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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Selects 2012 Inductees
People flock to The Rock &Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, every year to see the latest rock memorabilia and newest inductees. This year is no different. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1995, but its first inductee was inducted in January of 1986. There are now 279 inductees. Each band […]
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: ‘So Fake It’s Unreal’
January 7, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter may not be the most famous movie ever released. It also is not the most factual either, but there are some facts snuck into this film. The most fictional part of this story is the fact that the premise of the story is about vampires and slaying vampires. As many may know, […]
Misa’s Fugue Set for Success
November 5, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Misa’s Fugue, a documentary about Holocaust survivor Frank “Misa” Grunwald was produced with the help of over 200 Fleetwood Area High Students. The idea, and later the pre-production, for Misa’s Fugue began on June 25, 2010, the date media teacher Sean Gaston met Grunwald at a Holocaust education conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gaston always wanted to find […]
Vans Warped Tour Coming to Scranton, Camden
June 19, 2012 by thetigertimes
For most teens, the coming of June represents the arrival of a summer long awaited. Many look forward to family vacations, good times with friends, or simply enjoying the stress-free environment that summer is known to bring. For others, however, the turning of the calendar to June signifies the drawing closer of a grand festival […]
Diverse Summer Cinema Offerings Expected
June 18, 2012 by thetigertimes
Looking to see a good movie this summer? This upcoming season has a variety of different movies for all viewers. Everything from comedies to superhero movies will be represented in this much anticipated summer. “Ted” comes out on 29 June. “Ted” is a comedy with Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane (as Ted). Wahlberg […]
Craig Owens Welcomed Back into Chiodos Fold
June 15, 2012 by thetigertimes
The end of April marked a momentous occasion for the Davison, Michigan, musical group, Chiodos. The original lead singer from the previously named The Chiodos Bros has since been reunited with the group after being kicked out in 2009. In 2009, after two successful albums, Bone Palace Ballet (2005) and All’s Well That Ends Well […]
Vinyl-Digital Debate Continues into 21st Century
June 14, 2012 by thetigertimes
Ever since the first compact disc came out, the debate has existed: Vinyl or CD, which sounds better? Vinyl records originated in the late 1890’s, although they weren’t made for commercial sales of music until RCA Victor launched a long-playing vinyl music player. Vinyls reigned supreme up until the compact disc was developed in the […]
Used’s Vulnerable Is Impervious to Critique
June 13, 2012 by thetigertimes
After over 11 years and three albums, The Used has managed to maintain a core group of original members, only ever replacing a drummer once. After leaving Reprise Records, Quinn Allman (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Jeph Howard (Bass Guitar), Bert McCracken (Lead Vocals), and Dan Whitesides (Drums) formed Anger Music Group, their own label to record […]
Misa’s Fugue DVDs Available to Sponsors
June 6, 2012 by thetigertimes
The FAHS Doc Project entitled “Misa’s Fugue” has swept the county by storm and is looking to touch the lives of students, scholars, and cinema-goers across the nation. To further fund marketing and distribution of the film produced by FAHS, its student body, and its staff, Butter Productions is now making DVDs of the film, as […]
Mourar and Milloy Look to Find Success
May 30, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Among the ranks of students who walk the halls of Fleetwood Area High School each day are many individuals with exceptional musical ability. In fact, the school has long been home to an ever-flourishing music program, full of talented young people eager to make their voices heard, as well as those who prefer to let […]
Timeflies Emerges Into the Music World
May 28, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Timeflies is a musical group that formed in late 2010 and targets high school and college students. The duo consists of a vocalist named Cal, who is 23 years old, and hails from New York. Rez, 22, produces the music and is from New Jersey. The group tried to break through genre barriers and create […]
Mourning Wood to Release New Album in May
May 22, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood Area High School is widely known for its inspiring music department. But, aside from the students who are constantly involved in band and chorus, one can witness multiple student-formed bands’ posters hung around the hallways, most of the time advertising for their next show. Many of these groups try and make it big, but […]
Misa’s Fugue Debuts to Much Fanfare
May 16, 2012 by thetigertimes1
After 22 months in the making, Misa’s Fugue finally made its long-awaited debut at the Miller Center for the Arts on 16 April. “I think the premiere went very well!” Jennifer Goss, a co-producer of Misa’s Fugue, said. “It was awesome to see all of the people there watching the film and hearing everyone’s positive […]
Ron Burgandy Stays Classy
May 15, 2012 by thetigertimes
On 28 March, legendary comedian and actor Will Ferrell made a guest appearance on Conan, Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show. In character as Ron Burgundy, the famous news anchor from Paramount’s 2004 hit Anchorman, Ferrell unexpectedly took the stage, jazz flute in hand. After serenading the audience with his classy tunes and firing a few […]
Every Time I Die Brings Life to Music Scene
May 15, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The band Every Time I Die–formed in Buffalo, New York in 1998–is made up of original members Jordan Buckley (Guitar), Keith Buckley (Vocals), and Andy Williams (Guitar), along with Josh Newton (Bass) and Ryan Leger (Drums). They are considered one of the few Metalcore groups that infuse a good amount of Southern Rock and Math Rock tendencies […]
A Brief Survey of 134 Years of Film
May 10, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The creation of popular movies including The Hunger Games and Hall Pass would not be possible without the history of the equipment behind the magic. Film dates back to 1878, when Eadweard Muybridge found a way to take pictures in motion. His camera would take pictures fast enough to recreate a motion through pictures. He proved this by […]
Ted Tantalizes Family Guy Fiends
May 4, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With summer rapidly approaching, many heavily discussed movies are set to hit theaters. One of the highly anticipated movies for the summer is the movie Ted. This comedy is rated R and includes high-profile actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, creator of the hit show Family Guy, will be the […]
Misa’s Fugue Premieres 16 April
April 10, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Misa’s Fugue is almost here. The highly-anticipated documentary made by Fleetwood students and staff is nearly finished. The documentary tells the story of a holocaust survivor, Frank Grunwald. The movie portrays the everyday struggles of the people who were subjected to the horrors of the holocaust as well as Frank’s personal stories. “At this point we […]
Misa’s Fugue Featured in Student Filmmakers Magazine
March 27, 2012 by thetigertimes
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Hidden Rap Gems Make Way in Music Industry
March 27, 2012 by thetigertimes4
It’s common knowledge that making it in the music industry is difficult. Thousands of hopefuls pursue their dreams of making it as a famous musician, but most of these dreamers never find the limelight. This generalization is especially true in the rap industry. Many aspiring artists don’t ever make it in music because they lack […]
Willow Creek Peter Pan Scheduled for 29 March
March 26, 2012 by thetigertimes2
The Willow Creek Performing Arts Committee will be performing Peter Pan on 29 March at 6:30 p.m. in the Willow Creek auditorium. Admission is free! Many elementary students can remember the amazing performance of The Little Mermaid last year. By the looks of the auditions over the past two years, theater is becoming a favorite […]
Forger Lights Up Local Music Scene
March 15, 2012 by thetigertimes4
If you haven’t heard of the band Forger, you’re obviously not keeping up with the local scene. To not know Forger is to not know some of the greatest local hardcore music in the area. With influences such as Touché Amore, Converge, Minor Threat, and Verse, Forger is a four piece aggressive Hardcore Punk band […]
Seussified Shakespeare to Premiere Friday
March 12, 2012 by thetigertimes
“… I do not like green eggs and ham.” –Dr. Seuss, from Green Eggs and Ham. “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” – William Shakespeare, from Romeo and Juliet. These two very different but very famous lines come from equally famous writers who will meet onstage for The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. On 16 […]
Mantra Makes Unique Music
March 2, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Mantra, as defined by the English Dictionary, is a sound considered capable of creating transformation. Kieran Lisney and Christopher Riggs are firm believers that their music is also their “Mantra.” Mantra is a two piece experimental conceptual group consisting of Chris Riggs (Track Editor & Mixer) and Kieran Lisney (Lead Vocals). Their music contains elements of […]
The Tiger Times 
January 11, 2013 by thetigertimes5
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