Lightner, Joe

Students form the Republican Club, which throws its support behind Professor Leon C. Prince in his congressional campaign. Professor Prince addresses Dickinson students and members of the Carlisle community as a part of his campaign for the Republican nomination for congress. Non-Fraternity men organize a permanent social organization known as the Commons Club, whose objectives include promoting unity and cooperation with other members of the college community, loyalty to the college, and equal opportunity for all male students. The senior class elects Class Day officers.

A Dickinson in China fundraiser drive begins with a goal of $2,000, to be put towards the maintenance of a professor at the West China Union University. Joe Lightner is reelected head football coach for the 1924 season. A feature on West China Union University, its history, and graduates appears. The Tribunal enacts mandatory study periods for all freshmen four nights a week as punishment for widespread disregard of the Freshman Rules.

Joe Lightner, a former Penn State football star, is elected the new coach of Dickinson's football team after the resignation of Coach Murphy. Student Senate elects a new president. Preparations for the debate season begin with new teams being planned, as the previous year's team has retained only two members. The Greek Club inducts 43 new members.