Student Senate Film Committee

Student senate chooses its nominees for '70. The popularity of Dickinson's study abroad program grows. The new calendar will provide for a reading-exam period. A negative review of the Student Senate Film "Symphonine Pastorale" is given and compared to Dickinson's boring lull. Interest in studying Russian increases dramatically. A special insert provides introductory information on the Public Affairs Symposium "Science and Public Policy: Environmental Pollution" topics of smog, soot, sewage, and sex, which link overpopulation with pollution.

This year's film season on campus begins with a screening of "The Birth of a Nation." An open meeting will allow for a discussion about social rules. Dickinson's College Bowl team beat Loyola. The Dickinson College Lectures Committee announced a focus on area studies. Editorials discuss boycotts and the social rules debate. Dickinson students who participated in exchanges to El Salvador and Sweden report favorably. Gov. William W. Scranton will visit the college to receive an honorary degree. The Intramural season opens.

In this issue, an assembly of students met and overwhelmingly voted in favor of petitioning the school for changes in the current Social Rules. An editorial reaffirms this sentiment. Dickinson's College Bowl team beat St. Francis. The school is planning two new dormitories. Students voice their approval for the new College Food Service. Three separate articles mock typical Dickinson students. Renovations in Bosler are hoped to provide better library facilities. The college welcomed 255 men and 138 women during its orientation, as well as 28 faculty.

Prof. Hildebrand to be honored with Priestley Award. Beauty for Ashes committee plans "march" to help aid Nationwide Negro Church Fund. Campus Chest Fund to raise money for World University Service. Cheyney State Choir perform to benefit Project Africa Students. Review of Mermaid Players presentation of "The Devil's Disciple". Large Private Collection of Joseph Priestley material presented to Dickinson by Mrs. Temple Fay. Sterling Newberry III elected president of the Independent Student Organization. Student Senate Film Committee present controversial film "Triumph of the Will".