Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Walking along the shore line ai Virginia Beech. these lovely Indies in their colorful swimwwir «n|oy ihe sea air ami the ocean mist Seeking relief from the hot sun. these members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc enjoy the cool water and rushing waves Virginia Beach DAVID CMBDIN

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QAngiuia ocean, waives washed up a catcH ojj a dijjjjeK'Kf teind as fWdMis o - coeds seaicKed {-on ddeOD'cn on Serf »t could bo compared to heaven. You’re driving down the street. All you see are tanned, muscular bodies in tight bikini trunk -, lust when it seems like the bodies can’t get any better, vou see another, and another. Each one better than the last. Out of the corner of your eve. you notice that vour boyfriend is also looking nt bodies. Only he's looking at bodies in bikinis most shapes resembling Janet lackson’s in the Pleasure Principle! It’s horrible to see your boyfriend lookingupprov-ingly at those bouios as you sit miserably in your childish bathing suit; the one you wore freshman ear in high school. It’s umiliating. it’s irritating, it’s .. . Virginia Beach. Famous for its white sands and sunshine, it proved to be the destination for many studonts during the Labor Day weekend After a long week of standing in lines for financial clear- Labor nay at Virginia Beach proves to be nothing but a Bison Bash as studonts mix and mingle on th« waterfront. Virginia Beat h ance and re-registration, the thought of relaxation in the sun Drought smiles to the faces of many, as they made plans with friends and wired home for money. No one wanted to be left out. While there were some students who engaged in building sand castles, others enjoverf being buried in the sand. Still others spent time walking up and down the boardwalk, shopping for souvenirs. and throwing the famous hotel parties The most enjoyable activity for many, however, was observing and subsequently meeting new people: preferably the opposite sex this was a hobby that took up most of the weekend, and prevented many of the bcachers from swimming. When asked why he did not swim. Kon Higgins. a sophomore Architecture major, stated “I forgot my trunks, but my friends were probably too busy looking at girls. There were a number of responses to the same question. Said Chris Washington, a sophomore Broadcast Journalism major. “Are you kidding? Mess up this sixty dollar hairdo? Another student who wished to remain anonymous, simply noted. It’s not about going around all weekend with the nappy look. As the sun went down, the streets lit up. Atlantic Boulevard became crowded as most people headed to seafood restaurants and parlies. For the small price of ten dollars. ono could gain admission to a party and Creek show At the Pavillion. Fortunately for those on a cheaper budget, there was cheaper entertainment on the strip, ranging from beach bike rentals to haunted housos. When asked about Virginia Beach’snight life. Mark Jack-son. a sophomore majoring in Broadcast Management said. “Man this place makes Sodom and Gomorrah look like Ocean City! For those who missed their chance to be tempted by the goods in Virginia, try to make it next year. Isn’t life a beach? by Lisa Marie Blackman Layout by Kelly Street While on his mini-vacation from school Darryl Jackson peruses the beach appreciative of the lovely scenery anil lovely ladies Virginia Beach, durinx Labor Day weekend, offers students z lheir last dunce for fun in the 2sun before hitting the books. !

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■Dcn't . tsfei uos ti usfotst bxud cauoss cargos as so-Jm© focugft ... TRe M ci MoocReAS • o I look like Halted (I j 'l National Bank ■ J ‘Sine when it it ray responsibility to clothe you? 'Truthfully, do you own anything or do you lust borrow everything from me’ Thete were the com menu used to stop the mad-nest. Thete were expressions of relaxation against sn undo tirable race of people; those who borrowed and borrowod, hut nsver returned. This was an attempt to accomplish the genocide of — the Mega Moodier ! Burdette Edmonds, a senior Math major remembered the performance she received from a moochnr On» of my roommates borrowed twenty dollars from me (he was an Acting major) to allegedly have his car repaired. This was during the fall semester. Soon, it was spring semester. Thon, Graduation. Too bad no one knows where he went Some lenders lost items of sentimental value because of a careless rnoocher leffrey Whitner. a iunlor Radio Production major explained. “I loaned one of my housemates a brass-like fork my grandfather had given me After three days, she returned a cheap tin fork because the lost the one I lent her I was hurt.” There were also leaders who had problems with people who ‘mooched on a regular basis. Denise Arnold, a senior Accounting major attested to that fact. Mv roommate borrowed my dothes so often that when I wore them, my friends thought they were hers Denise added. “She also returned my newly cleaned and pressed dress with nng around the collar! Speaking of consistent moocher . Sandra Delaney, a junior Computer System Engineering major said. Mv best friend borrow my shoes and |ust throws them away after she' worn them out’’ Borrowing we e practice that proved to be unavoidable In some instances. Unfortunately there wore many who found tha practice a way of life. ‘Excuse me. can I borrow your l.ytol? “Is it okay if I uie some sugar’” ‘Do you mind if I wear your red shoes’ ‘Can I hold ten dollar until Friday’ Really. Moochnr . did you really have to ask? by Demetrtu Harvin Layout by Lasa Walker 26 Mega Moocher