Dickinsonian, October 6, 2016

Students perform demonstration in the HUB to protest exclusivity. Students gather in ATS to watch vice-presedential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. Professor Lothar Probst from University of Breman, Germany, presents Clarke Forum lecture on the rise of populism in Germany and the United States during the election season. The Popel Shaw Center holds its first Interracial Mixer at Landis House to discuss racism, ethnic stereotypes, and ethnic erasure. 

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 2015

A new residence hall scheduled to complete for the Fall 2018 semester takes priority over HUB renovation, Dickinson waits to join the National Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Sucess, Senate and PEAC invite questions about the most recent sexual misconduct policy changes, and 30% of students respond to the Engagement Study over the course of 10 days. 

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Dickinsonian, February 17, 2011

General David H. Patraeus informs the college that he cannot make it to campus to speak at Commencement, and Allan Goodman, President of the Institute of International Education, takes his place. Students launch a Dickinson blog. Trustees create new "Young Alumni" seats. Profile on student athlete Jason Adams. Women's Basketball defeats Bryn Mawr. Track breaks records at Susquehanna Invitational.

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Dickinsonian, October 29, 2009

Influenza-like cases already hit a semester high. Dickinson College Town Meeting held in the Holland Union Building sparks debate. Women and Gender Studies Professor Amy Farrell appears on "The Colbert Report." Interview with playwright Jonathan Yukitch, who wrote the play "Finding Don Quixote" performed by the Mermaid Players. Football wins against Gettysburg. Men's Soccer defeats Haverford, Gettysburg, and the University of Scranton. Women's Soccer secures a spot in the playoffs.

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Dickinsonian, November 7, 2003

Dickinson purchases four acres along North Street. Smoking on the patio of the Holland Union Building discussed. Two-day symposium on American power announced; Tom Gjelton and Steve Clemons to speak. Chuck Zwemer discusses new science building proposal. Double majoring is considered by Registrar and Assistant Dean Brenda Bretz. Gordon Quinn discusses his new PBS documentary on immigrant experiences. Work Study considered. Local cafe Ground for Appeal is featured.

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Dickinsonian, May 1, 1980

Students vote on new Senate. Harrisburg Mayor Paul Dougtrich speaks at the College. Anne Abrams, Director of the Holland Union Building, resigns. Student Affairs Committee offers rush and pledge program insight. Social Violations Hearing Board rules on fraternity vandalism cases. Details on the Spring Festival events. Departing faculty offer insights - Professor George Ellard, Professor Frederick Ferre, Professor Richard Pfau. and Barbara Spear. Golf Team ends season strongly as they place third in the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships.

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Dickinsonian, February 7, 1980

Professor T. Scott Smith gives his "Last Lecture." The new gym is named after the late Josiah and Bessie Kline. Students attend a seminar hosted by Dr. William J. Beeners at Princeton Theological Seminary. Junior Colleen Miller is appointed Night Supervisor of the student union building - the first time a woman has held this position. The Public Affairs Symposium plans to discuss the nuclear power, and Dr. Barry Commoner will be the keynote speaker. The Second City comedy group performs. Women's Basketball wins against Johns Hopkins.

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Dickinsonian, September 17, 2008

Stephanie Balmer new Dean of Admissions. Faculty hold discussion on current academic program at Dickinson. Indoor smoking ban takes effect in all Pennsylvania workplaces. Emily LaSota '09 meets Arizona Senator John McCain during a campaign event at Franklin & Marshall College. Dickinson students debate the drinking age.

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Dickinsonian, September 28, 1989

Student Senate holds student body referendum in ATS to discuss the Select Committee Report on Greek Life. Dickinson College Children's Center is established. Carlisle resident falls through grating near Snar entrance of HUB landing in the basement suffering moderate injuries. Area is currently under construction. Dr. Arno Penzias receives this year's Joseph Priestley Award.

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Dickinsonian, September 14, 1989

Faculty endorses Select Committee Report on Greek Life by nearly unanimous vote. Residential Life allows Sigma Alpha Epsilon members to return to Biddle House basement. Registered parties now to be checked at random by campus police in accordance to the College's alcohol policy.

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Dickinsonian, February 2, 2006

New dean of students, April Vari '82 to arrive. College mourns over the loss of Rudy Kelly, who died in a car accident over winter break. Box stores come to Carlisle with the completion of Carlisle Crossing. Busta Rhymes coming to campus as the spring concert. Durden's experience at the U.S. University Presidents Summit a learning one. HUB all-night to have an alien invasion theme. Swim Coach Paul Richards earns 300th career win.

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Dickinsonian, October 6, 2005

College Chaplain Rev. John Miyahara called for active duty in the Navy reserve. HUB All-Night successful with a fiesta theme. Annual Carlisle Arts Learning Center auction to benefit Hurrican Katrina victims, President Durden to MC. Intelligent design debated locally. Dickinson students participate in Corbin Leadership summit at U.S. Naval Academy. A review of the recent Rolling Stones concert in Hershey Park. Football falls at home to JHU.

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Dickinsonian, August 27, 2004

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 hall renovations. Library and Information Services organization created, with Robert Renaud appointed as Vice-President of LIS. In Memoriam dedicated to the late Doug Fryling '04. Outline of upcoming Hope 2 Hunger events. Greetings and update from Dean Ricardo Surita.

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Dickinsonian, April 2, 2004

The Geology Club visits Hawaii over Spring Break to do research on volcanoes. WDCV to change its name from "The Frequency" to it original name, "The Dickinson College Voice." Admissions projects 5000 applications for the class of 2008. Plans to install webcams in the HUB abandoned. Life in Toulouse and Malaga are examined.

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Dickinsonian, February 6, 2004

Student express opinions on cafeteria renovations. Rick Atkinson to teach on campus in Fall 2004. Holland Union Building to undergo renovations. Study into overpriced textbooks. Admission policies concerning shaping a diverse class scrutinized.

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Dickinsonian, August 29, 2003

Review of Orientation. Dickinson ranked 42 in US News & World Report. Need-to-know locations in the Holland Union Building for first-year students. Report on Department of Education's ruling in regards to free speech. Report on weight gain during Freshman Year.

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Dickinsonian, November 16, 2001

Greyhound Bus company stops service to Carlisle causing outrage among students. Students complain of overcrowding in HUB. Multicultural Expo held. Dickinson Diplomats, a volunteer program, is reviewed. Women's Soccer end season with loss but several school records. Women's Cross Country Team goes to Nationals.

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Dickinsonian, November 8, 2001

Special Edition. Anthrax scare in the Holland Union Building leads to the building being evacuated and closed off for several days. Senior Andrew Theodorakis arrested. Meals were served in the Kline Center. Dickinson's ranking among the Top 50 liberal arts colleges rose due to the success of Phonathon. Clarke Center presented a debate on the pros and cons of the Soviet collapse.

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Dickinsonian, September 15, 1988

The State of Pennsylvania and Dickinson college enact new alcohol policies. Summer renovations of Holland-Union Building. Leslie Poolman, Janet Cox, and Judy Bennett join faculty. Neil Weissman becomes dean. Select Committee formed to examine effect of Greek Life on campus life. Francis Crick given Priestley medallion. Faculty Club is investigated for defying state alcohol law. Administration creates policy of overseeing parties involving alcohol. Gary Delena performs. Students participate in Russian Immersion Program.

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Dickinsonian, October 9, 1980

Mailbox in front of HUB removed in accordance with new national energy conservation policy. Phi Delta Theta celebrates 100 years at Dickinson. The Service Center cites office negligence as cause for large amount of waste on campus. Fall Fest Charity Weekend raises considerable funds. Grouping all fraternities together on quad is called a mistake by the President's Commission on the Status of Women at Dickinson College. Belles Lettres holds reading series.

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Dickinsonian, September 13, 2002

Ben Blutstein, alumnus, killed in Hebrew University bombing. Richard Rischar, Kathy Black, Dave Lohman, and Judith Rudge participate in Rolling Requiem to memorialize first anniversary of September 11th attacks. Debate about effects of September 11th attacks on America. Water conservation contest between residence halls. Dance and theater department moved to Montgomery House; irksome ramp built into house. Robert Renaud discusses spacial organization improvements to Waidner-Spahr Library proposed by Space Use Task Force, including relocation of Writing Center.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 2001

President Durden announces the graduation speaker for this year, Dr. David Kessler, M.D. Women's Studies earns a status as an official major. The borough of Carlisle is discussing putting in street-level flashing lights at the high street cross walk between the Weiss Center and the main campus. Dr. Mark Gilbert will come to campus to discuss the upcoming General Elections in Europe. An editorial criticizes the signs in the HUB featuring famous Dickinson alumni. Adam Ferullo writes a column on President Bush's decision to federally fund faith-based initiatives.

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Dickinsonian, February 28, 1991

Gulf War-inspired Silent Vigil for Peace takes place at town square. Health Center notes increased illness among students. Controversy over Senior Class President Mark Broadhurst resolved. 1991 Multicultural Fair and Black/African American Arts Festival begin. Men's basketball team advances to NCAA playoffs. Common hour speakers focus on U.S. refugee policy. Stephen Katz elected as Student Senate Vice President. College club examines Greek life. Peggy Reeves Sanday to lecture on date rape. Dance Theatre Group interprets popular songs. Independent Choreographers Exchange to perform.

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Dickinsonian, September 11, 1997

College looks for ways to solve student parking problem; Alcohol violation numbers increase; College relaxes Dean's List requirements; Kenneth Starr to speak; Brenda Bretz named new registrar; Freshmen live in study lounges due to oversized class;

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