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Contents
3 – You Dig? (Letter from the Editor) by Connor Gushen
3 – The Cover Story: Students aid in Hurricanes Katrina, Rita charity effort by Matt Pajtas. Photo by Kati Webster.
4 – Calendar
News
5 – Progressive Flushing teachers make statement by Megan Grant. All photos courtesy of Susan Pugsley.
6 – MEAP graduation policy stirs controversy by Karen Fox
6 – Peek maintains synchronization of security team by Leanne Pratt. Photo by Suzie Lee.
7 – Advertising: Flushing Service Center, Tropical Sun, Gina’s Italian Restaurant
8 – Club Briefs
8 – Students pay more for lunches by Fairfax Banks. Photo by Kevin Robinson.
9 – Homecoming events feature ‘Caribbean’ them by Suzie Lee. Illustration by Britni Rosa.
9 – Bill 4803 would mean post-Labor Day school start by Melissa Lyon
10 – Security cameras new addition to Flushing by Carissa Carlson. Photos by Connor Gushen.
11 – Advertising: Family Dentistry, Fandangles, Lucy Ham Group Inc., Paschket Chiropractic Clinic
Opinions
12 – Staff Editorial: Administration mishandles hurricane disaster. Photo by Bradley Lutz
12 – Katrina: a sign of government failure by Paul Hartman
13 – Chronicles of a melancholy peach by Megan Grant
13 – Editorial Cartoon: Illustration by Kevin Chambers
14 – Crossfire: Security cameras long overdue by Corissa Carlson
14 – Crossfire: Big Brother is watching by Sarah Pugsley. Photo by Connor Gushen.
People
15 – Lintz tackles new student advocate job by Alex Reed. Photo by Alex Reed.
15 – Flushing youth compete at Miss Teen Michigan by Celeste Grab. Photo courtesy of Abby Pougnet.
16 – Senior Spotlight: Debbie Kapraun by Rana AI-Dabagh. Illustration by Kevin Chambers. Photos courtesy of Debbie Kapraun.
17 – New staff enthusiastic about working at FHS by Abby Pougnet and Kati Webster. Photos by Kati Webster and Suzie Lee.
18 – Advertising: Main Street Family Dentistry, Rock Financial, Farm Bureau Insurance, Insight the Recovery People
Features
19 – In the Wake of Katrina by Alex Reed. Photo by Erika Clough.
19 – Hurricane Evacuee relocates to Flushing by Alex Reed
20, 21 – Katrina brings fear and violence to New Orleans by Jamie Bennett. Photos by Michael Ainsworth, Nathan Hunsinger, Brad Loper, Bradley Lutz, Smiley N. Pool, and Irwin Thompson (all courtesy of Dallas Morning News).
22 – Reporter’s notebook is tragic tale by Logan Banks
23 – Administrator’s Corner by Catie Owens.
24 – Meet Miki Yamanari by Nicole Black. Photos by Nicole Black.
25 – A brief glimpse of Miki’s culture: Japan by Stephanie Marchetta. Photos courtesy of Japanesellfestyle.com.
26 – Fall Fashion Trends by Talyor Hinds. Photos by Taylor Hinds.
27 – View from above: paragliding by Stephanie Marchetta. Photos by Stephanie Marchetta.
28, 29 – Day on the Job: Dairy Farmer by Marla Quigley. Photos by Melissa Erdman and Maria Quigley.
30 – Advertising: Sorrento’s Restaurant, Akins Construction, The Rye Bakery, Lawrence Jewelers, Mark J Williamson D.D.S. PC. and Vicki Quist D.D.S . PC., Buy Your Blazer, Naturally You of Flushing.
Entertainment
31 – Sound Test: Quietdrive vs. Plain White T’s by Emily Hack
Performing Arts
32 – Colton takes on challenge of drum major by Nicole Black. Photos by Nicole Black.
33 – The Hundred Acre Wood comes to Flushing by Nicole Black
33 – Advertising: James K. Cantwil, DDS
34 – Advertising: Frank G. Radke, DDS, Maestro’s Sandwich Foundry, Jewelcraft Corp, Staley’s Plumbing Heating and Conditioning, Inc., Tan Central
Sports
35 – Pettey takes over No. 1 singles spot by Alex Hansen
35 – Skatepark provides ramps and outreach by Alex Hansen. Photos by Alex Hansen.
35 – Football Team Builds Season On Early Wins by Matt Pajtas. Photos by Matt Pajtas.
36 – Sports Briefs
36 – Let’s go Bra … er … PHOENIXES!!! by Matt Pajtas
36 – ‘Pistons night’ to raise money for district by Brianna Tift
37 – Gym floor renovation lacks lines by Melissa Lyon
37 – Lady Raiders play through setbacks by Matt Derby
38 – Wall defines true meaning of ‘natural’ by Chris VanDyke. Photos by Lesley Callahan and Kenny Wall.
39 – Advertising: Broadstreet
40 – Advertising: Samadhi Yoga Center
