Basketball

Star Trek icon, George Takei to deliver the Poitras-Gleim Lecture. Writer and political activist, Jo Freeman discusses feminism and family values at an event sponsored by the Clarke Center and Women's Studies. AIDS quilt on display in the Trout Gallery, honoring all victims of AIDS. Deli Creations monopolizes late-night student market. Men's Basketball defeats Ursinus. Matt Bixler and Charles Warren named to Don Hansen's National Weekly Football Gazette South Region All-American team.

The Civic Club announces its schedule of entertainments for the year.  Music Department to give a concert.  Faculty decides to allow ten basket ball games for the year.  Bill proposed in the Illinois House of Representatives to remove fraternities' tax exempt status.  Kappa Sigma holds a smoker.  The Seniors elect their class officers.

Combined musical clubs, including Glee Club, Mandolin Club, complete a tour giving performances throughout Central Pennsylvania. Roy M. Dunkleberger, class of 1906, marries in India while serving as a Missionary. Alumni Gatherings to take place in New York City and Bloomsburg, PA. President Reed and Mrs. Reed host evening gathering of the senior class. Old-time fair held in the Gymnasium for the benefit of the Athletic Assiciation. Comul Club dance rescheduled in observance of Lent.

Annual indoor sports competition held in Gymnasium including boxing and a potato race. Charles E. Ziegler, class of 1896, elected Director of the Elizabeth Steel Magee Hospital for Women being built in Pittsburgh. Judge Charles Brown Lore, class of 1852, Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, dies of Grippe attack. Students of Conway Hall are preparing a musical comedy performance titled "The Magic Billiken" to be held at the Carlisle Opera House. Sigma Alpha Epsilon holds Founder's Day dance. Charles T. Corman gives lecture on Poultry Culture to the Business Institutions class.

Prospects for the track team "forecast probable strength". Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest held in Bosler Hall. Freshman smoker held. Oratorio of the Holy City to be held. Y.M.C.A. to host a performance by the original drummer boy of Rappahannock. The Mohler Scientific Club held a meeting to discuss the spin of the golfball. Simon Pauxtis hired as new football coach. Alumni fund campaign seeks to raise $105,000.

Y.W.C.A. organizes one acts as entertainment to large audience. Various fraternities hold functions. Dramatization of the novel "If I Were King" in Bosler Hall. Article about Horatio Collins King published in the Brooklyn Citizen. Several alumni hold graduate fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.  Alumni Associations called upon to reorganize.  Dr. Filler holds lectures on Roman life and customs.  The death of Old "Colonel" Agy, an African American janitor, is recognized.

Exceptionally large attendance at the Deutscher Verein meeting. Dr. William Prettyman, abroad in Germany, publishes article. Baltimore Alumni hold banquet. Carlisle alumni criticized for inactivity. Shearer's Drug Store Literary prize awarded. Y.M.C.A. to bring in a Drum and Fife duo to perform.

Inter-society debate held, presided over by Professor Hitchler, Union Philosophical Society wins. Dr. Reed gives lecture on socialism. Mr. Irving E. Vining gives a lecture to Belles Lettes on "The Art of  Knowing and Influencing Men". Day of prayer for colleges observed. 

Smoker all arranged. Student Senate criticized. Major William Eccleston Stewart, class of 1859, dies of typhoid. Alumni send letter from Panama. President Reed explains resons behind procedure for paying term bill.

The results of the opening games of the basketball season are announced. The freshman oratorical contest was held, with nine students advancing to the next round. The Mandolin and Glee Clubs are hard at work practicing for their spring trip

The basketball schedule for the winter term is posted. Phi Kappa Sigma held their second “at home” night of the year. The officers of the Athletic Association are announced. There are mentions of other universities beginning to ban alcohol.     

The basketball team ends their season with a 22-8 victory over Ursinus. Charles F. Underhill reads from "Rip Van Winkle" at chapel. Grades from the first semester are released, with 21 students (about 4%) averaging a 90 or better.

Lebanon High School defeats the Law School basketball team 32-5. Old West celebrates her 100th anniversary. 

Phi Psi purchases a chapter house, the baseball season is set to begin and Phi Kappa Sigma hosts a dance. The Dickinsonian examines the life and influence of "Uncle" Noah Pinkney who was born a slave in Frederick County, Maryland and then sold pies and cakes to students outside of East College for over 20 years.

The Dickinsonian makes a plea for better advertising of the college and suggests starting a club dedicated to press relations. The Freshman class manages to secretly plan and execute their class banquet without interruption from the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers the second half of his thoughts regarding Milan. Phi Kappa Sigma hosts a banquet. Mr. Virgil G. Hinshaw of the Inter-Collegiate Prohibition Association is set to lecture in Bosler.

The freshmen take a delightful sleigh ride to Newville, but are repeatedly disturbed by members of the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers his thoughts about Milan. 

Dickinson defeats Swarthmore in debate, the Carlisle Indian School Band is a great success at the Opera House, and Pi Beta Phi is officially established at Dickinson with 15 members.

Robert H. Richards gave an address on the “Life and Services of John Dickinson” at the college at Bosler Hall. Rev. Cassard gives a lecture on the "Indiana". The Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Earl Taylor to talk about the Student Missionary Campaign.The basketball team continues to prepare for their games this season. The annual catalogue shows the school’s growing numbers. The baseball schedule is announced.

 An entire day is given up to religious worship for Dickinson’s Day of Prayer. An article discusses the matter of coming up with a name for the athletic field. Y. M. C. A. services occur under the direction of Sayford. Dr. Reed is appointed to State Librarian. The college prepares celebrations for Washington’s birthday. The basketball team has begun to practice.

Student Senate joint committees reject honor system for the year. Basketball team defeats Mt. St. Mary's in final game of season. Baseball and Track teams begin practices.

Two orchestras to play at Junior Prom. Basketball loses to Princeton, defeats Gettysburg. Small fire breaks out in Theta Chi fraternity causing minimal damage. Men's Glee Club performs at Dickinson Seminary. Women's Glee Club performs in Harrisburg.

Basketball team beats Juniata, loses to St. Mary's. Dramatic Club to present their mid-winter production, "Peg O' My Heart". Debate team wins in dual debate with Lebanon Valley.

Peck Mills Orchestra to entertain at Junior Prom. Basketball team defeated by Williams and Amherst, win Temple match up. Senior class makes plans to build a class memorial at the corner of College and High Streets. Debate team to meet Lebanon Valley College. Girl's basketball team wins third consecutive game in match against Schuyllkill. Jacob M. "Dad" Steigelman, crossing watchman at College and High Streets and campus regular, dies; editorials published in his memory.

Junior class to hold Prom the night before spring break. Basketball team beats Temple. Dramatic Club prepares mid-winter play, "Peg O' My Heart". Basketball team debuts in New England for the first time, playing Williams College and Amherst. Women's team defeats Moravian.