Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Come rain, sunshine, sleet or snow, one rarely finds the Howard campus dull. The campus is the scene of many activities. such as plays, concerts, and meetings of interest to both students and the public. A sunny day invites all to come to campus with the intention of going to class. However, some students give in to temptation and end up playing with frisbees. checking out the wares of sidewalk vendors, or generally having fun with friends. Whatever it is that a student decides to do. Howard offers ample opportunities for studying as well as for involvement with both the student body and the community. :j u

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Registration Long queues, missing class cards, numerous fruitless trips to the “A' building - these are some of the hassles one encounters upon registration at Howard University. The guidelines for registration are posted at strategic points around campus, yet some students still become confused. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of transacting business, no one seems to be able to explain the procedure to those who are unfamiliar with the system. Here is a word of advice to those students who have been frustrated with the registration procedure: Next year, pre-register!” Middle tell Students trying to register lor the semester wait impatiently in the student Account Oi hoc 10 have I heir ices assessed beiore pawnent to I lie cashier Above leli Preregisiered students pas directly to the casfvcr Bottom Lett. In live John Burr Building. Dean ol Admissions amt Registration. William Sherri talks lo a student while Bill Keene and another official of tin Student Allans Otftce look on Above A student who finishes his rrgistra lion bus the nutcnal he needs from the bookstore

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Campus Demonstration Yesterday and Today l«ll President Chtrt lh«r detnorutrjiing »uidrnt» wh.l Or Geraldine ttoo.lt, Chairman of the Board of Truttee and Other administrator look on Rrio I ho pros fries to inters student In the past ten years, most universities have experienced at least one student uprising in some form or fashion. It happened at Howard in 1968 and again in 1975. The climate of the times dictated the issues which were brought to light. In 1968, Howard students began asserting their rights against the administration. which culminated in a five-day takeover of the administration building by students. The primary concern of the students was that Howard be a school with a Black perspective. Among other things, students demanded that Howard become the center of Afro-American thought and that certain departments in the university reassess their programs and gear them toward the liberation of Black people. They demanded the resignation of administrators who chose to relegate the race issue to the background of the focus of Howard. Students worked together for the achievement of their desired goals. At the end of the demonstration students felt happy that they have made some strides toward the liberation of the university, thus winning respect for themselves as in tegral part of the decision making organs of the institution. The maior issue in the demonstration of October 1975. was one of economics Students were protesting the ever rising costs of education at Howard University. They demanded the dismissal of Saga Foods, the resignation of Professor Rubin, provision for a 24 hour library and better bookstore and library facilities. They also demanded that more attention be given to the problems of international students. Students, through the twenty-four hour occupation of A building forced the administration to realize that students could not bear the burden of increased tuition at this time and elicited some response to the other demands. life JJ