Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THE PRESSURE OF PERFORMING. Mer.tza Moore finds that participating in a top notch band producos a groat deal of strain. R E L Being a college student is said to be one of life’s most rewarding and enjoyable experiences. but often stress plays a role in making these years miserable and even disastrous. Stress is defined as pressure (mental or physical) or strain. Psychologists and health professionals speak of a person's unjustified sense of events and relationships. Students often increase stress by worrying about academics: their concern is whether they will obtain the classes they desire, whether they will receive an anticipated letter grade, and whether classes v ill really prepare them for their future endeavors. Students become troubled thinking about the male-female, family, and friendship relationships in which they are involved and. by making themselves stressful, they jeopardize their emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Stress can result in weight loss or EASE gain, acne, drug use. depression. hyperactivity, and even more serious disorders like stomach ulcers if not dealt with in a positive manner. Students perform various activities from partying to simply meditation in order to be relieved of stress. Leah Allen, a sophomore from California said, When I am really stressful I exercise and make myself totally exhausted. Georgia Aequeh-Rob-ertson. a junior from Ghana, relieves stress by going shopping or by preparing a satisfying meal. George Wyche. a senior finance major from Houston, says. “When I'm under extreme stress I'll either revolt against the cause of the stress, or I'll merely get away from it all. spend some time alone or take a drive somewhere and think. But. sometimes I need a little stress in order to perform. By Debbie-Anne Thompson 27 SOOTHING SOUNDS When an else fails, a little mus is sure to relieve tension

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26 CHECKMATE One way to relieve stress is to concentrate on something else, like a good game of chess out on the yard THE BOOKS CAN WAIT. Wiii.am Malone copes with the stress and strain of classes and studying by watching Monday Night Football f'M L

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TRY TO UNDERSTAND. Valerie Grant knows that a little understanding can go a long way m a relationship, hopefully Douglas Redding agrees IT S NICE TO SHARE. A willingness to share one-sell is an important part of any relationship, out whether or not Stephanie Baker will share her lunch with Tyne Bvings is another story WHAT A LINE Sheri Bowen appears amused by her conversation with Charles Clark In one of Howard s most popular meeting places, the Punch-Out. 28