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Dickinsonian, July 1, 1873

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Commencement week is detailed. J. Richard Parkison and E. H. Conklin win Pierson Prizes in Junior oratorical contest. Class Day is detailed. First Class Spread is a success. Board of Trustees meets. Alumni Association holds annual meeting. J. W. Wetzel, G. H. Miller, J. R. Parkison, and W. L....

Dickinsonian, May 5, 1874

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Schedule for commencement activities is published. The committee for organizing Class Day is chosen. Seniors R. M. Parker, R. B. Weaver, and W. C. Gross lecture to Scientific Society. Literary societies plan sophomore contests. G. W. Miller, J. A. H. Barnitz, A. R. Bender, and Ed. Hilton are...

Dickinsonian, February 1884

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Students are criticized for studying on the Sabbath.  Relations between students and professors are notably peaceful.  Rumors spread that South College is to be dedicated entirely to the Preparatory school.  The only known existing portrait of President Durbin, the first President of the College...

Dickinsonian, January 1892

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Edwin Storer Janes Kulp becomes editor of the Dickinsonian. Joseph Pyle and George S. Cappell join board of trustees. Summary of football season. George W. Kessler is baseball president. Faculty decides on Wallower Prize competition rules. Glee and Banjo clubs take annual Christmas tour...

Dickinsonian, November 1893

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The process of competing for membership on The Dickinsonian board is explained, and the types of submissions wanted are described.  Training in oratory is lauded.   Participation in YMCA is encouraged.  The editors respond to the Lutheran Church's condemnation of college's "senseless...

Dickinsonian, October 10, 1896

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Professors Morris W. Prince and John F. Mohler join the faculty. The YWCA and YMCA hold a reception to welcome the new students. Separate Weekly Dickinsonian and monthly Dickinsonian publications planned for the year. New Bible study courses announced. The freshmen elect...

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 2, 1897

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The YMCA holds two special, well attended events, with speakers.  Professor emeritus Dr. Harman passes away.  The board of The Dickinsonian moves into a new room in West College.  Dr. Mohler writes a laboratory booklet "Exercises in Practical Physics" for students of physical laboratory...

Dickinsonian, October 15, 1902

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Football team refuses to play against Carlisle Indian School because the latter will not agree to shortened halves.  Dr. Hutchins replaces Ralph Hutchinson in department of Physiology and Hygiene and Physical Culture.  Office of The Dickinsonian moves from South College to the former...

Dickinsonian, May 13, 1903

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Spring Sports event is held.  The Dickinsonian publishes its annual business report.  Dramatic Club holds its annual reception.

Dickinsonian, November 11, 1903

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President George Reed encourages Methodists to donate money to existing Methodist colleges instead of starting new colleges. Pi Beta Phi enters Dickinson. Reports come in from Heib '95 and Pemberton '03 about their mission work in Ceylon & India. Request from the editors for alumni to submit...

Dickinsonian, February 7, 1906

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President Reed addresses the campus, speaking out against the current state of football and threatens to abolish it if major amendments are not made to the nature of the game. The college catalog for 1905-1906 is published. The Dickinsonian requests writing samples from those students...

Dickinsonian, February 9, 1910

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Celebrations for Washington's Birthday are planned.  Phi Delta Theta holds its annual dance in the Armory.  A senior writes a letter to the editor on the deplorable state of the bathing facilities in the gymnasium.  Essays to compete for membership on the Dickinsonian board due soon. ...

Dickinsonian, September 28, 1910

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Business manager of the 1911 Microcosm, C. Leroy Cleaver, announces impressive balance in accounts.  "Songs of Dickinson" songbook compiled by Ben Hinchman, '05, with 117 songs, available for purchase.  All students made subscribers to Dickinsonian.  Prizes for best literary...

Dickinsonian, October 25, 1911

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The Dickinsonian initiates a Dickinsonian Song Contest. The Dramatic Club reforms and elects officers. Press Club assumes control of Trophy Room and plans to open it to the student body.

Dickinsonian, May 25, 1912

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Inauguration of President Noble is planned. Professor George A. Crider leaves Dickinson to become a pastor. Summary of track and baseball seasons. Dickinson performs poorly in fifth annual intercollegiate track meet. Harry McKeown wins gold medal and Wesley P. Griffiths wins silver medal in...

Dickinsonian, May 7, 1913

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The baseball team loses to Villanova. Nisbet Day is celebrated on campus. Students are encouraged to attend the Y.M.C.A Summer Conference. The Freshman win the annual Cap Scrap, allowing them to do away with their flashy green caps and replace them with understated gray ones. The tennis and...

Dickinsonian, April 21, 1915

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Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Prohibition Association holds convention at Dickinson. Freshmen win annual inter-class track meet. Dickinsonian holds elections for next year's editorial board; Daniel F. Graham, '16, is editor-in-chief. Scholastic averages of the various fraternities are published...

Dickinsonian, February 22, 1917

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Annual banquet in honor of Washington's birthday is held along with annual freshman parade.  Belles Lettres celebrates its 131st anniversary.  Dramatic Club performs "What Happened to Jones".  YWCA holds annual masquerade party.  The Dickinsonian is proud to be considered yellow journalism. 

Dickinsonian, April 5, 1917

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Musical clubs make annual spring tour.  Students sign petition requesting a drillmaster to ready the student body for military service.  Class Day is planned.  The Educational Jubilee Organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church convinces conferences to increase Dickinson's endowment. ...

Dickinsonian, May 17, 1917

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Annual May Day Fete is held.  Students elected to Student Senate positions.  Interfraternity council elects officers.  Dickinsonian financial report. 

Dickinsonian, April 11, 1918

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New Dickinsonian editorial board is chosen.  Intercollegiate Prohibition Association holds oratorical contest.

Dickinsonian, April 16, 1920

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Philomel Club gives concert.  Proposed plan for reorganizing Student Senate is refined.  Students participate in annual cross country race.  YMCA, YWCA, BLS, and UPS elect officers.  Chi Omega holds annual Founders' Day dance.  G. Hurst Paul, '21, wins first prize in the Dickinsonian's short...

Dickinsonian, March 17, 1921

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The Dickinsonian changes its methods of selecting managerial staff, requiring that all applicants meet and test with local businessmen to ensure that their bookkeeping and business skills are sharp. The track team holds tryouts.

Dickinsonian, April 29, 1921

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The program for Founder's Day is announced, including an address by Professor Leon Prince as well as tennis, track, and baseball matches. The program for Commencement is also published. The Union Philosophical Society celebrates its 132nd anniversary.The Dickinsonian selects its new managerial...

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