Dickinsonian, December 8, 1977

Another one of many recent fires in Adams Hall raises suspicion, an investigation and a need to make all dorms more safe. Pennsylvania universities are concerned with the lack of funding aid to higher education and worry about future crises. Professor Robert Entman calls for more student-faculty interaction in the cafeteria and an All-College Committee on Resources has been formed to evaluate the situation. The Personnel Subcommittee is revising evaluations to allow for more student input.

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Dickinsonian, December 1, 1977

A recent Food Service survey showed that 54% of the campus disagrees with the amount of money they pay for their meal plan. An ad-hoc Food Service committee is now working at improving the food quality and diversity. Questions were brought forth by students about a small white building that is owned by the College, but leased to the government's Agency for International Development and used as a standby place in case of an emergency in Washington D.C.

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Dickinsonian, November 17, 1977

In this edition, the two social organizations on campus, the Student Independent Organization (SIO) and the Committee for Social Alternatives (CSA) are called upon to create more opportunities for students to socialize on campus. College President Sam Banks and Dean George Allan will be teaching a course together called, "Persons: Philosophical Roots of Psychological Theory." A large article focuses on the College's music scene, showing that the Hermitage, the Adams Basement coffeehouse, has been hosting different musicians every weekend.

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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1977

In this issue, the new coffeehouse in the Kisner-Woodward round room has opened under the jurisdiction of the Adams Basement Coffeehouse (ABC) Steering Committee. Bruce Wall Jr. was named the new Dean of Residential Services. The idea of a 14-meal, no breakfast plan in addition to the 21-meal plan is discussed among students, Food Services. Russian and computer science minors are now offered. Women's Volleyball and Women's Field Hockey teams takes third place in the Middle Atlantic Conference tournament.

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Dickinsonian, November 3, 1977

Due to a possible budget cut by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency towards higher education, the College has about $70,000 at stake if the $300 million dollar fund is cut by the state. The College commission seeks to improve women's status both on campus, in the classroom and amongst faculty members. The College Chamber Choir is to perform in Washington D.C. at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The College's Food Service is reviewing its food, meal plans and sanitation.

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Dickinsonian, October 27, 1977

In this issue, the Nisbet Scholars Program has been successful so far and the participants were satisfied with the results. Professor Margaret Wyszomirski of the Political Science program has plans to write a book on ballet and its changes from the 1950s-70s. A Native American troupe, Four Arrows, visited the campus to "promote cooperation, understanding and harmony" to students. Women's volleyball is successful and is in the running for a MAC trophy.

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Dickinsonian, October 20, 1977

In this issue, "The Dickinsonian" recently received an honor rating of "First Class" by the Associated Collegiate Press. A previous error in an All-College Committee election declared Mark Sundback's position void, but a resolution was passed that allowed Mark Sundback to resume his elected position despite the past restrictions. An article discusses the supposed lack of interest for journalism courses, Professor Sharon O'Brien speaks out in favor of journalism.

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Dickinsonian, October 13, 1977

This edition discusses the recent disapproval from the students and parents about an increase in tuition, apparently due to inflation. A newly election officer to the All-College Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid, Mark Sundback, is to be considered void due to a technical error. The College was awarded a Housing and Urban Development loan to expand its energy monitoring system.

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Dickinsonian, October 6, 1977

Joan Bechtel, assistant professor in the department of Library Resources has been selected for a grant to pursue graduate studies under the "Advanced Study Program for Librarians." A recent alumnus, John Rich Dorean, has been living in the Christian commune "Koinonia" as part of a "God-centered culture where their faith leads them in different directions from the rest of society." Students recall the recent Johnstown flood, as well as its history of flooding in lieu of a benefit to raise funds for the damaged town.

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Dickinsonian, September 29, 1977

In this edition, the big issue is the new Fraternity leases, which covers all fraternities on campus. Fraternities now live under the terms set by the Task Team Report on College-Fraternity Relations. The College is seeking out more Work/Study funding programs to help students with financial aid. The question of unionization as the cause for friction in the College community is asked by "The Dickinsonian." Men's soccer is undefeated so far in the season.

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Dickinsonian, September 22, 1977

In this issue, an over-enrollment crisis forced the College to look elsewhere for housing, selecting a place called "Dickinson West." Dickinson begins a search for more "minority" professionals, and gains Butch Barnham for the Counseling and Admissions offices. Students give opinions on the Panama Canal Treaty. Men's soccer and women's field hockey prepares for their first games of the season.

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Dickinsonian, September 15, 1977

In this edition, President Banks and senior staff members analyze the recent changes and upheaval with the College's personnel. Former College chaplain Paul Kaylor, former Associate Dean of the College Kenneth Laws, the Dean of Educational Services Robert A. Barr, the Director of Financial Aid Charles L. Twichell, the Treasurer of the College John Wotjen, and Stephen Markwood, Associate Dean of Residential Services have all resigned in the past year. ATS is noted as going through some more "attractive" changes, expected to cost around $52,000.

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Dickinsonian, September 3, 1977

In this edition, the College faces dorm problems because of over enrollment by the largest freshman class in Dickinson's history. New provisions have been made for student housing, such as a building on West Louther Street that has been leased to house upper class women. A new switchboard has been installed on campus, making communication easier and more widely accessible. A new dean of Educational Services, Dr. Leonard Goldberg, arrived to replace former Dean Robert A. Barr.

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Dickinsonian, April 21, 1977

The Fine Arts and Music programs at Dickinson is considered "not a priority" and a new building to house the Arts has been in production for many years. A recently published questionnaire titled, "The Whole College Catalogue on Drinking" finds that alcohol abuse is prevalent at Dickinson College and Dean Robert Barr has started an intensive education program for those with substance abuse problems.

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Dickinsonian, April 14, 1977

In this edition Maryanne Cunningham, the Coordinator of Housing and Programs, has decided to leave her position due to curtailing and redefining of her job. Students in Bologna experience political unrest while studying abroad. The Admissions Office has begun a more intense recruitment program and have been currently doing an "Admissions Road Show," traveling to areas like Washington D.C. and New Jersey to find prospective students. Dickinson's golf team has had continued success.

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Dickinsonian, March 31, 1977

In this edition, a fire of a "highly suspicious origin" happened in the Sigma Chi fraternity house's bathroom closet. There was speculation about the source being a bottle rocket that was thrown into the bathroom by highly flammable objects. The All-College Study Group on Religious Affairs reveals its findings from reevaluating the Office of the College Chaplain. Swimmer Clyde Vedder gained All-American honors for the third consecutive season by finishing ninth in the 100 yard butterfly at the NCAA Division III championship meet.

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Dickinsonian, March 10, 1977

New senate officers, Steve Bartolett, Ernie Klipfel, and Kathy Kunkel, were inducted at a ceremony in Memorial Hall. A new tenure system has gone into effect, awarding tenure to professors on the basis of the "quality" of the individual. The women's basketball team ends its season with a 5-7 record, losing to Widener.

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Dickinsonian, March 3, 1977

In this edition, an overall drop in the College's average GPA has caused some concern. Many believe it is the newly adopted plus-minus system, while others believe it is just natural. New "typesetting" equipment has been purchased by the College for "The Dickinsonian," worth about $16,045. Famous comedian, Steve Martin, is to perform in ATS at Dickinson. A student, Susan Soutner, researches ghost stories about Biddle House, Judge Edward W. Biddle, who apparently hung himself in Biddle House, and Abram Bosler, who apparently shot himself in the head in what is now the Admissions house.

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Dickinsonian, February 24, 1977

In this edition, the 1977-78 Senate election results are featured. The results were Steve Bartolett as Senate President, Ernie Kilpfel as Vice-President, and Kathy Kunkel as Treasurer. The Career Oriented Liberal Education or COLE program is new at Dickinson, which allows students to apply classroom theory to outside experiences. Through a grant, the program focuses in curriculum, internships and career advising. WDCV, the College's FM radio station, has plans for renovations and expansion, since it is one of the largest organizations on campus.

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Dickinsonian, February 17, 1977

In this issue, Associate Dean of the College, Dr. Kenneth Laws, submits his resignation from the college and looks to resume full-time teaching. A recent graduate from the College, Ed Miller, became a finalist in the Rhodes Scholarship competition. An informational picket was staged outside of the Holland Union Building to protest with the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union that represents workers at a nearby carpet factory. The Director of Admissions, J. Larry Mench, initiated a new aid plan to recruit local students in surrounding counties with top grades.

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Dickinsonian, February 10, 1977

In this edition, a change in the college's meal plan was issued by President Sam Banks. Now the dining hall will be closed to anyone unless they pay upon entry or have a meal plan card. Dickinsonians launched a boycott against the "multi-national textile corporation" J. P. Stevens and Company. "The Dickinsonian" interviewed General DeWitt C. Smith Jr., Commandant of the U. S. Army War College about his thoughts on recent President Jimmy Carter legislation.

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Dickinsonian, February 3, 1977

In this edition, a "well-known civil rights attorney" William Kunstler appeared and spoke at the Pre-Law Society's First Annual Law Symposium. The College's Chaplain, Paul Kaylor, resigned from his position after ten years, and prompted the creation of an All-College Study Group on Campus Religious Activities. Dickinson dropped in the ratings on a famous college ratings book, Barron's, mainly due to the lack of interest in SAT scores at the College. President Sam Banks made an effort that conservation measures were taken into effect campus-wide to curb wasted energy.

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