Dickinsonian Newspaper

Campus Improvements

Dickinsonian Front Page

Dr. Reed returns and encourages the student body in regular physical exercise.  The upcoming YMCA concert by the Wilczek Concert Company is announced, and a description of the performers provided.  Newly completed Denny Hall to be opened for inspection by the public.  The Rev. John Wanamaker...

Dickinsonian Front Page

Professor Cumnock's reading of literary selections as part of the YMCA Star Course was well attended.  The College Quartet has a performance.  The College Association has its annual convention at the University of Pennsylvania.  Five dollar prize offered for he who comes up with the best new...

Dickinsonian Front Page

A report of the whereabouts and activities of the class of 1897 is published.  Traditional "Fair Week" half-holday is canceled, and Friday after Thanksgiving is proposed as a substitute.  After a year's break from the usual custom, the requirement of upper classmen to answer to church roll is...

Dickinsonian Front Page

Trustee and member of the class of 1848 William Daniel passes away.  Exerpts from an article in the Ladies' Home Journal on the value of an education from a small college are quoted.  The question of improving the exits from the athletic field is continued.  Establishment of celebration...

Dickinsonian Front Page

The ladies of the Ladies Hall host a reception for the seniors.  The literary societies have had unusual enthusiasm and activity this year.  At the request of Dr. Reed and with large support from the students, the Dickinson Musical Association is established, a constitution and by-laws drawn up...

Dickinsonian Front Page

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 Front Page

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 Front Page

Dickinson football wins 22 to 0 against Franklin and Marshall. The reserve team played its first game of the season and tied with Mercersburg Academy. A column lists several recommended improvements to be done on the college grounds. The Sigma Chi freaternity admits new members...

Dickinsonian Front Page

The Seniors, Juniors, and Freshmen elect their officers for the  year.  Electric lights to be installed in East College.  The editors exhort all to pay the optional athletic fee in support of the athletic teams.  Professor Harry W. Smith is the new football coach.  The ladies of the Freshman and...

Dickinsonian Front Page

The members of the Glee and Mandolin clubs are selected from a large group of interested and talented men.  The YMCA procures new hymn books.  The editors write on the worth of small colleges.  An inter-fraternity meeting is held.  The Freshmen are reminded to obey the rules, and the Sophomores...

Dickinsonian Front Page

Founders' Day and May Day events announced. Athletic Association sponsors large inter-scholastic track meet to be held on Biddle Field. Final cast selected for Commencement Play. Senior Guy Rolland conducts important research in nickel plating, his results to be published by the American...

Dickinsonian Front Page

Old West basement to be remodeled as a memorial room for L.A. Appold '81. Women's fraternities to change rushing system. Freshmen revolt against Tribunal ruling. Volleyball to be introduced into the women's athletic schedule.

Dickinsonian Front Page

Baseball team opens season with loss to Mt. St. Mary's. Campus beautification projects underway for the spring. Social Committee plans annual Founders' Day festivities. Pan-Hellenic Council discusses changes to rushing rules for upcoming year.

Subscribe to Campus Improvements