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Dickinsonian, December 1892

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Dickinson football defeats Pennsylvania College and is defeated by Haverford College and State College. YMCA holds week of prayer. President and Mrs. Reed hold annual reception. Glee Club does not reform.  Some students are criticized for defacing walls around campus.

Dickinsonian, November 13, 1897

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The International YMCA's Week of Prayer is planned for next week and attendance is encouraged.  The senior class lacks adequate astronomy equipment.  The editors join in the debate over opening the literary portions of the literary societies' meetings to the public.  Dr. Reed's illness continues...

Dickinsonian, November 26, 1898

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Students are encouraged to spend more time in studying the Bible. The previous week was designated as the “Week of Prayer” by the Y. M. C. A.. It is reported that Lehigh’s poor football management skills lead them to cancel their game with Dickinson. The Phi Alpha Pi Sorority...

Dickinsonian, November 18, 1899

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Dickinson holds a week of prayer. Elias Day performs at that Carlisle opera house. Comments on Dickinson's attempts to arrange baseball games with the Carlisle Indian School and a critique of the Indian's manager. Sigma Chi holds a convention.

Dickinsonian, November 9, 1900

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Annual Y. M. C. A. convention for the district was held in Mechanicsburg. The Y. M. C. A. holds an annual week of prayer. Comments of student voting.

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1901

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Special week of prayer for the Y. M. C. A.. First Lutheran church dedicatory services. Trip to the Luray cavern. Comus Club dance.

Dickinsonian, November 5, 1902

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YMCA holds annual Week of Prayer. 

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1905

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The Dickinson branch of the YMCA will present the annual Week of Prayer November 20-24. For the first time in several years a home football game is celebrated with a parade, following the team's victory over Lehigh. Saturday morning chapel is cancelled to allow students to travel to Williamsport...

Dickinsonian, November 22, 1905

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With the conclusion of the football season, student focus shifts to the debate team as they challenge Franklin and Marshall. Week of Prayer begins and goes precisely as planned. Union Philosophical Society and Belles Lettres Literary Society prepare for their Inter-society debate. 

Dickinsonian, November 14, 1906

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"On to State" is the present watchword as the Athletic Association plans a student trip to support their football team.  The National YMCA Committee sets aside a "Week of Prayer."  Reverends Dr. Wm. A. Stephens Hurt and John D. Fox lecture students.

Dickinsonian, November 3, 1909

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity holds a smoker.  The Halloween Masquerade Carnival is a great success.  Delta Chi hosts an evening at Holly Inn.  Beta Theta Pi holds a Halloween dance in Assembly Hall.  YMCA prepares for Week of Prayer.  Phi Kappa Psi holds a Halloween dance in Armory Hall.

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1911

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Football defeats Gettysburg 11-0. YMCA holds Week of Prayer.

Dickinsonian, January 31, 1912

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Review of the Week of Prayer. Student Senate holds Student Assembly.

Dickinsonian, February 11, 1914

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A Week of Prayer is observed by the college.  A student proposes that the college implement the Honor System.


Dickinsonian, February 3, 1915

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Summary of Week of Prayer led by Leon K. Willman. Highlights of Student Senate meeting. Interfraternity Council forms.

Dickinsonian, January 27, 1916

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Prof. Leon Prince addresses students. The College's annual Week of Prayer kicks off.

Dickinsonian, January 18, 1917

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Rev. Frederick W. Hannan to lead Week of Prayer.  Athletic Association's financial report.  Sophomore class elects officers; Fayette Talley is president.

Dickinsonian, January 25, 1917

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Annual Week of Prayer is observed.  Interclass basketball series begins.  Commencement schedule is announced.  Frank L. Shelley is elected captain of senior basketball team; Edward C. Brady is elected captain of junior basketball team.

Dickinsonian, February 1, 1917

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Dr. Hannan, Week of Prayer speaker, extends his stay at Dickinson at the students' requests.  A book of Rev. Charles Nisbet's handwritten speeches and lectures is discovered.

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1917

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YWCA holds Week of Prayer.  Allen Thompson '07 gives talk at YMCA meeting. 

Dickinsonian, February 28, 1918

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Week of Prayer is observed under the guidance of Dr. F. Watson Hannan.  Sophomores win inter-class basketball series. 

Dickinsonian, March 7, 1918

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Week of Prayer ends.  Measles quarantine of Metzger's first floor ends.  Indoor Sports Meet is held.  GPAs of the fraternities for the previous semester.  Class Day is planned.

Dickinsonian, February 20, 1919

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Freshmen celebrate Washington's birthday.  Week of Prayer is observed.  Dickinsonians lead the Four Minute Men.  List of freshman rules.

Dickinsonian, March 6, 1919

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Week of Prayer is observed.  Professor Landis recounts his war experiences.  Dramatic Club elects officers.

Dickinsonian, January 16, 1920

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Directory of campus organization officers.  Campus Club forms to facilitate town-college interaction.  Week of Prayer is observed. 

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