Dr. Nancy A. Roseman is named the College’s 28th president. Dickinson is forced to cancel classes due to Hurricane Sandy. Sigma Alpha Epsilon attempts to revive its presence on campus with the Keg Stand Initiative. Men's and Women's Cross Country place second and third at Conference Championships.
This issue consists of articles regarding Rachel McCool's ('07) success in the JEOPARDY! game show. Discussion of the limited amount of U.S. History classes offered at Dickinson College. The College warns of strict regulation against electronic file sharing amongst students. A security camera is placed on East College to monitor the Benjamin Rush statue and prevent vandalism. Weiss Prize recipient, Cassie Gurbisz '05 describes her project of working with roadkill in art. Dickinson students led by Maureen Conly '05 start a Girl Scout Troop in Carlisle.
Shop lifting problem on campus reviewed. New student organization, Queer Theory, begins on campus. Posse Scholarship gains international recognition. Poetry slam held for the first time on campus. Campus relation and college-wide communication on agenda of Student Senate. Discussion of need for pictures in the lobby of Bosler to be replaced and updated. Crossing Borders program hailed by college as "a new kind of global education." Improvalooza comedy festival held on campus. Women's Cross Country places 23rd in NCAA Championships.
Greyhound Bus company stops service to Carlisle causing outrage among students. Students complain of overcrowding in HUB. Multicultural Expo held. Dickinson Diplomats, a volunteer program, is reviewed. Women's Soccer end season with loss but several school records. Women's Cross Country Team goes to Nationals.
Author Rick Moody reads and speaks on campus. College announces "Globally-integrated" terms for study-abroad in January and summer. Profiles of Professors Walt Woodward and B. Ashton Nichols. Jim Breuer performs at Carlisle theatre. Octals, Syrens, D-Tones, and Rockapella perform. Callie Bradley named Cross Country All-American. Ice Hockey makes bid to become varsity sport.
Ethics symposium "Public Places, Private Spaces" discusses privacy vs. national security. Profile of Theodore Pulcini. Dickinson College Model UN Club holds John Dickinson High School Model United Nations conference. Women's cross country wins Mideast Regional Championship with large thanks to Callie Bradley. Men's Soccer visits Holland, Germany, Belgium. Ice hockey defeats Mount Saint Mary's 6-1.
David McCullough to deliver 1998 Commencement address; Alleged hazing incidents spark administrative crackdown; Senate committee aims to reclaim Depot for student use; "Outbreak" scientists discuss experience with ebola virus; President's Task Force calls for new international focus; College alumna Jennifer Ringley has 24-hour webcam in her room; Students for a Free Tibet participate in D.C. rally; DTG to perform with Dance Alloy; New music class offers chance to explore lesser-studied female artists
A student is arrested outside of Morgan carrying a loaded firearm. The student is believed to have been planing on returning to Phi Kappa Psi with the gun. Tri-Delta is renewed with a large pledge class of 34. The college celebrates National Coming Out Day. Nine Dickinson students studying abroad in Moscow hold up well among recent violence between supporters of Boris Yeltsin and hard-line Communists in Parliament. Dr. George Woodwell came and spoke to students about environmental issues and was the recipient of this year's Priestley Award.
Recent alumni return to offer advice on careers and life in the real world. ODK taps 30 new members. Campus officer Robert Whisler of Safety and Security graduates as valedictorian of his Municipal Police Training Course. Prof. Sanford Pinsker of Franklin and Marshall College spoke on the question "Is the Jewish-American Experience Over?" As part of Multi-Cultural Awareness Week, Lawrence Otis Graham spoke about racism in his experiences as an Invisible Man. A shopping guide is released that rates stores on a scale of public-correctness.
A student is arrested outside of Morgan in possession of a loaded firearm en-route to Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, after a dispute with some of the brothers. Tri-Delta sorority is rejuvenated by a large pledge class of 34 women. Dickinson celebrates National Coming Out Day. Dickinson's Alcohol policy is examined. The Women's Cross-country team takes third and Dickinson's invitational. Dickinson grads David Frysinger, Melanie Broujos, and Edward Fedok are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
President Clinton's proposed health care reform bill is supposed to provide security to the middle class. A list of benefits all Americans would be entitled to under the reform is also provided. Students help build "Fort LeTort"-- a wooden playground at LeTort park. The Senior class Gift Drive begins. Bike theft is on the rise. Greek Women and 'rushees' speak out regarding the pros and cons of rush. The Jose Greco dance company visits Dickinson and gives a fantastic performance. the football team suffers their first loss to the Union Dutchman.
President Clinton attempts to fix the health care system with a bill that will provide health care to the uninsured. Paleontologist Mark Norell speaks during Common Hour on his recent digs in Mongolia. Writing Director at Brown University Tori Haring-Smith leads a discussion on writing across the curriculum. Russian President Boris Yeltsin dissolves Parliament. A History of the Carlisle theatre as well as continuing plans for its renovation are presented. The Women's cross-country team sees their winning streak come to an end.
The "elms yellow" disease threatens many trees on campus. College students are named among the most vulnerable to Hepatitis B. The Political coup in the former Soviet Union deposes Boris Yeltsin and instates Aleksandr Rutskoi as acting president and sparks campus debate. On September 18th, approximately twenty five Dickinson students, accompanied by religion professor Dan Cozort, traveled to the Hindu American Religious Institute to observe and participate in a celebration of the birthday of Lord Ganesha, a Hindu deity. The Red Devils football team take a victory over Muhlenberg.
Admissions attributes the smallest freshman class in years, 487, to the recession. On September 13th, the White House serves as a neutral ground for Israeli Prime Minister Yatzhiz Rabin and Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Yasir Arafat, to sign a peace treaty entitled "The Declaration of Principles" to end hostility between the two groups. The IFC decides to make a standard procedure for Men's Rush. Dickinson Professors discuss the Bosnian conflict. Freshmen give a review of orientation. 1975 Dickinson alum Reverend David F.
Dickinson's nascent computer science program suffers from increased incidence of vandalism to computer terminals, thefts. Thousands of dollars of damage done with computer science staff working intently on repairs. Pass-Fail grades reviewed at national level; Dickinson policies on pass-fail investigated. College Democrats and Republicans debate presidential election of 1984 through Union Philosophical Society. Homecoming Weekend a success, opportunity for marking the 100th Anniversary of female students at Dickinson. Gamma Phi Beta sorority win's President's Cup.
Forum addresses the "Stop the Violence" controversy surrounding fraternities. Greek students adjust to first year of sophomore rush period. Cafeteria renovations planned to occur over winter break. Parents weekend to feature a book discussion. Review of Public Enemy's "Return of the Hard", HBO's movie "The Highlander", and the band Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Record store opens in Carlisle. Editorial calls for college to place greater focus on social issues. The Gulf war causes culture shock for both Americans and Saudis. Students Participate in a summer Russian Immersion program.