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Dickinsonian, March 20, 1897

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The annual debate between the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Literary Societies takes place in Bosler Hall.  Dr. Super gives a lecture on German author Heinrich Heine on the role of the roles of the senate.  Transcripts of the rebuttals are included.

Dickinsonian, May 8, 1897

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The Microcosm is soon to be released and should be a good one.  The play "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is performed to raise money for the Law School.  The Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Literary Societies hold oratorical contests.  The Seniors take their class...

Dickinsonian, May 15, 1897

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The college's annual field sports day is held, with track and field events.  The Commencement program is being planned.  The editors comment on the popularity of the literary societies's libraries and state the importance of capable and enthusiastic librarians.  A list of the periodicals in the...

Dickinsonian, May 22, 1897

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The Junior Cremation Play is a lively and well received affair.  Students spend an evening singing college songs.  The Juniors to hold a reception, instead of a promenade, during Commencement.  The Union Philosophical Society elects new officers.  Seven new yells are invented for the College by...

Dickinsonian, November 20, 1897

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A letter from the bedridden President Reed's is published, updating the college on the president's condition.  Bleachers to be erected at the Athletic Field.  The editors suggest that a book review be added to the weekly programs of the literary societies.  The Union Philosophical Society elects...

Dickinsonian, February 26, 1898

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The college celebrates the birthday of George Washington as well as the 109th anniversary of the Union Philosophical Literary Society.  An alumni banquet takes place in Baltimore, Maryland.  The Gamma Epsilon Literary Society celebrates its annual banquet.

Dickinsonian, March 26, 1898

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Five of Dickinson's trustees have died within the past twelve months, the most recent being Jacob Tome.  James Russell Lowell is to be honored through a plan to construct Lowell Memorial Park.  The eighth annual Inter-Society Debate between the Union Philosophical and Belles Lettres literary...

Dickinsonian, October 8, 1898

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The football team wins 6 to 0 against Bloomsburg Normal School. Both the Belles Lettres Society and the Union Philosophical Society admit new members to their ranks. A column outlines several improvements that need to be made to the college campus. Carlisle Indians play...

Dickinsonian, December 10, 1898

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Through studies, a group of people in charge of the physical welfare of college students came up with a series of tests to ascertain the health of a student, and these tests will be administered at Dickinson. A mass meeting is called to address the problem of the destruction of...

Dickinsonian, February 18, 1899

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The Union Philosophical Society held a celebration for its 110th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society celebrated their 113th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Senior Class held their class Banquet. Results of males physical examinations are published.

Dickinsonian, March 4, 1899

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The Inter-Society Debate between the Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society took place in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society won. The state convention for the Y. M. C. A. is held. A reader responds to the Dickinsonian's negative comments about the Law...

Dickinsonian, March 18, 1899

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A lecture on the biography of historic Justice Roger Taney is given in Bosler Hall. The results of the Mid-Winter Sports are announced. The Debate Team prepares for a debate with State College. The annual reunion of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity was held in Baltimore. Sigma...

Dickinsonian, May 13, 1899

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Debate between Dickinson and State College is held, and State College wins. Delta Chi banquet is held. The female glee club of Kee Mar College gives a concert at the Carlisle Opera House. Phi Kappa Sigma takes a trolley ride to Boiling Springs. A performance is given by the American Association...

Dickinsonian, November 11, 1899

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Union Philosophical Society election winners are announced. Dr. John Saadi spoke to Dickinson's Y. M. C. A. about Mohammedanism and Christianity.

Dickinsonian, February 3, 1900

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The Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society debate in Bosler Hall, the latter the victor. The J. Herman Bosler Library is opened. The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. has a missionary meeting in Chapel Hall. First section of Senior Foresnsics is held. Announcement of the annual Mid...

Dickinsonian, February 24, 1900

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The Union Philosophical Society has its one hundred and eleventh anniversary. The Literary Societies of the College celebrate Washington's birthday. Topics of the Y. M. C. A. meetings for this term are announced. A Senior reception is held. The fifth section of Senior Forensics is held.

Dickinsonian, March 10, 1900

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Summary of Professor Clement L. Smith's article in the Atlantic Monthly about the college of the future. The annual Mid-Winter Sports are held. Dr. Super gives a lecture on Martin Luther in Bosler Hall. Results of the Union Philosophical Society elections are announced. Sixth section of Senior...

Dickinsonian, May 19, 1900

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Phi Kappa Psi holds a smoker. The Gamma Epsilon Literary socicety of the Preparatory School holds a debate. The Union Philosophical Society has their annual Sophomore Oratorical Contest in Bosler Hall. Comments on college discipline.

Dickinsonian, November 23, 1900

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Major Pilcher lectures the college on the subject of family. Beta Theta Pi held a dinner party. The Reed and Dare prizes are presented to students for academic excellence. McKinley supper given to Beta Theta Pi. Election results for the Union Philosophical Society.

Dickinsonian, February 22, 1901

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Summary of Washington's birthday celebration. Beta Theta Pi dinner. Debate between Belles Lettres Society and the Union Philosophical Society, in which the Union Philosophical Society Wins. Article on various youth societies and movements. Article outlining the honor system used at Wesleyan...

Dickinsonian, March 8, 1901

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The play Uncle Rube was presented by students at the Carlisle Opera House. Dr. Reed clears up rumors about his career path. Update on the 1902 Mircrocosm. Obituary for Dickinson graduate William Andrew Snively.  Comments on the lack of light in dormitory buildings. Belles Lettres Society and...

Dickinsonian, March 29, 1901

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The College Alumni of the Central Pennsylvania Conference held a banquet. Annual session of the Philadelphia Conference held at Stroudsburg. Financial statements for the Athletic Association. Freshmen banquet in the Assembly Hall. Beta Theta Pi reception. Annoucenment of debate between Dickinson...

Dickinsonian, May 17, 1901

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Update on the 1902 Microcosm. Union Philosophical Society Election Results. Juniors will hold a cremation ceremony. New York Association of the Alumni of Dickinson College's annual dinner in the Germania Club.

Dickinsonian, December 13, 1901

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The Freshmen win the annual Freshmen-Sophomore football game. Glee and Mandolin club trip to Mechanicsburg. Union Philosophical Society anniversary. Belles Lettres Society election results. Belles Lettres Society anniversary.

Dickinsonian, January 24, 1902

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Union Philosophical Society's anniversary. Announcement of the Dramatic Club's play at the Carlisle Opera House. Delta Chi holds a reception. Notes and comments on the school banquet. Omega Psi has a reception.

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