Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Stereotypes Were Created About Students rom Coast To Coast What' laid hark. airy, and com© in all colors7 People from th© west roast1 What's fresh , furry, and phly? People from the east coast ... or at least these were the storeotypes which had become associated with those groups of people California and New York represented two of the most diverse extremes on campus. Picture this. A girl enters a dormitory elevator A guy is already on the elevator wearing a nameplate about the size of his hand that says CARL in big. gold letters. The two of them ride up a number of floors and finally the doors open As the girl proceeds toward the door the guy says with expressive hand gestures. Oh by the way. my name is Carl. NO KIDDING! Of course, with the nameplate as an obvious clue, we could assume {sometimes incorrectly) that the guy was from New York or Philadelphia. People from the East const have a distinct fashion stylu. Adidas and Fila jogging suits along with the high top gym shoes were indicative of them. Furry Daniel Boone hub with long fox tails sat upon their heads—but this was spankin' . Although their language. dress, and habits seemed strange to people from other places the East coasters were proud of their citios—especially those from Philadelphia. Brooklyn, and Manhattan who boasted at every opportunity. Who could be dressed in corduroy Bermuda shorts, long Johns with flowers on them and lace gloves when the temperature was ten degree 7 Probably someone from the West coast. California “fer sure. But that was winter wear One California native could be seen walkingon campus barefooted during the summer months, and many would lay out on the yard, soaking in the sun at the first hint of sixty degree weather. People from the West Coast were known for their bright colors and “busy patterns, lam's knee length shorts and creative T-shirts were their calling card. Every weok ono could hear the Cali Crew complain that there were no good beaches around. The bouncy language they used was unique to them. Because thoy came from so many miles away and could not travel home frequently so they brought their West Coast traditions and laid back atmosphere to campus With thoir advent came guacamole, tofu, and vegetarian diets Not all people from the Fast or West coasts fit these stereotypic descriptions but a vast number did. Their individual creative personalities added variety to campus life The blending of the two gave the university a distinctly special quality. By Sherri Milner layout by Elaino Smith 22 N.Y. Y's. California

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