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Dickinsonian, September 29, 1909

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Biddle Memorial Field opened with football victory over Western Maryland.  The YWCA holds its annual reception.  The football season looks unpromising unless there is greater dedication from players.  Play "The Climax" comes to Harrisburg.  An update is given on the recently graduated class of...

Dickinsonian, April 22, 1914

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The baseball team loses to both Bucknell and Penn State. The senior class wins the Bosler Cup at the Inter-Class Track meet on Biddle Field. A successful Chautauqua Week comes to a close. Francis A. Dunn, a senior football star and the most popular man at Dickinson, secretly...

Dickinsonian, September 28, 1916

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The new academic year opens with a ceremony; Professor Leon C. Prince gives matriculation sermon. Wilbur H. Norcross ’07 and G. Lafayette Cram join faculty. Miss Helen Burns ’12 becomes college librarian. Sophomores win annual flag scrap. YMCA holds annual reception for new students. Metzger...

Dickinsonian, May 13, 1922

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Reverend Ismar J. Peritz will speak to the college. Arrangements for Founders' Day finalized. Cremation will be held on Biddle Field. Dr. William B. Lindsay, former professor, dies from grief. Philomel Club is to perform for commencement. Freshmen plan to burn dinks. Beta Theta Pi banquet....

Dickinsonian, September 30, 1922

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Alumni plan publication of "The Dickinson Alumnus", a new alumni paper to be published monthly. Three women from the College as well as two other Carlisle residents suffer injuries after assault by "acid throwers". Dramatic Club plans season. Professor Norcross elected head of Pennsylvania...

Dickinsonian, October 28, 1922

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$1,250,000 fund-raising campaign to improve and modernize the college to come to an end. Athletic Association discusses the building of new enlarged grandstands at Biddle Field. Student Band to play for the rest of the football season. Greek Club to hold Doll Show.

Dickinsonian, April 12, 1928

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Several sports teams begin their campaigns: the track team in a dual meet against Schuykill at Biddle Field; the tennis team against the netmen of Franklin and Marshall; and the baseball team away against Penn State University.  It is announced that United States Commissioner of Education John...

Dickinsonian, May 10, 1928

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Seniors H.G. Stutzman and Betsy Ann Cloud take the lead roles in the Commencement play "Honor Bright".  Donald Smith is elected leader of the college band. Phi Psi wins the inter-fraternity track event for the second year in a row.  The orchestra announces a surprise symphony by Haydn on May...

Dickinsonian, September 27, 1928

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The Dickinsonian begins its 56th year of publication, noting its roots as a literary magazine under the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Literary societies.  Mervin Grant Filler is elected 18th president of the college, filling the vacancy of the newly resigned Dr. James Henry Morgan,...

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1928

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Dickinson College observes Armistice Day with a program in the Chapel.  Professor Mohler prepares a demonstration of the effects of liquid air on plants and animals.  The Men's Senate requires that all students wishing to attend the upcoming football game take part in the parade to Biddle Field...

Dickinsonian, October 24, 1936

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The football team will face Swarthmore in the Homecoming game. The Joint Society dissolves in order to reform its two original parts: the Union Philosophical and Belles Lettres Societies. An All-College Halloween party will be held in the gym. The school plans for the enlargement of Biddle Field...

Dickinsonian, February 18, 1937

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Robert L. Myers gives a talk on the newly enacted Social Security Act and unemployment in the country. After buying the adjacent properties, Dickinson plans to enlarge Biddle Field. The Debate Team schedule is posted. Fraternities and Sororities induct new members. In an effort to make peace...

Dickinsonian, September 30, 1937

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The Spencer Fullerton Baird  Biology Building is dedicated at opening chapel services. College purchases five lots for new athletic fields. Dr. Howard Thurman gives talk to Young People's Fellowship. Postmaster General James A. Farley visits Carlisle post office, greeted by crowd of several...

Dickinsonian, May 23, 1946

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Omicron Delta Kappa taps six men. Board of Athletic Control selects committee to elect new coach. Married Vets plan banquet. Dr. Eric Barnes is appointed head of the English department. New fence to be erected around Biddle Field.

Dickinsonian, November 5, 1954

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It is Homecoming Weekend and the 100 anniversary of the birth of John Philip Sousa. The halftime entertainment for the Homecoming Game will be a Sousa tribute highlighting some of his most famous marches with many piccolo solos and displays of national symbols. There will also be a pep rally...

Dickinsonian, September 30, 1966

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Ford Foundation grants college $2 million, most of which will be used to renovate buildings. President Howard Rubendall opens academic year with speech urging students to "get involved" in world affairs. Professor M. Benton Naff unexpectedly resigns. Students bothered by "needlessly boring"...

Dickinsonian, September 22, 1967

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Librarian Yates Forbis completes plan for a student book walk to transfer books from Bosler Hall to the new Spahr Library. Jerry Weiner reports on Six Day War in Israel after three and a half week tour of Sinai Peninsula. $7,000 worth of type-setting machinery purchased by The Dickinsonian to...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1970

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The facts and figures of the revised budget are presented to faculty. SAE allows women to be social members in a fraternity for the first time. Student Senate will contribute to the tree fund by matching one quarter of the student funds raised with senate funding. The Senate voted to allow $100...

Dickinsonian, February 1, 1974

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Pres. Rubendall's retirement is announced. Business Manager John Woltjen outlines College's energy-saving measures for Spring semester. Rubendall's letter of retirement intent is featured. Following the College's controversial decision to expand Biddle Field, the Washington Redskins agree to...

Dickinsonian, April 26, 1979

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In this issue, College Chaplain John S. Reist has resigned to take up a teaching job in Kansas City. In light of Chaplain Reist's departure, a search committee has been formed to find another chaplain. The Special Olympics was held on Biddle Field this year, and fraternity Beta Theta Pi helped...

Dickinsonian, August 30, 1984

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New construction on campus, completion of 'Townhouses' on Louther. Housing shortage on campus results from larger freshman class, improved retention rate. College changes alcohol policy regarding kegs on campus, restricting them to fraternity housing only. Denny Hall completely renovated for...

Dickinsonian, August 30, 1989

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Select Committee proposes major changes to Greek Life in regard to housing and length of the rushing and pledging periods. Freshman injured on crosswalk outside of HUB. Maryland Congresswoman speaks at convocation, receives honorary degree. Biddle House basement is deemed an unsuitable living...

Dickinsonian, August 27, 2004

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This issue includes articles on the Freshmen Orientation. Interview with Dean Ricardo Surita on Michael Moore's upcoming public lecture. Update on Dickinson College's national rankings. Holland Union Building, Waidner-Spahr Library, Old West, Biddle Field Complex, Kline Center, and residence...

Dickinsonian, March 5, 2008

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Dickinson's study abroad program based in Yaoundé, Cameroon continues despite civil unrest within the country.  Biddle Field renovations are scheduled for the summer.  After an unprecedented number of applicants, the off-campus-living lottery stirs controversy.  An increasingly number of...
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