Springfest to Spring Break

THE INVINCIBLE CLASS OF 2022

WRITTEN BY RAVYN HARDWICK

“Oh Howard, we sing of thee,

” are the precious words of the Howard University alma mater that graduates of the Class of 2022 will proudly sing on Commencement Day, May 7, 2022. The Class of 2022 has been through quite a journey and is nonetheless very excited to be having an in-person Commencement ceremony.

Howard University Senior Kalen Martin said,

“I am ecstatic to be having an in-person graduation ceremony. After losing my entire junior year on campus, I am excited to be able to experience such a monumental moment in my life after thinking I wouldn’t get to.

The Class of 2022 has undergone such an unusual college experience due to the Covid-19 pandemic. From starting their Howard journey in-person and having a normal college experience to out of nowhere having to return home and be completely virtual, many graduating seniors such as Cameryn Burnette feel that the pandemic negatively impacted their college experience.

“The pandemic caused me a lot of emotional upheavals,

” said Burnette “At some points, I felt very hopeless or felt like maybe I was on the wrong path because I had lots of time to reflect on things like if the degree and career I’m pursuing is my true calling.

This is a sentiment that many seniors relate to, however, the opportunity to have in-person graduation has been the light at the end of the tunnel for many.

Even though the Class of 2022 is nearing the end of their Howard journey, they want to make sure to pass along advice to the classes to come after them.

Graduating senior Lindsey Dixon said:

“Completely enjoy your Howard experience, there’s no place like Howard. Make friends and build connections because you never know what can happen or where you all will end up. If you have that extra day in the Yard, go for a walk or eat outside. Soak every bit of it in. ” The Howard University experience is truly unmatched.

The Class of 2022 will be joined by family and friends as they become official graduates of the illustrious Howard University. Although each graduate has had a different experience, each has expressed that they are incredibly proud of how far they have come and are extremely excited for what is next.

Congratulations to Howard University’s Class of 2022. We cannot wait to see all the great things you all will accomplish in the years to come!

B E F O R E T H E R E W A S S P R I N G F E S T , T H E R E W A S S P R I N G B R E A K . . .

By Kennedi Armour Photography Kennedi Armour, Jamison Darden

The Bison community welcomed Spring Break with open arms as students took time for themselves and their mental state.

Howard Bisons took over Miami as friend groups flew straight out of the nation ’ s capital straight down South to the 305. As Howard students began flying in day by day, Miami began to feel like a Howard linkup for its students. Scholars met up with other young adults in South Beach Miami and enjoyed food, music, warm weather, and parties. Travelers from all walks of life took in the breath of fresh air as they exposed themselves to the Miami culture. Alumni, upperclassmen, and underclassmen united as they toured food spots, took pictures, and formed acquaintanceships with other college students. Pictures on Instagram captioned “M.I.A. in the MIA '' began flooding the timelines of the Howard social media community. Young adults walked the strip, others hung out with rapper Swae Lee, and some soaked in the shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Soon, the sunny weather was short-lived as Sunday approached and Howard students began packing for their return back to D.C.. As the next