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The Public Affairs Symposium reveals next year's topic: "No Laughing Matter: Humor in a Complex World." Students lament the demolition of the James Science building, covering the walls with goodbyes and drawings. A new science building will be...

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Due to a tragic accident at the crosswalk between the Holland Union Building and the Academic Quad, safety flags stations will be constructed to prevent further accidents. The class of 2006 says goodbye to Dickinson and hears Judge John Jones '77...

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The Robert Randolph Family Band is revealed as the act at this year's annual fall concert. The class of 2010 is welcomed as orientation begins.

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The new safety flag stations installed at crosswalks, while intended to make the community safer, are viewed as a joke. However, other proposed safety measures such as more lighting and blinking signs near crosswalks were denied by the...

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A record-breaking 143 sophomore girls sign up to rush sororities. The newly-formed Paintball Club seeks funding while clashing with public safety over having paintball guns on campus and whether or not they can be considered weapons. Spectrum,...

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The various alcohol distributors in Carlisle have invested in ID scanners in order to report underage buyers to DPS. ROTC cadet J.D. Dolan is named number one cadet in his regiment at the Leader Development and Assessment Course attended by all...

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Both Carlisle residents and Dickinson students complain about noise levels in Residence Halls and at parties such as a dry one that was recently broken up at the Arts Haüs. President William Durden launches Dickinson's "First in America" capital...

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Dickinson is named the most fit college by Men's Fitness Magazine. The Department of Public Safety holds a "safety walk" open to the entire campus. This event will allow students to voice their opinions regarding ways in which the campus could be...

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Dickinson Dining Services refutes the rumor that they put laxatives in their food as doing so would cause major issues with the state. As a response to Penn State's regulation of Greek parties, Dickinson's Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils...

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The room draw system is updated to an online program, eliminating the horrors of the HUB housing lottery. DPS Officer Charles Weekley is dismissed from his position after supposedly lying about abandoning a pet of a faculty member. The Mermaid...

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The second annual Run for Steph is set for Homecoming Weekend in order to preserve the memory of this beloved deceased Dickinsonian. For the first time in the past four years, a nominee for a Student Senate committee is rejected. This candidate,...

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The Academic Planning and Standards Committee changes the wording on Dickinson diplomas for the first time since 1879. They now acknowledge women graduates as alumna instead of alumnus and state that the student has graduated with a degree in...

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The owners of Casa Mani, a popular local coffee shop, express plans to build a coffee cart in the library for Dickinson students. Juniors, especially those studying abroad, express their distaste for the current application process for living off...

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The illegal distribution and sale of prescription drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin becomes very present on campus. A tuition increase for the 2007-2008 school year is announced, much to the dismay of students though it seems that they...

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Dickinson students are sued by their landlord for the way they treated their apartment. Sigma Chi fraternity, who recently sued the college, is denied preliminary injunction. The new Associate Dean Tim Poirier arrives on campus to assist his...

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As fraternity rush season takes off, Kappa Sigma fraternity considers reapplying for recognition on campus after being suspended in 2004. The TV ad-hoc committee established recently by Student Senate releases a poll of potential cable channels...

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Extreme propaganda posters are hung up in residence halls warning against being trusting of suspicious persons after a 44 year-old man was caught trespassing in Baird-McClintock. The online room-draw system is put on hold for another year until...

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The women's bathroom in the upper level of the HUB is remodeled to the delight of females and dismay of the males who are fighting for a remodel of their own. However, the next project will be redoing the women's restroom in the basement of the...

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The annual events Mr. Dickinson and the Polar Bear Plunge are held for charitable causes. Women's basketball prepares for the NCAA tournament after losing in the Centennial Conference Championships.

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Three minority Greek organizations inquire about possibly gaining chapters at Dickinson. These organizations include Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Lambda Beta and Delta Sigma Theta. Once again, the applicant pool for admissions reaches a record high and...

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The Mermaid Players and Department of Theater and Dance present the spring mainstage production, a dark comedy premiering this weekend. Vice President for Enrollment and College Relations Robert Massa is named as a member of the American Council...

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The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.

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WDCV, Alpha Phi Omega and Special Friends hold "Fundraiser for Autism and Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation," an annual event preciously known as 40 Hours for Autism. Student Senate proposes a resolution to change professor evaluations to make them more...

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Both DPS and the Carlisle Police Department are called to the Phi Kappa Sigma house to investigate a report of a fight. They find several underage pledges in an inebriated state. Disciplinary actions will be forthcoming and possibly detrimental...

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In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings students question Dickinson's preparedness for such an emergency. Both President Durden and DPS chief Danser ensure that emergency procedures are in place if they are ever needed.

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