Boycott

Progression, a new student organization on campus, works to raise awareness and create positive social change in the community through films, newsletters, and informational boycotts. A community meeting held in the Holland Union Meeting attracted poor attendance between students, faculty and administrators. A charitable organization that has local roots in Carlisle, United Way, has been up for criticism apparently for being "racist" and for having a monopoly over other charities. Ice Hockey continues to be undefeated.

In this edition nominations for Student Senate president, vice-president and treasurer are being circulated. A vegetarian meal plan is now offered to any student and the Food Committee is currently testing new products to placate the students' disapproval with cafeteria foods. Students continue to protest against labor law violations by the J. P. Stevens and Co. textiles. There is an increase in fraternity pledges of about 10% from last year. Two College marathoners, Steve Braun and Howard Figler, both participated in the New York Marathon.

This edition features an article on the study abroad program in Bologna, Italy. There is an ongoing search for a new Dean at the College. At the Open Forum of "The Dickinsonian," students voiced strong opinions in support of a boycott against the mistreatment of J. P Stevens workers.

In this issue, Associate Dean of the College, Dr. Kenneth Laws, submits his resignation from the college and looks to resume full-time teaching. A recent graduate from the College, Ed Miller, became a finalist in the Rhodes Scholarship competition. An informational picket was staged outside of the Holland Union Building to protest with the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union that represents workers at a nearby carpet factory. The Director of Admissions, J. Larry Mench, initiated a new aid plan to recruit local students in surrounding counties with top grades.