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Dickinsonian, April 5, 1924

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Students form the Republican Club, which throws its support behind Professor Leon C. Prince in his congressional campaign. Professor Prince addresses Dickinson students and members of the Carlisle community as a part of his campaign for the Republican nomination for congress. Non-Fraternity men...

Dickinsonian, May 17, 1924

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Professor Earnest A. Vuilleumier invents a solids hydrometer, to be used in determining the specific gravity of solid substances. The Board of Trustees authorizes the drawing up of architectural plans for renovations to the college's dormitories and the building of a new gymnasium. New events to...

Dickinsonian, April 23, 1931

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Several Dickinson men plan to go abroad this summer to western Europe and norther Africa. The Beta Psi fraternity and the Commons Club merge and now will collectively be called the Commons Club Incorporated. Edward Biddle, president of the Board of Trustees creates a committee of trustees that...

Dickinsonian, November 2, 1940

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The Commons Club's furniture mysteriously disappears. The third Dickinson Horn Book will be published in the coming weeks. It's homecoming/alumni weekend! A group of girls fights to get a cheerleading squad for athletic contests.

Dickinsonian, May 30, 1942

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Junior class, Class of 1943, elects president. Student Senate decides that Rushing will not occur during the summer session. the 169th Commencement. Approximately 120 students are enrolled for the summer session. the 1942 Microcosm comes out on time. Six high school seniors are awarded Trustee...

Dickinsonian, April 2, 1943

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Phi Epsilon Pi and Commons Club move into Theta Chi house to make room for Army cadets. Measles outbreak on campus. A Conference and Appointments Bureau is created to provide dates for Army cadets.

Dickinsonian, October 3, 1952

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Freshman class largest in the College's history. Introduction of ROTC program at Dickinson. Dr. F.W. Ness named Dean of the College. Common Club regains status as a club for independent men. Professor Pflaum returns to campus after his tenth trip to Europe. New Athletic Director, A.C. Ransom,...

Dickinsonian, May 4, 1956

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The Blackburn Twins to perform at Chapel and annual Mermaid Players recognition dinner. Commons Club works to improve honor system. National Student Association commendation in support of student action in favor of Professor LaVallee is reprinted. Tennis team remains undefeated.

Dickinsonian, June 6, 1959

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Frederic W. Ness becomes humanities chair. Gilbert Malcolm elected president of college. Mermaid Players Sue Murray and Doug Wert receive Gould Awards for outstanding dramatic arts. Twelve outstanding seniors selected for Who's Who. Danforth experiment to continue with freshman discussions of...
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