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„ Spelman , MPOTLK;m V V THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMANHOOD September 29, 1981 Atlanta, Georgia Vol. XXV, No. 2 85 Reasons Why We Love Spelman outside world. 14. Participating in campus activities. 15. Admiring our ambitious and impressive faculty. 16. Wondering who will beMr. Freshman. 17. Noticing the moralistic atmosphere at Spelman. 18. Seeing female leadership being demonstrated. 19. Attending a Black college in the United States. 20. Learning from the instruc tors that are currently Spelman Alumnae. 21. Wearing an Abby Psi Phi t- shirt. 22. Attending Morehouse football games whether they win or lose! 23. Listening to WCLK, and being reminded of WHUR at Howard University. 24. Breaking curfew and sneaking back into the dor mitory. 25. Making it through the pre medical program. 26. Making new friends while waiting in line for meals. 27. Being guided by the stern hand of Dean Jordan Cox. 28. Partying in the fraternity houses. 29. Keeping up with the cosmopolitan environment. 30. Sacrificing, and more sacrificing! 31. Appreciating the campus landscape. 32. Becoming a star under the spotlights in front of the Fine Arts Center. 33. Learning in Giles Hall, even though the floor creeks. 34. Going to freshman Orien tation, (but why every Tuesday and Thursday?) 35. Listening to guest speakers. 36. Obtaining spiritual strength from Reverend Rates’ Sunday Service. 37. Living in the honors dor mitory. 38. Looking forward to the freshman step competition. 39. Getting off campus!! 40. Having big sisters to look out for us. 41. Meeting people from all around the world . . . Africans! 42. Being the Centennial Class. 43. Cooling out under that tree behind the tennis courts. 44. Exchanging southern hospitality for northern coldness. 45. Trying out for “Colored Girls." 46. Enjoying the convenience of Tilly. 47. Having Churches, Mrs. Winners, Popeyes, Herman’s and Burger King for a late night snack spot. 48. Getting a summer job through the career placement center. (continued on page 7) *4* So Spelman does not have a gourmet chef. So we do not have all of the dormitory space we need, (especially for the class of ’85). So the book store ran out of most of the books you needed for your classes (and you already have assignments due). And so what that you have a freshman curfew that seems to be impossi ble to keep. Just think of all of the positive attributes Spelman College has to offer! 1. Feeling the antiquity of Packard Hall. 2. Celebrating after registra tion! 3. Having a home away from home. 4. Experiencing Georgia’s weather. 5. Believing in the closeness of sisterhood. 6. Enjoying a pleasant social life. 7. Joining together with the other schools in the Atlanta University Center. 8. Learning, and experiencing lifelong college memories. 9. Watching the sororities on campus. 10. Benefiting from an intimate classroom environment. 11. Having a ball with your roommates. 12. Bejng away from home. 13. Preparing to deal with the