Dickinsonian Newspaper

1899

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The annual Phi Kappa Sigma grand chapter meeting was held in Baltimore during the winter break. A trend of "college snobbery" is discussed. Students are encouraged to continue to engage in physical activity during the interim between athletic seasons.

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An article encourages students to spend more time in studying the Bible, and other states the importance of attending chapel regularly. Discussion of the importance of the Literary Society. Another article comments on the disappointing state of the General Alumni Association of...

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Preparations for the upcoming athletic season are in full swing. The Dickinson Trustees met to discuss several issues of the college. The college Debate Team turns down the offer to debate with Gettysburg. The history of the college is recorded in the ledger of the first...

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The New York Association of the Alumni holds a dinner. A few sophomore class members crashed the Freshmen Banquet and abducted a freshman, resulting in a chase around the streets of Carlisle and the involvement of the Carlisle Police. Dr. Prince has succeeded in obtaining a...

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 An entire day is given up to religious worship for Dickinson’s Day of Prayer. An article discusses the matter of coming up with a name for the athletic field. Y. M. C. A. services occur under the direction of Sayford. Dr. Reed is appointed to State Librarian. The college...

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Robert H. Richards gave an address on the “Life and Services of John Dickinson” at the college at Bosler Hall. Rev. Cassard gives a lecture on the "Indiana". The Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Earl Taylor to talk about the Student Missionary Campaign.The basketball team continues...

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The Union Philosophical Society held a celebration for its 110th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society celebrated their 113th anniversary in Bosler Hall. The Senior Class held their class Banquet. Results of males physical examinations are published.

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An alumnus writes an article commemorating the great legacy of Dickinson. The anniversary of George Washington’s birthday is celebrated on campus. Some necessary improvements are called for in East College. The results of the new strength tests are compared. 

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The Inter-Society Debate between the Union Philosophical Society and the Belles Lettres Society took place in Bosler Hall. The Belles Lettres Society won. The state convention for the Y. M. C. A. is held. A reader responds to the Dickinsonian's negative comments about the Law...

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The commencement of the Indian Industrial School occurred last week. The winners of the essay contest and new editors of The Dickinsonian are announced.

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A lecture on the biography of historic Justice Roger Taney is given in Bosler Hall. The results of the Mid-Winter Sports are announced. The Debate Team prepares for a debate with State College. The annual reunion of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity was held in Baltimore. Sigma...

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The revised baseball schedule is announced. The Ladies of the college held a reception for the Freshman Class. The results of the Prep School strength tests are announced, revealing that on average the prep school students are stronger than the freshmen and sophomores. The...

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In the first game of the season, the baseball team wins 25 to 1 against Mercersburg. The coming track events are announced. The Y.M.C.A. committees are announced for the coming year. The intercollegiate and interscholastic races will be held on Franklin Field at the University...

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The baseball team wins 8 to 6 against Albright, while the Dickinson Reserves loses to Mercersburg Academy. The Glee Club and Orchestra travels south to Coatesville to perform. The Phi Kappa Psi convention was attended by representatives from all the colleges in the area....

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The baseball team wins against Syracuse and State College. An article about the division of younger classes is submitted for an essay contest.

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The Dickinson baseball team wins against Lehigh and Mt. St. Mary’s. Thomas Marshall, a member of the Junior Class, dies suddenly. A trophy room is to be built in the third floor of Denny.

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Students encourage advertisement of sports to attract prospective students. The annual Delta Chi convention is held. The annual Freshman constest for Cole and Walkley prizes is held.

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Debate between Dickinson and State College is held, and State College wins. Delta Chi banquet is held. The female glee club of Kee Mar College gives a concert at the Carlisle Opera House. Phi Kappa Sigma takes a trolley ride to Boiling Springs. A performance is given by the American Association...

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Description and review of the 1900 Microcosm. Article commenting on secret organizations. Y. M. C. A. conference is to be held at Northfield.

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Dickinson defeats the Carlisle Indians in baseball.The annual baseball game between the Freshman and Sophomore classes is held. Tea party for women of the Hall on Pomfret street. Belles Lettres Sophomore oratorical contest occurs in Bosler Hall. Professor T. A. Schurr comes to Carlisle to...

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Carlisle Indians defeat Dickinson in baseball. Dickinson is defeated by State College in the state track meet. The 1900 Microcosm becomes available to students. Article on the career of Dr. Price. Phi Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Psi, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Omega...

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Summary of the lives of Professor C. W. Prettyman, Professor Mervin G. Filler, and Dr. James T. Van Burkalow. Death of and summary of the life of graduate Rev. James Brown Scouller. Summary of the plans for members of the class of 1899. Football captains of opposing schools are announced.

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Dickinson's Alma Mater holds a reunion in Ocean Grove. Annual reception given to new students by the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A.. Comments concerning a decision made in a French court case. Class officers are elected.

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Y. M. C. A. conference held in Northfield. Biennial National Convention of Sigma Chi is held. Major Pilcher becomes a professor at Dickinson. Phi Kappa Sigma holds their annual smoker. Comments on literary society initiations.

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Carlisle Indians defeat Susquehanna University in football. The Reserves take a trip to York to play the York Collegiate Institute. Sigma Chi holds a banquet. Phi Delta Theta will attend the Alpha Province convention. The Belles Lettres Society initiates students.

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