Randy Blaser

Randy Blaser was a community journalist for nearly 30 years, including 22 years as an editor for Pioneer Press. He has won numerous journalism awards …

• When Christmas goes to the movies

  ’Tis the season for holiday movies, with the airwaves filled with movies about Christmas. From “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to “Christmas Vacation,” everyone has their favorites they must see during the season. Ever the contrarian, I’m a bit different. I like movies that aren’t really …Read More

• Hazing incidents are more than a little troubling

  For educators, job one is high academic standards and a safe learning environment. That is why the recent news coming out of Maine West, allegations of a ritual of hazing, bullying and sex assault, is so troubling to everyone involved in a school community.

• Searching for the ultimate father figure

  Every time I talked to Redd Griffin, a pillar of the Oak Park community who died last week, I came away feeling joyous, inspired and a whole lot smarter. Redd had a way about him that made you feel like the most important person in …Read More