Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Rpluming after Christmas. with new vigor, were students determined to “do better this time , or at least continuo the previous semester's performance. Financial Aid woes were, to a lesser extent, again present Nevertheless, with the appointment of a new Financial Director. Adrienne Price, and the installation of a computer system, hopes for rapid improvement abounded. Once the semester got underway. there was the usual curiosity surrounding students pledging Greek letter organizations Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Inc., in response to lawsuits surround-ing initiation hazing, stunned many students with its decision to discontinue pledging as a part of initiation into the organization While many viewed this step as an improvement: others, grecks in particular, saw it as weakening the respect thal the organization commanded. Other positivo steps wore also made in other areas of campus life Accompanying the cafeteria's renovation, was a 40% reduction of Good Food Services prices for a la carte meal prices. The decrease was welcomed by many, but accompanied by complaints about the justification for the former prices. The hustle and bustle of the semester was broken by the Spring Arts Festival and Spring Break, which offered a distraction from scholastic endeavors. Spring Break offered the opportunity for students to scurry off to the Bahamas. jamaica, Florida or simply, home Returning from that break signalled the final stretch: the completion of another year, or the termination of a long voyage, via graduation pening MARC ABSIH

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KfitH trAOUHtrx Defying the laws of gravity, these models demonstrated poise and finesse, as they didightod the audience with moves that rivaled professional run way models. Warm weather is so fleeting, that even an upcoming exam can not keep students inside. The area outside of the Blackburn Center makes a convenient last minute study stop where one can enjoy the sun's rays. Openii

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A surprise November snow (dll left over twelve inches of snow, sli| perly pavements. and students who bundled up to avoid the bitterly cold elements. Students are masters at finding study locals. Thissludnnt discovers that his perch above the fountains behind Founders library. serves his purpose just as well as the library itself AlAN 0 RYAN T-shirts bearing the university's name or a popular slogan are readily available and relatively inexpensive if purchased from one of the many vendors on the campus The intensity of the sun's rays made for » slower pace This student, however, was unmindful of the heal as she strolled across the yard Openii