Dickinsonian, March 5, 1954

Religion-in-Life Week opens. Dr. Mary Elizabeth Burtis to deliver final Spahr lecture of the year. Two summer school sessions to be be held at the College. Benjamin Rush Chapter of Future Teachers of America to receive national charter. Faculty revises academic rating system, raises minimum academic standards. Dickinson Follies begins fifth season with "It's The Greatest".

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Dickinsonian, February 5, 1954

Professor Bell to give the first Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture in Americana of the year, named assistant editor in the project of collecting all of the know information on Benjamin Franklin. College to start Summer School program. New joint student-faculty committee to discuss possible changes to the College's social rules. Mermaid Players to schedule tour to Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg Colleges.

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Dickinsonian, April 10, 1953

Pan-Hellenic Weekend will feature a Mardi Gras theme. Dr. John A. Monroe to speak on Senator Henry Ridgely at the upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. The Debate Team placed sixth at the West Point Elimination Tournament. The Dickinson ROTC unit plans to hold an Open House. Renowned Hampton Choir performs on campus. Leadership Banquet to be held by the Dickinson Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Profile on Dickinsonian Phyllis Hood, who recently married Skip Fredericks. Upcoming second annual girls versus boys softball game. Beta Theta Pi wins the Inter-Fraternity Basketball Tournament.

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Dickinsonian, February 13, 1953

The Supreme Court Judge of Delaware, Associate Justice James S. Tunnell, Jr., to deliver talk for an upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. Visiting Religion professor, Dr. Clyde Wildman to deliver talk on "The Developing Bible," sponsored by the Student Christian Association. The Queen of Hearts to be crowned tonight for the Mid-Winter Ball. Herbert W. Gould donates two drama awards to Dickinson College, to be rewarded each year to outstanding theater students. Profile on Dickinsonian Norm McWhinney. Critique of upcoming play, "Anne of a Thousand Days." Profile on student athlete, Jim Mackie.

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Dickinsonian, December 5, 1952

Mrs. Helen Wing, wife of Dr. Herbert Wing, Jr., passed away after a lingering illness. Doll Dance scheduled to be held on 17 December. The National Poetry Association announces that its "National Intercollegiate Poetry Anthology for 1953" will include a poem by Bert Garber. Pi Delta Epsilon, national honorary journalistic fraternity, taps three Dickinsonians: Robert High, Sidney Kline, and Harold Hoffman. First Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture to be delivered by Dr. Page Smith, a research scholar with the Institute of Early American History and Culture.

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Dickinsonian, November 8, 1957

Dr. Philip S. Bernstein, leading spokesman for the American Jewish Faith, spoke in chapel. Dr. Fred B. Rogers to speak on nosography at the Spahr Lecture. Fraternity house renovations. Plans discussed for Religion-In-Life Week during the week November 17 to 21. Rev. Roy Joseph Hendricks, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Montclair, New Jersey, will be the featured Protestant speaker for Religion-In-Life Week. Robert A.

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Dickinsonian, February 2, 1951

New York University professor, Dr. Brooke Hindle will speak on the topic of "American Culture and the Migration of the Revolutionary Era" at the upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. Article discussing the College's decision to hold a summer academic session. Famous tenor Elwood Gary to give a musical concert. Dickinson Basketball team wins match against Juniata.

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Dickinsonian, January 12, 1951

Thomas McCready is elected the Editor-in-Chief of the Dickinsonian. Student Moorad G. Mooradian talks to the International Relations Club about his attendance at the Second West Point Conference on United States Affairs. Architect Talbot Hamlin speaks about Benjamin H. Latrobe at the Sixth Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. Dickinson Basketball team defeats Lebanon Valley.

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Dickinsonian, March 5, 1948

Three more speakers, including the Attorney General of the United States Thomas C. Clark, are announced for the college's 175th anniversary celebration. Dr. John H. Powell delivers a lecture on John Dickinson and the American Revolution as part of the Spahr lecture series. Plans for a small parade of floats depicting the history of the college and Carlisle are also laid out for the celebration. The Campus Chest Drive reports $2193 raised, 73% of their goal for the year.

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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, November 9, 1973

Dancer Edward Villella will perform in a Cultural Affairs concert. Dr. Milton Flower gives biannual Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. The Student Services-organized Washington, D.C. trip is deemed successful. A photo-essay documents a recent public sale in Carlisle.

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Dickinsonian, October 26, 1973

Prof. Joseph Kelley of Dickinson's Law School speaks at a mini-symposium on impeachment. Faculty favors the 4-J-4 calendar system in a discussion with the Academic Program Committee. WDCV begins FM broadcasting as it reprograms its format; Pres. Rubendall is to dedicate the station in upcoming ceremonies. Nottingham's English Sinfonia is to appear in concert as part of the Cultural Affairs Series. Prof. William Sloane plans to run for Mayor of Carlisle. Prof. Milton Flower will present a Spahr Lecture on John Dickinson. In Memorial Hall, Dr.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 1973

Faculty approves the formation of the Student Academic Grievance Board. Students engineer a boycott on meat. Sheila Tobias presents a talk on the dual role of women. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) features a document on "Freedom and Tenure." Geoffrey Holder gives an "outstanding performance", highlighting the third night of the Black Arts Festival. The third Bicentennial Symposium is entitled "Civil Religion in America"; the Keynote Speaker is to be Robert Bellah. Abstract Expressionism is the topic of the current Art Show in the HUB.

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Dickinsonian, March 30, 1973

The Commission on the Status of Women meets to prepare for the visit of Sheilah Tobias. "Multi-talented" Geoffrey Holder will perform in ATS. Student Senate adopts the Kern Open-Housing Resolution. The Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce pays bicentennial tribute to the College during its annual meeting. William Dornemann has been invited to speak at the University of Kentucky. A HUB art exhibit showcases Abstract Expressionism. Students are to stage Kurt Vonnegut's Happy Birthday, Wanda June. Librarian Yates Forbis announces the end of the library fine system.

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Dickinsonian, April 18, 1969

In regards to last week's controversial arrest of three black students, President Rubendall seeks cooperation between college and community as students call for a week-long boycott of Carlisle merchants; what some call a kangaroo court finds two of the students - Mike Floyd and Elkin Tolliver - guilty. Academic Program Committee holds hearing of proposed changes in ROTC. Dean Merle Allshouse requests "self-restraint" and the "exercise of the power of reason" concerning the student arrests. Spahr Lecture to focus on Moncure Conway.

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Dickinsonian, February 24, 1967

Viral respiratory infection epidemic hits campus as a record 1000 students visit infirmary. Fraternity rush "certification" by faculty allows fraternities to pledge freshmen. Jeff Baron finishes sculpture for area between Union and new library. Mermaid Players to perform "As You Like It." Dr. Bell Irvin Wiley to deliver Spahr Lecture. Young Republicans sponsor forum. Professor Larry Warner explains the significance of a cultural affairs series to the college. Sorority rush concludes with 58 women pledging. William Diebold, Jr. to speak at College Lecture Series.

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Dickinsonian, November 11, 1966

Students demonstrate in front of President Rubendall's house concerning the faculty decision to forbid any rushing activities and, more broadly, the movement for greater student privileges. Another demonstration, begun over the architecture controversy sparked by Professor John Cutler's October 28th editorial, meets with President Rubendall and leads to satisfactory results for both students and President. After a two-hour meeting following the demonstration, the President agrees to all four proposals set forth by the Committee for Better Architecture.

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Dickinsonian, March 8, 1963

The Dickinsonian the IFC announces agreement with Dean of Students on modifications of the College social rules. Bruce Keiner elected Student Senate President. Former State Senator Harry E. Seyler speaks to the Young Democrats. Dr. Nicholas Wainwright delivers Boyd Lee Spahr lecture. Baltimore Woodwind Quintet to perform. Mermaid Players present "The Crucible" to positive reviews. Dr. Charles Sellers publishes work on Benjamin Franklin. Dr. Richard B. K. McLanathan to speak in Cultural Affairs Program. UPS to assist in preparation for new state constitution.

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Dickinsonian, March 1, 1963

In this issue of the Dickinsonian the Baltimore Woodwind Quintet to appear at Dickinson. Mermaid Players present "The Crucible". Students prepare for Student Senate elections with last minute campaigning. All Students required to live on campus as of fall 1963. Coeds prepare a program for WDCV. Phyllis Curtin performance applauded by students. Follies present "Moonlight". Nicholas B. Wainwright speaks at Spahr Lecture. Faculty evaluate college stand on social responsibility. Enforcement of rules splits reactions of students. French classes to present a play in French.

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Dickinsonian, February 16, 1962

Phi Kappa Psi suspended due to rushing violations. Dr. C. Arnold Hanson, president of Gettysburg College to speak at Dickinson scholarship dinner. Mermaid Players expect sell-out house for their production of Othello. Ground Breaking Ceremony of new women's dormitory on South College took place. Chuck Wagner elected president of the Interfraternity Council. Prof. William H. Wishmeyer speaks with poet Ezra Pound. Bosler Library displays a selection of once-banned books. Prof. Horlacher writes of his journey in Japan. Foreign students discuss their studies abroad.

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