Dickinson Science Magazine launches its first issue, students take back the night, DPS investigates Weiss vandalism, the new group explores LBGTQ issues. and Senate holds its first annual debate between candidates for 2014 spring elections.
Trustees prepare for a year-long search for a new president, the community remembers Jigme Nidup '19, the American Association of University Professors examines Sartwell's case and calls upon Dickinson to rescind the notice of termination, the community remembers Professor Michael Poulton, and students Take Back the Night.
The College Choir collaborates for Hershey performance, students embrace empowerment, a new club joins Dickinson to promote random acts of kindness.
Dickinson reacted to the Boston Marathon bombing. Students used "Take Back the Night" to protest against rape and violence. Dining Services experienced a negative reaction to technological changes.
Partnership with Silas Craft Collegians aims at making campus more diverse. $4 million fund established to benefit students. HIV testing now available on campus. College to offer abroad program in Australia. Fraternities come together at Greek Gala. Filmmaker addresses racism in France. Cogan Fellowship brings alumni to campus. Take Back the Night calls for solidarity. Women's Center rallies to take back the night. On the road with Brest Cassell in Italy. CAB flick American Pie serves up some good eatin'. Ryan Early crowned Mr. Dickinson in Greek competition. DTG fall concert takes off.
"Take Back the Night" event, part of Rape Awareness Week, is in its fifth year, sponsored by the Women's Center. A self-defense martial arts class also is being offered to the campus and as part of a women's self-defense program. Students voted on a name for the new social space, the Depot. The College reviews the possibility of having a merit-based financial aid program. The football team wins over Gettysburg and won back the Old Oak Bucket.
The "Take Back the Night" protest, sponsored by the Women's Center, attracted 60-70 students in promoting awareness of rape and violence against women both on campus and throughout the world. Several faculty members have decided to propose a study on the Greek system on campus and make necessary changes based on that study. Some elementary students from Mooreland Elementary school have been coming to Dickinson to learn French from College tutors for almost three years and has been successful. The Dickinson Golf Team is undefeated and are looking to go to Nationals.
Controversy surrounds the Finance Committee's budget for the fraternities and sororities for the 1988-89 school year, and several anonymous threatening letters were sent to members of the Finance Committee. Beta Theta Pi reversed their decision to withdraw from the Inter-Fraternity Council due to conflicts between the fraternity and the council, among other reasons. Freshman Dennis Albertson established a "national service fraternity" called Alpha Phi Omega and will be co-ed and open to both Greeks and Independents.