Dickinsonian, April 4, 1906

The Glee and Mandolin Clubs return after a tour comprised of ten concerts in three different states. President Reed requests submissions for a new college song. The writer of the song deemed the best will receive a prize. The Philadelphia Alumni Association holds its annual banquet, electing new officers and listening to a presentation regarding the glory of Dickinson. The New Jersey Alumni Association also holds their annual banquet, an event similar to that of the Philadelphia Alumni Association.

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Dickinsonian, February 14, 1906

The annual mid-winter sports cup is held in the college gymnasium. Those men wishing to join the baseball team are called to begin practice for the upcoming season. Horatio C. King, '58, author of Songs of Dickinson and A History of Dickinson College writes another college song. A call is made for a new college yell which would be more distinctively Dickinsonian, rather than similar to those of other institutions. The Inter-society debate between the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical societies is held in Bosler Hall. 

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Dickinsonian, April 21, 2011

The first Sexual Assault Red Alert sent, as a result of changing policies. Octals win Glee Competition. Student falls from a second story balcony. Kappa Sigma holds a benefit Walk for Parkinson's. Richard Russo receives the Stellfox Award. Artist-in-Residence, William Holton holds talk. Women's Golf places third at the Centennial Conference Championships. Baseball beats McDaniel, 19-0. Softball shuts out Swarthmore. Men's Lacrosse continues undefeated.

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Dickinsonian, April 8, 2010

The college updates its hazing policy. One of this year's Metzger-Conway Fellows and world-renowned choreographer, Vince Patterson '72 lectures and provides student choreographers with feedback. Women's Tennis beats Haverford. Baseball Team wins against Gettysburg. Profile on student athlete Sean White.

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Dickinsonian, March 11, 2010

A group of Dickinson men continue to push for the initiation of an international Jewish fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi. Dickinson Public Safety and Student Senate launch the Safe Ride Program. Two students are arrested at a local bar, causing Fast Eddies to tighten its security. Pleasurable Sex Chat addresses men's and women's sexuality. Two major snowstorms cost the college about $25,000. Profile on student athlete Ross Anstaett. The Baseball and Men's Lacrosse Teams begin their seasons with game victories.

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Dickinsonian, April 3, 1997

The Finance Committee announces its allocations for clubs and activities. Article on the Waidner-Spahr Library construction. Low enrollment compels the College to raise tuition by 3.9 percent. Changes are made in the room draw plan. Articles on student perspectives of Student Senate. The coaching staff for the Softball team is released and replaced. Senior Andrew Hinkle earns baseball and football honors.

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Dickinsonian, April 3, 1980

Students oppose the proposed April 14 pledging cutoff. Senior Laurie Lucas is crowned Miss Cumberland Valley. Historian Fritz Stern discusses Einstein's Germany in a public lecture. Seniors in the Nisbet Program struggle with their Problem Oriented Experience papers, and faculty members question the program. Faculty approves the computer science major. Plagiarism resurfaces as a recurrent problem. Dr. Joseph R. Washington, Jr. addresses the future of the black church in the first speech of the Black Arts Festival.

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Dickinsonian, May 28, 1920

Elections for redesigned Senate are held.  Track team defeats Gettysburg.  Skitch-a-genee initiates new members.  Women's student government elects officers.  Baseball defeats Gettysburg.  Freshmen win inter-class track meet.  Rising seniors elect class officers.  French Club holds end-of-year social event.  Interfraternity League elects officers.  YWCA holds May Breakfast.  Women's student government will issue demerits to students who stay out too late. 

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Dickinsonian, March 12, 1920

Freshmen win button game.  Professor Landis is knighted by king of Italy.  Pi Beta Phi initiates new members.  Baseball season begins.  Arthur J. Latham '10 is appointed graduate manager of athletics.  YMCA elects officers.  Eta Pi initiates new members.  Philomel Club performs. 

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Dickinsonian, June 4, 1910

Skull and Key holds initiation.  Professor Leon Prince marries Miss Julia Delavan, class of 1913.  Dr. William Lindsay retires due to declining health.  Troutman Gougler selected as new field coach.  Musical clubs have successful year and tour.  Conway Hall holds commencement exercises.  Oratorical department and Library Guild have successful years.  Skitchagenee holds annual banquet and initiates new members.  Traditional Commencement Play forbidden by Trustees.  Press Club holds second annual banquet and elects new officers.  Dr. C. W.

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Dickinsonian, May 18, 1910

YWCA and YMCA jointly hold a fete in the gymnasium.  Intercollegiate Debating teams are restructured.  A new department for the teaching of oral composition and debating is proposed.  Senate for 1911 elected.  Department of Oratory announces final contest.  1911 Microcosm published.  The Union Philosophical Society, the College Band, and the Harman Literary Society hold officer elections.  Halley's comet passes by.

 

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Dickinsonian, February 9, 1910

Celebrations for Washington's Birthday are planned.  Phi Delta Theta holds its annual dance in the Armory.  A senior writes a letter to the editor on the deplorable state of the bathing facilities in the gymnasium.  Essays to compete for membership on the Dickinsonian board due soon.  Applicants are reminded that the positions require hard work.  Gaps left in baseball schedule because Carlisle Indian School not playing in 1910.

Note: Pages 5 and 6 are missing from the only copy of this edition known to exist.

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Dickinsonian, May 1884

The Athletic Association selects members for the baseball team.  The Union Philosophical Society Sophomore Contest is held.  The Union Philosophical Society purchases new books for their collection.  The Belles Lettres Society begins a revision of their constitution.  Alumni hold a reunion in Philadelphia.  The seniors go on their Class Ride.  Dickinson's baseball team plays Hagerstown in the first match of the season. 

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Dickinsonian, April 1884

The annual school catalogue is released, with numerous printer mistakes.  The Union Philosophical Society alters its constitution.  The Phi Psi's hold their annual reception.  Construction continues for the gymnasium.  The Belles Lettres Society plans its annual Sophomore Contest.  The Freshman play a chosen baseball team from the entire college population and lose to them, 28 to 16.  The Microcosm is not to be printed this year. 

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Dickinsonian, February 1884

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, is donated to Dickinson until a duplicate portrait or bust can be donated by the owner, President Durbin's daughter Fletcher Harper.  The annual Day for College Prayer is observed on January 30 with a sermon from Rev. W. S.

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Dickinsonian, June 3, 1911

End of the year issue. Summaries of recent Baseball, Tennis, and Track Results. German Exchange teacher visiting Dickinson for six weeks. Annual reports of student clubs. Essay on Christian Science by Horatio Collins King. Listing of the Class of 1911 with student's activities. Pictures of class officers and other students in important positions.

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Dickinsonian, May 24, 1911

Results of baseball games against Ursinus and Washington and Jefferson. Glee Club performs ar Irving College. Final round of the oratorical contest held. Several students and professors to spend the summer abroad. Annual Track trophies presented. Literary section features poetry contest with student contributions. Female students learn more about women's suffrage.

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Dickinsonian, May 10, 1911

Senior Class takes trip to Luray Caverns. Results from track, baseball, tennis. Dr. George Katzge gives three lectures on Education in Germany. Minutes from Der Deutscher Verein. Copy of the Carlisle Herald from 1820 found with article about the conversion of early Dickinson to a Methodist college. More student contributions to the May literary contest.

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 1911

Freshmen win sophomores in annual cap scrap. Flag in college colors presented at chapel. Lecture to be given by Mr. Irving E. Vining about the " Types and tendencies of men". Phi Kappa Psi hosts housewarming to mark the remodeling of their house. Comus CLub dance postponed. Dr. W. A. Hunsberger resigns from post of assistant to the president. Short story titled "The Caterpiller" published in entirety.

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Dickinsonian, April 19, 1911

The Skitchagenee Sophomore club held a dance at the Phi Kappa Psi house. President Reed told a story about improper youthful behavior, but the moral is lost on the student body. The Mohler Scientific club held a discussion of the Busch Magneto. A list of novels worth reading. Long essay titled "What Scared Belshazzer. The Varsity Show to be postponed until fall.

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Dickinsonian, April 12, 1911

Former Dickinson Professor Major James Evelyn Pilcher dies in Georgia, President Reed leads funeral. Deutcher Verein hold first meeting of the semester. Doctor Crider treats the band to a banquet. Student writes his "Thoughts of Mark Twain" Student saves a robin whos feet had been tangled in string.

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