Dickinson celebrates the 118th anniversary of the Belle Lettres. The conclusion of T. Leonard Hoover '00 article about social and industrial dynamics in the American Northwest lumbar industry is presented.
Dickinson celebrates the 115th anniversary of the Union Philosophical Society. A large fire breaks out in Baltimore destroying 2,400 buildings including the factory that produces the Microcosm. Leonard Hoover '00 examines the way the lumber industry in the Northwest United States exemplifies the "sturdy but reckless spirit of American Enterprise."
Phi Psi purchases a chapter house, the baseball season is set to begin and Phi Kappa Sigma hosts a dance. The Dickinsonian examines the life and influence of "Uncle" Noah Pinkney who was born a slave in Frederick County, Maryland and then sold pies and cakes to students outside of East College for over 20 years.
The Dickinsonian makes a plea for better advertising of the college and suggests starting a club dedicated to press relations. The Freshman class manages to secretly plan and execute their class banquet without interruption from the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers the second half of his thoughts regarding Milan. Phi Kappa Sigma hosts a banquet. Mr. Virgil G. Hinshaw of the Inter-Collegiate Prohibition Association is set to lecture in Bosler.
The freshmen take a delightful sleigh ride to Newville, but are repeatedly disturbed by members of the sophomore class. Dr. Morris W. Prince offers his thoughts about Milan.
Dickinson defeats Swarthmore in debate, the Carlisle Indian School Band is a great success at the Opera House, and Pi Beta Phi is officially established at Dickinson with 15 members.