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the Public Affairs Symposium's topic this year was "Human Rights" and the keynote speaker this year was Hodding Carter III, former Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. Candidates for Student Senate are featured in an article. Dave Levitt studied abroad in various locations in the Far...

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The Gourman Report: A Rating of Undergraduate Programs in American and International Universities, gives Dickinson a rating of "marginal," the lowest possible rating. Dickinson attempts to recruit more black students. The Senior Action Committee plan their events for the year and start the...

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Keynote Speaker Paul Warnke delivers his PAS address on Nuclear Arms. On Tuesday of the PAS, former congressman Toby Moffett and Publisher of "The National Review" William Rusher, focused their debate on "Defense Strategy in the Nuclear Age." U.S. Department of State Deputy Director of the...

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Dickinson announces a 9.9% tuition increase to meet rising costs of institutional improvements. Students studying off campus run into a number of problems on return, chiefest among them the disorganization of course registration. College receives $1 million grant from the National Endowment for...

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Greek life gains greater popularity on campus, prompts the possibility of new sorority colonization. Central Pennsylvania Consortium moves to more effectively celebrate Black History Month with educational opportunities for residents of the Harrisburg area. English department faces personnel...

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Phi Kappa Psi fraternity charged with harassment and failure to comply with College regulations after an alleged paddling incident. Dickinson College, President Samuel A. Banks, and Alpha Chi Rho fraternity named, with seven others, as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Dickinson Sophomore Scott W...

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The annual Public Affairs Symposium has commenced, and features former Massachusetts congressman, Father Robert Drinan. The WDCV radio station received at $14,500 loan to go stereo, and will repay the loan over a five year period. The College plans to remodel Drayer Hall, and through some...

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The Public Affairs Symposium for the year is on, "Sport: Its Place in Society," that features appearances by sports figures such as Howard Cossell, Dr. Donna Lopiano, Dr. George Sheehan, and Dr. Harry Edwards. Students and faculty decide on the future of the now unsuccessful Nisbet Program....

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James Mapes, hypnotist, performs. Alumni speak in Metzger-Conway Series. Public Affairs Symposium focuses on family. Ron Duska is Dickinsonian's cartoonist. Football reaches 8th game in winning streak, meeting 90-year-old record.

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Lumberyard party attracts over 200 people, minors served alcohol but Committee says the problem has been corrected. Career center acquires new computerized system. Ralph Nader to be keynote speaker at the College's 26th annual Public Affairs Symposium. Czech choir to perform at Dickinson, first...

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Faculty approves adding a common hour to the routine schedule starting with the 1990-1991 academic year. Ralph Nader delivers keynote address at Public Affairs Symposium, drawing record crowds. Mermaid Players put on production of John Guare's "The House of Blue Leaves". Indoor track teams...

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PAS opens with David Gergen speaking on changes in Europe. To apply in fall, Housing Board requires fraternities to fill 75 percent of beds. Despite recession, seniors overall optimistic towards post-college success. Sen. John Heinz to give commencement address. Alexander Politkovsky speaks out...

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Faculty approves second draft of self study report on diversity. Recession hits college financial aid budget. HUB custodian Albert Thompson retires after 36 years. Motorists' complaints may lead to jaywalking tickets. Leadership Network Council seeks definition. Speakers chosen for PAS on...

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PAS committee calls 1992 symposium on poverty a great success. New Hampshire Primary sets stage for presidential election. Concert committee picks Blues Traveler for spring concert. Anonymous newspaper "whistling in the dark" hits campus. Restructuring of US manufacturing creates demand for...

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Corporations and stats show that GPA's are not a big question. ROTC addresses Clinton mandate on homosexuals. Seniors denied classes during spring registration. Ed Sweeney leaves Devils Football for Div.1 AA. US Supreme Court Justice Henry Blackmun to address law school. Professor Jane Hill dies...

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US Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun addresses "the changing of the guard" at ATS. Protesters maintain vigil for God to "deal" Justice Blackmun. Riots, film galvanize black empowerment. Accident claims the life of college employee; injures another. Devil's Den usurps the condom machine....

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PAS draws record numbers, sparks awareness. Joe Clark, Reverend Dr. William Sloane Coffin, Jack Palance speak. Shirts from the Clothesline project break silence about sexual violence. Judith Lee Berg, sheds light on hate. Lumberyard renovated, still popular social space for campus organizations...

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Daniel Schorr delivers the keynote speech to this years Public Affairs Symposium entitled "The Trouble with Television--Biting the Hand that Fed Me." Students debate the nature of advertising, using a recent Pepsi commercial featuring a chimp as the topic of discussion. Common Hour sees a...

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PAS examines the effectiveness of the UN. Bomb hoax cancels afternoon classes at Denny. Director of the HUB and Student Affairs Janet Cox leaves Dickinson after seven years for national position. The government threatens financial aid cuts. Wheel and Chain presents breast cancer exhibit. Club...

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Charles R. Gerrow, Professor of Political Science at Dickinson, makes a bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. An article discusses the issue of affirmative action. Discussion of upcoming plans for the Public Affairs Symposium as it focuses on the notion of equality. Women's...

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Lani Guinier to give lecture through the Clarke Center. Details regarding the Latin American Symposium. Jim Hoefler, Professor of Political Science, announces his bid for a Pennsylvania State Senate seat. Debate over the use of the Depot on campus. Large centerfold on the details of the Public...

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Russian political figure and head of the Communist Part, Gennady Zyuganov to speak at the Public Affairs Symposium. Dickinson Law merges with Pennsylvania State University. Safety and Security offers a rape defense class. Professor Robert Markley of West Virginia University addresses the global...

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McKenney Suites bursts into flames. Poets, activist to speak about 'Black Voices'. College to cut almost $1 million for 1999. 35th annual PAS focuses on religion's role in society. Library installs card-operated photocopying machines, students must purchase new card. Animal rights group focuses...

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Republican governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman to speak at Commencement. Upperclassmen booted to quads next year. Faculty set to battle it out over curriculum reform plans. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter to open 36th annual PAS on Sunday evening, in spite of the withdrawal of...

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PAS Symposium to focus on human rights. Chinese government releases Helen Yao, wife of Yongyi Song. Admissions changes on the table for the new millennium. College prepares computer system for Y2K. Student response to Richard Rodriguez. Professor Ken Laws blends physics and ballet. Property...

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