Dickinsonian, February 20, 2013

Deli Creations plans to reopen under new management. LBGTQ mentorship program announced. Students protest Keystone Pipeline. The Dance Theater Group shows their support for rape victims. ROTC holds a blood drive. Dickinson's Quidditch team gains traction. Men's Track sets a new record. 

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Dickinsonian, September 21, 2006

The various alcohol distributors in Carlisle have invested in ID scanners in order to report underage buyers to DPS. ROTC cadet J.D. Dolan is named number one cadet in his regiment at the Leader Development and Assessment Course attended by all ROTC students between their junior and senior years of college. Dickinson invests in a service called DormAid which does laundry and grocery shopping for busy students, though most seem to react negatively to the program.

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Dickinsonian, May 21, 1954

Dickinson Summer School to open in June, first session since 1951. Prof. Pflaum presides over open hearing on new social rules. ROTC presents annual awards. Wheel and Chain to initiate eight for the '54-'55 academic year. Captain Kennedy, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, awarded the Bronze Star. Contemporary Cuban paintings on display in Art Gallery.

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Dickinsonian, November 13, 1953

Fifteen Dickinson students chosen to represent "Who's Who" among the American university and college students. ROTC selects nominees for female representative, seven to be elected at the Military Ball. Noted author and lecturer James T. Flexner to speak on British spy Major John Andre and his internment in Carlisle. Unbeaten 1937 football team to hold reunion at South College.

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Dickinsonian, June 6, 1953

Commencement Issue. Seven men to receive honorary degrees - Five of whom are Dickinsonians. Commencement brings to a close the first year of the Men's Glee Club. The Dickinson College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors celebrates its Fifth Anniversary. The Theta Chi fraternity returns the Dickinson Mermaid. New rules regarding Freshman hazing are announced. Article reflecting on the first year of the Dickinson ROTC Program. New Rushing regulations announced. Review of Dickinson athletic teams.

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Dickinsonian, April 10, 1953

Pan-Hellenic Weekend will feature a Mardi Gras theme. Dr. John A. Monroe to speak on Senator Henry Ridgely at the upcoming Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. The Debate Team placed sixth at the West Point Elimination Tournament. The Dickinson ROTC unit plans to hold an Open House. Renowned Hampton Choir performs on campus. Leadership Banquet to be held by the Dickinson Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. Profile on Dickinsonian Phyllis Hood, who recently married Skip Fredericks. Upcoming second annual girls versus boys softball game. Beta Theta Pi wins the Inter-Fraternity Basketball Tournament.

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Dickinsonian, November 14, 1952

Professors Flaherty and Mercer to address the International Relations Club. Phi Delta Theta wins the Display Contest at Homecoming. Charles Tharp is the new cataloging librarian. World famous blind pianist, Alec Templeton to play recital in December. Colonel Rachal praises the new ROTC program. The Dickinsonian celebrates its eightieth anniversary. Profile on Swim Coach John Steckbeck. Kappa Sigma wins the Inter-Fraternity Football League.

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Dickinsonian, October 3, 1952

Freshman class largest in the College's history. Introduction of ROTC program at Dickinson. Dr. F.W. Ness named Dean of the College. Common Club regains status as a club for independent men. Professor Pflaum returns to campus after his tenth trip to Europe. New Athletic Director, A.C. Ransom, and assistants, Harry S. Bush and Lindy L. Lauro. The old Stock Mansion located on West High Street, adjacent to Conway Hall, to be renovated to accommodate faculty apartments.

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Dickinsonian, May 16, 1952

ROTC established at Dickinson. Bob Jones is elected president of sophomore class. Robert High is elected president of College Choir. Edward Adourian, Norman McWhinney, Frank Skrapits, and Emil Weiss to attend the Washington Semester. Women's Athletic Association banquet is held; Junior Blazers are awarded. Profile of Professor John C. Pflaum.

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Dickinsonian, November 16, 1956

President Edel approves the existence of the Biddle House, an 'Honor Dorm' where students are allowed to follow less strict regulations. Discussion of President Edel's release of a ten-year report on Dickinson College. Organization of the Religion-In-Life Week program. The Student Senate discusses the possibility of offering polio shots to the Dickinson community. Squash becomes an official team sport at Dickinson. Theta Chi wins the Inter-Fraternity Football Championship, while Phi Kappa Psi comes in second.

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Dickinsonian, June 10, 1955

Sixteen Dickinson seniors will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army Reserves. Eight honorary diplomas will be awarded at graduation, three of whom are Dickinson graduates from previous years. The Cultural Affairs Committee sites a successful year with many speakers and showcases coming to campus over the past months. The 182nd Commencement will be held on Benjamin Rush Campus in two days with a full day of activities planned for both that day and Senior Day, which is today.

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Dickinsonian, March 18, 1955

George Shuman will be serving on a committee that will evaluate Finch University in New York and determine whether it is a credible institution. He describes this as being an honor to both himself and Dickinson. Students have the opportunity to study in Spain, Iran or Italy with new fellowships available through their universities. An announcement is made that room and board for men living in dormitories will be raised to a price more similar to ones of comparable institutions. ROTC is holding an open house in the gymnasium to show what the organization does.

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Dickinsonian, March 4, 1955

The cornerstone of Morgan Hall is laid with items inside of it: "History of Dickinson College" by Dr. James Henry Morgan, a Dickinsonian, a college catalogue, a Microcosm, a copy of the alumni journal, a "D" book, student roster, Viewbook, Carlisle Sentinel and a folder from the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce. Seventeen ROTC cadets have been assigned to their specialized branches of the service. Dickinson receives an electron microscope from Mr. George Shuman and RCA which is now in Tome.

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Dickinsonian, December 17, 1954

Five students from the Reserve Officers Training Corps receive the Distinguished Military Student recognition which will give them the same rank as a graduate of the United States Military Academy if and when they apply for commission in the army after graduation. Classes in painting and design will be offered next spring by a freelance artist affiliated with the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Cheltenham Art Center.

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Dickinsonian, May 1, 1959

Professor Daniel McDonald receives research grant from National Institute of Health. Philip B. Secor becomes political science instructor. Music department presents opera "Hansel and Gretel" in Carlisle Opera House (aka The Bucket). Mermaid Players present "Uncle Vanya". Possibilities for college radio station explored. ROTC faculty are reassigned. Professors Asa W. Climenhaga, Freidrich Sandels, and Mary B. Taintor retire. Events planned for Mother's Weekend. Professor George H. Frogen teaches local children Russian. Music classes added to summer session.

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Dickinsonian, November 3, 2005

Changes to flex plan well received by students. Mother of Injured girl amazed by Phi Delta Theta Fraternity's dedication. Energy costs call for updated utility plan. National Bonner Conference to take place on campus. ROTC Cadets victorious at Ranger Challenge Competition. Residence Hall Program boosts Recycling efforts. International students bring the world to campus. Mermaid Players production of Spinning into Butter wows Mathers Theatre crowd. Soccer finishes undefeated against Centennial Conference. Homecoming brings misery to Biddle Field.

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Dickinsonian, October 13, 2005

College may consider upgrading RA pay plan. Few details of ROTC harassment incident emerge. Future bright for class of 2010 based on fall open house. Local intelligent design debate creates cultural conflict. English Department quietly raising poetry awareness for National Poetry Month. High school football coach Bill Yoast depicted in Remember the Titans to hold leadership session on campus. Women's Soccer shows no mercy.

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Dickinsonian, May 6, 2005

This issue includes an article debating the issue over members of the previously expelled fraternity, Sigma Chi, purchasing the former First Church of Christ. Fear over the possible loss of the Army War College. Discussion of the nationwide drop in ROTC enrollment. Administration questions the reasoning behind Merit Aid. Alumnus profile on Marina Thomas '77. Spotlight on Spectrum Group. Learning communities set to expand in the following academic year. Men's Lacrosse defeats Ursinus, granting them a spot in the Centennial Conference Championship.

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Dickinsonian, May 23, 2004

Geology Professor Noel Potter to retire after 25 years of teaching at Dickinson. Five ROTC students to be commissioned at a ceremony led by Gen. David Petraeus. President Durden and Vice President Massa issue farewell statements to graduating class. Senior athletes from every sports team given tributes.

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Dickinsonian, November 21, 2003

ROTC ranked 8th in nation. Response to Penn State's proposed move of the Dickinson School of Law. $1 million granted to history department for creation of faculty post specializing in the American Civil War. Concerns expressed over air conditioning policies in campus housing. Major General Robert Silverthorn '70 speaks on the impact Dickinson had on his life. Dr John Bombaro of the John Newton International Center for Christian Studies spoke at Dickinson Christian Fellowship's Skeptic's Night. The Infernos debut at Homecoming and Family Weekend.

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Dickinsonian, March 8, 2002

Body Appreciation Week celebrated on campus. Dickinson Model U.N prepares to go to national conference. Dickinson Christian Fellowship hosted its annual Skeptic's Night. Sergeant First Class Matt Eversmann visits and speaks to Dickinson ROTC cadets. United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Frechette gives a lecture on the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Eating disorders are a larger problem on campus than previously thought. Recent poll shows that many Dickinson students fall asleep in class. Results of student research projects are published.

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Dickinsonian, October 5, 2001

Geology Department spends previous summer touring western United States. Priestley Award given to John H. Conway, professor of mathematics at Princeton University. The Clarke Center presents a talk on stem cell research. Dickinson alumna Dr. Barbara Dobbs Mackenzie gives talk on spread of comic opera in 18th Century Europe. Public Affairs Symposium hosts sessions on a variety of issues related to sex. Master Sergeant Robin Duane joins ROTC Program. Women's Soccer team achieves record breaking nine-game winning streak.

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