Dickinsonian Newspaper

1998

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Search begins for a new college president. Phi Kap brothers sentenced to 300 hours of community service for stealing Halloween decorations from local homes. Accidental severing of wires in construction of the library is to cost $50,000 to repair. Online bookstore provides alternative to students...

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McKenney Suites bursts into flames. Poets, activist to speak about 'Black Voices'. College to cut almost $1 million for 1999. 35th annual PAS focuses on religion's role in society. Library installs card-operated photocopying machines, students must purchase new card. Animal rights group focuses...

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Indigo Girls will perform for spring concert. Asian political expert to present Flaherty Lecture. College jacks up 1998-9 student comprehensive fee. President Fritschler claims that college rankings are based largely on endowment size. Students For Animal Welfare protest Procter & Gamble's...

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Senate allocates this year's budget surplus. Senate grants $30K to Depot Planning Board. College awarded $7.5 million from Alice Rosene and John Beyard Sharp, as well as oil and gas rights on the estate - the largest single donation in the college's history. College focuses on 'global awareness...

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Nine students arrested in Morgan Field brouhaha. English professor Ashton Nichols named as new associate dean of the College in the upcoming year. Frats Phi Kappa Psi and Sigma Chi booted off campus by Housing Board - bros up in arms over the decision. Clarke Center takes over PAS. College Model...

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Juniors Alex Bloom and John Strand launch Senate presidential campaigns. Senate votes to open elections, which will allow the student body to see the results instead of just the winners. Lots of opinion pieces for various candidates.

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Juniors John Strand and J.T. Chimiento capture victory as president and vice president, respectively, in student elections that were marked by low voter turnout. College formalizes three-year agreement with university in Queretaro, Mexico, for a new study abroad program. Student president Chris...

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The Drinkinsonian, the annual spoof edition of the paper, offers a satirical look at college groups and individuals.

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Dean calls Class of 2002 'smaller, but stronger'. College ranks as 20th 'Best Value' in the nation by U.S. News. Planning Board to debut 'new' Depot. Students to perform one-act plays. 1999 PAS to focus on science.

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Riggs unearths bones under Old West steps. Panelists ponder future of the arts at four-day symposium in ATS. Student groups, DPS (Department of Public Safety) to relocate to a building on Dickinson Avenue. College's revamped website meets with mixed reviews. Previous fires spark new prevention...

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ACLU director Ira Glasser makes a case for civic morality. Tougaloo College professor Dr. Jerry Ward provides insight into Bearden works. Students get feel for rare books at new display in the library. Senate election procedures raise doubts over legitimacy. New dean Joyce Bylander aims for a...

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Controversial writing requirement squeaks by faculty approval. College shells out $250K for Carlisle hotel. Austrian conference slated for weekend at the Max Kade Center for Contemporary Study of German Culture. Men's soccer head coach John Osborne reaches 100-victory plateau. Ben Rush...

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College mourns loss of treasurer and Vice President Michael Britton. Russian economic turmoil provides unique study abroad conditions. Virulently homophobic fliers posted on National Coming Out Day spark 'March Against Hate'. Multicultural Fair celebration plans to serve up an array of diverse...

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William G. Durden, the first presidential candidate, visits College campus. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) letter latest in ongoing campus debate following the "March Against Hate". Curriculum reform in high gear - course requirements may be reduced. Student Senate condemns SAE...

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Elizabeth Baer, the second presidential candidate, articulates vision for College. Senate investigates student concerns about health center. Football team to battle Wesley in ECAC bowl game. Director of student activities Mary Spellman proposes student media fee of $35 for media groups. New dean...

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Third presidential candidate Bobby Fong pinpoints College's problems in recent visit. 'Dolly' cloner commits to PAS. Curtain opens for Freshman Plays on Friday night at the Cubiculo. Alumni on fast track to M.A. at Norwich. Career Center officials respond to student complaints about recruiting....

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