Dickinsonian, October 11, 1979

The college raises tuition by 9% for the 1980-1981 school year, bringing the total cost to $6,285. Four Nisbet Scholars are admitted to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society after being required to write a 1000 word response justifying the breadth of their education. The Hermitage, a bastion of Independent social life, faces trouble due to lack of student support and continuing problems with theft and vandalism. A column calling for the girl's softball club to varsity status appears.

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Dickinsonian, March 12, 1981

The Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status by the National Scholastic Press Association for the third semester in a row. Dr. Donald Knuth wins Priestley Award. Issue of special interest housing is discussed at Student Affairs committee meeting. New Policy and Management Studies Program is approved by the faculty. Duke University Professor Robert Entman speaks to students about sensationalist journalism. Four fraternities strongly consider the option of moving out of the quadrangle. Denny Hall celebrates anniversary of reconstruction. The Claude Kipnis mimists perform at Dickinson.

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Dickinsonian, October 26, 1978

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 stealing a bicycle. The Hermitage coffeehouse in Adams Basement is undergoing restructuring to increase security and appeal. The Library and Trickett Hall are both undergoing renovations.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 1978

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 Schmeding was elected as manager of the Hermitage coffeehouse in Adams basement by the ABC Steering Committee. The Class of 1928 plans its 50th celebration. The Track Team has a successful start to the season. Bill Koltnow won the National Collegiate Boxing Association Championship in Reno, Nevada.

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Dickinsonian, February 9, 1978

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 to protest against labor law violations by the J. P. Stevens and Co. textiles. There is an increase in fraternity pledges of about 10% from last year. Two College marathoners, Steve Braun and Howard Figler, both participated in the New York Marathon.

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Dickinsonian, November 17, 1977

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 a course together called, "Persons: Philosophical Roots of Psychological Theory." A large article focuses on the College's music scene, showing that the Hermitage, the Adams Basement coffeehouse, has been hosting different musicians every weekend.

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