Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Editor ' s Note: Suzanne Luber was a student at ASU. She told her story about what it meant to be more than just a number here at ASU to Spark Yearbook copywriter Julie Reuvers. These are her own words on the social aspects of being a student. As a resident of the Washington, D.C. suburbs, I always went to school submerged with many different cultures, but at ASU there was a much friendlier atmosphere. As a volunteer in the ASU Sports Information Office, it was not unusual for me to spend 20 hours per week helping out in the office and recording statistics at sporting events. I loved to be busy, and enjoyed walking around campus, seeing people that I knew, and being able to say Hi to them. Familiar faces were comforting at such a large university, and they gave me a sense of belonging. I also found that socializing had its advantages, especially when I was elected vice president of the Sonora Hall Council at the start of my freshman year. Along with reporting sports at KASR Radio, these were small ways I got my feet on the ground. Soon I became a member of the Student Admissions Team. Through START, I brought the student perspective to information sessions with prospective students. Although I didn ' t get paid in dollars, I felt that a smile or a simple thank-you meant a lot. I liked letting people from other parts of the country know just how much I enjoyed ASU. As a part of START ' s outreach program, I went back to my hometown of Potomac, Maryland, to talk about ASU. I looked forward to the day when I saw someone on Palm Walk that I had spoken with during an admissions appointment. I was just hoping to make a difference at ASU. suzanne luber Julie above—Looking out onto the field at Sun Devil Stadium, Suzanne Luber gets a break from volunteering in the Sports Information Office. Luber recorded statistics at ASU sporting events. Photo by William Lynam left — Working at the Sports Information Office, Suzanne Luber checks some statistics. Luber said she was hoping to make a difference through her involvement. Photo by William Lynam 65 Relations

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KISS Editor ' s Note: Marlene Naubert and Jill Harnisch were students at ASU. They told their story on what it was like to meet their rock idols, KISS. This is in their own words. Rogers and Hammerstein. Lennon and McCartney. Page and Plant. You will probably recognize these names as famous songwriting duos; now let us add another pair to the list ...Stanley and Simmons. WHO? Oh yeah, the guys in KISS! OK, so maybe songs like Rock and Roll All Nite” and Lick It Up aren ' t chock full of heavy philosophical metaphors; however, you must agree that KISS is a part of Americana. After all, who could forget such 70s staples as lunchboxes bearing the band ' s likeness, and ...DOLLS! What, you don ' t remember? What abo ut that wonderful TV-movie KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park? And didn ' t every kid on your block just have to own a KISS comic book (printed in authentic KISS blood)? See, you remember. Well, it ' s not like we were members of the KISS Army (fan club) or anything, but when the band made their way to the America West Arena on their most recent tour, we thought we might go and check out the show for nostalgia ' s sake. NOT! We had tickets, dammit, and we were gonna be there! We made our way to Will Call to pick up our tickets, we were late as usual, no thanks to Marlene, and lo and behold, like a gift from God, were two backstage passes left by a friend. We finally found the ticket lobby where we were supposed to meet our friend and waited in the catering room for ...THEM! Continued on page 26 above — Belting out the lyrics to Up All Night, Slaughter ' s namesake frontman Mark Slaughter begins the band ' s set. The group took a brief hiatus from their tour for the singer ' s quick recovery from throat surgery. Photo by Jill A. Harnisch left — Performing the first single from the LP Revenge, KISS bassist Gene Simmons sings Unholy. Several die-hard fans came in full KISS makeup and regalia as a reminder of KISS ' early years. Photo by Marlene E. Naubert