Flushing Blazer Volume 44 Issue 4

The Blazer, volume 44, issue 4. December 20, 1991

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  1. Cover:  A little boy joined his mother and grandmother for a hayride at the Candlewalk
  2. Contents
    1. About the Cover
    2. The Blazer Staff
  3. Local Voices
    1. What makes a perfect date?
      1. Brenda Lawrence
      2. Michele Collick
      3. Nikki Callender
      4. Andy Rishmawi
      5. Melanie Starkey
  4. Local Voices
    1. Letter to the editor ANTI-GUN CONTROL by James Creamer
    2. Cartoon by Ryan Stoddard
  5. News Desk
    1. Too big to ignore:  Who’s going to pay?  Students asked who gets the bill for college by Steve Schreiber
    2. For students in search of a higher education, there is the problem of… Handling the bill by Dave Moliterno
  6. News Desk
    1. The Carolers are a singin’ by Lou Stefanic
    2. Battle of the Brains photo by Janni Darling
    3. Thespians on parade by Nathan James
  7. Advertising
    1. AFS Exchange Student Program
    2. Ace Driving School
    3. Blanche Beckering Realtors
    4. The Front Row Collectibles
  8. The Beat
    1. Surreal: Earth Passages of the Illuminated.  Photo by Sonja Slagor
  9. The Beat
    1. Surreal: Earth Passages of the Illuminated.  Photos by Sonja Slagor
  10. The Beat
    1. The true meaning of Christmas?  Flushing students show their holiday spirit, cynically by Summer Tucker
    2. Flushing welcomes new Spanish visitor by Melissa Rettenmund
  11. The Beat
    1. Someone in this school could be a cop – Explorers provides “hands on experience” to police work by Carrie Schluckbier
    2. Another Look by Eric Smith
  12. Sound and Vision
    1. The Alternative Cut – Alternative rock’s annual best by Brian Gasperosky
  13. Advertising
    1. Ingenuity Concepts computer services
    2. The Scissor Wizards hair salon
    3. Fox’s Den hair stylists
    4. Phil Smith Pianos
  14. Sound and Vision
    1. Steven Hood: Thief of Princes – For 25 years, boldly going where no one has gone before by Steve Schreiber
    2. Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) – Queen frontman had influential career by Joe Blevins
  15. Platters, Fungus, and Canned Hams
    1. Two sides of U2’s new Achtung Baby by Noel Blazen and Brian Gasperosky
    2. Aerosmith Pandora’s Box by Dave McKone
    3. Motley Crue Decade of Decadence by Matt McKone
    4. Ratt – Ratt & Roll 8191 by Sean McNiff
  16. Advertising
    1. Wyatt Earp Records
    2. Flushing Optical
    3. Domino’s Pizza
    4. John C. Ligas, DDS, MS
    5. Subway
  17. Raider Beat
    1. Intramural Basketball Schedule
    2. Varsity hoops young and hopeful by Tim Brown and John Donnay
  18. Raider Beat
    1. Grapplers prepare for long season by Glenallen Skute
    2. Andy Rea aces the Ace; bowl games featured for December by Steve Alsup
    3. Flushing skiers prepare to lift off by Amy Cox.  Photo by Wayne Leith, ’90.
  19. Raider Beat
    1. Hockey action heats up at IMA by Mark Seymour
    2. Individual athletes earn state, conference honors by Jason Boggs
    3. Behind the line with Jason Boggs – Senior disappointed with roster
  20. Advertising
    1. University of Michigan Flint

Flushing Blazer Volume 44 Issue 3

The Blazer, volume 44, issue 3. November 27, 1991

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  1. Cover:  Gabe Paul, Nate Vanraemdonck, and Brian Kot at a rest stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana after the marching band made National Finals/or the first time since 1987. Photo by Amy Cox
  2. Contents
    1. Marching band member illustration by Carla Church
    2. The Blazer Staff
  3. Local Voices
    1. What is the Meaning of Life?
      1. Barbara Hosteller
      2. Amanda Elsner
      3. Scott Gifford
      4. John McDermott
      5. Mr. Yeagley
    2. Our Voice by Brian Gasperosky – Computer Literacy
  4. Local Voices
    1. Gun control needs to be strengthened by Lou Stefanic
    2. Electives should be option for seniors by Summer Tucker
  5. The News Desk
    1. Big Ed kicks butt at NMS by Lou Stefanic
    2. Multiple murders take place in cafeteria by Amanda Elsner
  6. The News Desk
    1. Senior personality changes askew? by Alishea Hammil
    2. Network to power-up second semester by Mark Wojtowicz
  7. Advertising
    1. Collector’s Corner memorabilia shop
    2. Domino’s Pizza
    3. Ingenuity Concepts computer services
    4. Dance and Fitness Connexion
  8. The Beat
    1. Big Dave sifts through cut-out bin to find greatest “El Cheapo” bargain chartbusters by Dave Finger
    2. “Eyes of a Stranger” Salvador Dali is alive and living in Flushing; his name is Dan Hemple by Jennie Edgeworth.  Photo uncredited.
  9. The Beat
    1. Parade Hit All Time High ’91 fashion show was booming success for all those involved by Matt Coullard.  Photos by Janni Darling
  10. The Beat
    1. Everybody Dance Now Dancing way of life for many youngsters by Faith Gardner
    2. New Faces Flushing welcomes Spanish exchange student Sebastian Amago by Kristi White.  Photo by Janni Darling
  11. The Beat
    1. Metallica Brings roof down at Palace by Tina Miller
    2. Mr. Hinds says thanks to all his friends at Flushing by Tina Miller
  12. Sound and Vision
    1. The alternative cut by Brian Gasperosky – Perspex Island by Robyn Hitchcock
    2. Scruffhead News by Dell Varmint – Apple Scruffs hit touring circuit – run for cover!!!
  13. Advertising
    1. Wyatt Earp Records
    2. Gracie’s & Company catering
    3. Greater Flint Sports Medicine
    4. AFS Exchange Student Program
    5. Char’s Hairstyling Salon
  14. Sound and Vision
    1. Steven Hood: Theif of Princes Dr. Deinento collection invades stores by Steve Shreiber
    2. Big Dave Goes to the Movies – Gilliam’s “King” an unlikely success. The Fisher King by Dave Finger
  15. Platters, Pundits, and Plans
    1. Genesis: Play that Funky Music, White Boys Genesis We Can’t Dance Review by Brian Gasperosky
    2. In Concert: Metallica – Metal gods corrupt innocent FHS kids.  photo by Janni Darling
  16. Advertising
    1. Mary Kay cosmetics
    2. Darling Homes and Realty
    3. Tom Atwell Homes and Realty
    4. Ace Driving School
    5. John C. Ligas, DDS, MS Orthodontist
  17. Raider Beat
    1. B-Ball ready for next year by Michelle Langdon
    2. Varsity soccer team disappointed but proud by Brian Gogas
  18. Raider Beat
    1. Liberian soccer pro leads Flushing’s JV by Doug Slayton
    2. Surfing the snow – Snowboarding is here for the long haul by Kyle Dumas
  19. Raider Beat
    1. Behind the Line with Jason Boggs – IMB looks to be another great one
    2. Reflections on a year of triumph by Amy Cox and Brian Gasperosky, photos by Amy Cox
  20. Advertising
    1. University of Michigan Flint