A large number of fires during the winter prompts students to request the installation of fire escapes in the buildings. The gymnasium is now opened. President Grover Cleveland writes to the editors of the Dickinsonian.
According to research of Vassar professor, Benjamin Rush was forerunner to French in system of autosuggestion. Basketball team defeats Penn, breaking their six game winning streak. Extension Board to run annual campaign for funds to support continuing work in China. Thieves rob Theta Chi...
Phi Beta Kappa honor society to celebrate anniversary in 1926. Faculty delays vote on honor code, unlikely to go into effect for mid-years; students voice opinions on the code. Report of an intruder in Metzger Hall, the girl's dormitory. Dean of Women Josephine Meredith "grabbed a revolver and...
Student Senate stops delegation on the election of officers until the following academic year, focusing instead on the budget and changes to the freshman rules. Religious leader and author Henry Emerson Fosdick is announced as the commencement speaker. The first all-student art exhibit is set to...
In this issue of the Dickinsonian trustees approve the 10-year Program of Development Plan. The Shirelles will perform at the IFC dance. Democratic candidate for governor Richardson Dilworth visits Dickinson. The Dickinsonian is awarded First Class Honor Rating by the All-American Newspaper...
Three separate incidents involving violence directed against Dickinson students and personnel by local Carlisle youths occurred over the past week, resulting in new security precautions taken by Dickinson campus police, including a second patrolman for the night guard and two way radios for...
The Faculty are set to vote on calendar revisions, which many students oppose. W.H. Auden is slated to receive the Dickinson College Arts Award during a March 5th celebration. Some women helped police catch an intruder into Sellers Hall. The Mermaid Players production of "The Rivals" introduced...
An art exhibit by Rick Smolan will be held in the HUB for Freshman Orientation. The Security Office asks students to take steps to help prevent theft. The US Postal Service considers commemorating Old West into a stamp.
Students and faculty clash over the quality of lighting on campus and its effect on campus safety. WDCV increases its wattage from 10 to over 100, allowing the station to be heard as far as Harrisburg. A series of articles presenting various sides of the abortion debate appears. Students attend...
In this edition, four break-ins occurred in campus dorms, three in the Whole Earth House and one at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house. The College enforced its "no pet" policy after finding several students, including a fraternity, housing cats and dogs. Starting this year, the College will make...
The Ruckus committee displayed a giant bra between the library and Montgomery House to raise awareness of student artwork. The Beta Theta Pi fraternity received the President's Cup for outstanding contributions to campus life. Women's Field Hockey is continuing to do well. The Board of Trustees...
A recent assault makes the College reevaluate its campus security. The College's radio station, WDCV has increased their wattage for broadcast-power, which led to a change in programming. The College added a new assistant director of alumni relations, Ann Hess Meyers, to bring in some new ideas...
Fall Fest was once again a success in the community. Spanish and Italian Professor Grace Jarvis was one of 25 educators chosen in a national competition to spend six weeks studying Italian culture. New escort programs were created for students by students, such as The Dickinson Student Watch...
At a recent College faculty meeting, it was unanimously resolved to establish a system to evaluate the faculty tenure system after six years and goes into effect this year. According to a survey, the majority of students on campus do not feel safe and called for a larger police staff at night....
A memorial service was held for students Christine Allison Major, who died of cancer and John Joseph Buonocore, who was killed by terrorists in Rome. Both passed away over Christmas break. Newly elected Inter-Fraternity Council members are as follows: Michael Hoffman, president, Tom Monaghan,...
Dorm intrusions continue, though door are still being found propped open. Quotas for faculty publishing are discussed. Homecoming weekend to also feature inauguration of Dr. A. Lee Fritschler as president of the college, with a speech by Sen. Paul Sarbanes of Maryland. The Metzger-Conway series...
Student financial groups YES and DIA, stress prudence after decline. Library and HUB considers for possible late night study areas. Another intrusion causes concerns over security. Recent alumni Molly Dean assists with phonathon. A profile of the Peace Action Network. Hillel provides valuable...
Professor publishing quota continues controversy. Holland Union Building lacks fire alarm system. SVHB (Social Violations Hearing Board) hears harassment case, structure change considered. Portrait of Charles Nisbet stolen, President's house burglarized. Consortium unites Central Pennsylvania...
Former college student Scott W. Sinning, '87, is suing campus administrators, the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity, the Borough of Carlisle, Carlisle Chief of Police Frank Giordano, and two Carlisle Police Officers after being shot in the right eye by a pellet gun. Students that took part in the Malaga...
Student Senate holds student body referendum in ATS to discuss the Select Committee Report on Greek Life. Dickinson College Children's Center is established. Carlisle resident falls through grating near Snar entrance of HUB landing in the basement suffering moderate injuries. Area is currently...
Lumberyard to offer beer as a choice at upcoming event. Two separate incidences of assault on campus. Academic Programs Committee calls for termination of the Nisbet Program. College officially revises alcohol policy. Applicants to Environmental Studies Program in Zimbabwe denied visas.
Evaluation of campus security conducted over the summer, changes to follow. Common Hour enters its first full semester of activity. Biddle House to be used as an office and meeting space. Poet Sonia Sanchez reads selections from her various works in the Weiss Center. Mermaid Players perform in...
In lieu of recent attacks on students by townspeople, campus security offers safety suggestions. David Gergen and others speak on "changing Europe" in PAS. Peter Hilton-Kingdon resigns as Senate VP. Don't Mall the Trees Rally deemed a success by DARE member Justin Weaver. Prof. Dennis Akin's...
Continued attacks on students prompt increase in campus security measures. Lt. Col. Lorna Strzelecki addresses College about womens' role in Gulf War. Peggy Sanday speaks on date rape. Alumna Major Marie T. Rossi is first female pilot killed in Gulf War. Profs. Douglas Stuart and George Friedman...
Faculty approves second draft of self study report on diversity. Recession hits college financial aid budget. HUB custodian Albert Thompson retires after 36 years. Motorists' complaints may lead to jaywalking tickets. Leadership Network Council seeks definition. Speakers chosen for PAS on...
