Dickinsonian, April 2, 1998

Nine students arrested in Morgan Field brouhaha. English professor Ashton Nichols named as new associate dean of the College in the upcoming year. Frats Phi Kappa Psi and Sigma Chi booted off campus by Housing Board - bros up in arms over the decision. Clarke Center takes over PAS. College Model UN team travels to Brazil as only representatives of U.S. at international conference. Cokie Roberts & husband to talk about interfaith marriages. Numerous articles questioning the role of the administration in student life and organizations, and whether it overreaches its boundaries.

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Dickinsonian, November 12, 1992

Weekend cross burning inflames Carlisle community. Trout Gallery to display AIDS quilt. Week planned to raise awareness about homelessness. Clinton faces voter mandate. Beta Theta Pi beats Sigma Chi in race for Senate funding. Baseball caps have become popular on campus. Hudlin Brothers find success and social consciousness. DTG's "Company D" gives audience an imaginative range of talent.

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Dickinsonian, October 22, 1992

Students voice their opinions on final presidential debate. Registration drive denies voter's rights. College mourns death of sophomore Patricia Smith. Student Senate debates funding for Sigma Chi. Rape Awareness week heightens awareness. Pomfret Suites, more than just off campus. WDCV is back. Jazz at A La Tarte Cafe. performance of The Crucible depicts a dark time in American history.

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Dickinsonian, December 9, 1993

10-15 students will participate in February graduation. Sigma Chi fraternity hosted recovering alcoholic and founder of Collegiate Consultants on Drugs and Alcohol Mike Green, who talked about the dangers of excess drinking and drugs. Dean Allan announces his decision to resign from his administrative position, though he plans to continue teaching philosophy. Parking on Campus is deemed difficult and costly by students. Students from Toulouse wish a Merry Christmas. Men's basketball continues to be very inconsistent. The Ice hockey team continues to do well.

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Dickinsonian, March 18, 1982

El Salvador has become a major world issue due to violent conflicts. At a Tuition symposium, sponsored by Sigma Chi Fraternity, treasurer James Nicholson and director of Financial Aid Donald Raley discussed proposed financial aid cuts for the 1983 school year. Broadway Night, a series of performances meant for charity, was a huge success. Men's rugby had its first historic win against Franklin and Marshall. Intramural men's basketball championship left Adams 2nd East the champions. The equestrian team starts off its new season with a spring show.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 1981

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 currently being converted into the new Fine Arts Center and will be finished just in time for the department's 20th anniversary. Sigma Chi's intramural football team won in a championship game against Phi Kap.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 1978

In this edition, a new gymnasium is going to be built, whereas the Arts center, badly in need of renovations or a new location, will not be receiving either. The Student Affairs Committee's proposal for coed alternative housing received tremendous disapproval by the Board of Trustees. Ellen Schmeding was elected as manager of the Hermitage coffeehouse in Adams basement by the ABC Steering Committee. The Class of 1928 plans its 50th celebration. The Track Team has a successful start to the season. Bill Koltnow won the National Collegiate Boxing Association Championship in Reno, Nevada.

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Dickinsonian, March 31, 1977

In this edition, a fire of a "highly suspicious origin" happened in the Sigma Chi fraternity house's bathroom closet. There was speculation about the source being a bottle rocket that was thrown into the bathroom by highly flammable objects. The All-College Study Group on Religious Affairs reveals its findings from reevaluating the Office of the College Chaplain. Swimmer Clyde Vedder gained All-American honors for the third consecutive season by finishing ninth in the 100 yard butterfly at the NCAA Division III championship meet.

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Dickinsonian, September 27, 1974

The HUB Gallery will host a collection of paintings entitled "The Nazi Drawings" by Mauricio Lasansky. Many students contract an unknown illness. A new modern dance program is offered. The field hockey team wins their first game.

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Dickinsonian, October 16, 1970

Having surpassed its fund raising goal for trees, the Student Senate approved a motion to donate the excess funds to the Carlisle Shade Tree Commission. Organizers of the Harrisburg Urban Semester will be available to speak with interested students. Wheel and Chain and ODK will sponsor Songfest for Parents' Day. A Student Cooperative Store is being organized to sell new, used, and hand-made articles. Dr. A.L. Rowse, a renowned expert on Shakespeare, will speak at the College. The Mermaid Players will present the comedy "Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man" by Ostrovsky.

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Dickinsonian, October 2, 1970

The Board of Trustees focuses on revising the budget and making cuts. A fundraiser will be held to collect $2000 for tree replacement. Students meet with Dean Hawkins to discuss problems of freshmen. The campus will host a state conference on environmental issues to be presented to the governor. Sigma Chi moves into first place in IF Football. The Red Devils win the Second Annual Dickinson Invitational Golf Tournament by four strokes from defending champion Gettysburg.

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Dickinsonian, October 25, 1968

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) stages controversial Anti-ROTC demonstration. Sabicas and Malcolm Frager to present Cultural Affairs concerts. Coalition of Democratic and Independent Voters, along with Young Democrats and SDS (at first), urges students to boycott grapes in dining hall so as to bring attention to California workers' union controversy. Design of Tuvin Cultural Center revealed. Professor Larry Warner pledges to Sigma Chi. Professor Vytautas Kavolis discusses sociological connections to art in recent book "Artistic Expression - A Sociological Analysis."

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Dickinsonian, May 10, 1968

Sigma Chi relinquished their President's Cup that they had received earlier in the fall in protest of new administration policies, including policies regarding the placement of students on faculty committees and, most significantly, a raise in student fees. Members of the African American community demanded a raise in allocated funds to the African American club on campus, citing the need to fight white racism before the anger of the African American community explodes. Mary Frances Watson was announced as the new Dean of Women at Dickinson.

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 1968

The fourth annual Derby Day Steal sponsored by Sigma Chi kicked off Parents' weekend. Both East College and Bosler Hall had to put off renovation due to fund shortages. Tom Martin, president of the Student Senate, outlined the challenges that are to be faced by the student representative on a faculty committee. Suzanne Lail was elected president of the Women's Interdormitory Council. Dr. Alfred Levin and Dr. Stephen Coslett are proposing a speed reading class to the administration. A group of six geology students led by Professor H.W.

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Dickinsonian, April 26, 1968

Senate President Tom Marin called for an all-college referendum to vote on the $5 raise of the Comprehensive Fee that all students pay to the Student Senate. The 1968 Mock Open Convention opens at 6 P.M. on this day, featuring Congressman Richard Schweiker as the Keynote Speaker. Sam and Dave failed to honor their contract to perform at Dickinson College, as Sam did not show up to play. New members were inducted on Tuesday to Pi Delta Epsilon, the national journalism fraternity. Sigma Chi is set to sponsor its annual Derby Day on Parents Weekend, May 3-4.

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Dickinsonian, February 23, 1968

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 to decide what to do with a grant from the Danforth Commission. Paul Kaylor announced that the Public Affairs Symposium for 1969 would be more of a symposium than a lecture series. The IFC held a series of lectures on life within a fraternity.

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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1967

The Mermaid Players open "A Man for All Seasons", their first performance of the year. The Dave Brubeck Jazz Quartet is scheduled to play on Friday, Nov. 17, 1967 at the Carlisle Senior High School Gymnasium. David Hagan of the Dickinson College faculty will give a piano recital, Nov. 12 at 3 P.M. in the Holland Union Building. Dean Gillespie appoints Andrew Hecker to the position of Dean of Men, effective Nov. 13, 1967. Turtle Trot scheduled for 4:15 on Saturday in the Holland Union social hall. Article regarding Prof.

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Dickinsonian, November 3, 1967

A detailed description of the night's homecoming activities is presented, with historian Dr. Henry Steele Commager's speech slated as the headlining event. The Mermaid Players are slated to present their first play of the year, "A Man for All Seasons". John Ogdon, a pianist from New York City, is scheduled to play in the Carlisle Junior High School Auditorium on November 6th. Professor Ken Laws assists NICAP in study of UFOs in the Carlisle-Harrisburg region. The Dickinsonian announces a "turtle trot" race.

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Dickinsonian, April 24, 1970

Norval Reece campaigns on campus for a Democratic Senate seat. A student referendum on ROTC will be presented by Student Senate. The ROTC debate continues with the main issues being the moral question of weather ROTC should be on Dickinson campus, the academic question of if military science courses should count for credit, and faculty selection for the program. Wheel and Chain inducts eight new members. President Rubendall pushes back coed housing plans until '71. the Seventh Annual Sigma Chi Derby Day Chase and contest begin. The Byrds gave a fantastic concert to kick off Spring Weekend.

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Dickinsonian, March 18, 1966

A sub-committee of the Social and Academic Affairs Committee plans to seek improvements on the Social Rules. Results of the "Andrews Report", a study providing incite into the College's image, ethics, and make-up. The results of an alumni questionnaire to demonstrate changing student opinions. The radical approaches of Goddard and Shimer College's are compared to Dickinson in a continuing series on liberal arts educations.

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Dickinsonian, May 8, 1964

Eight juniors chosen for outstanding leadership by Omicron Delta Kappa. Project announced for college to raise $22 million by 1973. Endowment Fund receives national attention. Nine professors granted Sabbatical leaves. Baseball team falls to Western Maryland. Tennis team upsets Franklin and Marshall. Sigma Chi defeats Beta 23-4 in IF Softball.

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Dickinsonian, November 16, 1962

In this issue of the Dickinsonian Uhuru to feature Alphonso Britt. Fraternities face dissolution across college campuses. Dean Wishmeyer resigns from SREC (Student Rules Evaluation Committee). Foreign students find diet difficult at Dickinson. Drayer and Metzger battle in football game. Book of Job and HMS Pinafore continue performances. WDCV begins broadcasting. Peter, Paul, and Mary to perform before the Mid-Winter Ball. Peter Herman Adler to conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the Cultural Affairs program. Rush program scheduled by Fraternity Houses.

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Dickinsonian, February 19, 1965

Students ratify Senate constitution. Sorority pledge classes to present skits at Doll Dance. Dean acknowledges grades. Michael L. Cipolla to manage Dickinson Dining Services. Ralph Kirkpatrick headlines Bach in Harpsichord presentation. American help to Portugal threatens African freedom. Student questions profits, proposes price reductions. Washington, Wilson, Pitcher Haunt Square demanding attention from Dickinsonians. Critic proposes competition to choose future architect. Dr. Samuel Miller to discuss "Certainty of Death." George Thomas manages WDCV staff for 1965-6.

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Dickinsonian, October 30, 1959

This issue reports highlights of the Military Ball and the Mermaid Players' presentation of "The Miser." The annual Chest Drive begins, Dr. Gilbert Malcolm is honored at Alumni Dinner. An appreciation of Denny Hall is reported. The Christian Association is formed by combining four existing campus organizations. Sigma Chi celebrates 100 years on campus. The Dickinson Flying Club purchases a new plane. Inter-fraternity and Freshman league football seasons end. G.M. Scholarship winners are announced. Pi Delta Epsilon admits four new members. The winter sports schedule is announced.

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