Reagan, Ronald

Creation of Campus Entertainment Board is approved by the Senate. Small group of Dickinson students attend anti-nuke rally in Harrisburg. Attempted assassination of Reagan shocks students on campus. Old gym may be converted to new art center, pending approval of trustees. Black Arts Festival held all week, bringing many speakers but drawing a very poor turnout. Graffiti and vandalism occur on campus.

The issue of African American enrollment at Dickinson declining is addressed by Congress of African Students. College's financial aid program is deemed a stunning success. Ronald Reagan wins election. Danger of cults is addressed on campus. Murals are painted on the walls of Morgan and Adams Hall by students. The Mermaid Players put on their first performance of the year, "Museum."

President Sam Banks proposes 'repositioning' and increasing tuition at "State of the College" address. Ben Bova to speak at PAS. Education included in Reagan's State of Union Address, Fire at Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity House, Exhibit of Ms. Toshiko Takaezu opens in new Trout Gallery in the Emil. R.

President Ronald Reagan delivers his final state of the union address. College plans another new alcohol policy. Carlisle proposes zoning changes. Nancy Lindgren resigns as HUB administrator. Bookstore manager describes improvements. Leaky roof at Kisner-Woodward soaks residents. Trout Gallery features an Andrew Wyeth original. Two students spend the semester in Israel. Ballroom dance lessons on the quad well received. Review of "Good Morning, Vietnam".

Problems between Theta chi and Phi Kappa Sigma fraternities have been taken to the Quad Board, who handles inter-fraternal disputes. BACCHUS and Alcohol Education combined to hold an alcohol awareness week entitled "Truth about Spirits." It focuses on responsible drinking. The Student Phonathon opens to raise money for the Dickinson Fund. The presence of American troops in Lebanon and Grenada as well as President Reagan's policies are examined after the recent bombing in Beirut. The use of "date" to mean a social event is discussed.

In this edition, fifteen students and four professors from the College joined a quarter of a million protesters to voice their criticisms of President Ronald Reagan's policies. BACCHUS, a nationally sponsored group, has set roots at Dickinson to offer alcohol education to the campus. Junior Robert Visser attempted to bike to Lancaster but got caught in a storm and sustained a few injuries. Men's soccer remains undefeated thus far in the season