Taney, Roger Brooke

A history of Chief Justice Roger Taney’s time at Dickinson, written by him, is published. Students debate the national politics of the era.

A lecture on the biography of historic Justice Roger Taney is given in Bosler Hall. The results of the Mid-Winter Sports are announced. The Debate Team prepares for a debate with State College. The annual reunion of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity was held in Baltimore. Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrated the 43rd anniversary of their founding. The Union Philosophical Society elects new members for the spring.

Football team to play Swarthmore College for "Dickinson Day" in Harrisburg. Six Freshmen tried and found guilty of violating Freshmen Rules. Book published on Chief Justice Taney, alumni of the College. Greek Club plans programs for their coming season. Freshmen to vote on the Student Government Examination System.

James Shepley, chairman of Ford Foundation Challenge Program, announces $500,000 donation to college from Louis Tuvin (Class of '10). Ford Challenge Campaign succeeds in gaining pledges. Faculty acts on pass-fail, planning to enact system in the fall. Prof. William Cage comments on the college's obedience to Epstean's Law. IFC to crown first queen. Bust of Roger Taney to be presented in Law Day celebrations. College conflicts with Allison Methodist Church members. Committee on Peace meets and formulates policies.