The good health of Dickinsonians is praised, while the religious habits of students are criticized. Some students are criticized for their drinking habits. Rumors arise over a possible strike of students for a reduction in boarding house rates. The Union Philosophical Society cancels its...
Students are criticized for studying on the Sabbath. Relations between students and professors are notably peaceful. Rumors spread that South College is to be dedicated entirely to the Preparatory school. The only known existing portrait of President Durbin, the first President of the College...
Students are critical of the revival meetings occurring amongst the townsfolk of Carlisle. The Belles Lettres Society holds its 98th anniversary. Four freshman form the Beta Sigma Chi Society for the purpose of studying literary culture. The Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Societies...
The annual school catalogue is released, with numerous printer mistakes. The Union Philosophical Society alters its constitution. The Phi Psi's hold their annual reception. Construction continues for the gymnasium. The Belles Lettres Society plans its annual Sophomore Contest. The Freshman...
The Athletic Association selects members for the baseball team. The Union Philosophical Society Sophomore Contest is held. The Union Philosophical Society purchases new books for their collection. The Belles Lettres Society begins a revision of their constitution. Alumni hold a reunion in...
The class of '86 plans to erect a fountain near Old West and the new scientific building. The Belles Lettres Sophomore Contest is held.
Commencement Weekd is held. The speeches given at Commencement are all listed. The Board of Trustees motions to request Faculty imput on the admittance of ladies to the college. A new building, the Bosler Memorial Library Hall, is planned. The Junior Oratorical Contest is held.
Professors Super and Morgan are added to the staff at Dickinson. A field is donated to the college for student athletics. Class spirit sags as Freshman avoid traditional hazing and fraternities pit members of the same class against each other. The Union Philosophical Society decides that it...
Neither the Scientific Building nor the new gymnasium are yet ready to use, much to the dismay of the students. The college orchestra is reorganized. The Sophomores beat the Freshmen in baseball 19 to 7 and then refuse to play against the Preparatory students. A combined football team of...
Progress on the Scientific Building, now known by the name of Tome, is delayed. The new gymnasium is scheduled to be opened by the beginning of the next semester.
