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Hubble Photo From 1995 Shows a Different View of the Universe
Most people assume that the universe we know is quite big. Compared to the rest of the universe, humans are a speck that we often overlook in the scheme of things. Nearly twenty-one years ago, the Hubble space telescope was sent into space with some hope of new advancements in our knowledge, and it came […]
Fleetwood Students Start Computing Club
October 21, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Computing club is a new addition to the plethora of clubs at Fleetwood Area High School. Mr. Farr is the new club’s advisor. The computing club competes in multiple competitions. Learning different programming languages is just one of many skills acquired when attending club meetings. This new club helps significantly when wanting to continue learning […]
Despite Activists Efforts, Animal Testing Still Legal
February 24, 2016 by thetigertimes7
At Fleetwood Area High School, more than half of the students have animals and a love for animals. Across the world, animals are being used for cosmetic testing. That might be a way to change your thoughts on makeup. Europe has the largest cosmetic market, and animal testing is banned in areas like Israel and […]
Hoverboards: Future Or Failure?
February 10, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Slightly over thirty years ago, the world was astonished at the digital effects used on the movie “Back to The Future Part II”. People gasped at the sight when young Marty Mcfly (Michael J. Fox) floated around on his futuristic hoverboard. Now, in 2016, hoverboards are fairly common; however, they don’t actually hover. Todays “Hoverboards” […]
New iPhones Add Cool Features with a Big Pricetag
October 8, 2015 by thetigertimes
On 9 September, Apple announced the newest iPhone to hit the market, the 6S and 6S Plus. Sporting the slogan, “The only thing that’s changed is everything,” consumers expected nothing less than the best in new software and hardware. The iPhones are equipped with the new 3D touch sensors that allow for a more interactive […]
Net Neutrality Negates Censorship
April 8, 2015 by thetigertimes
On 26 February 2015, the Federal Communications Commission approved its net neutrality rules, which reclassifies broadband Internet as a Title II public utility. This essentially keeps the Internet “free” by preventing internet service providers (ISPs) from discriminating against certain data based on the user, platform, and content, among other factors. “[Net neutrality] sounds pretty good,” […]
Sony Entertainment Hacked Over Controversial Film
January 27, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Sony Pictures Entertainment was hacked on 24 November 2014. This hack caused the release of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s employees’ private information. The group of hackers also made copies of unreleased movies. The hackers call themselves “Guardians of Peace” or “GOP.” They demanded the cancellation of the film, The Interview. This movie stars Seth Rogen and […]
FAHS Students Obsessed with “Trivia Crack”
December 18, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Trivia Crack has become very popular in Fleetwood Area High School. It is a common sight to see students playing the game in class, particularly when they aren’t supposed to be. It is a trivia game that awards players ‘crowns’ when four questions are answered correctly in a row. It can be played against friends […]
iPhone 6 Hits the Market
November 20, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus launched on the market on 9 September 2014, with all new features. They were immediately a success. The new iPhone is larger, thinner, and more powerful, but remarkably more power efficient. Since it is built on a 64-bit-desktop and an A8 chip, it delivers a lot more […]
Are You Addicted To Your Phone?
November 17, 2014 by thetigertimes7
In the past few years, phone addictions have become more popular. While walking down the street, most people will be looking down at their phones. Even at dinner and family meals, it has become ‘normal’ to be on the cellphone instead of conversing with everyone at the table. Designer companies have come up with a […]
Radical Robots Run Rampant at FAHS
October 30, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Technology education teacher Mrs. Sara Shelton-Sanocki’s room has been invaded by robots! In fact, Fleetwood Area High School’s resident photography, job search, yearbook, and CAD teacher was recently gifted with these robots. Her family from Georgia came to visit her earlier this year, and they saw how excited she was about teaching her students. They wanted […]
Americans under a Watchful Eye
November 25, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Every day, the average teenager sends over 60 texts per day and spends an average of three hours on the computer. Many teens believe their lives revolve around technology and popular social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. But all of this is being monitored by the United States Government, which searches for […]
iPhone/Android Debate Unsettled
October 24, 2013 by thetigertimes6
People are forever comparing iPhones and Androids. The iPhone 5 and the Android Galaxy S4 are the newest phones on the market right now. People never know which to choose, or else they are talked into purchasing something based on other people’s opinions. “If you don’t have an iPhone, you’re doing it wrong,” Kayla Lynn […]
Teens Swinging to Vine
July 1, 2013 by thetigertimes
Social media is something that’s completely rocked the world of teenagers from nation to nation. MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter have revolutionized the way people use the Internet, but perhaps one of the most popular ways to connect has come about in the past few weeks. It’s also extremely simple. Vine is an app for iPhones […]
See the World Anew with Google Glass
May 17, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Google Glass has many people wondering where technology is heading. It is probably the most technologically advanced item known to the public. Google is in big competition to be at the top of the technology chain, going up against companies such as Apple and Microsoft, and they seem to be handling themselves very nicely. With […]
Cell Phones Older Than You’d Think
April 30, 2013 by thetigertimes4
One thing that almost everyone has in common is the ownership of a cell phone. Because of their ability to call and instantly message somebody from anywhere as well as their ease and accessibility, cell phones have become one of the most commonly used electronic devices in the world. This has to make one wonder, How did […]
Apple/Android Feud Continues
April 25, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Team Edward or Team Jacob? Ketchup or Mustard? Republican or Democrat? What about Apple or Android? In modern times , “Apple or Android?” seems to be one of the most popular and strongly debated questions. Some say that iPhones are just nicer, and some say that Android is just cooler, but the truth is, do […]
Rumors of New iPhone has Apple Users Going Bananas
April 22, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Rumors on the iPhone 6 have been flying. Apple leaked information leading many to ponder what features this new device will have. The computer company is currently deciding whether to call this phone the iPhone 5S or the iPhone 6. This new phone has many people making theories on what it may look like. One theory is that […]
Russian Meteor Explosion Rocks World
April 3, 2013 by thetigertimes
On 15 February, 2012, over the Moscow sky, a meteor approximately 55-feet in diameter exploded, causing mass mayhem. “I’ve seen videos of what people were doing at the time of the explosion. One guy had a piece of the meteor crash through the window of his car, and he just kept driving like it was […]
Are Anonymous Hackers ‘Good’ Criminals?
March 8, 2013 by thetigertimes4
The hacking group that goes by the not very original name of “Anonymous” has been causing a lot of issues in the United States lately. They are what is now currently called a group of “hacktivists”. This means that, while they are indeed hacking, which is illegal, they are not doing it for bad intentions. […]
Students Sound off on School Internet Security
January 22, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Across the student body in Fleetwood Area School District, the Internet security software is almost universally hated. It is especially frustrating because the restrictions include things like the play “A Raisin in the Sun”–which is part of several English class curriculums–but not such “reputable” sources as a Yahoo answers pages about committing crimes. If one were […]
Zombie Ant Fungus Haunts the Tropics
June 20, 2012 by thetigertimes4
When people think of the news, they think of topics such as sports or the community. Generally, they don’t think of the tropical populations of carpenter ants being wiped out by a fungal infection. The infection is caused by a fungus which releases spores that specifically targets ants. When the spores come in contact with […]
Cyber-Bullying a Case of Impersonal Cruelty at FAHS
January 25, 2012 by thetigertimes2
Bullying is a very serious issue taking place in schools all over the world. Everyone has heard of it, many of us have been victims of it, and, unfortunately, many of us have probably even participated in it. Bullying can, however, be prevented if the rights actions are taken. There are many different types of […]
Cool Math 4 Kids Combines Entertainment and Education
January 12, 2012 by thetigertimes1
There are hundreds of laptops and computers throughout the school. From the library to computer labs to the netbooks in our high school English classrooms, Fleetwood Area High School is filled with technology. Students at Fleetwood have access to technology all the time. Whether they are researching or trying to pass the time of a […]
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October 28, 2016 by thetigertimes7
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