Dickinsonian, December 7, 2006

The illegal distribution and sale of prescription drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin becomes very present on campus. A tuition increase for the 2007-2008 school year is announced, much to the dismay of students though it seems that they understand the reasons behind the increases. Although it meets the national and state safety requirements, Kaufman Hall still contains levels of toxins too high for Dickinson standards which will be handled over winter break. Pulitzer Prize winner Rita Dove comes to Dickinson as the recipient of the 2006 Stellfox Award.

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Dickinsonian, November 16, 2006

The owners of Casa Mani, a popular local coffee shop, express plans to build a coffee cart in the library for Dickinson students. Juniors, especially those studying abroad, express their distaste for the current application process for living off campus. Fourteen students and four faculty members commit their winter breaks to a service trip to Jamaica. The Dance Theatre Group prepares for its fall concert "Possible Landscapes" featuring four faculty-choreographed pieces. The Women's Cross Country Team become NCAA National Champions. Both the men's and women's swim teams are undefeated.

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Dickinsonian, November 9, 2006

The Academic Planning and Standards Committee changes the wording on Dickinson diplomas for the first time since 1879. They now acknowledge women graduates as alumna instead of alumnus and state that the student has graduated with a degree in liberal arts and sciences as opposed to just philosophy. The DPS safety walk is a success and many parts on and around campus are recognized as needing more adequate lighting. A recent Peace Corps recruitment session attracts a record-breaking number of students not only for Dickinson but for Central Pennsylvania more generally as well.

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Dickinsonian, November 2, 2006

The second annual Run for Steph is set for Homecoming Weekend in order to preserve the memory of this beloved deceased Dickinsonian. For the first time in the past four years, a nominee for a Student Senate committee is rejected. This candidate, a sufferer of autism, was recommended to the Student Senate Judicial Board twice by the college's discipline systems administrator and yet denied. Grab-N-Go promotes the sale of reusable lunch bags to reduce Dickinson's paper usage.

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Dickinsonian, October 26, 2006

The room draw system is updated to an online program, eliminating the horrors of the HUB housing lottery. DPS Officer Charles Weekley is dismissed from his position after supposedly lying about abandoning a pet of a faculty member. The Mermaid Players and the Dickinson Department of Theater and Dance present the fall theatrical production "Urinetown." Football defeats Franklin and Marshall and retains the prized Conestoga Wagon Trophy, a symbol of the rivalry between the two schools.

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Dickinsonian, October 12, 2006

Dickinson Dining Services refutes the rumor that they put laxatives in their food as doing so would cause major issues with the state. As a response to Penn State's regulation of Greek parties, Dickinson's Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils consider such reforms as registering parties to prevent run-ins with public safety or the police. The First in America campaign makes its off-campus debut, beginning with its Philadelphia launch. Dickinson participates in the nationwide "Up 'til Dawn" campaign to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Dickinsonian, October 5, 2006

Dickinson is named the most fit college by Men's Fitness Magazine. The Department of Public Safety holds a "safety walk" open to the entire campus. This event will allow students to voice their opinions regarding ways in which the campus could be safer. This is the first time students have been given the opportunity to express their ideas about campus safety. The Men's Lacrosse Team holds a Volleyball-A-Thon on the new sand volleyball court to raise money for the Red Cross.

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Dickinsonian, September 28, 2006

Both Carlisle residents and Dickinson students complain about noise levels in Residence Halls and at parties such as a dry one that was recently broken up at the Arts Haüs. President William Durden launches Dickinson's "First in America" capital campaign. Funds from this campaign will go toward faculty development, the Rector Science Complex, strengthening endowment and expanding the scholarship program.

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Dickinsonian, September 21, 2006

The various alcohol distributors in Carlisle have invested in ID scanners in order to report underage buyers to DPS. ROTC cadet J.D. Dolan is named number one cadet in his regiment at the Leader Development and Assessment Course attended by all ROTC students between their junior and senior years of college. Dickinson invests in a service called DormAid which does laundry and grocery shopping for busy students, though most seem to react negatively to the program.

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Dickinsonian, September 14, 2006

A record-breaking 143 sophomore girls sign up to rush sororities. The newly-formed Paintball Club seeks funding while clashing with public safety over having paintball guns on campus and whether or not they can be considered weapons. Spectrum, after receiving 100 new signatures at activities night, retains over 60 members, a number 15 times greater than it was in 1992.

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Dickinsonian, September 7, 2006

The new safety flag stations installed at crosswalks, while intended to make the community safer, are viewed as a joke. However, other proposed safety measures such as more lighting and blinking signs near crosswalks were denied by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation so the flags must be used. Dickinson is ranked 11th among the top 50 colleges for African Americans as rated by Black Enterprise magazine for its diversity initiatives and the POSSE program. The new Rector Science Complex begins to be constructed, expecting to be finished for the fall of 2008.

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Dickinsonian, May 18, 2006

Due to a tragic accident at the crosswalk between the Holland Union Building and the Academic Quad, safety flags stations will be constructed to prevent further accidents. The class of 2006 says goodbye to Dickinson and hears Judge John Jones '77 at commencement. Sigma Chi, a recently expelled fraternity, sues the college. After a forty-year hiatus, the D-Book makes its return. The women's lacrosse team ends with the best record in the team's history and becomes the first Dickinson women's lacrosse team to win an NCAA tournament game.

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Dickinsonian, May 4, 2006

The Public Affairs Symposium reveals next year's topic: "No Laughing Matter: Humor in a Complex World." Students lament the demolition of the James Science building, covering the walls with goodbyes and drawings. A new science building will be built in its place while the psychology, geology and environmental sciences will move to the newly renovated Kauffman building. It is revealed that Carlisle's air quality is the 24th worst in the nation.

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Dickinsonian, April 27, 2006

Before hitting the number 400 on the last day of the housing lottery all rooms are filled, leaving many students without living arrangements for the coming year. New Dean of Students April Vari begins to assume her duties, including addressing the housing shortage. Dickinson Christian Fellowship gains financial support from the mayor of Carlisle for hurricane relief projects. Dance Theatre Group presents its spring concert "Visions, Rhythms and Contrasts" which features nine diverse student-choreographed pieces.

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 2006

The Underground experiences a cut in hours due to a shortage in workers and lack of business late at night, upsetting many students. The building at 25/27 West High Street is acquired by the college to be transformed into senior apartments. Three fraternity houses are demolished to make way for new campus building projects such as adding on to Tome. Dickinson College wins the RecycleMania competition in the state of Pennsylvania and placed 24th nationally. The former DPS garage is transformed into an archaeology lab.

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Dickinsonian, April 13, 2006

Public Safety increases security in response to recent cases of assault and trespassing on and near campus. For the second year in a row, Dickinson U-Turn will be accepting various donations of unwanted items to be sent to Project SHARE and United Way at the end of the semester. Two students present "The World After" in the Cubiculo to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and to promote AIDS awareness on campus.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 2006

The Banner system for registering for classes and other services makes its debut, though most of its features remained not easily accessible at this point. Hillel and the Middle Eastern Club collaborate to hold a dinner displaying the possibility of coexistence between two groups who have historically been at odds. The applicant pool for the class of 2010 is the largest to date, making Dickinson's admission process even more selective. The new Center for Sustainable Living ("Tree House") is built and is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certified.

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Dickinsonian, March 30, 2006

The Quarry revamps its ordering system, allowing students to fill out an order form with an order number for their sandwich. This eliminates long lines and crowds of standing people and instead lets them sit and wait for their food. 192 Dickinson students are accepted into Dickinson programs and partner programs to study abroad for the 2006-2007 school year. At least 90% of those who apply to study abroad are accepted.

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Dickinsonian, March 9, 2006

Assistant Director of Advising and Coordinator of Learning Support Services Keith Jervis resigns from his post suddenly. The reasons for this departure are kept quiet. Dickinson College celebrates International Women's Day. The Men's Lacrosse Team starts its season off strong, winning the first two games of the season and building off of their success from the two previous seasons. The Women's Lacrosse Team also wins their first two games hoping to repeat the good fortune of the season previous when they reached the Centennial Conference playoffs for the first time in college history.

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Dickinsonian, February 23, 2006

Associate Dean of Students, Norm Jones, will be moving up the administration ladder to become assistant to the president. This position includes duties previously belonging to the executive vice president and regarding community development. The Carlisle Regional Medical Center moves one and a half miles further from campus and although this puts it out of walking distance for Dickinson students, they appreciate the better facilities that will be featured in the new building.

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Dickinsonian, February 16, 2006

The Health Center offers birth control options. The Public Affairs Symposium will focus on natural disasters. Wireless internet is now available in the HUB. The disciplinary system at Dickinson is explained. The Banner Self-Service System replaces the old Dickinson Online Confidant (DOC) for course registration. MOB hosts Valentine's Day Social. Swim teams prepare for the Centennial Conference Championships.

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Dickinsonian, February 9, 2006

Judge John E. Jones III '77 who has recently ruled in several intelligent design decisions to speak at graduation. Controversy over the unrecognized existence of Sigma Chi continues. Record breaking admissions statistics for the class of 2010 allow a more selective admissions process. Eating disorders hit home with the experiences of Ben Wegemer. Seniors stage talent show to raise money in memory of Rudy Kelly. Valentine's Day gift ideas for the hopeless. Kim Kalish presents Weiss Prize project.

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