DPS investigates a spike in Library thefts, the Wellness Center sees a 23% increase in visits, rapper Hoodie Allen headlines the Fall Concert, the Dickinsonian interviews the so-called "squirrel tamer" Dalton Maltz, and the student-run sustainability clubs dwindle.
The Dickinsonian publishes a prank issue containing news of Childish Gambino & One Direction replacing Chiddy Bang & Timeflies, Senate shuts down but students fail to notice, phallic art coming to a library near you, a new Biology Class titled "Life Creation," and finally an introduction to quinoa.
The Finance Committee announces its allocations for clubs and activities. Article on the Waidner-Spahr Library construction. Low enrollment compels the College to raise tuition by 3.9 percent. Changes are made in the room draw plan. Articles on student perspectives of Student Senate. The coaching staff for the Softball team is released and replaced. Senior Andrew Hinkle earns baseball and football honors.
Concerns rise after two students are struck by cars in crosswalks on campus. Controversy over the move of the Special Collections archive from the May Morris Room to the library's new addition. Details on Sexual Assault Awareness Week activities and goals. Professors begin using the Internet to connect their classes to other universities and to create an interactive classroom. Article on students' study abroad experiences in Toulouse, France. Men's Cross Country ends the season well, and senior Jon Coldron advances to nationals. Football defeats Gettysburg.
The College store begins to market tear gas. Charles Coleman Seller, historian and librarian emeritus of the College, passes away. Draft protest raises consciousness. Due to book theft, the library plans to install an alarm system. A centerpiece outlines a Senate election report. Sports profile on student Dave Freysinger. Men's Basketball defeats Albright, Gettysburg, and Franklin and Marshall.
New snack place to be built in the library. Student Senate approves new sound system for the Depot. David Cook performs at Dickinson. Delta Sigma Theta celebrates Delta Week. Outing Club's trip to Utah.
The Enrollment and Student Life Committee discontinues the use of Engage the World Fellowship scholarships. Engaging the world as a concept, however, remains in full swing, as Dickinson holds a study abroad fair and an international student reception at Waidner-Spahr.
The owners of Casa Mani, a popular local coffee shop, express plans to build a coffee cart in the library for Dickinson students. Juniors, especially those studying abroad, express their distaste for the current application process for living off campus. Fourteen students and four faculty members commit their winter breaks to a service trip to Jamaica. The Dance Theatre Group prepares for its fall concert "Possible Landscapes" featuring four faculty-choreographed pieces. The Women's Cross Country Team become NCAA National Champions. Both the men's and women's swim teams are undefeated.
This issue includes articles on students wanting to expand the College's Study Abroad options. Reviews on the events during Multicultural Week. Announcement of the opening of the Conflict Resolution Resource Center under the direction of Shalom Staub. Description of a variety of campus renovations. Announcement that the Waidner-Spahr Library goes wireless. Spotlight on the Astronomy Club. Musical artist Ben Folds cancels concert at Dickinson due to illness; however, he hopes to reschedule.
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.
Efforts made to improve relations between Carlisle and the Dickinson community. Improvements to the library planned for the summer, including new laser printer and computers, as well as a new entrance onto Britton Plaza. Policy Studies majors develop senior projects to benefit future Dickinsonians. Jive Turkeys host the fourth annual ultimate frisbee tournament. Men's Tennis boast most wins since 1960, finishing fourth in the conference.
Campus survey reflects importance of library to students. Master classes for student musicians provide different opportunity to get feedback on performance. Plans approved to install webcams across campus. Track and Field continues to break records.
Announcement of donation of Robert A Waidner from his estate. Irving Rothe, Holocaust survivor, to speak at Dickinson. Improvements to the Depot discussed. Door alarm problems in dormitories decline. Martin J. Sweet is new professor of Political Science. Student soccer player Alyssa Carlow interviewed.
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.
Elizabeth Baer, the second presidential candidate, articulates vision for College. Senate investigates student concerns about health center. Football team to battle Wesley in ECAC bowl game. Director of student activities Mary Spellman proposes student media fee of $35 for media groups. New dean of international education Karen Jenkins hopes to push study abroad numbers to 100 percent. Rick Santorum speech provides "map" to "help people negotiate" the 'Health Care Maze'. Waidner-Spahr Library debuts 'spillproof' mug. Trout Gallery touts works by faculty artists.
ACLU director Ira Glasser makes a case for civic morality. Tougaloo College professor Dr. Jerry Ward provides insight into Bearden works. Students get feel for rare books at new display in the library. Senate election procedures raise doubts over legitimacy. New dean Joyce Bylander aims for a more diverse campus, plans to work with faculty and students on multicultural issues. New money means new programs for College's American Mosaic Semester. Presidential search enters final stages, replacement to be named by next semester.
Search begins for a new college president. Phi Kap brothers sentenced to 300 hours of community service for stealing Halloween decorations from local homes. Accidental severing of wires in construction of the library is to cost $50,000 to repair. Online bookstore provides alternative to students. Children's Center offers professors and their children shelter from national day care crisis. Dean's List membership expands by 88% due to new criteria. Student has run-in with Thai sex industry