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Wisdom Teeth a Pain in the Mouth
To avoid a toothache, keep your mouth clean. But for wisdom teeth, pain is inevitable. Many high school students have their wisdom teeth removed, and sometimes people don’t have the surgery until well into their twenties. Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars. The majority of the time, they are misaligned, and removal is […]
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Dodgeball Hitting Fleetwood!
January 10, 2011
by thetigertimes
One of the most exciting and intense sports is coming to Fleetwood. A dodgeball tournament is being organized by the Fleetwood Olympians Club and will be held in the FAHS gym. The tournament will be held at the end of the school day on Friday, February 18th, 2011, which is a half day. The competition should […]
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America Likes Zuckerberg, “The Social Network”
January 7, 2011
by thetigertimes
“Brilliantly entertaining and emotionally wrenching, Fincher and Sorkin have created a work of art. Audacious and funny, and ineffably beautiful; absolutely emblematic of its time and place, the best movie of the year,” said David Denby of the New Yorker about the popular film The Social Network. Released October 1st, 2010, The Social Network depicts […]
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Talent Show Tradition Returns to FAHS
January 6, 2011
by thetigertimes
Fleetwood has a lot of talent, more than one would expect, and many are expected to sign up for the first FAHS talent show in several years. If you are interested, there’s still plenty of time to prepare for a role in performance. The talent show will be held on Saturday, February 19th. Both students […]
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Students Share Good Time at Overtime
January 5, 2011
by thetigertimes
“Overtime” is Fleetwood’s popular new school activity that students can attend after major sporting events. The concept for Overtime was brought to the attention of the Fleetwood Area High School by Mr. Jim Boyer, a Fleetwood resident. He had heard about Overtime taking place at other schools and wanted to make it active here in […]
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Barnshaws Keep Missionary Spirit Alive
January 5, 2011
by thetigertimes
In today’s world, religion is often forgotten. It has faded out of many people’s lives, and the policies of public schooling do not promote talking about or expressing it in any way, shape, or form. This, however, isn’t true for everyone. Byron and Lisa Barnshaw, parents of FAHS student Haley Barnshaw, are missionaries who attend a […]
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No Rise in FAHS Violence
January 4, 2011
by thetigertimes
Fight (n): an angry argument or disagreement. Fights can occur anywhere and everywhere, even in high schools. And Fleetwood Area High School is no exception. On average, Fleetwood sees about six or seven physical altercations each year. Compared to other, similar schools, this is about average. However, some schools have more than fifteen fights a year. One […]
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Weeks Starting Fresh after Night School
January 3, 2011
by thetigertimes
To most students, night school is a place where you do not want to end up. Cameron Weeks was one of the unfortunate people who had to be enrolled in night school. Cameron is a sophomore who is completely ecstatic about coming back to regular school. After attending several months of night school, Weeks finally […]
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Venus Provides Global Warming Data
December 30, 2010
by thetigertimes
Global warming has been an issue in the media for as long as any student in the high school can remember. But Earth’s sister planet, Venus, may contain the key to help keep this planet cool. And we have a scientific solar radiation malfunction to thank! Venus is covered in sulfuric acid clouds that block […]
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Torres Finds Funds in Refuse
December 29, 2010
by thetigertimes
Karina Torres, a senior here at Fleetwood Area High School, is on a mission to collect soda cans to help raise money for an educational ambassadorship program to Europe. In addition, Torres wants to help raise money for college and other personal expenses. As Torres began this endeavor, she thought that collecting cans would be […]
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Snow Day Secrets Revealed
December 28, 2010
by thetigertimes
As soon as the temperature drops and meteorologist Ed Hanna utters one word about a ten percent chance of snow, the familiar expression We’re getting out early! spreads through the halls of Fleetwood Area High School. Whether the statement is true or not, most students immediately become distracted in the hopes that school will let […]
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“Power of Love” Powerful for All
December 27, 2010
by thetigertimes
In “Power of Love” by Elizabeth Chandler, Ivy is mourning the death of Tristan, the recently deceased boy with whom she was in love. She is also struggling through many near-death experiences of her own. She is trying to figure out who could have cut the brake lines to Tristan’s car and who may now […]
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Artifact Wants Your Help
December 23, 2010
by thetigertimes
The award-winning FAHS fine arts and literary magazine known as Artifact is in need of some help. Editors are looking for original writings or art from anyone who is willing to submit them. The journal typically accepts poetry, short stories, plays, and any other kind of original creation. The good news is that there is no […]
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FAHS Doc Trailer Posted Online
December 22, 2010
by thetigertimes
Sean Gaston and Jennifer Goss, producers of the FAHS Holocaust Documentary “Misa’s Fugue,” recently posted the first official trailer for the film on their website www.FAHSDocProject.com. In addition, screenwriter Zachary Houp has blogged an extensive account of his efforts so far to make the story of survivor Frank Grunwald a reality for 21st Century students. Periodic updates will be […]
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Cruz Named Student of the Quarter
December 21, 2010
by thetigertimes
Congratulations are in order for FAHS student Jelissa Cruz, a junior who was named student of the quarter by the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1989, this Chamber of Commerce promotes and recognizes the voluntary contributions of the public in the local region. School districts involved in the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce include […]
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Richmond Students Support Charities
December 20, 2010
by thetigertimes
Richmond Elementary has been conducting different fundraisers lately to raise money for local charities. In October, Richmond Elementary conducted a pumpkin decorating contest. Twenty-one staff members volunteered to decorate pumpkins. The pumpkins were displayed in the front lobby of the school, and students could vote for their favorite pumpkin by placing change in the corresponding […]
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No Christmas for Florida Elementary School
December 17, 2010
by thetigertimes
In late November, an elementary school in Florida decided to ban Christmas for children. Parents were in an uproar. The principal had banned everything that was associated with Christmas. Santa Claus was banned from every classroom at Heathrow Elementary School because he is an overt symbol of the holiday. However, controversy arose when non-Christian images, […]
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Tree-Lighting Unites Fleetwood
December 16, 2010
by thetigertimes
Friday, December 10th, was definitely the night to be out and about in Fleetwood. The tree-lighting at the park put many residents into the holiday spirit and brought the community together for a beautiful evening. Whole families came together in the bitter cold to celebrate the start of the holiday season. In addition, many local […]
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Christmas Creates Continued Controversy
December 15, 2010
by thetigertimes
Have you ever thought of renaming the tree that Christians put up in their houses every year? Nearby political figures are challenging the use of the word “Christmas” when referring to certain holiday artifacts. Activities such as baking “Christmas” cookies and decorating a “Christmas” tree could shortly become taboo. In Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter is […]
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Russo Is Waking.Our.World
December 14, 2010
by thetigertimes
Jes Russo, a sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School, was inspired to start an organization after listening to motivational speaker Josh Shipp at a Student Council conference in 2008. Ever since, Russo has been preparing to form her very own awareness organization. W.O.W. is the acronym for Russo’s organization; it stands for Wake.Our.World. Russo’s plan is to […]
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Long Speedily Becoming Fleetwood Fixture
December 13, 2010
by thetigertimes
In Fleetwood, there is a legend about a student so energetic, so fast, that, even while unseen, his greetings can be heard through the halls of Fleetwood. He welcomes everyone with a smile, a wave, and then he speeds away in a blur. He is Scott Long. Scott Long is a sophomore here at Fleetwood. […]
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Book Recommendation: “Kissed by an Angel” by Elizabeth Chandler
December 10, 2010
by thetigertimes
In the book “Kissed by an Angel,” by Elizabeth Chandler, Ivy, the protagonist, is attending a swim meet when she starts thinking about the first time she came to Stonehill High School in Connecticut. She watches her school’s most popular swimmer, Tristan Carruthers, swim the butterfly in the race. Also at the meet is Gregory […]
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Big Decisions Ahead for College-Bound Seniors
December 9, 2010
by thetigertimes
The senior class of Fleetwood Area High School has some big decisions to make. Most importantly, they must decide where they would like to attend college. Do these students want to go far away from pleasant ole’ Fleetwood? Or, do they wish to stay local? “We have received applications from students for various colleges from […]
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December 2010 Horoscopes
December 7, 2010
by thetigertimes
Aries: Working hard is very rewarding this month. You are busy broadening your occupational horizons. You may be accused of having too many opinions, but don’t let anyone phase you. Romance is going to appear this month when you least expect it, so make sure you are prepared for anything. December 4-6 are your best […]
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The Tiger Times 
January 10, 2011
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