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NBA Fans Scan this QR Code with your smartphone to Celebrate More Excited For read our newspaper on your mobile device! Faiths than Mere Successful 76ers Season Sports Christianity In the last few years of Philadelphia sports, the Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies are the first Holiday teams one associates with the City of Brotherly Love. But there is another team in Philadelphia many have forgotten about: the 76ers. The days of the Sixers being over- Paganism and fertility are two of the festival that celebrated the arrival of looked are over; the 76ers, with their young up- things most people do not associate with the spring, he could lay eggs that were the col- beat team, have shocked the NBA by starting the “Easter Bunny,” the legendary rabbit who ors of the rainbow to remind him of when season out with a 20-10 record and a 4 game lead brings colorful eggs filled with sweets to he was a bird. in the Atlantic Division. Doug Collins, the second “I am very excited about this season children on Easter Sunday. The bunny was still not the symbol year coach of the 76ers and one-time 76er him- because I am a long time 76ers fan, and it’s good Easter, as most know, is the Chris- of Easter for many years until the Germans self, has led the team in its turn around--a team to see them play well for once," Anthony Par- tian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus began openly celebrating him sometime in that has not won a playoff series zanese, a junior at Fleetwood Area Christ, which begs the question...What does the 1500s. When the people we know as the since 2003. This current Sixers team High School, said. "I believe that does not have any superstar players, they will get the 2nd seed in the a rabbit with a basket full of eggs have any- Pennsylvania Dutch came to the new world just a very balanced attack of young East for the playoffs and hopefully thing to do with that? in the 1700s, they brought with them the talented athletes. make a strong playoff push. The The answer, quite simply, is that it tradition of the “Easter Bunny.” Under the new manage- Sixers and my favorite player Lou has absolutely nothing to do with it. Instead, Today, the “Easter Bunny” is an ment, the 76ers have cut their ticket Williams are very exciting to watch the affiliation of the “Easter Bunny” and icon in not just America and Germany but prices in half. The 76ers’ attendance because of their aggressive playing this Christian holiday exists purely in the also in places such as New Zealand and rates have already passed last year's, style. I am very excited to see what timing of Easter. Austria. He is, to many children, equal to in only half a season. 76ers games' else this team can accomplish this Easter falls very close to the vernal “Santa Claus” and the “Tooth Fairy,” and ratings have also significantly risen season. " equinox or, as we know it today, the begin- some malls have places where children can this year. Joshua Harris and a group of investors “I believe the Sixers are very strong that includes actor Will Smith bought the team in contenders in the playoffs. I think it’s a good ning of spring. Many of the pagans who have their picture taken with the Bunny. October and seem to have the best interest in thing to see a team like the 76ers, who don’t have existed during the ancient times celebrated “He was awesome,” junior Cody mind for the fans. superstar players on their team, actually contend- the arrival of spring and their goddess Millard said. “He gave me free stuff.” Lou Williams, the sixth man for the ing. Evan Turner is my favorite player because Eastre, who symbolized dawn, spring, and However, not everyone loved the Sixers, averages the most points per game for the he’s got swag!” Zach Noll, a junior at Fleetwood fertility. rabbit. As Junior Sierra Sweitzer states, “I Sixers. This is very rare for a bench player, but it Area High School, said. The idea for the tradition of the was terrified, I could not get near one of shows how balanced the 76ers are. The Sixers are one of the most enter- “Easter Bunny” stems from a pagan story them without freaking out.” Veterans Andre Iguodala and Elton taining teams to watch and hopefully will bring that claimed one year spring came late, and Brand lead the Sixers young team, which is the Philadelphia basketball back to the top. This fran- Eastre found a bird whose wings had frozen By Leif Greiss youngest team in the NBA. The Sixers’ great chise, which has two NBA Championships, hopes guard play by Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner to regain its integrity and make Philadelphia back solid. She took pity on the bird and turned it made the 76ers a serious playoff contender in the into a basketball town. into a rabbit that, once per year, on the day Eastern Conference. By Ryan Steward

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PagePage 22 MarchMarch 20122012 SPORTSSPORTS // ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT This Means War a Still Moving Past Line-Up Change Arts/Entertainment Disappointment As many Paramore fans know, in Singles Club,” which featured four new songs: Review December of 2010 two dearly loved members “In the Mourning,” “Monster,” “Hello Cold of the band left. World,” and “Renegade.” The singles were the On 17 January, of this year metalcore Despite the change in sound, the al- Brothers Josh and left the first songs they wrote and played without the band Attack Attack! released their third studio bum itself is not as bad as it could have been. band because of ongoing drama between the Farros’ help. album, “This Means War.” Expectations for this Attack Attack! now has a heavier sound and uses band members. was the lead guitar- Out of those four songs, “Monster” is album were very high for the Ohio-based band more intense breakdowns on “This Means War.” ist, and Zac was the drummer. Although Para- the only song that really stayed true to Para- after they gained popularity and recognition from These changes could also be a sign of the band more has not officially added new members to more’s original sound. “In the Mourning” had a their unique sound developed on their first two trying to mature as musicians. the band, current band member ’s little bit of a country twang to it; the lyrics for albums. Some of the highlights on the album brother has been helping with guitar, and a “Renegade” are harsher than some of their However, this album has a different include “The Betrayal,” “The Wretched,” and friend of the band has been helping with drums. other songs; and “Hello Cold World” in every sound than their first two albums, “Someday “The Motivation.” Since the departure of the Farro way sounds nothing like anything the band Came Suddenly” and “Attack brothers, Paramore has released new songs and has ever released. These songs aren’t necessarily Attack!” Their previous albums Despite the band’s best efforts, have been moving on without them. A lot of bad songs; Paramore is just growing as a band helped the band develop their they have lost their unique fans thought Paramore would not stay together and experimenting with what they are going to own sound, which included sound that put them on the or that they would completely change their do for their next album. electronica influences and sec- map. They should have stuck sound. And although the sound of the music There has been no set date for when Paramore tions of auto-tuned vocals. with what they had instead of has changed a bit, Paramore is doing just fine is going to release their new album, but lead “This Means War” contains the dramatic change on “This without their former band members. singer tweets about being in neither of those. Instead, the Means War.” They don’t have band goes for a heavier sound any redeeming qualities that In a recent interview, lead singer Hay- the recording studio and writing new songs while sticking to some of their separates them from many ley Williams stated, “(Recent touring) made me frequently. original roots. other bands in the metalcore feel like I had a sense of purpose again—even Paramore did say they would have a Part of the reason genre. though we weren’t off tour for very long, it was new album released this year, however. Para- for this change can be attribut- If you are new to a tough off-time we went through. I was feeling more fans everywhere will undoubtedly be anx- ed to the recent departure of band member John- Attack Attack! or the genre in general, this album that renewed sense of purpose and feeling hope iously awaiting it’s arrival. ny Franck. Franck played rhythm guitar, and he might appeal to you. However, if you are a long- again.” contributed auto-tuned clean vocals up until his time fan of the band or prefer their previous two In December 2011, Paramore re- By Madison Rice departure in 2010. His absence may explain the albums, this will probably disappoint you. leased a collection of new singles entitled “The absence of auto-tune. Lead singer Caleb Shomo now does By Dan Norton both clean and screaming vocals. Boys Basketball Superstar Delp Looks to Future Takes Talents to for Success North Philly Sports For as long as students can remem- macher said. Sports ber, Fleetwood Boys Basketball has been far Each of the past two seasons have For Alyssa Delp, 2011 was a very Amanda Janney. Coach Janney was trying to from the top of the food chain among the started with a win against Hamburg in their successful year. get to know Alyssa, not just to convince her Berks County Interscholastic Athletic Asso- opening tournament, leaving high hopes for Fleetwood’s star field hockey player to go to Temple. ciation. In fact, for the last two years they the rest of the season. What the team and was seen in the Reading Eagle at least three “Our first phone conversation was have not won a single division game, and fans didn’t expect was that this win would times per week during the fall season. She was two hours long. Knowing me as a person was they have only 6 wins in total. be one of three the team would accumulate named County Player of the Year, All-Berks, slightly more important to her than knowing “ One of the problems I noticed all year. and first team All-State in her senior year. me as a player," Delp said. when I would watch them over the years The closest losses the boys played Along with her individual achievements, Delp Coach Janney saw her play in the was that, in middle school, there were so were a 49-36 loss to division rivals Conrad helped bring home a county championship Indoor Nationals at Virginia Beach, Virginia, many boys playing, and as the years went on Weiser and a 50-37 loss to another division and led her team to the second round of PI- during the winter of her freshman year. The most of them in my class quit,” senior and rival, Muhlenberg. AA Playoffs. coaches at Temple would continue to see her captain of the girls basketball team Saman- Frans Estima led the team in scor- The 5’4” senior midfielder accom- at various showcases and tournaments during tha Sanders said. ing all year, averaging 11 points per game, plished all of this after committing to play Alyssa’s time with High Styx, a field hockey Due to a late hiring before the followed by Kyle Flannery (4.4 ppg), Ste- field hockey at Temple University. One might travel team. Coaches also came to a few high 2010-11 season, the team was not able to phen Hilborn (3.8 ppg), Christian Boyer (3.4 think that, after committing, a player might school games during district and state train during all of th off season; the team ppg), and Sam Moran (3.3 ppg). lack enthusiasm to continue to play well. playoffs. lost by an average of about 22.5 points per “We weren’t a high scoring team,” However, Delp kept working hard to get bet- On Wednesday, 1 February, 2012, game. point guard Ryan Steward said. ter, and it showed this year. Delp signed her National Letter of Intent to This year, their three wins came The team made one other minor In July, she narrowed it down to her take her talent to North Philly. The ceremony against Hamburg (53-42), led by Frans Esti- improvement by taking second in their top three schools: Indiana University, Univer- took place in the FAHS library at 4:00 p.m. ma with 16 points; Kutztown (42-34), led by home Christmas Tournament--winning 47- sity of Delaware, and Temple. Eastern/Standard time with friends, team- Kyle Flannery with 12 points; and Pallisades 46 against Pallisades--as opposed to their “I chose Temple because, overall, it mates, coaches, and family in attendance. (47-46), led by Frans Estima with 19 points. last place finish the previous season. was the best school I visited. I had the most Alyssa’s parents, coach Joyce Angsadt, and Although the record remained the Although the years have been fun on their campus during my visit to Tem- Delp herself each made speeches. The festivi- ple. The coaches are nice, and the current ties were topped off by delicious, red velvet same as last season, most of the losses were rough, the JV team finished 14-6 overall and players really seemed to enjoy being there,” cupcakes. cut in points significantly. Strides have defi- are looking to improve the program in the Delp said. “It went smoothly,” Delp said. nitely been made by this year's team. years to come. Since freshman year, the coaches at “We played in spurts, basically. We Temple have been after Delp. She received By Devin Wenzel would have a good half, and then everything By Kyle Flannery emails twice a week from the head coach, would fall apart,” sophomore Brian Schu- TheTigerTimes.com Page 3

PagePage 33 MarchMarch 20122012 AROUNDAROUND FLEETWOODFLEETWOOD Brandywine-Kutztown Snow Squall Strikes Merger Called Off Community Reading Region Was there really going to be a mer- Despite all of this, Brandywine Weather ger between the Brandywine and Kutztown declined to merge with Kutztown school school districts? district. On Tuesday, 3 January 2012, tur- snow. Squalls are difficult to predict because According to recent talks, it could “We’re much better off than we bulent weather shocked commuters driving they are so small and usually last around a have been very possible. were four years ago,” said Brandywine board through Reading. It was a normal morn- half an hour. The Kutztown and Brandywine member Ken Heffner. “Now is not the time ing...until the snow came. Snow squalls can be very danger- school districts were rumored to be merging to talk merger.” “It was more like a light dusting ous because of how quickly they occur. The sometime in the near future, but the talks One reason for this offer being that was blowing across the road,” media roads become slick as a result of how quick- recently stopped. declined is that Pennsylvania does not pro- teacher Sean Gaston said. ly the snow accumulates, which can lead to The possibility arose during the vide the funding for a merger. There has It might not have been a lot of many accidents on account of people’s con- Brandywine budget forums when various been only one school merger in the state snow, but the roads were not prepared for it. fusion. residents began asking questions about the since 1980, which took three years just to Slick roads caused drivers to hit the brakes Although the squall was in relative- topic. The administrators of Brandywine all complete. and drive carefully. Gaston drove through ly close proximity to our area, many students agreed that the possibility of a merger with Both schools had agreed on a way this snow squall on his way to school. were unaware of its existence. Kutztown was the most asked question by to divide sports to each district’s students “My car did fishtail once,” he said. “I didn’t even know this hap- the people in attendance. before the merger had been called off. Be- Luckily, there were no major acci- pened,” sophomore Stephanie Berlin said. There was some logic behind these ginning this fall, students from Brandywine dents because of the snow. Minor crashes While some students wished the talks. For starters, both schools are geo- can join Kutztown’s football team. Students were scattered throughout the squall, caus- squall would have hit Fleetwood, others graphically close to each other, making it from Kutztown will be able to join Bran- ing traffic and delays. were relieved we weren’t affected. easier for students to adjust who live in the dywine’s track and field and volleyball teams. A “squall” is a sudden, localized area if a merger had occurred. Also, both How would a merger between the- storm. It can happen with rain, sleet, or By Holly Wagner districts have declined in enrollment in re- se districts affect Fleetwood? There would cent years. be more possibilities for students looking to In recent years both school districts move to a new school district. It would also had closed several elementary schools as be easier for taxpayers in the area as well. Mayan Calendar Does Not well. This only adds to the problem that By Dan Norton both districts face. Predict the Apocalypse Holiday Cadillac Tradition Twenty-one December 2011 is the one believed the date meant or supposedly infamous date most people know as the last meant is wrong. day of the Mayan calendar and consider to “Scholars have determined from be the supposed apocalypse. references to earlier cycles that after 13 B'a- However, according to recent stud- k'tuns, the ‘zero date’ is reset, like a clock Embraced by Area ies and discoveries, the date appears to have striking midnight, and the count begins taken on some new, far less sinister mean- again from a new ‘zero date’ as it has in the Community ings. past,” John Mink said in his article about the According to recent research done date on cyark.com The town once known as Coxville, Brougham Cadillac first appeared and con- on the Mayan calendar, what nearly every- By Leif Greiss and now known as our home town of Fleet- tinued to be produced up until 1996. wood, has quite a bit of unexpected history During the '90s, Cadillac went behind it. through many changes in order to update There are two theories as to how the vehicle. During this time, the Fleetwood A Peek at Groundhog's Days Past the name Fleetwood came about. Some say Cadillac was renamed to the Brougham Ca- Holiday Mr. Fleet and Mr. Wood were two railroad dillac. surveyors and the names were combined, The Cadillac automobile was while others say Fleetwood got its name named after Le Sieur Antoine de la Mothe Although 2 February may not Candlemas Day, an animal, such as a hedge- because it reminded a man who was work- Cadillac. By 1907, more than 20,000 Cadil- strike everyone as an important day, it is hog, would cast a shadow predicting six ing on the railroad at the time of a seaside lacs had been produced. In 1954, Cadillac quite a popular holiday across the United more weeks of inclement weather. resort named Fleetwood. actually became the first car manufacturer to States. Groundhog Day has earned its spot Pennsylvania’s early settlers, most Regardless of how Fleetwood make power steering standard on its line of on the map as the traditions of the holiday of whom were German, found groundhogs earned its name, it has a lot of history be- automobiles. carry on year after year. in abundance and closest in comparison to hind it. There are some that still collect The exact origins of Groundhog hedgehogs. They determined the animal was Fleetwood was once home to the these classic cars to this day. Day are not known, but the holiday is defi- intelligent enough, on 2 February, to see its Fleetwood Cadillac. In 1947, the Fleetwood By Kelsey Steiner nitely associated with nature and the awak- shadow and hurry back into its hole or to ening of animals in certain seasons or at stay above ground and enjoy the first sights certain times. of spring. ADVERTISEMENT The meaning of the day as most The tradition stayed with Pennsyl- people know it is that, if the groundhog sees vanians for centuries, and Punxsutawney, his shadow, there will be six more weeks of PA, soon became the home to the yearly winter and he returns to his hole to rest. If Groundhog Day celebration. The first rec- the day happens to be cloudy and the orded observance of the holiday in the town groundhog cannot see his shadow, spring was in 1886. has come and he stays above ground. Punxsutawney Phil, as the famous Early Christians in Europe had groundhog came to be known, has seen his their own holiday for a similar day known as shadow ninety-eight times, has not seen his Candlemas. On that day, the clergy members shadow fifteen times, and twelve instances would bless candles and give them out to were either not recorded or had questiona- people to mark a significant point in the ble outcomes. winter. The weather on that specific day “There has only ever been one pointed out the type of winter weather peo- Phil, and he is making his 126th prediction ple would endure. this year,” Marlene A. Lellock from the According to the Punxsutawney Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce Groundhog Club, Roman legions brought said. this tradition to the Germans, who adopted By Kelly Stumpf it and concluded that, if the sun appeared on TheTigerTimes.com PagePage 44 MarchMarch 20122012 SOCIAL/LIFESOCIAL/LIFE

Notice of Affiliation Random Profile: Julie Sipos and Non-Representation By Kyle Flannery The Tiger Times is a high school news Q: When is your birthday? Q: Do you have a role model? journal that is produced using funds from A: June 26. A: Beyoncé, because all of her songs are The Fleetwood Area School District as about how strong women are. well as club fundraisers. All subjects and topics appearing within The Tiger Times Q: Are you involved in any extracurricu- are self-selected by student reporters lar activities? Q: Do you have siblings? themselves; however, article sugges- A: FBLA and Cheerleading. A: A younger sister named Angie (’15). tions are accepted from all students, staff, administration, and community members. Opinions and viewpoints stat- Q: What’s your favorite… Q: Is there anything unique about yourself ed in The Tiger Times are not necessari- Color: Green. that not many people know? ly the opinions and viewpoints of the TV Show: Still Standing. A: I really love elephants. Fleetwood Area School District, its ad- Band/Artist: Selena Gomez. ministration, its faculty, the club advisor, School Subject: Math. or even the entirety of The Tiger Times Friends say: staff. The Tiger Times is a public forum “She’s so little and cute.” –Jenna Dantas whose primary goal is to provide an out- let for student expression to The Fleet- Q: What do your friends see you as? wood Area School District and its con- A: Someone to go to for advice. “Julie is quietly perky.” –Mrs. London stituent communities. Viewpoints and

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“She’s my best friend, and I love her.” – pearing in The Tiger Times are wel- Q: What’s your favorite part of high Samantha Sanders comed, but they are not guaranteed pub- school? lication except by approval from the stu- A: Seeing my friends all day. “She’s nice.” –Joe Sherman dent editors. Students who are not ma- triculated in the Journalism course or who are not among the club’s roster are still eligible to submit content for the peri- Prevention Techniques Can Eliminate odical. All articles and letters selected for publication may be subject to editing for length and language consistent with the style established by student editors of or Lessen Painful, Debilitating Injuries The Tiger Times. How-to Injuries are very common when it biking, or even walking. Runner’s knee oc- These painful blemishes occur when skin cle and changing the surface you run on and comes to sports. Anything from the pain of curs from the overuse of the knee. Swelling, rubs against something repeatedly because the shoes you wear can also help to prevent shin splints to the burn of blisters can occur pain behind the knee cap, and/or a grind- of loose clothing or shoes. this annoying occurrence. during a sporting event or practice. ing/popping sensation will occur if this inju- There isn’t really a treatment-- These injuries are not to be taken Pulled muscles are the most com- ry is inflicted. except for putting on a Band-Aid and avoid- lightly. If a muscle pull occurs without treat- mon injuries in the sports world. Muscle To treat or prevent runner's knee, ing shoes. ment, the muscle could eventually tear, pulls occur when a player stretches a muscle take time off from running, keep your knee Shin splints are an athlete’s worst which would need at least some rehabilita- too far. Swelling and bruising may occur as a compressed and wrapped, and rotate run- nightmare. The pain caused by shin splints tion; shin splints can turn into a stress frac- side effect to such an injury. To treat and ning surfaces. Also, try new shoes, keep occurs in the shin area because of a sudden ture; and blisters can even get infected. prevent muscle pulls, be sure to ice and hydrated, and avoid running with weights. increase in the intensity of a workout. stretch before and after physical activity. Although blisters may seem silly to Taking about a week off from exer- Runner’s knee is also a problem in include, they are a major injury in sports. A cising or cross training is the best thing to By Holly Wagner sports that involve a good deal of running, blister is a bubble of skin that typically hurts. do if this occurs. Strengthening the calf mus- WinterWinter isis here,here, thoughthough notnot inin fullfull force…force…

WhatWhat isis youryour favoritefavorite winterwinter activity?activity? ByBy KendraKendra WertWert

"Sledding."

"Staying in the Kyle Ahner (’14) "Sitting by the fire house, being warm." "Snowboarding." reading a book." Eldy Guillime (‘15) "Drinking Doug DeLong (‘12) "Sleeping." Nicole Knabb (‘12) hot chocolate." Margariete Malenda ('12) Ashley Jeschonek ('12)

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