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Dickinsonian, February 23, 1968

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Student Senate elections were held, with Tom Martin elected as president of the Senate. The Mermaid Players are slated to perform Richard Sheridan's "The Rivals" starting February 29 and ending March 2. Bucknell, Franklin and Marshall, Dickinson, Gettysburg, and Wilson are set to hold meetings...

Dickinsonian, October 18, 1979

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Former ambassador to the European Community J. Robert Schaetzel visits Dickinson. The Interfraternity Council votes to ban upper-class Independent men from the Quads. The proposed $500 tuition increase is formally approved by the board of trustees. A new portrait of alumnus Horatio C. King is...

Dickinsonian, November 5, 1981

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President Sam Banks has decided to appoint a Commission on the Status of Minorities, which was recommended by the Study Group on Minorities. The College hopes to review the "current situation of the black community" and develop ways to enhance their campus experience. The old Alumni Gymnasium is...

Dickinsonian, November 3, 1983

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The College threatens to not renew the leases of Phi Kappa Sigma and Kappa Sigma fraternities if their conduct does not change. The All-College Student Affairs and Services Committee will begin an extensive examination of the role that alcohol plays on campus over the next few weeks. A biography...

Dickinsonian, November 10, 1983

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Problems between Theta chi and Phi Kappa Sigma fraternities have been taken to the Quad Board, who handles inter-fraternal disputes. BACCHUS and Alcohol Education combined to hold an alcohol awareness week entitled "Truth about Spirits." It focuses on responsible drinking. The Student Phonathon...

Dickinsonian, November 17, 1983

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The all-college Student Affairs and Services Committee held an open discussion on the role alcohol plays on campus. The Beta Theta Pi fraternity's 24 hr polesitting marathon took place Friday and raised over$2000 for M.A.D.D. Author, Critic, and NYU professor Denis Donoghue presents "The...

Dickinsonian, April 5, 1984

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Phi Kappa Sigma may lose their charter. Plans are made for renovations to the snar. Dr. Hubert Alyea receives the Priestley award. Brazil is the focus of the Latin American colloquium. The College plans construction of townhouses. Dickinson holds a preliminary round for the college bowl...

Dickinsonian, April 26, 1984

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Phi Kappa Sigma will lose the lease for their house for at least the next 2 years. The Mock Presidential Convention nominates Reagan with 58.9% A variety of games, contests, foods, and entertainment will be offered this year at spring fest. Sen. Proxmire gives a fantastic speech as keynote...

Dickinsonian, August 30, 1984

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New construction on campus, completion of 'Townhouses' on Louther. Housing shortage on campus results from larger freshman class, improved retention rate. College changes alcohol policy regarding kegs on campus, restricting them to fraternity housing only. Denny Hall completely renovated for...

Dickinsonian, April 10, 1985

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Phi Kappa Sigma banned from Townhouses after damages incurred by them throughout semester. Amnesty International reorganizes on campus amid student interest, College faculty and financial support. 90% of reported violent behavior alcohol based, impels new policies encouraging activities...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1986

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The three-year suspension on Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity has just been lifted this academic year. Stuart Merl, a Carlisle Hospital physician, speaks out about AIDS and denies that AIDS is "a homosexual disease." Professors David Strand and Karyn Hollis are part of the Coalition Against Apartheid...

Dickinsonian, January 29, 1998

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Search begins for a new college president. Phi Kap brothers sentenced to 300 hours of community service for stealing Halloween decorations from local homes. Accidental severing of wires in construction of the library is to cost $50,000 to repair. Online bookstore provides alternative to students...

Dickinsonian, February 25, 2005

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Issue includes articles on the decrease of the faculty course load - one aim to attract more distinguished professors. Several current campus issues caused increased turmoil within Student Senate. Keynote speaker at Commencement announced: Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell. Phi Kappa Sigma...

Dickinsonian, March 4, 2005

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Cogan Fellows - a fellowship sponsored by the College - discuss with English majors the career possibilities for English majors. The Woman's Rugby Team comprised of Dickinsonians does not receive support from the College; however, they form a Carlisle community team called the Carlisle...

Dickinsonian, April 12, 2007

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Both DPS and the Carlisle Police Department are called to the Phi Kappa Sigma house to investigate a report of a fight. They find several underage pledges in an inebriated state. Disciplinary actions will be forthcoming and possibly detrimental as the fraternity had been suspended just two years...

Dickinsonian, May 13, 2009

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Christiane Amanpour will give the commencement address. Robert Massa accepts a position at Lafayette College. Senior applications for a Fulbright Scholarships. Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity is suspended.

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