Dickinsonian, February 12, 1954

Mermaid Players plan spring production of "The Cardiff Giant", first time in MP history that faculty members will appear alongside students in a stage production. MPs also present production of Antigone. President of Vassar College Dr. Sarah Gibson Blanding to speak during Women's Day events. Choir sings at Church Convention in Harrisburg. Agnes P. Drayer - wife of trustee Samuel M. Drayer - dies after lingering illness, new women's dormitory to be named in their honor. Queen to be crowned at Mid-Winter Ball. G.O.P. of Cumberland County to hold dinner in Alumni Gym.

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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1951

Frank J. Ayres, Jr., receives Susan Powers Hoffman chair of mathematics. Annual Campus Chest drive begins. New historical markers are unveiled and new lamposts are lit in ceremony. Homecoming pep rally and dance. Drayer Hall still under construction, should be completed by spring semester. Gettysburg defeats Dickinson football 34-7.

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Dickinsonian, October 4, 1957

The incoming freshmen made Dickinson history as the largest class ever- 310 freshmen matriculated after 1400 applications, coming from 15 states and 9 countries. Thirty new faculty members have joined Dickinson including Dean of Men Alan Coutts, college chaplain Reverend Mr. J. Artley, and professors in the Departments of Biology, Geology, Economics, History, English, Mathematics, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, ROTC, and Sociology.

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Dickinsonian, November 19, 1954

The Mermaid Players announce their next production. "Our Town" will be performed December 1, 2 and 3 in Bosler Hall. The Aquatic Club is performing later this evening their interpretation of popular children's stories. The entire production is student produced from scenery and lights to costumes and publicity. The Alumni Council agreed to take action on athletic policies as requested by students in the previous issue of the Dickinsonian with the support of the Board of Trustees.

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Dickinsonian, February 14, 2003

Freshman Jeffrey Shank dies after falling off Drayer balcony. U.S. Naval Academy Band plays in ATS. Clarke Center lecturer Sandra Peart talks about eugenics. Student Jessica Ellerman studies plants' UV protection. Kathryn Talalay gives presentation on Philippa Schuyler. Lack of success of Phi Kappa Psi's Toys for Tots drive is blamed on new college charge policy. Cafeteria introduces "Wok Up". Profile of Sherry Harper-McCombs. Riot erupts at Ice Hockey game.

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Dickinsonian, May 4, 2001

Springfest occurred, met with good weather and mixed reactions from the student body. The first annual Deli Night was well-attended. Keith Rodgers and Skip Stevenson are doing a 50-hour radio marathon for autism. A lip syncing contest capped off Greek week 2001. The Student Senate held their last meeting of the year. Morgan Hall won the Freshman Olympics. Adam Ferullo reviews President Bush's first 100 days in office. A poll of students reveals that most freshmen are pleased with Dickinson, but that half of them have considered transferring.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 2000

Limestone Ventures, a new club on campus aimed at promoting self-starting businesses, held an entrepreneurship forum in ATS on October 25th. A group of students in an Oceanography class plan to head to the Bahamas in January to do research. The Clarke Center plans to hold a 3-day celebration of Irish literature starting on November 9th. Residents of Drayer Hall reacted angrily to a sixty-minute video on rape and men's fantasies shown in the Weiss Center on October 23rd. The editor writes an editorial criticizing the effect that new class registration policies will have on seniors.

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Dickinsonian, February 20, 1986

The annual Public Affairs Symposium has commenced, and features former Massachusetts congressman, Father Robert Drinan. The WDCV radio station received at $14,500 loan to go stereo, and will repay the loan over a five year period. The College plans to remodel Drayer Hall, and through some investigation found that Morgan Hall is just as in need of repair. Sigma Alpha Epsilon violated a code of conduct during Affiliation Weekend and face "social probation."

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 1978

In this edition, dilemmas with tenure are brought forth and discussed. All-College committee elections are being held. Dickinsonians of the month are William Koltnow, Stacey Van Alstyne, Julia Dovel, and Chris Bretz. The College Health Center is going through changes, will now be housed in Drayer basement.

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Dickinsonian, September 18, 1970

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 overlap those of college committees. 35 random freshmen were invited to Dean Hawkins first Fireside Chat. The first in a series of articles on the results of a study conducted by the Institutional Priorities and Resources committee for the Allenberry trustee conference is presented.

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Dickinsonian, October 3, 1969

All five faculty committees have granted voting rights to student members. The Student Mobilization Committee receives funds and backing from student senate to attend the Moratorium protesting the war in Vietnam. Kisner-Woodward hall receives approval of its Social Code from the Student Affairs Committee. Syntrax, a form of computer dating, is introduced to match students based on common answers in a survey and subsequently break down social cliques. A fully stocked health center on the first floor of Drayer provide free health care.

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Dickinsonian, June 5, 1964

Faculty determines year-end awards; Phi Beta Kappa announces awards. Donation drive to Philander-Smith College yields 400 books. Debriefing of IFC weekend as seen from Drayer Hall girls. Publicity promotes college endowment fund. It is announced that 90 graduating seniors plan to continue school. Robert Nilsson and Ernest Giglio ear PhD's. Student Nick Langhart chosen as head of Microcosm. Honorary Degrees to be granted to C.D. Jackson, Newell Snow Booth, Marchette Chute, Whitfield J. Bell, Charles Law McCabe and Leslie Davison. President appoints new faculty members.

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Dickinsonian, May 10, 1963

The faculty decide to accept a revised attendance system. Dean Roger E. Nelson to resume teaching. ROTC awards cadets in Annual Awards Day Parade. NSA committee of the Student Senate awards 29 published faculty members with dinner. Alpha Psi Omega taps five new members. Stewart L. Udall, US Secretary of the Interior to speak at commencement. Recent survey suggests poor student-faculty relations. Donald Campbell named Danforth Seminary intern at Dickinson for 63-64 year. Dr. Mondlane speaks on African independence. Isley Brothers to open IFC Weekend.

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Dickinsonian, September 20, 1962

In this issue of the Dickinsonian the college begins its 190th year. The construction of the new girl's dormitory is two months ahead of schedule. Dr. Angiolillo joins the faculty as chairman of the language department. The opera "Cosi Fan Tutte" to be performed by the Turnau Opera Players. Trustees set dates for construction of new fraternity houses and a student union building. A modern library will be designed for September 1965. New Student Union Building and ten fraternities to be completed September 1964. Dickinson has largest enrollment in history of college with attendance of 1100.

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