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NCAA Predictions Include Old Favorites and New Surprises
As the NCAA Basketball season winds down, the predictions, hopes, and dreams all begin to heat up. People everywhere will be participating in bracket pools, competing against their friends as they try to predict the outcome of the annual NCAA Tournament known as March Madness. The tournament begins on March 15th and lasts until the […]
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Three FAHS Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
March 2, 2011
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On February 3rd, three Fleetwood Tigers signed National Letters of Intent for their future colleges. Liz Bergman, Sarah Bergman, and Jeff Mikitka all committed to playing sports at the collegiate level next year. Liz Bergman will be attending Lehigh University, which is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to play women’s soccer. Lehigh University is a small, […]
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Khalifa Seizes Opportunity in Wayne’s Absence
March 2, 2011
by thetigertimes
While Lil Wayne was in jail from March to early November, rap didn’t exactly have a direction or a leader. Wayne had once led the pack by releasing his album “Rebirth,” which topped the charts for weeks. However, Wayne would not be releasing any more songs until his November 4th discharge from prison, which was simultaneous […]
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Recent Lock-Down Drill a Modest Success
March 1, 2011
by thetigertimes
On Friday, February 4th, Fleetwood Area High School had a lock-down drill during second period. The purpose of lock-down drills is to practice what to do if there were ever a dangerous intruder in the building. Every student already knows what to do during this drill: be quiet, and hide out of sight of the […]
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Snow, Snow Go Away
February 28, 2011
by thetigertimes
When the topic of spring comes up, the first thing students think about is the warm weather and the end to snow. Many students have posted on their Facebook pages that they enjoy the snow days, but having snow a lot more than usual can get really annoying after a while. FAHS student Melinda Gotzy […]
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“Car Surfing” Causes Deadly Wipeouts
February 28, 2011
by thetigertimes
Have you ever wanted to go to a theme park but didn’t have enough money? If you’re smart, your solution won’t be to go car surfing. The definition of “car surfing” is when someone stands or lies on the exterior of a vehicle while someone else is driving. The objective is to balance on the […]
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LeVan’s Website Improves Student Diet
February 25, 2011
by thetigertimes
Eating healthy is a recommendation that people hear often, but most people do not seem to really know what it means to truly be healthy in their eating habits. Fleetwood’s very own physical education teacher Carole Levan took it upon herself to help inform students of healthy ways to eat by creating a website centered […]
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Random Cheese: What do you fear?
February 24, 2011
by thetigertimes
Everyone has a weird fear or phobia with which he or she deals everyday. Let’s see what other Fleetwood students and faculty fear! Tristessa Slesinski (‘12): “I’m scared of slender men. And worms.” Mallory Christman (‘12): “I hate falling on ice. I hate ice, and I hate falling.” Josias Piri (‘12): “Oh! Razors…the hair ones. One […]
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Does Aguilera Deserve a Second Chance at the Anthem?
February 23, 2011
by thetigertimes
From a very young age, Christina Aguilera was well-known for her singing capabilities after she first appeared on Star Search at just ten years of age. She was also no stranger to television, making her appearance on The Disney Channel’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” from 1993 to 1994. Aguilera has been in the spotlight of the […]
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Fleetwood Finds Some Glee!
February 22, 2011
by thetigertimes
Almost everyone has heard of the new television phenomenon Glee! It tells the story of a high school Glee Club and the adventures that ensue. Now Glee! has swept through the nation all the way to the doors of the Fleetwood Area High School. A Glee Club is a club in which people can sing […]
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What Are We Celebrating on Presidents’ Day?
February 18, 2011
by thetigertimes
Many people think that Presidents’ Day is to celebrate all of the American presidents, both living and dead. But the original celebration of Presidents’ Day was to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. The non-confederate states would also celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. A bill was eventually passed for Washington’s birthday to become a national holiday, and this […]
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Favre Family Legacy Tarnished Further
February 18, 2011
by thetigertimes
Thursday, January 13th—this was a day when the students of Fleetwood were in school bettering themselves as human beings. Meanwhile, Brandi Favre, younger sister of superstar quarterback Brett Favre, was arrested in Diamondhead, Mississippi. Brandi was among five criminals arrested on the 13th, but none of the others have the celebrity status of her family. […]
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Texting and Walking is More Embarassing than Dangerous
February 17, 2011
by thetigertimes
Ever since Cathy Cruz Marrero’s now infamous fall into the Berkshire Mall fountain, many have wondered just how detrimental texting and walking can be to one’s health. They are two simple chores that the average citizen with a cell phone probably undertakes daily without really thinking seriously about his or her actions. While we have all […]
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MTV’s “Skins” Is One Big Blemish
February 16, 2011
by thetigertimes
The release of a new MTV series often means just one more addition to the ridiculously long list of popular shows by which the more mature viewer would be repulsed. In each instance, MTV seems to immerse its viewers into an hour of mind numbing teenage partying and predictable consequence. But, hey, maybe Skins is […]
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Oscars Expected to Favor “King’s Speech”
February 16, 2011
by thetigertimes
The highly anticipated Oscars are right around the corner. The Oscars are the awards given out for the year’s greatest works of cinema. The categories typically include American-made films; however, there is a foreign film award given out as well. Predictions for the 2011 Oscar winners shouldn’t be too hard to guess this year. “Black […]
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FAHS to Attend State FBLA Competition
February 15, 2011
by thetigertimes
Recently, the Future Business Leaders of America club participated in the annual local competition. Although some did not make it to the state competition, many were recognized, and all were winners at heart. Sophomore Steven Hilborn commented on the competition. “I competed in the Sports Management event and placed second out of twenty,” said Hilborn. “It […]
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Ickes Honored as Science Student of the Month
February 15, 2011
by thetigertimes
For the month of January, FAHS senior Elizabeth Ickes was named the Carpenter Science Student of the Month. Liz was nominated by science teacher Matthew Biniek for her continual success in the science department, both in the classroom and during extracurricular activities. Here at Fleetwood, Ickes is a member of Science Olympiad team, Envirothon, National […]
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Remembering “The Day the Music Died”
February 14, 2011
by thetigertimes
February 3rd will long be remembered as “The Day the Music Died.” In 1959, a private plane took off from Clear Lake, Iowa, transporting Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (known as “The Big Bopper”), and the pilot to Moorhead, Minnesota. These artists were made famous by some of the most well-known songs of that […]
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New Faces at American Idol Judges’ Table
February 14, 2011
by thetigertimes
American Idol is back once again for season ten, but it is returning as a far different show than in previous years. Joining the panel of judges beside well-known Randy Jackson is legendary Stephen Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. J-Lo has already proven herself as an actress, singer, dancer, producer, and fashion designer, and she has won […]
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Random Cheese: V-Day Edition
February 11, 2011
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Valentine’s Holiday Observed
February 11, 2011
by thetigertimes
Valentine’s Day is a time when people get together and celebrate love. They give flowers, candy, and cards; they give kisses and hugs. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for years beyond recall, but what started this lovable holiday? Long ago, the Roman Empire held a celebration every year called the Lupercian Festival. The Lupercian festival was held […]
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Make Valentine’s Day Every Day
February 10, 2011
by thetigertimes
Most girls are excited for Valentine’s Day, but why does everyone seem to make a big deal out of this holiday? When children are younger, they make cards and hearts for each other in class. But one of the bigger factors that attracts the attention of the younger generation to the holiday is getting candy. But […]
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Everyone Loves a Snow Day!
February 10, 2011
by thetigertimes
Every high school student loves a snow day, even the big, bad seniors. But what do students do when they are not in school? More certainly occurs on these days than just sleeping, eating, and shoveling. Ryan Cortazzo and Zachary Noll like to spend their snow days sledding and chilling. For others, sitting around reading […]
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February Has More than a Few Funky Holidays
February 9, 2011
by thetigertimes
The day that most people anticipate in the month of February is definitely the day of love, Valentine’s day. While people spend weeks preparing for what they are going to get their significant others, they could be celebrating the many other days that make up February. February 2nd is a day to which a lot […]
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The Tiger Times 
March 3, 2011
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