Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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Hot mblic kept the press and the up on the latest as we ■watched to see what influence they would have on our lives. Influence us they did, as movie goers enjoyed the sound track of movies such as “Flashdance” and “Footloose.”the novel of the year became Orwell’s 1984, and the nation rocked to the music of Michael Jackson’s l selling album, “Thriller.” Fashion trends erupted from the influence of “Flashdance” and Jackson, while the t.v. show of the year became the drama of ‘The Day After.” 1. “The Day After” ranked as the number one television show in ’83 as millions of Americans tuned in to watch a graphic vision of a nuclear war take place. 2. Movie goers watched in “Flashdance”as Jen¬ nifer Beals made the ripped sweatshirt a fash¬ ion trend. 3. Local hero Scott Hamilton sheds a tear after receiving the Olympic gold in the ' 84 winter Olympics for his winning performance in figure skating. 4. Superstar, Michael Jackson,set fashion trends and rocked the nation with the best sell¬ ing album of all time, “Thriller.” 5. Britain rocks America once again as Boy George of Culture Club sports a much talked about and different look I I I

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