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Dickinsonian, February 1877

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An alumnus reminisces about the long-forsaken Shakespeare Club.  The Union Philosophical Society challenges the Belles Lettres Society to a joint debate in the College chapel.  Religious meetings are held with the...

Dickinsonian, May 1877

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Belles Lettres Society holds a sophomore oratorical contest. The Freshman begin the croquet season. The decision is made to close the college chapel. The Temperance Movement comes to Carlisle, with dramatic results. Seniors hold a shooting match in the lawn of South College. The choir of the...

Dickinsonian, June 1877

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The 94th Annual Commencement is held at the college.  The new college chapel is nearing completion.  The class tree of 1977 is planted.  The Belles Lettres Society...

Dickinsonian, July 1877

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The new chapel portion of West College is completed and finished.  Seniors are slow to leave Carlisle after Commencement.

Dickinsonian, April 1878

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Dr. Himes hosts the Senior class for a dinner party and the roll-call of grades.  A telephone is also used at this party, to the delight of all in attendance.  A notice goes out to students requesting that they not stamp their feet or spit while in the chapel.  The students begin practicing...

Dickinsonian, November 1881

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Fraternity fighting is sharp and competitive.  The freshman and sophomore baseball teams play one another, with the freshmen winning 14-9.  The sophomores adopt a “class hat.”  Students present orations in the College Chapel.

Dickinsonian, May 1889

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President Reed is inaugurated into the college.  President Reed begins offering elocution lessons to each class.  The Glee Club is commended for the music they furnished at President Reed’s induction....

Dickinsonian, June 1889

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The College Chapel, West College, and the outside walkways of the campus are all renovated and improved.  The Seniors partake in the traditional Senior Class-Ride through the mountains.  The Union Philosophical...

Dickinsonian, October 24, 1896

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Dr. Reed returns and encourages the student body in regular physical exercise.  The upcoming YMCA concert by the Wilczek Concert Company is announced, and a description of the performers provided.  Newly completed Denny Hall to be opened for inspection by the public.  The Rev. John Wanamaker...

Dickinsonian, March 3, 1923

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Varsity basketball team beats Mt. St. Mary's for second time in one season. Senate unanimously passes amendments to constitution, to be presented to student body for final approval. Social Committee plans final Winter-term event. Debate Team participates in League competitions. Phi Kappa Sigma...

Dickinsonian, April 28, 1932

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Student referendum vetoes proposed changes to Athletic Association constitution; student-drafted alternative is advocated. Women's Student Government Association presents petition for changes to chapel services. Seniors to take third set of Carnegie Foundation experimental tests. Altoona...

Dickinsonian, November 16, 1939

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Author, journalist, and radio personality John Kieran is announced as the speaker for the Alumni Football Banquet. The Drama Club's fall production, "Petticoat Fever," is set to open the evening of publication. Several pranks were pulled over Homecoming weekend, including the placement of a live...

Dickinsonian, September 8, 1944

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Mrs. Meredith, Dean of Women, speaks about issues on campus. Debate Squad begins preparations of debate season. College Orchestra takes part in chapel services. Mix up causes freshmen, rather than seniors to get first choice in housing selection.

Dickinsonian, May 2, 1946

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Representative John Kunkel gives address at Saturday chapel. Dickinson debates Gettysburg on the Air. Professor F. Eugene Reader resigns from Dickinson School of Law. Arthur D. Kalher resigns as director of athletics and head football coach at Dickinson. Chi Omega purchases house for national...

Dickinsonian, October 3, 1953

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College introduces new academic counseling system. New language lab installed in West College. Revised class registration plan implemented alongside the new counseling program. Distinguished clergymen to speak at Chapel.

Dickinsonian, October 1, 1954

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Outstanding visiting preachers will be visiting the chapel for worship services. Dickinson is holding a tax workshop to give business executives, bank representatives and other interested people a chance to familiarize themselves with new tax laws. These tax revisions are the greatest revisions...

Dickinsonian, October 4, 1957

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The incoming freshmen made Dickinson history as the largest class ever- 310 freshmen matriculated after 1400 applications, coming from 15 states and 9 countries. Thirty new faculty members have joined Dickinson including Dean of Men Alan Coutts, college chaplain Reverend Mr. J. Artley, and...

Dickinsonian, March 1, 1968

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The Faculty are set to vote on calendar revisions, which many students oppose. W.H. Auden is slated to receive the Dickinson College Arts Award during a March 5th celebration. Some women helped police catch an intruder into Sellers Hall. The Mermaid Players production of "The Rivals" introduced...
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