Dickinsonian, February 6, 2008

Historically Latino Sigma Lambda Beta looks to start a chapter on the Dickinson campus.  President William G. Durden is named to the Fulbright Advisory Board (Council for International Exchange of Scholars division (CIES) of the Institute of International Education (IIE)).

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 2007

A student assaults a fellow student late at night in the house of his ex girlfriend. He is arrested and and suspended from campus until further notice. Student Senate completely cuts funding for single-sex organizations on campus as per a previously unenforced bylaw. Delta Sigma Theta, a historically prominently black sorority, earns a charter from Dickinson College. The Sigma Phi chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity is nominated for ten national awards. Two members of the baseball team are named to the Centennial Conference Team for their achievements during the season.

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Dickinsonian, March 8, 2007

Three minority Greek organizations inquire about possibly gaining chapters at Dickinson. These organizations include Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Lambda Beta and Delta Sigma Theta. Once again, the applicant pool for admissions reaches a record high and the acceptance rate drops to 42%, making Dickinson more elite. The Zatae Longsdorff Center for Women donates over 25 years' worth of documents to the college archives, extending the college's collection of materials relating to women's history at the school. Kappa Alpha Theta and Multi-Organizational Board host a benefit concert.

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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.

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Dickinsonian, April 13, 2006

Public Safety increases security in response to recent cases of assault and trespassing on and near campus. For the second year in a row, Dickinson U-Turn will be accepting various donations of unwanted items to be sent to Project SHARE and United Way at the end of the semester. Two students present "The World After" in the Cubiculo to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and to promote AIDS awareness on campus.

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Dickinsonian, February 6, 2004

Student express opinions on cafeteria renovations. Rick Atkinson to teach on campus in Fall 2004. Holland Union Building to undergo renovations. Study into overpriced textbooks. Admission policies concerning shaping a diverse class scrutinized.

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Dickinsonian, April 25, 1991

College to focus on issue of diversity in re-accreditation process. Common Hour discusses AIDS and students. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) examines freshmen little sister rush. Former President Howard Rubendall dies. Living Colour plays at Kline. Pres. Fritschler creates Commission on the Environment. Trout Gallery displays studio art students' work. Collegium Musicum performs Renaissance pieces. Kappa Alpha Theta and Theta Chi win Greek Week lip sync contest. Amoroso Strings gives concert. Seniors Heather Stewart, Tod Matha, and Karen Beaver give recitals.

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Dickinsonian, November 15, 1990

Available Financial Aid examined. Associate Dean MacDonald discusses how college seeks to expand diversity on campus in hiring, while considering highly-qualified candidates for positions. Nabil Al-Khatab spoke on campus concerning the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait. Dickinson wins Homecoming football game against Gettysburg and win third straight centennial conference championship.

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Dickinsonian, April 9, 1992

More students than expected vote in senate elections. Record number of students who applied for off campus housing are denied. Bud Shaw, alumnus and activist, dies of AIDS. Students attend an abortion rights march in Washington, D.C. Symposium to be held to discuss the future of Cuba. Students and Safety and Security both pleased with HUB's all night hours. Walter Eddy discusses role of administration in Greek Life. Multiculturalism has become the goal and challenge for administrators. Editorial on the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 1981

President Sam Banks has decided to appoint a Commission on the Status of Minorities, which was recommended by the Study Group on Minorities. The College hopes to review the "current situation of the black community" and develop ways to enhance their campus experience. The old Alumni Gymnasium is currently being converted into the new Fine Arts Center and will be finished just in time for the department's 20th anniversary. Sigma Chi's intramural football team won in a championship game against Phi Kap.

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Dickinsonian, March 5, 1992

Judy Gill chosen as director of the Writing Center. Carlisle Police arrest campus intruder. 1992-93 budget eliminates stipend for freshman seminar instruction. IBM computer owners prepare for Michelangelo computer virus. Number of African-American students on campus declines as diversity is emphasized. Administrators explain and complain about gender barriers and sexism. Students work for cruelty free campus, bookstore, and world. Dickinson and Penn State choirs perform joint concert. Leon Golub receives arts award. Mermaid Player's production of Cloud Nine spurs discussion on sexuality

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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.

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Dickinsonian, October 10, 1991

Students and administrators react to the self study report on diversity. President Fritschler to join the board of the Mendeleev institute. Early closure of Bosler is criticized. Part one of a special report examining the board of trustees. Parents council links parents to the college. Dr. Harry B. Gray accepts the Priestley Award. Student experiences life among a culture of exile while studying in Tibet. World War 11 symposium to focus on life and politics after the war. Christopher Columbus and the American Psyche finally under fire. Playing Soccer with Jesus Jones and Crew.

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Dickinsonian, October 3, 1991

College releases study examining diversity. Biology and Physics revise lab curriculum. Bosler microroom to close at midnight. Proposal to name quads announces. Priestley Award given to chemist Dr. Harry B. Gray. Student suffers health problems due to raw breakfast potatoes. Eaken Piano Trio performs during parents weekend. Festival of Tibet to be held at the college. Mission and activities of the Treehouse is profiled. Counselors explain the services of the counseling center. Construction of new residence hall permanently postponed. Rowing more beneficial than running.

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Dickinsonian, September 22, 1977

In this issue, an over-enrollment crisis forced the College to look elsewhere for housing, selecting a place called "Dickinson West." Dickinson begins a search for more "minority" professionals, and gains Butch Barnham for the Counseling and Admissions offices. Students give opinions on the Panama Canal Treaty. Men's soccer and women's field hockey prepares for their first games of the season.

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