Dickinsonian, November 14, 1996

Concerns rise after two students are struck by cars in crosswalks on campus. Controversy over the move of the Special Collections archive from the May Morris Room to the library's new addition. Details on Sexual Assault Awareness Week activities and goals. Professors begin using the Internet to connect their classes to other universities and to create an interactive classroom. Article on students' study abroad experiences in Toulouse, France. Men's Cross Country ends the season well, and senior Jon Coldron advances to nationals. Football defeats Gettysburg.

People
Year

Dickinsonian, September 20, 1979

In reaction to the recently removed crosswalk between Morgan Field and the Boyd Lee Spahr Library, students create an unofficial, spray-painted replacement. The cafeteria increases security by requiring the presentation of ID cards and sealing off side doors in order to increase efficiency. A senior student is in stable condition at the Carlisle Hospital after being struck by a car while biking and sustaining severe injuries. Carlisle Police seize 37 marijuana plants during a raid on the off-campus apartment of three students.

Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, September 13, 1979

Twenty-three upperclassmen are bumped from their rooms in Adams Hall to compensate for over-enrollment in the freshman class. Carlisle officials remove a mid-block crosswalk in front of the Boyd Lee Spahr Library. A freshman student recounts her experiences in the Nicaraguan Civil War. The girls' cross-country team seeks varsity status.

Year

Dickinsonian, September 7, 2006

The new safety flag stations installed at crosswalks, while intended to make the community safer, are viewed as a joke. However, other proposed safety measures such as more lighting and blinking signs near crosswalks were denied by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation so the flags must be used. Dickinson is ranked 11th among the top 50 colleges for African Americans as rated by Black Enterprise magazine for its diversity initiatives and the POSSE program. The new Rector Science Complex begins to be constructed, expecting to be finished for the fall of 2008.

Year

Dickinsonian, August 30, 1989

Select Committee proposes major changes to Greek Life in regard to housing and length of the rushing and pledging periods. Freshman injured on crosswalk outside of HUB. Maryland Congresswoman speaks at convocation, receives honorary degree. Biddle House basement is deemed an unsuitable living space and several members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon are forced to move out. Class of 1993 is second only to that of 1988 in size. Biddle Field track is resurfaced.

Events
Year

Dickinsonian, April 9, 1948

The motion for the popular election of officers of the Student Senate was defeated by a vote of 9-4. The date for the Little Theater's spring production of Macbeth is set. The Choral Club completes a three-day tour of churches and schools in neighboring Altoona. Three Dickinson basketball players are selected for the Little Three all-star team. 300 students and townspeople attend a jazz concert in Bosler Hall, featuring groups from Dickinson and the surrounding area. A stoplight is installed at the corner of West and High Streets.

Events
Year

Dickinsonian, May 18, 2006

Due to a tragic accident at the crosswalk between the Holland Union Building and the Academic Quad, safety flags stations will be constructed to prevent further accidents. The class of 2006 says goodbye to Dickinson and hears Judge John Jones '77 at commencement. Sigma Chi, a recently expelled fraternity, sues the college. After a forty-year hiatus, the D-Book makes its return. The women's lacrosse team ends with the best record in the team's history and becomes the first Dickinson women's lacrosse team to win an NCAA tournament game.

Events
Athletics
Year

Dickinsonian, September 22, 2005

Fallfest re-purposed to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Enforcement of Jaywalking policy causes confusion. Student senate encourages Katrina fundraising. Movie ticket discounts to students decrease. The validity of the book Binge: what your college student won't tell you is questioned.

Organizations
Year

Dickinsonian, December 10, 2004

Ben Folds musical concert rescheduled for Spring term. Description of the Dickinson Cheerleaders. Advice on managing exam stress. Alumnus profile on Allen Bell, Class of 1968. Biographical piece on College photographer, A. Pierce Bounds. Outline on the Music and Arts Expo put on by the Arts Haus, Treehouse, and Student Music Society. Professor profile on Steven Lichtman, assistant professor of political science. Spotlight on the Ski Club. Letters to the Editor respond to oppose previous Dickinsonian articles on U.S. History course offerings and the limitations of the Study Abroad Program.

Year

Dickinsonian, February 13, 2004

Campus survey on 2004 election reveals liberal political majority. New crosswalk safety measures to be enacted. Popularity of different languages and the language requirement reviewed. Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson to speak at 41st annual Public Affairs Symposium on ethical globalization. Plans formed to expand learning communities in first-year seminars.

Year

Dickinsonian, December 12, 2003

Joyce Bylander reappointed as Associate Provost for Campus Academic Life. Dean JoAnne Brown to leave post. Crosswalk safety problems highlighted. Cable TV on campus is discussed. Model UN hosts high school conference. Students abroad discuss experiences in Toulouse and Malaga. Brenda Bretz responds to claims about discouraging double majoring.

Organizations
Places
Year

Dickinsonian, April 6, 2001

President Durden announces the graduation speaker for this year, Dr. David Kessler, M.D. Women's Studies earns a status as an official major. The borough of Carlisle is discussing putting in street-level flashing lights at the high street cross walk between the Weiss Center and the main campus. Dr. Mark Gilbert will come to campus to discuss the upcoming General Elections in Europe. An editorial criticizes the signs in the HUB featuring famous Dickinson alumni. Adam Ferullo writes a column on President Bush's decision to federally fund faith-based initiatives.

Year

Dickinsonian, September 15, 1994

Grand plans for social space becoming a reality. College mourns the loss of alumni killed in a plane crash in California. The college undertakes the Capital Campaign, trying to raise $40 million for enhancing academic programs. The HUB becomes accessible to disabled students. College addresses questions at the first Town Meeting, organized by Student Senate and UPS. Community cracks down on jaywalkers. Three new staff join Dickinson, eager to help students.

Year

Dickinsonian, October 31, 1984

The Dickinsonian wades into the local and national political debate with profiles, analysis, and endorsements. Campaign for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives reviewed, candidates John Broujos and Earl Keller interviewed. The Dickinsonian endorses Walter Mondale for U.S. presidency. College Democrats and College Republicans debate presidential election in print. Democratic Party profiled, lauded. Metzger Series marks 100th anniversary of coeducation at Dickinson with speaker series.

Year

Dickinsonian, December 12, 1991

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 poverty. SASB to consider BYOB policy. Pro-choice advocates establish alliance on campus. Freshman frantically cope with Finals. A new Generation of Jazz Players turning over a new sound. A Day Without Art. Profile of Run With It.

Year

Dickinsonian, June 4, 1965

Senior awards announced. Honorary degree recipients announced. Housemother Emma Grubb retires. Microcosm editors named. Dickinson-Carlisle relations are discussed after students are assaulted and a student is killed crossing High Street. Alumna Virginia Compton reports on her experiences in the Peace Corps since leaving Dickinson. Construction expands to include new library and dormitory; new biology building under construction. UPS appoints Henry Lewis as new president. Dickinson MVPs named on spring sports teams; Neil Hermann named athlete-of-the-year.

Events
Year