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Dickinsonian, October 1883

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Dr. Lippincott leaves Dickinson to become Chancellor of Kansas State University, and two new professors, Professor Durell and Dr. Rittenhouse, join the college's staff.  The sophomore baseball team beats the junior team.  An inter-society debate between the Union Philosophical Society and the...

Dickinsonian, January 1884

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The good health of Dickinsonians is praised, while the religious habits of students are criticized.  Some students are criticized for their drinking habits.  Rumors arise over a possible strike of students for a reduction in boarding house rates.  The Union Philosophical Society cancels its...

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, June 1884

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The class of '86 plans to erect a fountain near Old West and the new scientific building.  The Belles Lettres Sophomore Contest is held. 

Dickinsonian, November 1884

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Neither the Scientific Building nor the new gymnasium are yet ready to use, much to the dismay of the students.  The college orchestra is reorganized.  The Sophomores beat the Freshmen in baseball 19 to 7 and then refuse to play against the Preparatory students.  A combined football team of...

Dickinsonian, December 1884

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Progress on the Scientific Building, now known by the name of Tome, is delayed.  The new gymnasium is scheduled to be opened by the beginning of the next semester. 

Dickinsonian, October 17, 1896

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The names and home towns of the new students are published.  Dr. Reed travels to Clifton Springs, NY to recover his health after an overly busy summer.  YMCA's schedule of events is announced.  Laboratory space in the Scientific Building is doubled.  The steam heating system is expanded to more...

Dickinsonian, December 6, 1901

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Announcement of the annual Freshmen-Sophomore football game. Notes on changes to be made to the scientific building. Sigma Alpha Epsilon smoker. Phi Alpha Pi women's fraternity reception. Announcement of new society hall for literary societies.
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