This debate was held on March 6, 1925 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That Congress should have the power by a two-thirds vote to make effective a federal law which has been pronounced unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Dickinson College argued the affirmative, while Buncknell University argued the negative.
This debate between Lebanon Valley College and Dickinson College was held on February 26, 1925 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That Congress should have the power by a two-thirds vote to make effective a federal law which has been declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Lebanon Valley argued the affirmative, while Dickinson argued the negative.
This debate was held on March 28, 1924 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the United States should enter the World Court as it is now constituted. Dickinson argued the affirmative, while Gettysburg argued the negative.
This debate was held on February 29, 1924 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the United States should enter the World Court as it is now constituted. Dickinson argued the affirmative, while State College argued the negative.
This debate was held on Thursday, April 19, 1923 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the United States and the several states should establish industrial courts analogous in principle to the Kansas Industrial Court. Allegheny College argued the affirmative, and Dickinson argued the negative.
This debate was held on February 23, 1923 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the United States and the several states should establish industrial courts analogous in principle to the Kansas Industrial Court. Dickinson argued the affirmative, while Bucknell University argued the negative.
This debate was held on February 24, 1922 at 8:00 pm in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That the United States Government should establish a system of unemployment insurance for the employees in American corporate industry. The affirmative was argued by Dickinson, while Penn State argued the negative.
This debate was held on Wednesday, March 8, 1916 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That an international police force should be established to enforce international treaties and agreements, and preserve international peace. Dickinson took the affirmative, while the University of Pittsburgh argued the negative. After, each side presented a rebuttal. The event was concluded with the announcement of the winner.
This annual debate was held on Thursday, February 8, 1912 in Bosler Hall. The question posed was: That Greek Letter Fraternities as existing at present in undergraduate colleges are detrimental to the best interests of the academic world. The Belles Lettres Society argued the affirmative, while the Union Philosophical Society argued the negative. The evening was concluded by the decision of the judges.
This semi-final debate against State College was held in Bosler Hall on Friday, December 9, 1904. The question posed was: That labor unions are inimical to the public welfare.
This debate was held on Friday, April 8, 1904. The question posed was: That the United States should assume responsibility for the preservation of order in the South American Republics. Dickinson argued the affirmative, while Franklin and Marshall argued the negative.
This debate was held on Friday, April 26, 1901 in Bosler Hall. The topic for debate was: That Mississippi's representation in the National House of Representatives should be reduced in proportion to the decrease in franchise resulting from her suffrage of legislation. State College argued the affirmative, while Dickinson argued for the negative. Following these arguments, each side gave their rebuttal. The evening was concluded by the decision of the judges.
The Belles Lettres Literary Society went up against the Union Philosophical Society in the annual contest, which was held on Friday, April 14th, 1893 in Bosler Memorial Hall. The topic to be debated was: That the present condition of the United States demands the absolute prohibition of all immigration for a period of five years. The Belles Lettres took the affirmative, while the Union Philosophical Society took the negative.
This year's contest was held on June 5, 1871 at 8:00 pm in Emory Chapel. Six members of the Junior class made speeches on a variety of subjects.
This year's contest was held on June 21, 1869 at 8:00 pm in Rheem's Hall. Eight members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of subjects.
This year's competition was held on June 22, 1868 at 8:00 pm. Six members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of subjects. The Carlisle Orchestra provided music for the event.
This speech contest was held on June 25, 1866. Eleven members of the Junior class gave speeches. The U.S. Garrison Band provided music for the event.
This oratorical contest was held on June 26, 1865. Seven members of the Junior class made speeches in a wide variety of subjects. Music was provided by the U.S. Garrison Band.
This oratorical contest was held on June 27, 1864. Eleven members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of topics. The U.S. Garrison Band provided music for the event.
This contest was held on June 22, 1863. Twelve members of the Junior class gave orations. Sebastian Brown won the gold medal for his speech entitled "National Reform," and Moses A. Points won the silver medal for his speech on "Conflict as a Means of Humanity." Music was provided by the U.S. Garrison Band.
This year's contest was held on June 21, 1862. Eight members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of subjects. E. F. Pitcher won the gold medal for his speech on "A Nation's Mission," and G. N. Glover won silver for his speech entitled "Vestiges of Despotism." Music was provided by the U.S. Garrison Band.
This oratorical contest was held on July 8, 1861. Seven members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of topics. Music was provided by the U.S. Garrison Band.
This oratorical contest was held on July 7, 1860. Nine members of the Junior class gave orations on a variety of topics. Music was provided by the U. S. Garrison Band.
This year's contest was held on July 9, 1859. Thirteen members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of subjects. Music was provided by Beck's Silver Cornet Band.
This year's contest was held on July 3, 1858. Twelve members of the Junior class gave speeches on a variety of subjects. Music was provided by the U.S. Garrison Band.