Dickinsonian, March 1, 1957

The Board of Trustees of the College to sponsor a special recognition dinner for faculty members who have served the College for twenty-five years or longer. Outline of Religion-In-Life events. The Student Senate votes to support the National Student Association in their sponsorship of a petition opposing segregation upon two universities in South Africa. Interview with Dr. Stoyan Gavrilovic. A separate program of events for "A Faith for Life," Religion-In-Life Week 1957 included. Men's Basketball wins the season finale. Dickinson Swimming win the Little Three Meet.

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Dickinsonian, February 22, 1957

Bishop Fred P. Corson to speak at the annual Scholarship Dinner. Changes made to the upcoming Religion-In-Life program, "A Faith For Life." $5,000 grant received by the Biology Department. John Scott, a member of the editorial staff of Time Magazine, to give a lecture. Men's basketball faces an eighteen-game losing streak. Dickinson Swimming continues to win after defeating Franklin & Marshall University.

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Dickinsonian, February 8, 1957

Dr. J.S. Leslie, a chaplain at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Wellesley University, is chosen to lead the Danforth Experiment outlined by Dickinson College's Danforth Foundation. Duke Ellington and his jazz orchestra play at the Mid-Winter Ball. The Editor-in-Chief of the Dickinsonian, Walter Learn Sandercock and a sophomore, May Der die within a few days of each other. Dickinson Swimming scores a number of key wins against Gettysburg College, American University, Bucknell University, and Drexel Tech. Susan Fooder crowned as Queen of the Mid-Winter Ball.

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Dickinsonian, March 16, 1956

Dickinson Follies to perform "Jamaican Jaunt." Norwegian exchange student Gaute Gregusson discusses his experiences at Dickinson the year before. Students complain over lack of faculty attendance at athletics-backed chapels. Swimming Team has first season where they won more than they lost in 23 years.

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Dickinsonian, March 2, 1956

Allison Methodist awards building contract for new church to be built on Benjamin Rush campus. D-book to be revised. The Mermaid Players' "The Male Animal," dealing with the Red Scare, reviewed. Swimming Team has first winning season, coming in second to Gettysburg. Photography competition to be held.

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Dickinsonian, February 23, 1951

The Student Senate hears of the Board of Trustees refusal for the establishment of a campus radio statement. The Inter-Fraternity Council receives independence from the Student Senate. Profile on Dr. Milton W. Eddy. Dickinson Swimming beats Drexel University. Beta Theta Pi and Phi Psi remain undefeated in the Inter-Fraternity League.

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Dickinsonian, February 9, 1951

Article discussing the schedule of events for Religion-in-Life Week. Article remembering the life of Professor Mulford Stough after his recent death. Details of the Mid-Winter Ball where the Queen will be crowned. Dickinson swimmers beat Gettysburg College, but lose to Georgetown University. Profile on student athlete, James Bowers.

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Dickinsonian, March 1, 1990

The nationwide, student-organized "Land Use in Our Backyard March" in Harrisburg attracts 400 demonstrators with 100 coming from Dickinson College. Lumberyard closes for repairs after bathroom is vandalized during Mardi Gras party. SASC proposes new description of relationship between College and student organizations, Open Forum to be held to discuss the changes. Committee works toward a campus-wide plan to improve and upgrade facilities for disabled students. Several campus groups sponsor Multicultural Fair/Black Arts Festival, opening with keynote speaker Dr. Manning Marable.

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Dickinsonian, February 27, 1948

Eighty students are to be honored at the annual "A" banquet, given each year to recognize those students receiving an overall A average during either semester in the year preceding the banquet. A new president and executive board of the Student Athletic Association is elected. Music critic and composer Dr. Sigmund Spaeth will present a lecture. Three speakers for the college's 175th anniversary celebration are announced. The Student Senate fund investigation ends and the budget for the 1948-1949 school year is announced.

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Dickinsonian, February 2, 2006

New dean of students, April Vari '82 to arrive. College mourns over the loss of Rudy Kelly, who died in a car accident over winter break. Box stores come to Carlisle with the completion of Carlisle Crossing. Busta Rhymes coming to campus as the spring concert. Durden's experience at the U.S. University Presidents Summit a learning one. HUB all-night to have an alien invasion theme. Swim Coach Paul Richards earns 300th career win.

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Dickinsonian, February 23, 2001

John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted, was the keynote speaker for the Public Affairs Symposium on Crime and Punishment. Several sexual assault incidents on campus have raised public safety concerns among the Dickinson community. The Center for Public Speaking will be eliminated after this year. Congressman Curt Weldon is set to receive the Benjamin Rush Award. Five students are asked about President Durden's reason for wearing a bow-tie. Adam Ferullo writes a "good-bye" column to President Bill Clinton.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 2000

Limestone Ventures, a new club on campus aimed at promoting self-starting businesses, held an entrepreneurship forum in ATS on October 25th. A group of students in an Oceanography class plan to head to the Bahamas in January to do research. The Clarke Center plans to hold a 3-day celebration of Irish literature starting on November 9th. Residents of Drayer Hall reacted angrily to a sixty-minute video on rape and men's fantasies shown in the Weiss Center on October 23rd. The editor writes an editorial criticizing the effect that new class registration policies will have on seniors.

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Dickinsonian, February 14, 2000

College celebrates Yongyi Song's return. Violence on campus sparks concern. President Durden unveils new strategic plan (full text printed). PAS kicks off human rights 2000 campaign. The new science building remains unfinished due to inconsistent laborers. The 1885 cartouche moved to a location outside Bosler Hall. Student-curated vessels exhibit opens in Trout Gallery. Pat McGee band rocks ATS.

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Dickinsonian, December 7, 1999

PAS Symposium to focus on human rights. Chinese government releases Helen Yao, wife of Yongyi Song. Admissions changes on the table for the new millennium. College prepares computer system for Y2K. Student response to Richard Rodriguez. Professor Ken Laws blends physics and ballet. Property damage damages college reputation. College town meeting a success. Luce Grant helps fund College's Diaspora Project. Roommates: how do they choose? The century turns at Dickinson...again. From play days to the NCAA's: the story of women's sports at Dickinson. Freshman actors debut in Cubiculo.

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Dickinsonian, February 28, 1991

Gulf War-inspired Silent Vigil for Peace takes place at town square. Health Center notes increased illness among students. Controversy over Senior Class President Mark Broadhurst resolved. 1991 Multicultural Fair and Black/African American Arts Festival begin. Men's basketball team advances to NCAA playoffs. Common hour speakers focus on U.S. refugee policy. Stephen Katz elected as Student Senate Vice President. College club examines Greek life. Peggy Reeves Sanday to lecture on date rape. Dance Theatre Group interprets popular songs. Independent Choreographers Exchange to perform.

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Dickinsonian, February 21, 1991

In lieu of recent attacks on students by townspeople, campus security offers safety suggestions. David Gergen and others speak on "changing Europe" in PAS. Peter Hilton-Kingdon resigns as Senate VP. Don't Mall the Trees Rally deemed a success by DARE member Justin Weaver. Prof. Dennis Akin's works on paintings inspired by Nikos Kazantzakis' "Spiritual Exercises." Sculptor Charles Simonds visits College. Pete Barry and Anne Flounders present "Love Letters" play. Dance Theater Group to perform. The College's financial aid is discussed.

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Dickinsonian, February 14, 1991

PAS opens with David Gergen speaking on changes in Europe. To apply in fall, Housing Board requires fraternities to fill 75 percent of beds. Despite recession, seniors overall optimistic towards post-college success. Sen. John Heinz to give commencement address. Alexander Politkovsky speaks out against Russian media repression. A "suspicious individual" reported on campus. Sophomore Chad Crammer arrested for robbing Morgantown, PA Pizza Hut. Lack of funding delays demolition of Russian and ROTC Houses. D.A.R.E. slated to stage "Don't Mall the Trees" rally at Seven Gables Park.

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Dickinsonian, February 7, 1991

ROTC students reflect upon possibility of serving in Persian Gulf War. Annual budget passes smoothly. While some students return early from studying in Bologna due to terrorism and war issues, enrollment in study-abroad programs remains strong. Rally for Peace confronts Persian Gulf War. Housing Board decides not to allow sophomores in fraternities. Carlisle residents stage weekly troop-support rallies at Square. Two students arrested for burglary at Baker and Russell Oil Company. "Trials and Triumphs: American Prints from the 1930s and 1940s" on display at Trout Gallery.

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Dickinsonian, February 25, 1999

'Difficult Dialogue' set to tackle alcohol-related issues on campus. College looks to transform McKenney alley into vista. College cuts coach Haynam - "winningest women's basketball coach in school history" - loose after nine-year reign. KnowledgeSoft CEO speaks about 'How to Become a Billionaire'. Caribbean dinner, African-American showcase commemorate black history. New Department of Public Safety head Paul Darlington addresses student concerns.

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Dickinsonian, February 26, 1998

Indigo Girls will perform for spring concert. Asian political expert to present Flaherty Lecture. College jacks up 1998-9 student comprehensive fee. President Fritschler claims that college rankings are based largely on endowment size. Students For Animal Welfare protest Procter & Gamble's animal cruelty practices. Music lesson fees come under fire. President Fritschler has the bright idea that tuition may, in fact, decrease in the next decade. Students question escort service. College celebrates its birthday with a bang.

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Dickinsonian, March 2, 1995

New commission to examine the College's paper consumption. FAS Mailroom plans to move. Speakers debate obstacles to Russian reform at Clarke Center forum. Depot set to open Saturday. ODK taps nine new members. Sexual harassment policy under review. College students travel to the Bahamas to research marine science with Prof. Marcus Key.

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Dickinsonian, February 9, 1995

Dean Mench leaves College after 21 years. Robert Novak speaks at the Dickinson School of Law, critiques Clinton. Mermaid Players, College to put on a production of Sondheim's 'Into the Woods'. Job outlook for college grads brightens in 1995. Common Hour looks at the honor code, discusses its pros and cons.

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Dickinsonian, December 1, 1994

Speaker relates his personal experience with HIV for World AIDS Day. Office of Safety and Security sponsors bicycle registration in light of the growing problem of bicycle theft on campus. College continues its search for a new Dean. Sophomores now eligible for RA positions. Holiday tree giving, Candlelight service pledge for less fortunate. Student entrepreneurs tell their stories.

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