Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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 nmt: m KitaiOo mdetwt DOME-INATION. The dome of the cupitol building dominated the city’s skyline, reminding all that this is the seat of the nation’s government. R » jfifo r Unur, THE SHOPS. The inner city’s newest mall The Shops, was conveniently located downtown and easily accessible to students. Student l ife 13 A i

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Capitol Hill; Adams Morgan. Du-point Circle; the Waterfront... Washington, D.C., a city whose size belies its power, is a veritable charismatic entity which attracts thousands of people each year — much like a large magnet draws tiny steel chips. Many of these steel chips arc college students who flock to one of the city's eight colleges and universities. These students, who unwittingly register for common curricula such as Black politics and journalism, can be seen traveling to Capitol Hill to complete homework assignments. Political science professors require trips to the Library of Congress for their students who arc researching legal ease briefs, and some have their students attend workshops at the Congressional Black Caucus. Imaginative Journalism instructors may assign an article to their students which requires them to go to a demonstration on the Mall. Business students, who have grown fond of D.C.. may petition for employment with one of the multitude of nationwide companies that have headquarters or regional offices in the Distnet. The D.C. corporate world is dy namic and powerful. Careers in computer programming. airlines, publications, and many more career fields arc available in Washington. PhiiCoHirw LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT The Fourth of July fireworks display drew spectators from all over the country. Ah 1 2 Student Life

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D.C. has a large Black population roughly 65-70%. From the Mayor Marion Barry, to the custodial engineers, the city is governed by Blacks. A large percentage of the students — and residents alike — in the District have come here from across the nation and around the world. Natives of California. Kenya, Israel, and many other places come to Washington to settle. (This is the only assumption one can make after sampling some of the diversified ethnic cuisine). Restaurants serving Ethiopian. Jamaican. Irish, French and even American Food can be spotted throughout Washington. These palatable foods and many others, can be sampled at either Adams Morgan Day or Georgia Avenue Day; both of these annual events occur in early September. Music, dancing, comedy and fun are all in abundance at these community festivities. When the sun goes down and the street lights dissolve the darkness. Washington. D.C. is far from dull. From the jazz at Blues Alley to the upbeat dance music of R.S.V.P., the city offers a wide variety of places to go... Washington. D.C. — truly a Capitol City. MyrlysStockdale SHU-NUF-BUMPIN Traditional go-go music was performed on Vender's Mall by aspiring young musicians. THE SOURCE When ihc library proved inadequate, students often utilized the vast information stored in the Archives of Ihc United Stales. Ah 1 4 Student L ife