Dickinsonian, September 10, 1992

College social life continues to evolve with new BYOB alcohol policies, effecting weekend parties. Gays, lesbians find allies on campus. Lettermen look to tradition to revive pride in the "D-Club". Students nationwide plan to Rock The Vote. Dean Carmen Neuberger announces resignation. Trustee Mary Ann Altman dies. College opens convenience store in HUB. Social Committee enters second advent. Blondie offers football, free food, and karaoke. Musician Dave Binder continues tradition of playing at the college.

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Dickinsonian, November 11, 1982

Dave Robertson has been hired as the new director of the new Weiss Center for the Arts. A questionnaire was released by the Office of Admissions aimed at alumni about the value of a liberal arts education had positive results. An article comments upon college romances and their success or not. Men's Cross Country takes 9th place and Women's Cross Country takes 3rd place at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championship.

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Dickinsonian, October 7, 1982

Fall Fest was once again a success in the community. Spanish and Italian Professor Grace Jarvis was one of 25 educators chosen in a national competition to spend six weeks studying Italian culture. New escort programs were created for students by students, such as The Dickinson Student Watch Organization, Phi Beta Escort Service and the EFFORT Escort Service. The Cross Country team lost its undefeated streak. Women's soccer won an important game against Lehigh, which evened out their record.

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Dickinsonian, October 24, 1984

College Treasurer James Nicholson resigns to pursue other career interests. College addresses issue of noise pollution from fraternities on campus, students living in Carlisle. Causes controversy among Inter-Fraternity Council members and Residential Life officials. Committee on Human Rights in Central and South America hosts "Teach-In" featuring Central American poetry, films, and a panel debate on U.S. foreign policy in Central America. Wellness Week profiles healthy living for student benefit. Dickinson begins work on promotional film. Snack bar named "Union Station.

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Dickinsonian, September 20, 1984

Thefts and burglaries on campus try students' patience, despite a 10% overall decrease in crime rate. Fulbright Scholar Jean-Marie Crouzatier studies at Dickinson, highlights Dickinson's new center in Toulouse. President reviews college improvements since 1980 in curriculum, social life, and constituency. Tuition hikes and freezes critiqued. Barron's rating for Dickinson foments discussion. Social Awareness Group attracts students on campus, focuses on discussion of contemporary thought. College film groups enrich campus social life. Cross country team looks forward to season.

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Dickinsonian, September 13, 1984

The Dickinsonian continues its series on the "Social Studies Gap." Dickinson prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of Tome Scientific Building, with the year-long theme "Science and the Liberal Arts." Hillel awarded the William Haber Award for its efforts to bring awareness to the plight of Soviet Jewish "refuseniks." Dickinson ROTC honored at Regional Advanced Camp in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Barren's Guide to Colleges and Universities drops Dickinson's rating, despite increase in applications. Congress of African Students renamed to Congress of Afro-American Students.

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Dickinsonian, October 8, 1987

Political groups growing and prospering on campus. Dr. Arthur R. Shuman discusses proposed changes to state alcohol laws and alcohol culture at colleges. College to upgrade telecommunications system. Dickinson Investment Alliance student group pursues portfolio. Fight in quad involved a non-student. Faculty invited to attend monthly student-faculty meetings. Hispanic international student talks about life at Dickinson. Howard Baum to retire as manager of the school store.

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Dickinsonian, September 17, 1987

Controversy surrounds the resignation of Michael Netto, director of Dining Services. HUB to be remodeled, as well as the Tome Science Building, several offices moving. College provides beds to students despite over-enrollment and lack of space. New regulations for parties where alcohol is present are put into place. Suspect sought in rash of dorm intruder incidents. Cafeteria lines are too long. Marzenna Kowalik is studying at Dickinson from Poland. Perspectives on Freshman orientation are given by two first-years. Student spends the summer in China.

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Dickinsonian, November 21, 1985

The Inter-Fraternity Council and Campus security settled a dispute about noise levels on campus on weekends and weekdays. Fraternity insurance has risen 200%, causing many students to find an alternative means of affording the insurance. Women's Cross Country team's season has ended at regionals. Ten student lobbyists traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby senators about the proper disposal of radioactive wastes.

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Dickinsonian, November 14, 1985

The Interfraternity Council reviews who students should call first in an emergency, Campus Police or Carlisle Hospital. Newly formed group, the Coalition Against Apartheid, held its first meeting that drew a massive amount of people and were unable to fit in the meeting room. Women's Cross Country team placed second in the Middle Atlantic Conference. The Men's Cross Country team placed 13th in the Middle Atlantic Conference.

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Dickinsonian, November 7, 1985

The library and computer center have been designing a library cataloging program, AUTOCAT, since 1982 and will be ready for use next year. Gamma Phi Beta sorority received their second President's Cup at Homecoming. The annual event, Songfest, was presented by Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) and Wheel and Chain and drew a huge crowd to ATS. An article focuses on the many roles and jobs of campus Resident Advisors. The Men's Cross Country team will participate in the Middle Atlantic Conference's invitational meet.

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Dickinsonian, November 3, 1983

The College threatens to not renew the leases of Phi Kappa Sigma and Kappa Sigma fraternities if their conduct does not change. The All-College Student Affairs and Services Committee will begin an extensive examination of the role that alcohol plays on campus over the next few weeks. A biography of William S. Masland, President of the Board of Trustees, is given on his time as a student at the college as well as Board president. The Mermaid Players thrill audiences with their production of Cat.

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Dickinsonian, October 20, 1983

The Second Annual Metzger Series opens with a focus on acquainting Dickinson women with possible career opportunities. Homecoming Weekend attracts 1000 alumni. Student Senate will begin broadcasting pilots on the Carlisle Cable Company's channel 13. The Health Center's "Wellness Week" will focus on personal fitness. The President's Cup award goes to Beta Theta Pi fraternity during halftime of the homecoming football game. The Trout Gallery opens a permanent collection on homecoming weekend that has never been displayed in its entirety. Songfest features student acts.

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Dickinsonian, September 8, 1983

Denny Hall is closed for renovations and the Social Sciences move to Stevens Elementary School. WDCV modifies its news operation after United Press International repossesses their teletype. Bosler re-opens to the Language and Education departments. The College hosts a popular exhibit entitled "Functional Ceramics."

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Dickinsonian, November 21, 1991

Red Devils Football will face Lycoming Crusaders in playoffs. Richard Carper speaks on lessons from AIDS. Quads 5 and 6 to be renovated next summer. MLK Research Center for Cultural Awareness opened. Tutor linking program reaches freshman seminars. Preliminary plan for ethnic studies program discussed. Peace Action group proposes the development of a Peace and Justice program. Profile of American Studies Professor Lonna Malmsheimer. Students returning from abroad cope with culture shock. Mozart's Requim performs by the College Choir and Orchestra. Eaken Piano Trio presents Mozart Tribute.

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Dickinsonian, November 7, 1991

President Fritschler endorses recommendations outlined in petition for Rape Awareness Week. Student voice concerns with Class Registration. Background of Tibetan Festival discussed, cost over $15,000. Phone system frustrates students. Difficulties with the student directory lead to it being sold in the bookstore. Environmental Studies class visits the Love Canal. Profile of Physics Professor T. Scott Smith. Why Dickincinema perished. The mermaid Players production of Lysistrata incongruous and absurd. Jazz ensemble performs fall concert.

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Dickinsonian, October 17, 1991

College report evaluates the status of women on campus. Plans for renovation of ATS begin. Issue of Bosler hours temporarily resolved. Part 2 of the special report on the trustees: board members comment on their responsibilities. Common Hour kicks of Metzger-Conway series. ALLARM receives recognition for its efforts. Tax policy creates friction between the college and the community. Plunkett Bar offers a social alternative to students. The truth behind fall pause. Interview with Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Lhamo Dancers perform as part of the Tibetan Festival. Review of the movie "Paradise".

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Dickinsonian, October 10, 1991

Students and administrators react to the self study report on diversity. President Fritschler to join the board of the Mendeleev institute. Early closure of Bosler is criticized. Part one of a special report examining the board of trustees. Parents council links parents to the college. Dr. Harry B. Gray accepts the Priestley Award. Student experiences life among a culture of exile while studying in Tibet. World War 11 symposium to focus on life and politics after the war. Christopher Columbus and the American Psyche finally under fire. Playing Soccer with Jesus Jones and Crew.

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Dickinsonian, October 3, 1991

College releases study examining diversity. Biology and Physics revise lab curriculum. Bosler microroom to close at midnight. Proposal to name quads announces. Priestley Award given to chemist Dr. Harry B. Gray. Student suffers health problems due to raw breakfast potatoes. Eaken Piano Trio performs during parents weekend. Festival of Tibet to be held at the college. Mission and activities of the Treehouse is profiled. Counselors explain the services of the counseling center. Construction of new residence hall permanently postponed. Rowing more beneficial than running.

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Dickinsonian, March 26, 1976

Pres. Banks receives honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the College of Charleston. Tenure debates continue, "concern[ing] faculty." In "Eating Out," The Gingerbread Bread Man and The House of Pizza are reviewed, receiving 2/5 and 3/5 stars, respectively. Institutional Priorities and Resources candidates Frederico Talley, Jr. and Mark Sundback, are featured. A "brief history" of the Fraternity Quadrangle is featured.

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Dickinsonian, November 21, 1975

Student Affairs Committee endorses room-by-room coed housing. Composer Ulysses Kay will be featured at Bicentennial celebration. In ATS, writer James Spady will speak. Dulcimer player Kevin Roth to perform on campus.

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Dickinsonian, November 7, 1975

Actor Will Stutts to present Evening with Mark Twain in ATS. An ice cream freezer and menu board are added to snack bar. Faculty favors plus-minus grading system. College plans a variety of cultural events for America's Bicentennial birthday. Prof. Happe is promoted to US Army Major. Committee for Social Alternatives puts on Burlesque Night.

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Dickinsonian, October 24, 1975

Pres. Banks confirms divestment of College's Interdata 7/32 computer. College to co-host Presidency's Sixth Annual Leadership Symposium. To reduce deficit, College cuts Library's budget. Editorial cartoons related to James Buchanan will be featured in Library's May Morris Room. WDCV is set to expand its broadcast schedule. A weekly luncheon series by the Women's Resource Center is to begin. In the HUB, Prof. Clive displays truck art exhibit. Jay Levins and John Chung feature photos of Vietnamese refugees at Indiantown Gap.

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Dickinsonian, October 17, 1975

Pres. Banks responds to Food Service Task Force plans. Career-Oriented Liberal Education (COLE) is a proposed concept to "supplement" the College's "current liberal arts orientation." Theta Chi hosts Vietnamese refugees. Ira Brown will lecture on James Miller McKim.

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Dickinsonian, October 3, 1975

24 students help Carlisle Water Works deal with Hurricane Eloise flooding. Delta Nu furniture stolen from storage. According to article "[a]nimosity has decreased" between Campus Police and students over the past five years. Women's Law Society of Dickinson Law School is to present a lecture by Katherine Bard.

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