Dickinsonian Newspaper

1942


Dickinsonian, January 15, 1942

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New classes added to curriculum relating to the war and war in general. Student Opinions Surveys of America polls reveal that patriotism has risen in college students since the United States became involved in the war. Dickinson offers accelerated program in accordance with the government's...

Dickinsonian, January 22, 1942

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The 70th Anniversary issue. Article about the history of the Dickinsonian. Fire at Phi Psi House, only minor injuries. Student Opinion Surveys of America found in a poll that the favorite movie of 1941 among college students was "Sergeant York." Twelve semester hour summer session is being...

Dickinsonian, February 12, 1942

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Three new members elected to Phi Beta Kappa. The semester begins with one new member to the faculty and one to the administration. Changes made to the structure of the Army to enable easier mobility through the ranks. Dickinson Law School changes the structure of its semesters to enable students...

Dickinsonian, February 19, 1942

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The theme for the Mid-Winter Ball will be George Washington's birthday. Eight new members initiated into Phi Delta Theta. Five professors were among the 107 people that registered for the Armed Forces at Dickinson's third registration day. Kappa Sigma initiates five new members as Phi Mu...

Dickinsonian, February 26, 1942

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Lambda Sigma Pi elects eight new members. Union Philosophical Society to discuss "war aims" in their next meeting. A Student Opinion Surveys of America poll reveals that three of every five women are volunteering with civilian defense activities, but less than three of ten men, not already in...

Dickinsonian, March 5, 1942

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Dean Vuilleumier discusses the plan for the first ever summer semester to take place this summer. Girls prepare to escort men in the coming days as Pan-Hell Week begins. List of all Dickinson alumni that has been living in Hawaii. President Corson returns from month-long vacation in the South. A...

Dickinsonian, March 12, 1942

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Men from Dickinson will travel to attend a large Interfraternity Council meeting at Gettysburg College. Mixed ping pong tournament is being planned by Coach Kahler. Three initiated into Phi Beta Kappa. Four Dickinson students took the exam to enter West Point. Article on the behavior of three...

Dickinsonian, March 19, 1942

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More plans for Pan-Hell Week are being made, especially for the Pan-Hell Dance. A group of students is going with Prof. Fink to the 7th Annual Debaters Conference at State College. Defense stamps will be given when Kappa Sigma hosts its annual Spring Formal rather than corsages. Student Opinion...

Dickinsonian, April 18, 1942

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Colonel Mathews brought in to teach the 'Pre-Induction Training Courses." Two Dickinson graduates begin aviation training. Dr. Landis, professor of Mathematics, dies. College staff member, George Shuman Jr, asks alumni for old issues of the Freshmen Handbook. A national survey discovers that...

Dickinsonian, April 25, 1942

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A new defense course will be taught at Dickinson. Article on the history of the library. Article about students that left to help with forest fires, but they never found the fires. Article on a historian's opinion on American and war throughout history. Students involved with the Dickinson...

Dickinsonian, May 2, 1942

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Over 200 guests and perspective students visited on Guest Day. Fraternities register for sugar rationing and individual registration will begin soon. Article on the history of Metzger Hall. Many Dickinson athletes enlist in the Marine Corps.

Dickinsonian, May 7, 1942

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Dean Vuilleumier heads Carlisle's Gas Defense Squad, a part of the Office for Civilian Defense. Two Dickinson graduates will face each other in the Congressional race in Wilke-Barre and the winner of this election will succeed another Dickinsonian. Six Dickinson students enlist in the US Naval...

Dickinsonian, May 30, 1942

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Junior class, Class of 1943, elects president. Student Senate decides that Rushing will not occur during the summer session. the 169th Commencement. Approximately 120 students are enrolled for the summer session. the 1942 Microcosm comes out on time. Six high school seniors are awarded Trustee...

Dickinsonian, October 14, 1942

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The Freshman Annex (formerly the Parker House) on S Hanover St opens to house twelve female students. Colonel Henry E. Smith, John C. Hepler, Dr. Bernice K. Grubb, Charles H. B. Kennedy, and Jane L. Evans join faculty. Dr. Elmer C. Herber publishes two papers on parasitology. Professor Horace E...

Dickinsonian, October 22, 1942

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John J. Ketterer is elected vice president of senior class. Metzger Council is reorganized into three councils, headed by Mary Mackie: the Senior House Council, the Metzger Hall Council, and the Freshman Annex Council. Campus Chest Drive exceeds expected revenue.

Dickinsonian, November 7, 1942

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Dr. Gaither P. Warfield, '17, gives talks on his experiences of German concentration camps. Austin Grugan, Martin Helrich, Harold Gould, and William Rudy join Lambda Sigma Pi, science honor society. Jean Lentz is first female member of college band. Kay Price is first Dickinson drum majorette....

Dickinsonian, November 19, 1942

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Honors Work program is reorganized. Dickinson Defense Council prepares for blackout drills. An Interfraternity Council is formed for the second time.

Dickinsonian, December 10, 1942

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Doll Dance is planned with patriotic theme. Dr. Montgomery Porter Sellers, oldest Dickinson faculty member, dies. Colonel Alexander A. Sharp, '83, donor, dies. Phi Epsilon Pi wins intramural volleyball tournament.

Dickinsonian, December 17, 1942

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Robert T. Wheeler is elected president of Beta Theta Pi. Twenty-one students sworn into Navy. Dickinson receives fifty-thousand dollars from Professor Montgomery Porter Sellers' will. Doll Dance is planned.
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