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Dickinsonian, November 28, 1896

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The Union Philosophical Society purchases books for the library.  An inter-collegiate basketball league is being organized, and the editors encourage Dickinson to organize a team.  Three Indians join the Union Philosophical Society, become the first to do so.

Dickinsonian, February 6, 1897

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The Gamma Epsilon Literary Society plans its own improvement in the field of debate.  Dickinsonians await a performance of the Smalley Grand Concert Company, "composed of the finest Lady Quartet in the world."  "Basket ball" grows in popularity, becoming the premier winter sport.

Dickinsonian, February 4, 1899

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 An entire day is given up to religious worship for Dickinson’s Day of Prayer. An article discusses the matter of coming up with a name for the athletic field. Y. M. C. A. services occur under the direction of Sayford. Dr. Reed is appointed to State Librarian. The college...

Dickinsonian, February 11, 1899

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Robert H. Richards gave an address on the “Life and Services of John Dickinson” at the college at Bosler Hall. Rev. Cassard gives a lecture on the "Indiana". The Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Earl Taylor to talk about the Student Missionary Campaign.The basketball team continues...

Dickinsonian, January 13, 1904

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Dickinson defeats Swarthmore in debate, the Carlisle Indian School Band is a great success at the Opera House, and Pi Beta Phi is officially established at Dickinson with 15 members.

Dickinsonian, January 20, 1904

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The freshmen take a delightful sleigh ride to Newville, but are repeatedly disturbed by members of the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers his thoughts about Milan. 

Dickinsonian, January 27, 1904

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The Dickinsonian makes a plea for better advertising of the college and suggests starting a club dedicated to press relations. The Freshman class manages to secretly plan and execute their class banquet without interruption from the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers the second half of...

Dickinsonian, February 3, 1904

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Phi Psi purchases a chapter house, the baseball season is set to begin and Phi Kappa Sigma hosts a dance. The Dickinsonian examines the life and influence of "Uncle" Noah Pinkney who was born a slave in Frederick County, Maryland and then sold pies and cakes to students outside of East...

Dickinsonian, March 2, 1904

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Lebanon High School defeats the Law School basketball team 32-5. Old West celebrates her 100th anniversary. 

Dickinsonian, February 7, 1906

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President Reed addresses the campus, speaking out against the current state of football and threatens to abolish it if major amendments are not made to the nature of the game. The college catalog for 1905-1906 is published. The Dickinsonian requests writing samples from those students...

Dickinsonian, October 13, 1909

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The Civic Club announces its schedule of entertainments for the year.  Music Department to give a concert.  Faculty decides to allow ten basket ball games for the year.  Bill proposed in the Illinois House of Representatives to remove fraternities' tax exempt status.  Kappa Sigma holds a smoker...

Dickinsonian, January 11, 1911

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Smoker all arranged. Student Senate criticized. Major William Eccleston Stewart, class of 1859, dies of typhoid. Alumni send letter from Panama. President Reed explains resons behind procedure for paying term bill.

Dickinsonian, February 1, 1911

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Inter-society debate held, presided over by Professor Hitchler, Union Philosophical Society wins. Dr. Reed gives lecture on socialism. Mr. Irving E. Vining gives a lecture to Belles Lettes on "The Art of  Knowing and Influencing Men". Day of prayer for colleges observed. 

Dickinsonian, February 8, 1911

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Exceptionally large attendance at the Deutscher Verein meeting. Dr. William Prettyman, abroad in Germany, publishes article. Baltimore Alumni hold banquet. Carlisle alumni criticized for inactivity. Shearer's Drug Store Literary prize awarded. Y.M.C.A. to bring in a Drum and Fife duo to perform...

Dickinsonian, February 15, 1911

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Y.W.C.A. organizes one acts as entertainment to large audience. Various fraternities hold functions. Dramatization of the novel "If I Were King" in Bosler Hall. Article about Horatio Collins King published in the Brooklyn Citizen. Several alumni hold graduate fellowships at the University of...

Dickinsonian, March 1, 1911

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Prospects for the track team "forecast probable strength". Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest held in Bosler Hall. Freshman smoker held. Oratorio of the Holy City to be held. Y.M.C.A. to host a performance by the original drummer boy of Rappahannock. The Mohler Scientific Club held a meeting to...

Dickinsonian, March 8, 1911

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Annual indoor sports competition held in Gymnasium including boxing and a potato race. Charles E. Ziegler, class of 1896, elected Director of the Elizabeth Steel Magee Hospital for Women being built in Pittsburgh. Judge Charles Brown Lore, class of 1852, Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme...

Dickinsonian, April 5, 1911

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Combined musical clubs, including Glee Club, Mandolin Club, complete a tour giving performances throughout Central Pennsylvania. Roy M. Dunkleberger, class of 1906, marries in India while serving as a Missionary. Alumni Gatherings to take place in New York City and Bloomsburg, PA. President Reed...

Dickinsonian, January 28, 1914

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The basketball schedule for the winter term is posted. Phi Kappa Sigma held their second “at home” night of the year. The officers of the Athletic Association are announced. There are mentions of other universities beginning to ban alcohol.     

Dickinsonian, February 4, 1914

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The results of the opening games of the basketball season are announced. The freshman oratorical contest was held, with nine students advancing to the next round. The Mandolin and Glee Clubs are hard at work practicing for their spring trip

Dickinsonian, March 11, 1921

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The basketball team ends their season with a 22-8 victory over Ursinus. Charles F. Underhill reads from "Rip Van Winkle" at chapel. Grades from the first semester are released, with 21 students (about 4%) averaging a 90 or better.

Dickinsonian, December 20, 1924

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Basketball team opens season with one win and one loss. The contents of a letter Professor Brewer sent from China are published, describing his experience abroad. Men's Senate passes proposed honor system.

Dickinsonian, January 24, 1925

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Basketball team beats Haverford. Committee on Athletics issues explanation of 1925 football schedule. Article from F & M's "Student Weekly" is published, critiquing honor system at University of Virginia. Proctors lose right to suspend freshman rules after meeting of Tribunal.

Dickinsonian, February 7, 1925

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Basketball teams lose to Penn and Gettysburg, to play Temple next. Small fire in Conway Hall causes excitement, only light damage sustained. Girls basketball team opens season with win over Gettysburg.

Dickinsonian, February 14, 1925

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Junior class to hold Prom the night before spring break. Basketball team beats Temple. Dramatic Club prepares mid-winter play, "Peg O' My Heart". Basketball team debuts in New England for the first time, playing Williams College and Amherst. Women's team defeats Moravian.

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