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In this "experimental" magazine-type issue, an opening essay urges the college to build a "firmer relationship" with the community. It is reported that Tony Marcson's call to boycott Carlisle business has been unsuccessful. Parents' Day reveals "communication gap" between parents and students "symbolizing different perspectives and understandings." A "Vietnam Graduation" to be held in honor of draft-resisting seniors. The Central Pennsylvania Consortium, made up of Dickinson and three nearby liberal-arts colleges, is involved in planning an urban studies center in Harrisburg.

Dean Gillespie outlines the disorderly conduct charges on Ron Lane. Controversy surrounds Prof. Daniel Crofts after his refusing draft induction. Court finds Lane guilty of disorderly conduct. Michael Bloom awarded Summerfield Scholar of the Year by Phi Kappa Psi. Eric Voegelin to guest lecture. In Cultural Affairs event, flutist Julius Baker to perform. Dr. Anthony Mach is interviewed about Summer Transition Program.

President Rubendall announces that although pledges for the Ford Foundation Challenge Grant exceed the goal of 6 million dollars, the money has yet to materialize. Elkin Tolliver, Mike Floyd and Ron Lane are arrested as both students and townspeople picket in front of municipal building in controversial racial incident. Dr. Gerald S. Hawkins, dean-designate, is introduced. William Kroll to perform in the Social Hall. William Durden and seven others receive ROTC scholarships. Larry Warner gives talk, "Dickinson: Our Glorious Alma Mater," in Denny Hall.

Linus Pauling accepts Priestley Award and gives speech. Students and community attend Passover Seder in social hall. To protest Vietnam War, some students boycott campus Coke machines. Dr. Flint Kellogg to present paper on Civil Rights Movement at next year's International Sinological Conference in Taipei, Taiwan. Carlisle Hospital Auxiliary sponsors "Narcotics and Society" presentation to be held in Holland Union Building.

Student Senate passes measures including a proposal on independent housing. AAUP (American Association of University Professors) chapter declares that Prof. Ralph Sandler "has no claim" for his recent grading experiment. Bernard Greenhouse to perform in Old West.

All-college moratorium set for March 5. Report making governance proposals submitted to Policy Committee. Phi Psi withdraws from Interfraternity Council. Mrs. Daniel Crofts to deal with conscientious objectors through draft counseling. Utilization of black recruiters proves successful. Transcript of Policy Committee's statement on Grading System featured. C.A. Partrides presents lecture in Holland Union Building. Student Senate issues statement concerning "confidential" files controversy. Gamma Phi Epsilon hosts forum on grading system.

Prof. Ralph Sandler's "experiment in educational motivation" receives a four-point recommendation. Co-ed dormitories to open. Over 500 students expected to fast for fund-raising effort to Biafra. Dickinson Anthropologist H. Wade Seaford, Jr. receives National Science Foundation grant to study facial expressions. Public Affairs Symposium on "Dissent" overviewed. Additional articles discuss academic standards and issues related to Sandler's experiment. Swimming coach David Eavenson earns NCAA position.

Challenges for Jack Stover, newly-elected President of Student Senate, are presented. Prof. Ralph Sandler issues statement of opposition towards college grading system as each student in his English class is awarded an "A". Women's Interdormitory Council seeks abolition of curfew, proposing a card-key system in its place. Sponsored by the Department of Religion, the Society for Krishna-Consciousness is set to perform a kirtan ceremony. Raymond Jones reflects on experience in Russia. Bologna is analyzed by Margaret Hlinka. LSD is discussed in Drug Education Committee report.

New York Times Columnist James B. Reston spoke at commencement. Charges of slander were leveled against Clarke W. Garrett, who reportedly made comments about Larry J. Warner in one of his classes. Gen. Harold K. Johnson is set to address ROTC graduates. David F. Brubaker received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching at a Trustees' Meeting on May 30. Phi Beta Kappa voted on new members. 18 members of the Dickinsonian community are planning to study art and religion in India over the summer.

Henry Sorrett introduced a motion at the weekly Student Senate meeting to abolish the fraternity system at Dickinson. Former Dickinson Dean of Men N. Ronald Pease was named Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh. The College Social Chairman surveyed the student body in order to see how much students were willing to pay in order to go to an on-campus concert. The IFC held a "fete" over the weekend, with Leslie Wildrick winning the title of Queen. Bob Dylan's new album John Wesley Harding is reviewed.

Sigma Chi relinquished their President's Cup that they had received earlier in the fall in protest of new administration policies, including policies regarding the placement of students on faculty committees and, most significantly, a raise in student fees. Members of the African American community demanded a raise in allocated funds to the African American club on campus, citing the need to fight white racism before the anger of the African American community explodes. Mary Frances Watson was announced as the new Dean of Women at Dickinson.

The fourth annual Derby Day Steal sponsored by Sigma Chi kicked off Parents' weekend. Both East College and Bosler Hall had to put off renovation due to fund shortages. Tom Martin, president of the Student Senate, outlined the challenges that are to be faced by the student representative on a faculty committee. Suzanne Lail was elected president of the Women's Interdormitory Council. Dr. Alfred Levin and Dr. Stephen Coslett are proposing a speed reading class to the administration. A group of six geology students led by Professor H.W.

Senate President Tom Marin called for an all-college referendum to vote on the $5 raise of the Comprehensive Fee that all students pay to the Student Senate. The 1968 Mock Open Convention opens at 6 P.M. on this day, featuring Congressman Richard Schweiker as the Keynote Speaker. Sam and Dave failed to honor their contract to perform at Dickinson College, as Sam did not show up to play. New members were inducted on Tuesday to Pi Delta Epsilon, the national journalism fraternity. Sigma Chi is set to sponsor its annual Derby Day on Parents Weekend, May 3-4.

A rumored change in Dickinson's food service provoked a student outcry. Dean Gillespie has announced Thomas W. Carver as the new Dean of Men. John Bakeless is set to lecture on Thomas Conrad at the Spahr Library on April 5 at 8 P.M. 20 students were selected to be part of the Center for International Studies in Bologna. The faculty passed a new law regarding student athletics, stating that it is the individual students responsibility to make up missed work if classes were skipped for athletic events.

The Agency for International Development held an interview with President Rubendall and Editor-in-Chief of the Dickinsonian David Totaro, during which Totaro was allowed to see the inside of the "White Building" next to South Campus. AID confirmed that the building was being used as a safe house for the Agency should a national security emergency occur. The Cultural Affairs committee is set to present the folk duo Ian and Sylva at the Gymnasium on Wednesday, March 20. Thomas Fornwalt will direct The Follies April presentation of "Kiss Me Kate".

Three separate incidents involving violence directed against Dickinson students and personnel by local Carlisle youths occurred over the past week, resulting in new security precautions taken by Dickinson campus police, including a second patrolman for the night guard and two way radios for communication with the Carlisle Borough police. The original mermaid from on top of Old West was returned after being taken to New York by a Dickinson dropout.

Faculty votes to keep ROTC on campus but remove all academic credit from the program. Plans continue to progress for the protest march past the War College. Safety tips, including what to do in case of tear gas, are given for the March. A faculty meeting adopts five resolutions concerning academic alternatives. New Dan Nodder expresses his views on a liberal arts education. Local police accuse the college of not following narcotics laws and hindering police efforts. Dickinson's freshman basketball team looks promising.

The Policy Committee will present two resolutions to faculty at their next meeting: 1. The ROTC will be abolished on campus. 2. No academic credit will be granted for courses in the ROTC program. Student Senate invalidated the election results for the Institutional Priorities and Resources Committee due to unclear ballots. Elections are held by Student Senate for multiple committees. Two professors and six students attend the Soviet-American Peace Convocation. The Pa Consortium will sponsor the Summer Transition Program again.

Norval Reece campaigns on campus for a Democratic Senate seat. A student referendum on ROTC will be presented by Student Senate. The ROTC debate continues with the main issues being the moral question of weather ROTC should be on Dickinson campus, the academic question of if military science courses should count for credit, and faculty selection for the program. Wheel and Chain inducts eight new members. President Rubendall pushes back coed housing plans until '71. the Seventh Annual Sigma Chi Derby Day Chase and contest begin. The Byrds gave a fantastic concert to kick off Spring Weekend.

Student Senate discards the group housing proposal. A revised College Committee structure is approved. An open hearing is granted to ROTC. The personnel committee adopts new procedures for faculty evaluation. A Byrds performance is announced as part of the Spring Weekend entertainment. The New Mobilization Committee will sponsor local demonstrations to dramatize who pays for the war in Vietnam. An article reprinted from Environmental Action talks about the environment dangers caused by detergent's eutrophication of streams. Sen. Gaylord Nelson organizes a massive Environmental Teach-In.

The college takes measures to fight local pollution; specifically against dumping at Letort marsh. Five Dickinson law students demand a hearing after the Dickinson College tries to force them to pay for the ROTC program. Composer John Cage receives the 1970 College Arts Award. A schedule and description of the Festival of Indian Arts is also provided. Student Senate considers preferential group housing.

Four seniors - Tom Bauder, Chuck Slavin, Jack Petersen and Jeff Weber - plan to serve in Peace Corps upon graduation. President Rubendall endorses "book walk" for new library. Union Social Committee discloses financial problems. Faith-In-Society sponsors Dickinson's Big Brother-Big Sister program. Prof. C. Flint Kellogg to publish first volume of "A History of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1909-1920." Malcolm Hall Social Organization forms.

The Impressions and Drifters highlight IFC Weekend. Sigma Alpha Epsilon's honor system experiment discussed. Ford Foundation Challenge Program chairman James Shepley announces $200,000 gift from the Sumner Drayer (Class of '02) estate. Prof. George Allan scrutinizes Jan Plan. Newly-opened Malcolm Hall experiences flaws as its residents experience frustration. Librarian Yates Forbis plans student-faculty "book walk" to stock new library shelves. Prof. Donald Marleski and Jon Sholle produce "Ojancau" film which will premier next Thursday. Economics Prof. William Cage gives resignation.

James Shepley, chairman of Ford Foundation Challenge Program, announces $500,000 donation to college from Louis Tuvin (Class of '10). Ford Challenge Campaign succeeds in gaining pledges. Faculty acts on pass-fail, planning to enact system in the fall. Prof. William Cage comments on the college's obedience to Epstean's Law. IFC to crown first queen. Bust of Roger Taney to be presented in Law Day celebrations. College conflicts with Allison Methodist Church members. Committee on Peace meets and formulates policies.

Brothers Four comment on concert: crowd was "rowdy and rude." Mermaid Players to perform "vulgar comedy" "Light up the Sky". Student Senate halts Committee of Thirteen while passing social regulatory system. Senate proposes shorter fraternity rush. Carol Baker named Miss WHYL of Carlisle. Dean Barbara Wishmeyer and WDCV manager Steve Myers receive Raven's Claw award. Mrs. Lloyd Gamble Cole donates Asian art to college. Prof. Frederick Ferre comments on "The Experimental College." Band member threatens Phi Kappa Psi brothers.