Bishop William Burt of Buffalo addresses College community. Athletic Committee proposes sweeping changes to football program.
President Nobel delivers his address to the freshman to launch the new school year. The Dickinson College Athletic Committee elects a new coach for the football team- Dr. S.W. Harrington, who had previously coached at the University of Pennsylvania. It is resolved that hazing or trespassing into a freshman dorm will not be tolerated; however, horseplay will be permitted during the first three weeks of school, and only in a public space during the daytime.
Delta Chi holds a banquet. The new Scientific Course is announced and its requirements and curriculum detailed. A lecture series is announced. The results of the Senior Class Day and Union Philosophical Society elections results announced. Low attendance at the YMCA Star Course's first event is lamented. Donations to support athletics at Dickinson are encouraged. The establishment of a trophy room is proposed. The class of 1899 elects its athletics committee. Science facilities are improved with new laboratory space and an aquarium. 
Student Volunteer Convention in Toronto. Athletic Committee takes up the subject of school colors. Union Philosophical Society election results. Law School Reception.