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Dickinsonian, November 1890

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There is agitation over the question of whether to admit female students to the literary societies. Charles Sewell Weech, '93, dies. Sigma Alpha Epsilon opens a chapter at Dickinson.

Dickinsonian, December 1890

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Belles Lettres Society and the Union Philosophical Society elect officers. A dramatic club forms.

Dickinsonian, April 1893

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Baseball plays against Carlisle Indian School. Debates about the validity of the honor system take shape within the pages of the editorial section.  A chapter of the Delta Chi Law Fraternity is founded at the Law School.  Dickinson wins one game and loses one game of chess with Bucknell.  The...

Dickinsonian, December 1893

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The editors ask the student body to remember that the reputation of Dickinson is in their hands.  Rev. Charles Force Deems, Class of 1839, passes away.  Phi Delta Theta holds its annual banquet.  The College Orchestra and Glee Club to go on tour during the holiday recess.  Professor Fletcher...

Dickinsonian, December 12, 1896

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The YMCA raises money for missionaries.  The results of the Athletic Association's annual officer election are announced.  Students are strongly encouraged to buy tickets for future Star Course events.  The Belles Lettres Literary Society elects officers for the year.  Students skate on the...

Dickinsonian, May 8, 1897

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The Microcosm is soon to be released and should be a good one.  The play "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is performed to raise money for the Law School.  The Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Literary Societies hold oratorical contests.  The Seniors take their class...

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, May 26, 1899

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Dickinson defeats the Carlisle Indians in baseball.The annual baseball game between the Freshman and Sophomore classes is held. Tea party for women of the Hall on Pomfret street. Belles Lettres Sophomore oratorical contest occurs in Bosler Hall. Professor T. A. Schurr comes to Carlisle to...

Dickinsonian, March 1, 1905

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Union Philosophical and Belles Lettres had their annual debate, Union Philosophical was declared the winner.  The topic was "That the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution should be repealed."   The Lyric Club will hold a concert in Bosler Hall.

Dickinsonian, April 13, 1910

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Belles Lettres Literary Society wins annual debate against Union Philosophical Literary Society.  The Ben Greet Players present "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Twelfth Night", hosted by the Civic Club.  Suggestions for ways to revise the cap scrap are requested by the Senate.

Dickinsonian, May 24, 1911

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Results of baseball games against Ursinus and Washington and Jefferson. Glee Club performs ar Irving College. Final round of the oratorical contest held. Several students and professors to spend the summer abroad. Annual Track trophies presented. Literary section features poetry contest with...

Dickinsonian, February 14, 1912

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Belles Lettres defeats Union Philosophical Society in annual inter-society debate. Freshman banquet is held. Phi Delta Theta holds fifth annual dance.

Dickinsonian, October 28, 1914

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Gettysburg College accuses Dickinson of violating athletic contract. Alpha Chi Rho takes annual ride to Doubling Gap. Freshman class election results. Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Society election results.

Dickinsonian, November 18, 1914

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Union Philosophical Society holds elections. Belles Lettres holds a spelling bee. Sophomores interfere with taking of freshman class picture.

Dickinsonian, January 13, 1915

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Belles Lettres holds spelling bee.

Dickinsonian, February 10, 1915

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Summary of the college treasurer's report for 1914. Freshmen defeat sophomores in inter-class basketball. Belles Lettres celebrates its 129th anniversary. The library acquires and displays prints of famous paintings. Highlights of Student Senate meeting.

Dickinsonian, February 24, 1915

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College Banquet/Washington's Birthday Banquet is held along with annual Freshman Parade. Union Philosophical Society wins 24th annual debate against Belles Lettres. Freshman Banquet is held.

Dickinsonian, April 7, 1915

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Music clubs (Men's Glee and Mandolin) make annual spring trip. Belles Lettres elects officers. Sophomore Banquet is held.

Dickinsonian, February 17, 1916

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Belles Lettres Society celebrates the 130th anniversary of its founding. The first of the series of Life Work meetings of the college YMCA are conducted.

Dickinsonian, March 2, 1916

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Belles Lettres Society wins Inter-society debate against the Union Philosophical Society. Capt. James Gordon Steese (Class of 1902) spoke to Dickinson students about his experiences during the construction of the Panama Canal. Judge Charles Boone Staples (Class of 1874) also delivered a lecture...

Dickinsonian, June 11, 1920

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The 63-strong senior class graduates, with Mildred Conklin as its valedictorian. Conklin, Edna Moyer, Edith Hornbough, Martlia Morrette, Albert Greene, and Edgar Lawrence are tapped to join Phi Beta Kappa, the national honors fraternity. The Dickinson Dramatic Club performs Afred Noyes' "...

Dickinsonian, October 15, 1920

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Belles Lettres, Union Philosophical Society, and the Glee Club all hold their first meetings. Statistics on the 1919-1920 academic year are released, with about 15% of enrolled students dropping out or withdrawing for various reasons. The current student body of 443 is the largest in Dickinson...

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