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Dickinsonian, April 1883

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The cane rush does not occur this year due to indifference from the lower class.  Interest is sparked for baseball again on campus. 

Dickinsonian, October 1885

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The junior class decides to publish a Microcosm, the first in many years to do so.  The Jacob Tome Scientific Building is opened.  The college is taking athletics more seriously, and the number of enrolled students increases.  With the opening of the Scientific Building, Professor Himes...

Dickinsonian, October 1886

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A portrait of Mr. Jacob Tome, donor of the Tome Scientific Building, is placed in the lecture hall of Dr. Himes.  South College undergoes dramatic renovation and is renamed the Preparatory School.  Freshman lose the Cane Rush. 

Dickinsonian, November 1887

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The Dickinsonian criticizes students for poor behavior during chapel exercises, and chastises the freshman class for not acting as a better "police force" to keep unwanted visitors off campus, as was custom at this time.  Emory Hall falls into disuse and ruin, prompting requests for...
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