Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Brenda Ziboh studies and watches TV in a well-organized, completely pink and green room! Pink curtains, telephone, and stuffed animals reveal her allegiance to her sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha. Edwin Periz used geometry when ho covered his walls: the design is unique but onecouldgetasoreneck trying to actually examine the pictures. Visiting a person's room is one way to learn about them. As tills student's room shows, little things reveal .1 lot: ballet shoes, an athletic letter and matching pillows and comforter.

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Creative Students Who Missed The Comforts And Luxuries Of Home Made Their Dormitory Rooms.-.. T he Nexf best Thing To being There A long, narrow, dimly lit hallway led to an open door. As you entered the room you were greeted with the aroma of burning incense, the latest in furnishings, and flashing lights of soft pink and passionate purple. Had you entered the twilight zone? No. a more likely conclusion was that you had entered what has become a growing trend. A unique and creative dormitory room. Leaving the comforts of home to take up residence in a dormitory could bo an cxpcrionco of mixed feol-ings. The excitement of incoming freshmen at the chance to live on their own was all too often converted to disappointment. Unfortunately, most students found that the residence halls left much to be desired. When Tina Scott, a pre-pharmacy major from Virginia, first entered Crandall Hall of the Tubman Quadrangle, she exclaimed, upon seeing her room. “Do 1 have to live here?! She went on to say. When 1 first looked in, I wanted to go home! Iva Mance. a Chemical Engineering major from Maryland said. The doublos aro so tiny! I couldn't believe I had to share it. Adjustments could be more difficult as surroundings changed in unexpected ways. The sign of a mature, creative, enthusiastic collegiate was to take a had situation and improve upon it: and this was what many of the students decided to do. Several weeks after moving the necessities into the room, students were convinced that certain “luxuries were definitely necessary. The redecorating of their rooms entailed creating an actual home away from home. In some rooms, soft pastels, delicate flowers, and stuffed animals floated from wall to wall. In others, the technological advancements of the times wore evident in the decor. In describing his room, one dorm resident who wished to remain unidentified stated. “I tried to make my room os close to home as possible. Soon after I moved in. I bought a projection TV., a V.C.R., an advanced stereo component system and of course the best and biggest spoakors I could afford. I certainly felt at home. Among the most interesting rooms were those that were decorated by devoted greeks. Abloom in the colors of their organizations, these rooms abounded with displays of paraphernalia. These collections varied from 5 foot paddles, elephants made from glass, sea shells and bamboo to pink telephonos and pink television sets, purchased especially to display groek pride. In the beginning, the tendency to mako the rooms similar to theirs at home motivated the redecorating. As the students progressed and grew older, the room made more individual statements about their personalities. Students saw the redecorating as an exciting challenge and as the metamorphoses took place they felt proud of a place that was truly their own. It may not have been the same as being at home or the same as an apartment but it was quite possible the next best thing. by Sherri Milner Layout by Andrea White Hugh Barrington find that studying can be made easier with the comfort of home and a furry friend. 10 Room Decor Hugh Barrington's room is a good example of simplicity insuring efficiency and for most guys, efficiency is all they ask.

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FrM«l M. SB. .. At Ihf Morehouse |imr (hr mat-col promote spirit and (nrndli-nr , as hr grab (uanila Pimrll and pulls her over so she can enjoy Ihe spotlight Tail twinging. Ihe mascot has a good tent of (orr ‘kicking as thr Bison kick the Tigers' tails. 18 Morehouse Game