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How Does Sunscreen Work?

June 5, 2024 by thetigertimes

As summer approaches, it is important to understand how to protect yourself from UV rays, one of the most effective ways being through the use of sunscreen. Sunscreen is an important part of having a healthy summer. It protects skin against sunburn, wrinkling, and skin cancer by either blocking or absorbing UV rays. Sunscreen is […]

Sunscreen Proves Just as Valuable in Wintertime

April 3, 2024 by thetigertimes

Sunscreen, a common applicant during the summer season, is being recommended during the winter season as well. Failing to use sunscreen during the winter could lead to ultraviolet rays breaking down your skin, just as it would during the summertime. It may even be worse during the winter. Because Fleetwood is in the northern hemisphere, […]

Caffeine Consumption Is a Mixed Bag of Benefits

March 4, 2024 by thetigertimes

Have you ever thought about how much your health could be affected based on the amount of caffeine you drink? Caffeine is an ingredient that many people enjoy consuming; it is a stimulant that can be naturally found in certain beans, leaves, berries, and more. While many people drink caffeine to have a boost in […]

The Kettlebell Can Do More than Bodybuilding

February 23, 2024 by thetigertimes

Functional Strength training is the way to go–from swinging to carrying to even throwing! These primal movements improve the overall health and strength of the individual. Kettlebells have been around for centuries, from ancient Eastern civilizations to Western farmers swinging cowbells to pass the time. Functional fitness is ideal for one’s health and overall performance, […]

Teens Should be Cautious about Dieting Fads

December 6, 2023 by thetigertimes

“Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” Diets for teens can be confusing: with the world changing every minute, consumers are as well. One’s diet is both an incredibly important and–surprisingly–unimportant factor in the lives of teens. When bringing up a diet, people often think about not eating as much food. Via […]

Chronic Absenteeism in Schools Doubles Since Pandemic

November 28, 2023 by thetigertimes

Chronic absenteeism in schools across the United States has doubled since before the pandemic. This is according to a recent study released by the ReturnToLearn Tracker. The study shows chronic absenteeism, which the tracker defines as a student who has missed 10% or more of the school year, has gone from 15% in 2018 to […]

UFC to Cut Ties with Drug-Testing Agency

November 13, 2023 by thetigertimes

Early last month, the USADA CEO announced that the UFC has begun to cut ties with the drug testing agency come 2024. Athletes are in disbelief after UFC President Dana White cut ties with USADA starting in 2024. The sport is going to see a big change in the new year. According to USADA CEO […]

FAHS Begins Planning for Annual Blood Drive

October 12, 2023 by thetigertimes

Do any Fleetwood students want to spend their time helping others in addition to helping their grades? Fleetwood Area High School is planning for its annual blood drive. The drive will be hosted on October 24th in the high school library and will be run by Fleetwood Area High School Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Neiman. […]

Eating Disorders Are Discrete, Dangerous, and Everywhere

June 13, 2023 by thetigertimes

Experiencing bad eating habits can be hard, and there are many different types of eating disorders. It’s important to know how to solve these problems so one’s body doesn’t end up too sickly. When dealing with an eating disorder, sometimes it may be hard to reach out and ask for help, and there are many […]

Time Management Is a Necessary Skill

June 12, 2023 by thetigertimes

How do you manage time for work and school? Being young and in school full-time with a part-time job can be hard. Being expected to save money, keep good grades, and make time for friends and family all at once is sometimes an impoosible thing to balance. Not enough teachers and students take into consideration […]

COVID-19 Still Altering the Teaching Profession

January 13, 2023 by thetigertimes

The COVID-19 virus has affected many. In one way or another, it has changed everyone’s life. Schooling experienced much change as a whole. COVID affected the students and the classroom, but had perhaps the largest impact on teachers. Teachers had to cope with students being out because of COVID, half of the school missing each […]

COVID-19 Represents a Clear Stumbling Block for Students

January 11, 2023 by thetigertimes

After the effects of COVID-19 on the entire school system, students have felt the impact in a variety of ways. Grades, assignments, and attendance have seen these most alterations. In order to understand the impact COVID had, it’s important to find out how students responded after feeling its effects. “Before the pandemic, about 1 in […]

COVID-19 Still Affecting Classrooms

January 10, 2023 by thetigertimes

For two years, the American education system saw unprecedented changes to environments and structure. How did Fleetwood handle the change? Covid-19 created a shift in classroom dynamics that affected both students and teachers. Some things made a positive change, while others are still plighting the school with disconnectivity and fear. As students and staff looked […]

President Pardons Pot Possessors

November 18, 2022 by thetigertimes

President Biden is a one-time drug war hawk who is now pardoning pot offenders. On October 6, 2022, President Biden took to Twitter to announce the policy “As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. Today I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to […]

Psilocybin Introduces Mushrooms to Modern Medicine

October 21, 2022 by thetigertimes

Shrooms are making strides. Psilocybin is currently an illegal controlled substance. Despite this, its usage for certain disorders shows promising potential. Psilocybin is a chemical found in a variety of mushrooms. When consumed, it can produce what is called a “trip.” A “trip” from psilocybin mushrooms can range widely in effect, but many people who […]

Omicron Varient Sweeps through the United States

December 30, 2021 by thetigertimes

There have been cases appearing all over the world on the new COVID-19 variant, called Omicron. Omicron has been spreading like wildfire and has been causing concern for many. This Variant is stronger and more contagious than the Delta variant of Covid-19. People worry there is going to be a winter surge, or they believe […]

FAHS to host Blood Drive on 20 October

October 28, 2021 by thetigertimes

Everyone can help save a life when The Miller-Keystone blood drive comes to Fleetwood Area High School on 20 October. In order to be eligible to donate blood, a volunteer must be at least sixteen-year- old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. One cannot have underlying health conditions that would make […]

Relay for Life Volunteers Aspire to Make a Difference

October 11, 2021 by thetigertimes

Dr. Gordon Klatt’s twenty-four-hour walk for cancer research created a movement, touched hearts, and saved lives, and, for that, his legacy will live on. Klatt walked around a track to raise money for cancer research. From that, he created Relay For Life, where people all around the world fundraised for this goal. According to secure.acsevents.org, […]

FAHS to Host Blood Drive

April 21, 2021 by thetigertimes

“I do the blood drive because it is nice to be part of being bigger than myself, and it is nice to spend my time doing something that I know will benefit others, especially during this COVID time,” student Sacha Joseph said. Fleetwood Area High School has been working with Miller-Keystone for over fifteen years […]

Mental Health Another Side-Effect of COVID-19

March 28, 2021 by thetigertimes

The pandemic has proven to spare no one from its grip. There is still so much uncertainty revolving around the virus. No matter where a person is, someone has been affected by the novel coronavirus. For some, the struggle has been more prominent than others. In these unpredictable times, it is important to reflect on […]

Kids’ Health Is Too Often Overlooked During the Pandemic

March 4, 2021 by thetigertimes

For almost a year, most children have been navigating the new, difficult normal: social isolation; deeply stressed parents; the effects of financial uncertainty; school from home or from WiFi equipped school buses if they don’t have Internet. Covid-19 has largely been sparing children´s physical health, but studies have shown it has taken a toll on […]

Teen Loses Life to Suicide because of the Pandemic

February 24, 2021 by thetigertimes

“Check on them every morning, every night, no matter how old they are, if they’re at home,” Jay Smith said. “Always give them a hug and tell them how proud you are of them. I remember always telling Spencer that. I think I should have told him more.” Spencer Smith was an outgoing, sixteen-year-old high […]

FAHS Blood Drive Offers Chance for Giving, Involvement

February 13, 2021 by thetigertimes

Science teacher Jennifer Neiman recently worked with students and Miller-Keystone Blood bank to prepare a blood drive. The goal of this drive was to help others in need of major surgeries. The blood drive is for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and those who have participated four times in their high school careers may earn a […]

Biden’s Covid-19 Task Force Enters the Scene with Apprehension

February 7, 2021 by thetigertimes

Newly inaugurated President Joseph R. Biden’s Covid team is nervous about what the Trump team hasn’t told them. Biden is inheriting a nation that is grieving over those who perished from the virus. Biden’s team is feeling frustrated and concerned about having a full understanding of the scope of the problems they will confront on […]