Dickinsonian Newspaper

McCauley, James Andrew


Dickinsonian, February 4, 1873

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An alum, Class of 1858, reflects on his years at Dickinson College. Debate over public and sectarian schools. President McCauley discusses the college's "inadequate endowment."

Dickinsonian, April 1, 1873

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President James McCauley obtains two mirrors and alumni donate a total of three paintings for the Reading Room in West College.

Dickinsonian, October 6, 1874

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The College Regatta is discussed, and its benefits debated. The Dickinsonian announces the possible institution of a law course into the curriculum. The death of the valedictorian of 1874 in memorialized, with special inserts by the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and the Union Philosophical Society....

Dickinsonian, February 1877

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An alumnus reminisces about the long-forsaken Shakespeare Club.  The Union Philosophical Society challenges the Belles Lettres Society to a joint debate in the College chapel.  Religious meetings are held with the...

Dickinsonian, February 1878

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President McCauley holds tea time with the students of the Senior class.  The Belles Lettres Society and Union Philosophical Society hold their anniversaries, for which they reinstate the tradition of having invitations.   

Dickinsonian, February 1884

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Students are criticized for studying on the Sabbath.  Relations between students and professors are notably peaceful.  Rumors spread that South College is to be dedicated entirely to the Preparatory school.  The only known existing portrait of President Durbin, the first President of the College...

Dickinsonian, May 1886

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Rumors that President McCauley will resign are dispelled by multiple sources.  Some minor renovations are made to the college during the clean-up of the mess after the construction of Bosley Memorial Library Hall.  Two baseball games, played against Mechanicsburg and Gettysburg, are both won by...

Dickinsonian, June 1886

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Tempers flare and issues arise regarding the rumors of President McCauley's resignation.  Dickinson is challenged to a boat race by Wilson College in Chambersburg, but it is cancelled due to an injury.  The Union Philosophical Society holds their annual Oratorical Contest, as does the Belles...

Dickinsonian, July 1887

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Commencement is held.  The Junior Class Oratorical Contest is held.  The Board of Trustees defends President McCauley and the actions of the Faculty regarding the Hill Case.  Sigma Chi, Chi Phi, and Phi Kappa Psi hold banquets.  Field Day is held.  Dickinson beats Letort in baseball 17 to 6.
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