Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THIRST QUENCHER Complimcntars Pepsi was distributed as a means of beatmg the heat RujriV' S SRfclVi HIGH KICKING. The Tae Kwon Doc team demonstrated the newest techniques in martial arts. Student Life 2 alls

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On this September Saturday, the sun was out in all its splendor, but the unseasonably bright sunlight was not the only brilliance on the yard. The Mecca Fair transpired on September 21st and the seeds for cooperation between the schools and colleges were planted. The farmer who planted and implemented this idea was Sherry Cox. Social Activities Director for HUSA. The purpose of the Fair (was) to promote education, unification and communication. Cox related. The education aspect was targeted at high school students for recruitment purposes. Each school’s presentation of its talents served a dual purpose: to show prospective students what the university has to offer and to allow each school to visualize what the others were doing. Said Chuck Onyeije. Cox’s assistant. We worked very hard all summer to put this together and it has been very Karli school’s presentation of it talents served a dual purpose: to show pros|H ctive students what the university has to offer and to allow each school to visualize what the others were doing. successful; only one school (Medicine) didn't participate. As well as informational displays, several schools demonstrated their various assets. The first performance was a demonstration of physical stamina — a professor and students from the Department of Physical Education did an aerobic routine. Said Anita Berger, wiping perspiration from her forehead. We were trying to promote the physical education club which includes slimnastics for students, facul- Nr ty and the community. The Tae Kwon Doe team demonstrated their sport showing basic moves and performing one-on-one exercises. No fair is complete without music and the Ja z Ensemble provided enough to saturate even the driest palate. Among the selections performed was the ever popular classic. All Blues. Of all the displays, however, there was one that stood above the crowd — literally. Students from the School of Architecture display a geodesic dome. We erected it this morning. related Student Council President. Ronald Ma-jette. Upon first glance, the structure looked merely like a wooden dome, a second look showed three models. The largest model was an office, retail and residential complex. The structure also contained a model church and a miniature office complex. The Mecca Fair, which was an implementation of a campaign promise from the HUSA administration, provided the schools and colleges with a marketplace to display their talents — talents which support the belief that students of this university are truly gifted. Mignon McL.cniorc STRUCTURE AND DESIGN. Students in ihc School of Architecture displayed three office complex models. • irwtfoA Aejrrvm WORK THAT BODY The physical education department demonstrated aerobic dance techniques. 28 Student l ife

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— Convenient Se Where does one go for fast service and a convenience? To the street vendors — of course. Specializing in everything from apples to sweat shirts to perfumes, the vendors who lined the streets around campus provided a multitude of services to students and staff customers agreed that the vendors represented mini convenience stores and that their specialties were ideal for relief between classes. Jasper Hill, who has been vending since 1 70. was the first person to setup shop on campus. Carol Snipe, a student in the School of Nursing, said that Hill's table, which consisted of leather goods, sunglasses and stockings, always had something she needed. “When I needed a pair of stockings. I can just run across campus and get them stated Snipe. Right next to Hill's stand was truck vendor Michael Flood, whose truck was known for hot coffee and quick snacks. This truck provides a quick snack for me when I come from the gym.” said journalism student Timothy Harmon. Those looking for nutrition on the run. frequented the Body Ecology truck. This vendor specialized in a variety of health foods including fresh fruit, nuts and sandw iches. The student worker at the truck (who wished to remain anonymous) said that Body Ecology not only tried to provide nutritious snacks, but it also provided students with health information. Public relations student Bernadette Preston stated I enjoy the service and the people I meet, and 1 like the way they perpetuate an African appearance. Undoubtedly, the biggest last-food business on campus was hot dog sales: there were approximately six hot dog vendors disseminated around campus. Why did hot dogs sell so well? According to business student Melanie Walker, hot dogs were quick and easy to eat and the price was right. “For only one dollar. I can get a quick meal on the go. she said. Ellcssc. Fila and Ralph Lauren Polo Club are only a few of the brand name t-shirts sold by vendor Dewain Hainsworth. For five years. Hainsworth had been selling sweat suits. T-shirts because they seemed to be of good quality and they had beeomc a new fad.” Most vendors agreed that sole proprietorship. good location and the opportunity to serve and meet the community. were advantages to the business. However, some disadvantages did exist. The major problems: parking tickets and harrasment from metropolitan police. One vendor claims to have gotten tickets amounting to fifty dollars every day for illegal parking. By law. Metro police eould also ticket any vendor who did not wear his vending badge. Mohammed L. Sesay. an ice cream vendor, said that police were always hasseling him for something However, he was not discouraged. An alumnus. Sesay enjoyed the friendships he made on campus and tried to build up a trust with the students. “When customers stop by to buy something, they may not have enough money, so I say o.k. and let them pay me tomorrow.” said Sesay. “Treating people nicely and being honest with them.” he continued, “is a good policy in this business. Students, faculty and staff workers agreed that campus vendors were much needed and appreciated their convenience. There was always time to travel to a nearby store for a quick snack during ihe day. However, a vendor located across campus usually provided just what was needed. Miriam Arvingcr Ricardo A Anderson IXXi DAYS. Hotdog were a popular lunch on INEXPENSIVE TREATS. The food vendors offered a variety ofsnacksat lov protect, campus. — AL ,'i) Student Life