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Housing conflict unresolved as administration not clear on futures of both Arts House and Mathews House. College receives additional grants to update scientific equipment. Nationwide program seeks an end to dangerous fraternity hazing rituals. 1985 Senior class gift drive begins, hopes to...

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Greek life gains greater popularity on campus, prompts the possibility of new sorority colonization. Central Pennsylvania Consortium moves to more effectively celebrate Black History Month with educational opportunities for residents of the Harrisburg area. English department faces personnel...

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Phi Kappa Sigma banned from Townhouses after damages incurred by them throughout semester. Amnesty International reorganizes on campus amid student interest, College faculty and financial support. 90% of reported violent behavior alcohol based, impels new policies encouraging activities...

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Students feel unrepresented by the Student Senate with the housing crisis, and the Senate works to improve their relationship with the campus community. The Higher Education Act, proposed by Congress, is discussed and is expected to change the future of college education with it's five year...

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"The Visit" play, performed by the Mermaid Players, earns mixed reviews. President Banks calls together a group, made up of the President's staff, Chairmen of the Board of Trustees and Development Finance, Student Affairs Committee, the Educational Policy Committee of the Board and various other...

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The Mermaid Players are successful with their rendition of "The Misanthrope," a Restoration comedy. Professors at Dickinson earn about an average salary compared to other colleges in the area. The Holland Union Building will undergo renovations. The Interfraternity Council passed a College...

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After less than a year of searching, Dickinson hired Dr. A. Lee Fritschler as the new president of Dickinson College. Fraternities speak out against what they felt were unfair replacements of furniture in dorms compared to fraternity houses. Drug use on campus is discussed and a student survey...

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Dorm intrusions continue, though door are still being found propped open. Quotas for faculty publishing are discussed. Homecoming weekend to also feature inauguration of Dr. A. Lee Fritschler as president of the college, with a speech by Sen. Paul Sarbanes of Maryland. The Metzger-Conway series...

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President Fritchler sings the praises of liberal arts colleges in his inauguration speech. Problem with laundry facilities recognized by the administration. Professors enhance Dickinson's study abroad programs. Dean Carmen Neuberger addresses concerns and policies. College presidents...

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Select Committee hears testimony on Greek Life. Alumni consider feasibility of a Dickinson Inn. Bicentennial Forum on the presidential campaign discusses negative campaigning. Panhellenic Council provides an independent advisor and a Greek advisor to each rushee. Peace Action Network...

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College creates courses for Women's Studies certificate. Physical Plant addresses high radon levels on campus. Bruce Hare speaks about prejudices. Mermaid Players perform "Life is a Dream"; Ashley Smith and Susan Crowell perform well. WDCV College radio airs in stereo. George Obermeier becomes...

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Charges against Jason Tremont dropped. The Lumberyard is scheduled to open. Mermaid Players perform "Guys and Dolls". Dickinsonians Advocating Resourcefulness with our Environment (DARE) sponsors earth week.

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College faculty rescinds ban on student alcohol-related activities, suspends all Rush activities for the remainder of the Fall semester. All classes and College activities suspended for Declare Day. SASC to vote on a revision of the Alcohol Policy. Camp Hill prisoners riot. Magician Kevin...

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Faculty approves adding a common hour to the routine schedule starting with the 1990-1991 academic year. Ralph Nader delivers keynote address at Public Affairs Symposium, drawing record crowds. Mermaid Players put on production of John Guare's "The House of Blue Leaves". Indoor track teams...

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Evaluation of campus security conducted over the summer, changes to follow. Common Hour enters its first full semester of activity. Biddle House to be used as an office and meeting space. Poet Sonia Sanchez reads selections from her various works in the Weiss Center. Mermaid Players perform in...

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Certificate Program in Women's Studies proposed and submitted to Academic Program Committee as well as a request for a program director. BACCHUS sponsors staged accident scene on campus to raise awareness of the effects of drunk driving. The Mermaid Players' productions of "Les Liaisons...

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ROTC students reflect upon possibility of serving in Persian Gulf War. Annual budget passes smoothly. While some students return early from studying in Bologna due to terrorism and war issues, enrollment in study-abroad programs remains strong. Rally for Peace confronts Persian Gulf War. Housing...

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PAS opens with David Gergen speaking on changes in Europe. To apply in fall, Housing Board requires fraternities to fill 75 percent of beds. Despite recession, seniors overall optimistic towards post-college success. Sen. John Heinz to give commencement address. Alexander Politkovsky speaks out...

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For Earth Week, DARE stresses environmental resourcefulness. Common Hour speaker Peter Montague discusses toxic waste problems. Rape is discussed at Health Center. Housing Board grants different living arrangements for Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa Psi. Dana Stuchell of Animal Rights Mobilization...

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Students and administrators react to the self study report on diversity. President Fritschler to join the board of the Mendeleev institute. Early closure of Bosler is criticized. Part one of a special report examining the board of trustees. Parents council links parents to the college. Dr. Harry...

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President Fritschler endorses recommendations outlined in petition for Rape Awareness Week. Student voice concerns with Class Registration. Background of Tibetan Festival discussed, cost over $15,000. Phone system frustrates students. Difficulties with the student directory lead to it being sold...

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Fire in Quad 2 destroys room, forcing several students to move out of their rooms. Student Affairs and Services Committee approves BYOB policy at Campus events. Professor George Friedman creates controversy in Japan debate with book analyzing US/Japan relations. The Earth Issues Lunch Series...

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PAS committee calls 1992 symposium on poverty a great success. New Hampshire Primary sets stage for presidential election. Concert committee picks Blues Traveler for spring concert. Anonymous newspaper "whistling in the dark" hits campus. Restructuring of US manufacturing creates demand for...

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Judy Gill chosen as director of the Writing Center. Carlisle Police arrest campus intruder. 1992-93 budget eliminates stipend for freshman seminar instruction. IBM computer owners prepare for Michelangelo computer virus. Number of African-American students on campus declines as diversity is...

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Former Sports Illustrated model Ann Simonton speaks on media exploitation of women, students respond to lecture. Finance Committee budget appears to prevent Greek Week. College calls Blues Traveler concert a success. SAE, APO postpone Friends of Feinberg benefit due to lack of interest. The...

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