Campus Entertainment Board

Creation of Campus Entertainment Board is approved by the Senate. Small group of Dickinson students attend anti-nuke rally in Harrisburg. Attempted assassination of Reagan shocks students on campus. Old gym may be converted to new art center, pending approval of trustees. Black Arts Festival held all week, bringing many speakers but drawing a very poor turnout. Graffiti and vandalism occur on campus.

The Joan Kerr Dance Company presents a ballet commemorating the Holocaust. Database of alumni compiled to help students seeking information on careers. Newly elected Senate President Marilyn Emerson is sworn in. Whole Earth House is proposed. Fraternities consider moving out of quadrangle. Proposed Campus Entertainment Board expected to be a reality by September. Election procedures for Phi Beta Kappa changed. Vandalism of ATS occurs during movie presentation. Mermaid Players put on their production of "Major Barbara."

The Campus Entertainment Board comes under attack from Student Senate Treasurer who questions their use of Senate funds. The College buys Brethren In Christ Church on 301 W Louther Street. The College Republicans and the College Democrats organize and recruit members for the year. Outing Club expects its largest membership ever this year. IM Football begins, but due to a rule change, nine fraternities separate to form a new league called the United Fraternal Football League (UFFL).

In this edition, four break-ins occurred in campus dorms, three in the Whole Earth House and one at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house. The College enforced its "no pet" policy after finding several students, including a fraternity, housing cats and dogs. Starting this year, the College will make every entering freshman enroll in a freshman seminar program. The Campus Entertainment Board convened for the first time with the purpose of to coordinate and promote extra-curricular events and entertainment.