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Dickinsonian, May 15, 1897

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The college's annual field sports day is held, with track and field events.  The Commencement program is being planned.  The editors comment on the popularity of the literary societies's libraries and state the importance of capable and enthusiastic librarians.  A list of the periodicals in the...

Dickinsonian, May 29, 1897

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A rather disappointing Belles Lettres Sophomore Oratorical contest is held.  The Law School again performs its production of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.  Hyde" in the Opera House, due to its popularity.  The editors suggest that oratorical contests be moved to a different time of...

Dickinsonian, June 5, 1897

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The Belles Lettres Society adds books to its library and elects new officers.  The editors look back on the first year of the weekly Dickinsonian.  Dr. M. W. Prince gives a very well received lecture to a large crowd at the Opera House.  The fraternity banquets to be held during...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1897

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A report of the whereabouts and activities of the class of 1897 is published.  Traditional "Fair Week" half-holday is canceled, and Friday after Thanksgiving is proposed as a substitute.  After a year's break from the usual custom, the requirement of upper classmen to answer to church roll is...

Dickinsonian, October 8, 1898

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The football team wins 6 to 0 against Bloomsburg Normal School. Both the Belles Lettres Society and the Union Philosophical Society admit new members to their ranks. A column outlines several improvements that need to be made to the college campus. Carlisle Indians play...

Dickinsonian, December 10, 1898

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Through studies, a group of people in charge of the physical welfare of college students came up with a series of tests to ascertain the health of a student, and these tests will be administered at Dickinson. A mass meeting is called to address the problem of the destruction of...

Dickinsonian, February 18, 1899

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The Union Philosophical Society held a celebration for its 110th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society celebrated their 113th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Senior Class held their class Banquet. Results of males physical examinations are published.

Dickinsonian, March 4, 1899

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The Inter-Society Debate between the Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society took place in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society won. The state convention for the Y. M. C. A. is held. A reader responds to the Dickinsonian's negative comments about the Law...

Dickinsonian, March 25, 1899

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The revised baseball schedule is announced. The Ladies of the college held a reception for the Freshman Class. The results of the Prep School strength tests are announced, revealing that on average the prep school students are stronger than the freshmen and sophomores. The...

Dickinsonian, October 7, 1899

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Carlisle Indians defeat Susquehanna University in football. The Reserves take a trip to York to play the York Collegiate Institute. Sigma Chi holds a banquet. Phi Delta Theta will attend the Alpha Province convention. The Belles Lettres Society initiates students.

Dickinsonian, February 3, 1900

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The Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society debate in Bosler Hall, the latter the victor. The J. Herman Bosler Library is opened. The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. has a missionary meeting in Chapel Hall. First section of Senior Foresnsics is held. Announcement of the annual Mid...

Dickinsonian, February 17, 1900

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The Belles Lettres Society has its one hundred and fourteenth anniversary. The second section of Senior Forensics is held. Article on the French Reader. New resolutions are made by the Executive Committee of the Dickinson College Athletic Association.

Dickinsonian, April 21, 1900

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Y. M. C. A. Presidents conference. First meeting of the Editorial Board of The Dickinsonian is held. Belles Lettres Society literary program inauguration. Comments on honor systems for examinations.

Dickinsonian, December 14, 1900

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Sophomores win the annual Sophomore-Freshmen football game. The fifth Brockway performance. Belles Lettres Society election results. Summary of the Athlectic Association meeting held in Bosler Hall. Athletic Association election results. Plans for a new Preparatory School building. General...

Dickinsonian, February 1, 1901

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Article on Comus Club social function. Play held for the benefit of the Atheletic Association. Phi Kappa Sigma smoker. Article on the day of prayer. Dickinson College signs an athletic agreement with Bucknell. Belles Lettres Society anniversary to be held next week.

Dickinsonian, February 15, 1901

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Anniversary of Lincoln's birthday held in Bosler Hall. Belles Lettres Society has its one hundred and fifteenth anniversary. Phi Kappa Sigma dance. Washington's birthday banquet will be held in the gymnassium. Election of the 1903 heads of the Microcosm.

Dickinsonian, February 22, 1901

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Summary of Washington's birthday celebration. Beta Theta Pi dinner. Debate between Belles Lettres Society and the Union Philosophical Society, in which the Union Philosophical Society Wins. Article on various youth societies and movements. Article outlining the honor system used at Wesleyan...

Dickinsonian, March 8, 1901

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The play Uncle Rube was presented by students at the Carlisle Opera House. Dr. Reed clears up rumors about his career path. Update on the 1902 Mircrocosm. Obituary for Dickinson graduate William Andrew Snively.  Comments on the lack of light in dormitory buildings. Belles Lettres Society and...

Dickinsonian, March 29, 1901

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The College Alumni of the Central Pennsylvania Conference held a banquet. Annual session of the Philadelphia Conference held at Stroudsburg. Financial statements for the Athletic Association. Freshmen banquet in the Assembly Hall. Beta Theta Pi reception. Annoucenment of debate between Dickinson...

Dickinsonian, May 24, 1901

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Phi Delta Theta Smoker. Senior hop in the Assembly Hall. Junior Cremation. Belles Lettres Society election of results. Beta Theta Pi bus ride.

Dickinsonian, December 13, 1901

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The Freshmen win the annual Freshmen-Sophomore football game. Glee and Mandolin club trip to Mechanicsburg. Union Philosophical Society anniversary. Belles Lettres Society election results. Belles Lettres Society anniversary.

Dickinsonian, February 21, 1902

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Inter-Society debate between the Union Philosophical Society and Belles Lettres Society, in which the former wins. Washington Birthday Celebration. Belles Lettres Literary Society's anniversary in Bosler Hall. Phi Kappa Psi smoker. Senior class reception.

Dickinsonian, May 16, 1902

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Sophomore Oratorical Contest of the Union Philosophical Society. Lecture on "German survivals" in Bosler Hall by Dr. Larned. State Oratorical Contest held in Lancaster. Sophomore Oratorical Contest of the Belles Lettres Society.

Dickinsonian, May 23, 1902

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Belles Lettres Society and Union Philosophical Society elections. General Horatio C. King will be at commencement. Senior Class honors. Karmarian Club outing.

Dickinsonian, September 30, 1903

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Dickinson is the first team to play (and lose to) Penn on their brand new field. A student mass meeting is called by Coach Hutchins to thank students for their support before and after the Penn game. Class election results announced, and lemonade and cake are served at a "delightfully informal"...

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