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Dickinsonian, November 3, 1967

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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,...

Dickinsonian, August 16, 1968

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Students for a Democratic Society planned their fall schedule, focusing on "positive goals". The PEER program visited several important Washington D.C. landmarks, including the National Cathedral and the White House. Dickinson summer school students disapproved of the Republican Party's decision...

Dickinsonain, September 20, 1968

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Faculty changes qualifications and format of independent studies. Bosler Hall to reopen with "Turn-On" night of entertainment. IFC meeting introduces amendment to ban fraternity discrimination. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) meeting plans study groups and off-campus activity. Pete...

Dickinsonian, September 27, 1968

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Student Senate to recommend major constitutional revision due to "inadequacies." Chapel Committee takes retreat to discuss the theme of "Despair." Students participate in Carlisle Racial Relations Workshop. Professor William Dornemann praises Workshop in Letter to the Editor. Pete Tamburro, Jr....

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1968

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Senior Wayne Sunday faces possible anti-draft charge in conjunction with his signing a pacifist group statement. SDS demonstrates at the opening of George Wallace's campaign headquarters in Carlisle. Political Science department airs negative views towards Wallace. Chaplain Paul Kaylor critiques...

Dickinsonian, October 18, 1968

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College receives bequest of $750,000 from Hugh Woodward. Campus Affairs Committee clears newspaper of charges made by Student Senate-IFC liaison Mike Bloom and Senate President Tom Martin. Dr. James Robinson to deliver Faith and Society lecture. Student Senate passes resolution to restructure...

Dickinsonian, October 25, 1968

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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...

Dickinsonian, November 1, 1968

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Social Violations Hearing Board to try four SDS demonstrators for disrupting ROTC class; SDS assumes common guilt. Actor Rob Ingles to present Cultural Affairs performance. Richard Nixon and Richard Schweiker win Presidential and Senatorial contests, respectively, in student mock election. Linda...

Dickinsonian, November 8, 1968

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Disqualifications of two members on Social Violations Hearing Board defer trial of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) demonstrators. Students react to the U.S.'s bombing halt in Vietnam. Dean of College Richard Wanner explains current trial of SDS members at weekly press conference. The...

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1968

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Social Violations Hearing Board charges SDS member Jerry Weiler guilty of disruption at anti-ROTC rally, but suspends sentence. Violinist Igor Oistrakh to perform for Cultural Affairs program. Representatives of Afro-American Organization meet with Admissions Dean David R. Jefferson with several...

Dickinsonian, November 22, 1968

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Nina Simone to perform at Cultural Affairs concert. SVHB (Social Violations Hearing Board) continues trials, voting to suspend Rick Mater of SDS for his "detrimental" conduct at anti-ROTC demonstration. College seeks to require Morgan Hall residents to pay for damages to hall. Students voice...

Dickinsonian, December 6, 1968

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Faculty members express "disappointment" in the decision to place the new Cultural Center auditorium behind the library. Campus Affairs Committee Open Hearing considers Henry Sorett's resolution to abolish fraternity system. Judy Collins to appear in concert. The Social Committee to present The...

Dickinsonian, December 13, 1968

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Senate amends motion to abolish College fraternity system by authorizing a committee formation to consider alternatives to present system. Black students begin "Discovery Week" which seeks to uncover "racist" nature of College administration. Senate-sponsored Forum on SDS features comments from...

Dickinsonian, March 19, 1970

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Senate approves a proposal for coed living units in Todd and Mathews houses with the first two floors for men and the rest for women. SDS questions business manager Bloodgood on campus working conditions and wages. The College receives a federal grant providing for community service and...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1970

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The facts and figures of the revised budget are presented to faculty. SAE allows women to be social members in a fraternity for the first time. Student Senate will contribute to the tree fund by matching one quarter of the student funds raised with senate funding. The Senate voted to allow $100...
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