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Dickinsonian, March 17, 1961

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Priestley award goes to Dr. W. Maurice Ewing of Columbia University, Geophysicist. Malcolm Reports Dickinson's progress is on improvement. Senior Fred Richardson reserves Woodrow Wilson award for chemistry research. John Dingee takes over as Senate president. Loan from the federal Community...

Dickinsonian, June 1, 1963

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In this issue of the Dickinsonian a Philadelphia group withdraws financial aid to the college. Samuel H. Magill appointed Academic Dean. The social living experiment was suspended for Commencement Weekend. Stewart L. Udall to speak at commencement. Several students to receive academic awards at...

Dickinsonian, September 18, 1970

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Workmen resume cutting down trees after a student protest halted work for two days. Extensive discussion of student opposition to cutting down trees highlighted the first faculty meeting of the year. The Senate will change its committee structure by dissolving some committees whose duties...

Dickinsonian, September 9, 1976

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In this edition a "Report of the Task Force on Social and Residential Life" was featured. President Sam Banks mainly addressed fraternities and fraternity life, especially with ideas of equality between non-fraternity and fraternity groups, as well as the College-fraternity relationship. Two new...

Dickinsonian, November 17, 1977

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In this edition, the two social organizations on campus, the Student Independent Organization (SIO) and the Committee for Social Alternatives (CSA) are called upon to create more opportunities for students to socialize on campus. College President Sam Banks and Dean George Allan will be teaching...

Dickinsonian, December 8, 1977

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Another one of many recent fires in Adams Hall raises suspicion, an investigation and a need to make all dorms more safe. Pennsylvania universities are concerned with the lack of funding aid to higher education and worry about future crises. Professor Robert Entman calls for more student-faculty...

Dickinsonian, February 9, 1978

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In this edition nominations for Student Senate president, vice-president and treasurer are being circulated. A vegetarian meal plan is now offered to any student and the Food Committee is currently testing new products to placate the students' disapproval with cafeteria foods. Students continue...

Dickinsonian, April 6, 1978

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In this edition, a new gymnasium is going to be built, whereas the Arts center, badly in need of renovations or a new location, will not be receiving either. The Student Affairs Committee's proposal for coed alternative housing received tremendous disapproval by the Board of Trustees. Ellen...

Dickinsonian, October 26, 1978

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In this edition, the President Banks discusses faculty unionization and how it could be stifled due to a recent ruling at another College to unionize. Phi Delta Theta has requested off-campus housing for their fraternity. Former Officer Thurston E. Cline was dismissed from his position for...

Dickinsonian, September 13, 1979

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Twenty-three upperclassmen are bumped from their rooms in Adams Hall to compensate for over-enrollment in the freshman class. Carlisle officials remove a mid-block crosswalk in front of the Boyd Lee Spahr Library. A freshman student recounts her experiences in the Nicaraguan Civil War. The girls...

Dickinsonian, November 6, 1980

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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...

Dickinsonian, February 2, 1984

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The Board of Trustees increases tuition by 8% for a total of $11,040 for tuition, room, and board. National public relations firm Hill & Knowlton has been hired by President Banks to help position the college as a more prestigious and top liberal arts college. Presidents of the college's ten...

Dickinsonian, February 23, 2001

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John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted, was the keynote speaker for the Public Affairs Symposium on Crime and Punishment. Several sexual assault incidents on campus have raised public safety concerns among the Dickinson community. The Center for Public Speaking will be eliminated after this...

Dickinsonian, September 3, 2008

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Spanish Professor Mark Overstreet tenders his resignation abruptly. Rector Science Campus opens for classes after two years under construction. Lupe Fiasco chosen for Fall Concert. Former Dickinson student Patrick McMurphy '07 dies. President Durden calls for drinking age discussion. Althouse...

Dickinsonian, September 10, 2009

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Regina Spektor to perform Fall music concert. Sushi bar and Biblio Cafe come to campus. College prepares for H1N1 Outbreak. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is placed on social probation. President Durden gives his first Fireside Chat of the year in Adams Hall. Men's Soccer wins first three matches against...
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