Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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

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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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Friends Perhaps on no other issue are males and females so divided as on their attitudes concerning the opposite sex. On a campus where the male female ratio is at times said to be 1:9 (it isn't, not even close), where many males are told before arriving that ladies will be everywhere. just everywhere”, and females often enter thinking they will have to compete to find someone, it is likely that there would be some amount of miscom-munication between the sexes. Especially when one considers that all of the above are gross distortions of the social life that exists here! No explanation of male female relationships can be accepted as indisputable fact; however, there are certain attitudes. inherent among the student population, which are perceived by many to be the social norm at our university. Students of both sexes agree that all too often relationships are based on sexual overt ones. A lot of men seem to feel that any relationship they begin should end in bed. says Yoia Herring, a freshman chemistry major. This applies to 'just friends' too.' she adds. That many females perceive this to be the norm doesn't help those males (and there are some) who. when they do say Hello. are merely looking for a study partner sans facial hair. One male (who asked to remain anonymous) explained. When you say hi' to a girl, it s as if there's a force field that they throw up. I guess they don't feel that they need friends of the opposite sex. If all this is painting a pretty glum picture of the ways in which we relate to one another — don t let it. The fact of the matter is that mature and lasting relationships are not only possible, but are probably more common than is evidenced by the social tone on campus. Karla Atwell, a junior microbiology major, expressed her opinion by saying. I've been involved in a serious and committed relationship with my boyfriend for almost a year, and I feel that if other men and women could deal v ith each other honestly and openly, there would be more mature and lasting relationships like mine. Enough said. By William Hawkins BUT BABY. Michael Johnson tries to explain the situation to Cheryl Reed who noods a little more convincing than what he is offering CAN WE TALK? Freshman Tracye Jui en gets first hand experience of what it feels like to be stopped by Robert Spencer, one of the1 guys on the wail”. 29