Dickinsonian, February 19, 1954

Mermaid Players to introduce new mobile box office system to travel between dorms, offering tickets at reduced price; wrap up their tour of Antigone with a final performance at Gettysburg College. President Edel announces that the Board of Trustees has approved the construction of three new college buildings on the Benjamin Rush Campus, including a student activities building, a men's dormitory, and a new science building. Prayer Chapel dedicated to honor former College president John Price Durbin.

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Dickinsonian, February 27, 1953

Original drawings of Dickinson College by Benjamin Latrobe found. New College apartment building to be called Montgomery Hall. Professor Milton E. Flower presented a slide tour of Europe at a recent meeting of the International Relations Club. The Little Orchestra Society to visit Dickinson in March. Profile on student athlete, Lee Huber. Dickinson Basketball ends losing streak by defeating Western Maryland College.

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 1951

Omicron Delta Kappa gives their Activities Award to the Belles Lettres Society and the Dickinson Follies. The campus honorary groups, the Scull and Key and the Wheel and Chain, tap new members.A representative of Chesterfield offers cigarettes as a contest prize. Dr. Eric W. Barnes, head of the English Department, leads a discussion of Arthur Miller's play, "Death of a Salesman" at a Belles Lettres meeting. Profile on Dr. Arthur M. Prinz. The lacrosse team remains undefeated following their victory over Franklin & Marshall. The baseball team defeats Franklin & Marshall. Dr.

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Dickinsonian, March 3, 1950

Plans for the D Club Dance, to be held the night after this publication, and for Interfraternity Weekend, to be held a week later, are made. Dr. Milton E. Flower opens a new art exhibit in Bosler Hall, titled "Is Picasso Mad?" President WIlliam W. Edel gives a talk on the early history of the college, while Professor Daniel A. Zarat is invited to speak at a conference on teaching foreign languages at the University of Kentucky.

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Dickinsonian, November 12, 1949

Over 1,000 alumni are expected to attend the weekend's Homecoming ceremonies. George Scott, Henry Gasull, Jr., Kay Gleim, and Anna Mae Hollis (all '53) are elected freshman class president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. John Ressler '50 is elected editor of the newly-formed Dickinsonian photography Department. Professor Milton E. Flowers hosts an exhibition of Rembrandt reproductions in Bosler Hall. Attendance is strong at the November 10 recital by popular singer Dorothy Maynor.

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Dickinsonian, May 31, 1975

Former President Rubendall is honored by Dickinson and Carlisle in a Testimonial Dinner. A Testimonial to Rubendall is published as well. William R. Bowden will receive the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. Professors Flower, Kellogg, Sloane, and Warlow will retire this year.

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Dickinsonian, November 9, 1973

Dancer Edward Villella will perform in a Cultural Affairs concert. Dr. Milton Flower gives biannual Boyd Lee Spahr Lecture. The Student Services-organized Washington, D.C. trip is deemed successful. A photo-essay documents a recent public sale in Carlisle.

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Dickinsonian, October 26, 1973

Prof. Joseph Kelley of Dickinson's Law School speaks at a mini-symposium on impeachment. Faculty favors the 4-J-4 calendar system in a discussion with the Academic Program Committee. WDCV begins FM broadcasting as it reprograms its format; Pres. Rubendall is to dedicate the station in upcoming ceremonies. Nottingham's English Sinfonia is to appear in concert as part of the Cultural Affairs Series. Prof. William Sloane plans to run for Mayor of Carlisle. Prof. Milton Flower will present a Spahr Lecture on John Dickinson. In Memorial Hall, Dr.

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Dickinsonian, June 1, 1968

New York Times Columnist James B. Reston spoke at commencement. Charges of slander were leveled against Clarke W. Garrett, who reportedly made comments about Larry J. Warner in one of his classes. Gen. Harold K. Johnson is set to address ROTC graduates. David F. Brubaker received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching at a Trustees' Meeting on May 30. Phi Beta Kappa voted on new members. 18 members of the Dickinsonian community are planning to study art and religion in India over the summer.

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Dickinsonian, December 15, 1967

This is the Dickinsonian's Christmas issue. A survey of campus shows that students would prefer a larger Cultural Center. Omicron Delta Kappa leadership fraternity tapped five members during the Paul Butterfield concert. A Dickinsonian editorial from the previous week provoked a response from Dr. Milton Flower. Dean of Men Andrew Hecker looks to introduce a policy of closer communication between the student body and himself. College Choirs come together to present Christmas concert. US Rep. Edward Biester appeared at Dickinson Law School's Trickett Hall to speak on civil disobedience.

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 1962

Samuel Hays Magill appointed College Chaplain and Director of Religious Activities. Annual Arts Festival to feature D. James Kettlewell. Microcosm announce Roger Craver as Editor in Chief for 1963 edition. Professors Frank Miller and Luther Erickson to leave college. Arrests made at Alpha Chi Rho during Spring Weekend. Aquacade present the Lullaby of Broadway. Prof. Flint Kellogg, Prof. Milton Flower and Prof. Wright Kirk to take sabbatical leave. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia to present "Americana". Patsy Hitches wins fifth crown in Badminton Competition.

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Dickinsonian, June 3, 1961

Dean Nelson suspends Skull and Key. Chair of the political science department, Professor William Tayler, resigns. Rubendall to begin as President July 1. Class officers elected. President Malcolm to award five honorary degrees at commencement. Omicron Delta Kappa taps eleven. Helen Douglass Gallagher reelected to Board of Trustees. Two new professors announced. Dr. Milton Flower awarded grant from American Association of State and Local History for new book. 1961 Microcosm dedication to President Malcolm. Mike Hermann named athlete of the year.

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Dickinsonian, February 12, 1960

The Middle States Association will be evaluating the College. Follies announce this year's theme, "Tonight's the Night." Fraternity rush has ended and pledges announced. Sorority bids to be announced soon. Italian manuscripts to be displayed in library. Christian Association sent three students to Christian World Mission Conclave. Belles Lettres to present a French murder mystery. Dr. Flower resigns as head of cultural affairs. New assistant football coach is named. Adult education to offer eight courses in the spring. Swimmers win 30th straight meet.

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