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School, Social Media Become Outlets for Student Political Viewpoints
Does politics really go deeply enough to affect high school students? With the recent presidential election in 2024 between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, students at Fleetwood Area High school have had a burst of debates and conversations about Trump’s second win. People are either ecstatic about his victory or people are fearing for what […]
Israel/Iran Conflict Intensifies Drone Warfare
May 7, 2024 by thetigertimes
On April 13th, Iran attacked Israel. Reporters and news outlets across the globe are reporting that the attack was sparked by an airstrike sent by Israel that killed military personnel and officers. Little to nothing has been released or publicized on why Israel sent the initial airstrike, but according to the NYTimes.com, the attack was […]
Teenagers Push for Change in Voting Age
April 29, 2024 by thetigertimes
“In January, Newark’s City Council voted to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board races. Supporters hope that the ordinance marks the start of a statewide and national movement,” The New York Times said. It has become a popular debate whether 16- and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote. While some […]
Statues across the World Can’t Stay Put
January 5, 2024 by thetigertimes
Would you feel comfortable having historical or religious monuments in your hometown that you don’t personally agree with? In recent years, the statue of General Robert E. Lee was melted down because residents of Richmon,d Virginia, thought it did not represent them appropriately. Author Roy Blout Jr. describes Lee as a “paragon of manliness” and […]
Opinion–How to Look at the Current Middle East in the West
October 30, 2023 by thetigertimes
Sunday, October 9th, Israel declared war on Hamas. Both sides collectively have killed over 1,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis. Day after day, Americans are given more theories on how this war will affect them. Recently, there was a briefing done by Homeland Security; in it, it was indicated that this situation “might create additional homeland […]
Kennedy Name Back in the Headlines
October 16, 2023 by thetigertimes
On September 15th, 2023, at a Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., political campaign, LAPD arrested a man accused of impersonating a federal officer and concealing a firearm. “We will roll back the secrecy, end the surveillance, stop the censorship, and make government transparent,” is an RFK slogan. Believing the CIA was involved in the assassination of […]
Biden Faces Anti-Establishment Challengers
June 26, 2023 by thetigertimes
Whether Kennedys or new-agers, Biden does have challengers. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Marianne Williamson are both running in the 2024 Democratic primaries against incumbent Joe Biden. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr,. is an environmental lawyer who was born into the Kennedy family. His father was Robert F. Kennedy, who served as attorney general under Junior’s […]
Disney Film Causes Political Havoc in FL School
May 31, 2023 by thetigertime01
A Florida teacher is under state investigation for showing her class a Disney movie with a gay character. Not knowing this would be a problem, she left many parents upset and worried for their children to be in this class environment. “I wasn’t aware the state’s controversial law banning instruction about certain LGBTQ topics had […]
May 2 Marks the 12-Year Anniversary of Death of Bin Laden
May 24, 2023 by thetigertime01
May 2nd was the 12-year anniversary of the day DEVGRU (Seal Team 6) took out Osama Bin Laden. According to History.com, the raid of the hideout took place at 1 a.m. local time, which would be 4 p.m. EST. The entire operation was said to have lasted 40 minutes. According to “FBI files,” Osama Bin […]
Tragedy at Waco Turns 30
May 22, 2023 by thetigertime01
On April 19, 1993, the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, burned to the ground. The Compound burning down was the last stage in the bloody 51-day standoff between the Branch Davidians and the federal government. The tragic event started on February 28, 1993. It began with a local news reporter who had been tipped […]
Most Misunderstand Anarchy
May 2, 2023 by thetigertime01
Anarchy is a word frequently used but seldom understood. It is often equated with ideas of mob rule, disorder, and chaos. The philosophy, however, is more complex. Anarchy comes from the Greek word anarchos, with “an” meaning “without” and “archos” meaning “rulers,” so “anarchy” in its simplest translation simply means “without rulers.” Anarchy is essentially […]
Last of the Jeffersonians: Bill Kauffman’s Interview with The Tiger Times
March 24, 2023 by thetigertime01
In this interview, author Bill Kauffman, known for “America First!”, Look Homeward, America, and more, answers questions from “The Tiger Times.” Bill Kauffman is known as a historian of local culture, an author, a screenwriter, and more. In the interview, he covers topics from books, historical figures, current events, and beyond. Bill Kauffman is a […]
Schools Become Battlegrounds for State Gender Politics
March 17, 2023 by thetigertime01
Many teenagers do not express to their parents that they would like to change their gender or pronouns. They do not think their parents would approve and do not want to risk disappointing them. In many religious communities, various forms of gender and sexual expression are frowned upon. This can be a major factor in […]
Twitter Files Spark and Sputter in Equal Measure
March 16, 2023 by thetigertime01
Starting the beginning of December, independent journalist Matt Taibbi has released information and conversations that were posted to Twitter but censored by the previous heads of Twitter. Taibbi is an independent journalist who has reported on multiple political stories in the past years. “Anytime you have a true/independent journalist, and in this case Matt Taibbi […]
Yemen Resolution Doesn’t Get a Vote Despite Activists’ Wishes
February 10, 2023 by thetigertime01
The United States is funding its ally Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen. The civil war in Yemen has left over a hundred thousand dead from armed conflict and many more Yemenis dead from starvation. Most of these deaths were civilians killed directly or indirectly by the Saudi military. The United States has given […]
North Korea Tests Nuclear Missile Capable of Reaching America
January 31, 2023 by thetigertime01
North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, November 12, 2022. The U.S. sent two bombers to South Korea in a display of military prowess. Tensions have started to rise, and new updates about the missile have come in. North Korea has test-fired more than thirty missiles since the initial test Saturday. These long-range […]
Missiles Threaten Peace of Mind in U.S.
January 24, 2023 by thetigertime01
North Korea and the United States have had a rocky relationship over the past few decades. With new research and information circulating about a North Korean missile that can reach the United States, some are scared. The Japan Times reported, “Across the Atlantic, U.S. President Joe Biden warned in October of a potential ‘Armageddon’ hanging […]
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 […]
Russia Considers Using Nuclear Weapons against Ukraine
November 11, 2022 by thetigertimes
Just how close is the world to Nuclear warfare? Unfortunately, it is probably the closest it has been since the Cold War era. The culprit is the raging war going on between Russia and Ukraine, in which Russia is making nuclear weapons threats. “They are just scare-tactics,” Fleetwood Area High school physics and science teacher […]
Pennsylvania Governor’s Election Heats Up
October 19, 2022 by thetigertimes
On Tuesday, November 8th, the new Pennsylvania Governor will be determined. Democratic State attorney Josh Shapiro is in the Political Race against Republican State Senator Doug Mastriano. Both Candidates are looking to succeed former Democratic Governor Tom Wolf, whose term is over and cannot be re-elected. The winner will be sworn in on January 17, […]
Fleetwood’s Women Empowerment Club Starts Up for the 2021-2022 School Year
January 14, 2022 by thetigertimes
The FAHS Women’s Empowerment Club has started up for the 2021-2022 school year. Fleetwood Area High School has started a club to help young men and women learn about different topics pertaining to women’s struggles and rights in the world today. “In Women’s Empowerment Club, anyone who wants to join is welcome,” adviser Sherri Rankin […]
New Government Regulations Plan to Eradicate Drunk Driving
November 30, 2021 by thetigertimes
There are around 9,000 deaths caused by drunk drivers each year in the U.S. In 2026, America is going to have a requirement on cars that will mandate a new technology for people under the influence of alcohol that is intended to curb the extent of fatalities. This plan is part of the Democrat’s trillion-dollar […]
Supply Chain Crisis Erupts in California
November 27, 2021 by thetigertimes
Essential supplies are stranded in the middle of the ocean. This is only part of the crisis happening with the California Supply Chain. There have been an overwhelming number of ports sitting idle and ships being delayed, causing the price of products to go up in stores. The Biden Administration plans to fix this by […]
AOC Makes Fashion Political with “Tax the Rich” Dress
October 26, 2021 by thetigertimes
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Representative, wore a seemingly controversial white dress to the 2021 Met Gala. The red lettering written on the back stated ¨Tax the Rich.¨ Many people loved and admired her dress, while others deplored the message and the medium. Ocasio-Cortez has spent much of her career trying to get the point […]
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