favorite. But which of the pocket monsters are they? “Celebi—because it travels through […]
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London, Freshmen Spread Word of Help Hotlines
April 7, 2011
by thetigertimes
Everyone experiences stress in life, whether from family, friends, relationships, school, or work. Some people can expel these feelings by playing a sport or talking to a friend. But for those who do not know where to turn, there is help out there. Dozens of non-profit organizations all over the United States are waiting for […]
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Tusnami Strikes Japan!
April 7, 2011
by thetigertimes
On March 11th, 2011, a devastating earthquake hit the north-east coast of Japan. It struck at 5:46 a.m., six miles below the sea level and about 78 miles off of the coast of Japan. The earthquake had an 8.9 magnitude, which triggered the tsunami. The tsunami was recorded to be around 10 meters high, and […]
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ADTR Album an Acquired Taste
April 6, 2011
by thetigertimes
A Day to Remember’s newest album “What Separates Me From You” came out on the 10th of November of last year. I had not sat down and legitimately listened to this album until recently, and I’m rather glad I did. Upon listening to the opening track “Sticks & Bricks,” one would think that this album […]
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Holocaust Survivor Speaks to FAHS Students
April 6, 2011
by thetigertimes
As you may or may not know, Dr. Larry Rotenberg, a survivor of one of history’s most horrific events, recently spoke to Holocaust students at the Fleetwood Area High School. Rotenberg was originally from Romania and was about 2 or 3 years old when the Holocaust began. He first realized what was going on around him […]
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Keep America Beautiful This April
April 5, 2011
by thetigertimes
Each of us has an obligation to preserve and protect our environment. Through our everyday choices and actions, we collectively have a huge impact on our world. It’s a simple concept with far-reaching effects. April is national “Keep America Beautiful Month,” and if everyone puts in an extra effort to help clean up the world […]
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April is Autism Awareness Month
April 5, 2011
by thetigertimes
Autism—when defined, it’s a disorder of neural development portrayed by faulty social interaction and communication. Restricted and repetitive behavior follows. Signs typically begin before the child reaches three years of age. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a spectrum of psychological conditions grouped by common abnormalities. The five forms are classical autism, Asperger syndrome, Persuasive Developmental Disorder […]
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The Tiger Times Celebrates National Poetry Month
April 4, 2011
by thetigertimes
April is National Poetry Month. In the spirit of this celebration, here is a poem about our own FAHS journalism class. Journalism Class— Our talent, you can’t surpass. The Tiger Times is what we write, The words in which are black and white— Bringing the news to you, Giving you a new point of view.The […]
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A Poem for Poetry Month
April 4, 2011
by thetigertimes
For the month of April Poets and others celebrate the art of poetry.The Academy of American Poets established A national event for the poets and poems of society. They are grateful For this country, For supporting the fine arts That influenced human society. Even in their hearts They produce variety. It is a complex heritage And […]
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Black’s “Friday” Inspires Mixed Reactions, Immediate Fame
April 1, 2011
by thetigertimes
It’s Friday! Which seat should I take? Rebecca Black takes the front seat when it comes to recent popularity. Almost everyone knows the catchy song “Friday” by Rebecca Black. This song started at four thousand hits and, in one night, increased to two hundred thousand hits. Rebecca Black is one of YouTube’s biggest successes, and […]
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April Fools’: Summer Break Extended by One Month
April 1, 2011
by thetigertimes
Hey, Tigers, FASD just fulfilled your wildest dream! Summer vacation has been extended by a whole month. Students and faculty are going wild over the news. Apparently, the year-long schedule submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) contained a misprint that has added almost all of September to the summer vacation. Attempts for the […]
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Art Event a He(art)y Sucess
March 31, 2011
by thetigertimes
The Art Event is always big hit around the community, and this year was no exception. This year’s theme was “Spring Fever,” and it was more kid-oriented than ever. Senior Amanda Oswald said, “We wanted to gear it towards kids so they’ll have fun and come back each year.” The National Art Honor Society earned […]
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A Brief Survey of Senior Pranks
March 28, 2011
by thetigertimes
Many students make inside jokes or pranks with their closest friends whenever they have a chance to do so. When walking down the halls at Fleetwood, you hear a lot of friends laughing and talking. Between classes, students get the chance to socialize with their friends. But not all the jokes and pranks happen outside […]
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The Tiger Times 
April 15, 2011
by thetigertimes
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