Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Student Lite 21

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FOR NKYV ENTRANTS. A CAMPUS PALIS SURELY A riend Indeed! In the tall ot 1946, approximately 200 upperclassmen eagerly awaited the arrival of a group ot young men and women who would soon become ther classmates, friends, and colleagues I heir purpose: to ensure tlx new students' arrival and to ease the sometimes rocky transition from high school to college life In 1984, similar events occur each fall as new entrants converge on campus On any given day during dormitory registration, you may see identically clad men and women unloading huge trunks, boxes, television sets and oilier personal items from every sort of vehicle Who are they. one might wonder, cheap labor' Ot course not They are the Campus Pals The Campus Pals have been dedicated to the task of orientating new students to the Howard University community since the organisation's inception in 194b In addition, the Campus Pals have broadened their orientation package since then to include rap sessions with the new entrants and parents, tours of Washington. DC. a variety show, double-feature movies, a skating party. a trip to kings Dominion amusement park and a host of othpr assorted recreational activities Being a Campus Pal requires hard work, says Pal Milton Henderson The Campus Pals begin preparations long hetore the fall semester as they participate in orientation seminars, prepare Campus Pal packages, and correspond with TO entrants per Campus Pal Even though most of their work occurs during the treshman orientation period, the job of the Campus Pal is never done Henderson claims. It s very rewarding when you discover that the new students are adjusting well and tliat students' parents trust you to help the transition period be a smooth one And for tlx past 38 years the Pals have been doing just that Sherri Bowen AftvKr ( ampul Pak PrpsiriMTl Camold Xing III. reviews tlw ciu'i and Uun ls luf IhrOdwol lSStt Al the vanrtv show Craig U - a vl Barr g,k . Ihwf fMMi,tonol The rime Campus Pal style 22 Student We

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etting Around Town ‘There lias goi to bo a bottor way of getting around town ' is the common complaint among students who are tired of waiting on or possessing unreliable transportation This statement is also voiced by students who are tired of shuttlebus time limitations, unreliable and expensive public transportation, hefty automobile expenses and most of all tired feet When thinking of getting around town, driving a car. taking the Metrobus or Metrorail, and walking usually come to mind Even though students drive for the convenience, there is a problem of finding adequate parking or keeping the gas tank filled With Metrobus or Metrorail. parking problems are eliminated but these modes are unreliable because they are often late or overcrowded W'alkmg. though good for the health, is impractical for long distances. Some students have left behind the conventional modes ot travel and the complaints that go with them to add to campus two new modes of transportation - the bicycle and the skateboard For these students, long gone are the embarrassing moments ol running frantically for a Ixis and missing it or of the car stali ng in rush hour traffic These students have an edge over others - they control their travel With increasing popularity among male and female students alike, the bicycle has become commonplace on campus This vehicle is both allow tor time saving and as well as being on time and cost efficient, these modes alk)w the student to stay in shape The cyclists keep their bodies in shape while increasing speed endurance and agility on city streets while the skateboarder increases coordination by shifting his body weight to control the direction of the board I here is. however, one element that riders cannot control - the weather When the weather is bod they have to return to the conventional means to travel and the limitations that accompany them Whether by tram. bus. car. bicycle, skaielxwrd. or loot, students are determined not to let any mode of transportation, conventional or not, prevent them from getting around town Carol Walker W'.t-ntiorvil meanshas loom) an un ”,n8 ifomtUss 10 class 1 i foiH Pov%tv WakmK is one reksbk- means ol Kcllm up oc down the hil makes .he roumey ,o school a Ion cm foe Fredncka WhalH d 24 Mmlenl tile