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Flushing Blazer Volume 44 Issue 5

The Blazer, volume 44, issue 5. January 31, 1992

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  1. Cover:  Mr. Dick LaBelle works out in the Pride Room after school with his partner Mr. Dan Zawlocki.
  2. Contents
    1. Our Voice:  Foreign trade in the automotive industry
    2. The Blazer Staff
  3. Local Voices
    1. How do you prepare for the final exams?
      1. Ann Kingsbury
      2. Kristen Kvasnica
      3. Jeremy Brasier
      4. Brad Williams
      5. Mr. King
  4. Local Voices
    1. US must learn to live without communist threat by Lou Stefanic
    2. Letter to the Editor – Making Guns Illegal is Not the Answer by Jason Boggs
  5. Local Voices
    1. DAREing predictions – Students of DARE guess at effectivness by John Donnay
    2. Blazer and Marketing successful season by Dave Moliterno
  6. News Desk
    1. Support groups are “a fantastic experience” Guided Group Interaction helps all by Stacy Sparks
    2. Flushing students take the cake at BPA by Ken Farrow
    3. Thumbs down on smoking area by Jenni Walker
  7. Advertising
    1. Char’s Hairstyling Salon
    2. Gussie’s Hair Salon
    3. Charlie’s Mining Company jewelry
  8. The Beat
    1. Another Look by Eric Smith
    2. Nelson take home test become legend is school body by Steve Schreiber
  9. The Beat
    1. ISS of declining effectiveness, survey shows by Michelle Langdon
    2. Norwegian student enjoys Flushing life (Morton Landro) by Heather McComb
  10. The Beat
    1. LOVE shouldn’t hurt by Stacey Smithkey
  11. The Beat
    1. LOVE shouldn’t hurt by Stacey Smithkey.  Photo by Janni Darling
  12. Sound and Vision
    1. Alternative Cut: Kirsty MacColl shows promise with Electric Landlady album by Brian Gasperosky
    2. Big Dave Goes to the Movies – Stone’s JFK confuses fact with fiction by Dave Finger
  13. Advertising
    1. Gracie’s and Company catering
    2. Ace Driving School
    3. Lake Agency Insurance
    4. Domino’s pizza
    5. Dr. John C. Ligas DDS, MS Orthodontist
    6. Security First Benefits Corporation
  14. Sound and Vision
    1. Celluloid Jams – Weak year still provides some watchable Hollywood movies by Joe Blevins
  15. Platters,Pundits, and Twisted Schemes
    1. New chart-topper smells like Nirvana by Paul Brooks (review of Nevermind, by Nirvana)
    2. Review of Slayer’s Decade of Aggression by Ryan Saap
    3. Review of Monty Python SINGS! by Joe Blevins
  16. Advertising
    1. Sadie’s Tickets
    2. Wyatt Earp Records
    3. Crystal Printing
    4. Blazer Valentines
  17. Raider Beat
    1. McNiff, Linker Ace Alsup by Steve Alsup
    2. Varsity hoops jump to fresh start by Jason Boggs
  18. Raider Beat
    1. Indoor track off to a running start
    2. Amy Lovisec serving a volleyball.  Photo by Pam Cooper
  19. Raider Beat
    1. The Russians are coming! by Kim Coombs
    2. Behind the Line with Jason Boggs – Great White hunts the Zebra Posse
  20. Advertising
    1. University of Michigan Flint
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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
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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
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Flushing Blazer Volume 44 Issue 1

The Blazer, volume 44, issue 1. September 30, 1991

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  1. Cover:  Senior Doug Slayton, varsity soccer sweeper, getting ready for a challenging season
  2. Contents
    1. Places To Go by Jenny Keely
    2. The Blazer Staff
  3. Local Voices
    1. Your Voice:  Asking Around by Jennifer Birch.  “What qualities are in a good teacher?”
    2. Our Views:  Environmental Compact Disc Packaging
  4. Local Voices
    1. Legalize prostitution for health by Lou Stefanic
    2. PUTTING A LID ON IT – Wearing a baseball cap seems to be the ‘in’ thing today by Dave Moliterno
  5. The News Desk
    1. He came from Jonesville – New Face joins Flushing Faculty by Kip Hodges-Payne
    2. Fall fashion show set for November
    3. Vandenbosh gives fresh start to freshmen by Amanda Elsner
    4. Hank & Kate live at halftime by Megan Lee
  6. The News Desk
    1. Raiders going Greek for Homecoming Week by Jennifer Campbell
    2. What’s Going On by Sara Gatza
    3. Security gate installed for driving range by Joe Debevec
  7. Advertising
    1. Gussie’s Hair Salon
    2. Pro Sports, Inc.
    3. New Lothrop Dental Association
    4. A&W
    5. Ace Driving School
  8. Features – The Beat
    1. Philmont gives backpackers trip of lifetime by Steve Schrieber, Photo by Brian Vincent
    2. Another Look- By Eric Smith
  9. Features – The Beat
    1. Flushing environmental group making a difference By Lou Stefanic
    2. New Faces – Flushing welcomes new Japanese visitor (Jun Tajima) By Nathan James, Photo by Janni Darling
  10. Features – The Beat
    1. Andy Lynch follows in the footsteps of Shawn Cronin – Playing with the big boys by Stacy Smithkey
    2. Battle Tales from the driver’s seat by Steve Schreiber
  11. Features – The Beat
    1. Tim Griffin gets his act together – Alumni’s comedy career skyrocket by Dave Finger, Photo by Dave Finger
  12. Sound and Vision
    1. Big Dave Goes to the Movies – Irish band brings soul to Dublin in charming Film (The Commitments) by Dave Finger
    2. New book exposes flaws in classic films (Film Flubs by Bill Givens) by Joe Blevins
    3. Q’s Eye on T.V. (Herman’s Head) by Cathy Qualman
  13. Advertising
    1. INGENUITY CONCEPTS Computer Services
    2. Mary Kay
    3. Heritage Beauty Salon
    4. Greater Flint Sports Medicine Center
  14. Sound and Vision
    1. The Alternative Cut – Sumner and Marr create ‘Electronic’ masterpiece (Electronic) by Brian Gasperosky
    2. Celluoid Jams – Finding excuses for movie summer of 1991 by Joe Blevins
  15. Platters, Pundits, and Plans…
    1. Sebastian and the boys grind through new album (Skid Row, Metallica, The Apple Scruffs, The Beatles, Anthrax) by Tina Miller
  16. Advertising
    1. Cash for College scholarships
    2. H&D Tuxedo
    3. Charlie’s Mining Company jewelry
  17. The Raider Beat
    1. Gridders seek comeback against Cavaliers by Jason Boggs, Photo by Janni Darling
    2. Varsity hoop relies on deep bench by Michelle Langdon
  18. The Raider Beat
    1. Building years paying off for CC team by Dave Moliterno
    2. Lady Raiders foresee strong year by Kristi White, Photo by Stacey Sparks
  19. The Raider Beat
    1. Varsity soccer rolls by Kyle Dumas, Photo by Janni Darling
    2. Cheerleaders headed for Honolulu by Ali.shea Hammel
    3. Varsity netters led by sophomore Martz by Tim Jahr
  20. Advertising
    1. University of Michigan Flint