Dickinson students are sued by their landlord for the way they treated their apartment. Sigma Chi fraternity, who recently sued the college, is denied preliminary injunction. The new Associate Dean Tim Poirier arrives on campus to assist his former colleague April Vari. At least fourteen...
As fraternity rush season takes off, Kappa Sigma fraternity considers reapplying for recognition on campus after being suspended in 2004. The TV ad-hoc committee established recently by Student Senate releases a poll of potential cable channels to be added to Dickinson's repertoire. MOB and...
Extreme propaganda posters are hung up in residence halls warning against being trusting of suspicious persons after a 44 year-old man was caught trespassing in Baird-McClintock. The online room-draw system is put on hold for another year until all the glitches have been worked out, sending...
The women's bathroom in the upper level of the HUB is remodeled to the delight of females and dismay of the males who are fighting for a remodel of their own. However, the next project will be redoing the women's restroom in the basement of the HUB. DPS changes the requirements necessary to...
The annual events Mr. Dickinson and the Polar Bear Plunge are held for charitable causes. Women's basketball prepares for the NCAA tournament after losing in the Centennial Conference Championships.
Three minority Greek organizations inquire about possibly gaining chapters at Dickinson. These organizations include Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Lambda Beta and Delta Sigma Theta. Once again, the applicant pool for admissions reaches a record high and the acceptance rate drops to 42%, making...
The Mermaid Players and Department of Theater and Dance present the spring mainstage production, a dark comedy premiering this weekend. Vice President for Enrollment and College Relations Robert Massa is named as a member of the American Council on Education, one of only 38 educators nationwide...
The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.
WDCV, Alpha Phi Omega and Special Friends hold "Fundraiser for Autism and Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation," an annual event preciously known as 40 Hours for Autism. Student Senate proposes a resolution to change professor evaluations to make them more anonymous. REACH! a program that promotes greater...
Both DPS and the Carlisle Police Department are called to the Phi Kappa Sigma house to investigate a report of a fight. They find several underage pledges in an inebriated state. Disciplinary actions will be forthcoming and possibly detrimental as the fraternity had been suspended just two years...
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings students question Dickinson's preparedness for such an emergency. Both President Durden and DPS chief Danser ensure that emergency procedures are in place if they are ever needed.
A participant in an Emcee Battle at the Depot shoots at students after they tried to leave the event before his group performed. For the third year, Dickinson prepares for U-Turn, a campus collection and yard sale benefiting United Way. Dance Theatre Group prepares for its fresh student...
A student assaults a fellow student late at night in the house of his ex girlfriend. He is arrested and and suspended from campus until further notice. Student Senate completely cuts funding for single-sex organizations on campus as per a previously unenforced bylaw. Delta Sigma Theta, a...
In less than a year, the First in America Capital Campaign launched by President William Durden raises over half of its target goal. The class of 2007 says goodbye to Dickinson.
Dickinson exhibits its "greenness" through sustainability programs following President William G. Durden's signing of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment. Student Senate President Anya Malkov is profiled.
The Phi Psi fraternity faces a two-year suspension for "very serious hazing violations." Presidential candidates of each class are advertised. It is announced that hip hop artist Talib Kweli will perform in late September.
Reverend John Miyahara, Director of Religious Life and Community Services, is called to active duty in the US Navy. Dickinson pays tribute to 9/11 with a morning memorial service. Dickinson hosts Jackson Katz, America's leading anti-sexist male activist and filmmaker.
The Enrollment and Student Life Committee discontinues the use of Engage the World Fellowship scholarships. Engaging the world as a concept, however, remains in full swing, as Dickinson holds a study abroad fair and an international student reception at Waidner-Spahr.
In honor of Constitution Day, federal judge and 43rd First Lady of Pennsylvania Marjorie O. Rendell visits the university to make an address. Members of the African American Society wear black to support the nationally known 'Jena 6' case. Local restaurant Piatto hosts an AIDS fundraiser.
The Senior Class Gift Drive is set into motion with a Wine and Cheese Kick-Off Event. President William Durden hosts a First in America soiree and receives acclaim from Classic Style magazine for his bow tie.
The Simpsons. The increasingly popular paintball club struggles with budgeting. The men's soccer team continues with a win against #8-Ranked Johns Hopkins University in one of its best ever starts to a season.
Dickinson Red Alert is implemented utilizing the National Notification Network (3N) to notify all students in case of a campus emergency. History professor David D. Commins is inaugurated as the first incumbent of The Benjamin Rush Distinguished Chair in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Political...
The Spanish and Portuguese Departments sponsor the sixth annual Semana Poética as a number of internationally recognized poets visit the school. Dickinson alumnus Lisa Sherman speaks to students about LOGO, MTV's new LGBT channel.
Dickinson College continues in its crackdown of illegal file sharing. The Sustainability Department's nationally organized "Step it Up" walk and bike ride event occurs at Dickinson. Students remember Stephanie Kreiner after Alcohol Awareness Week with the third annual Run for Steph. A number...
Local restaurant Salamandra closes as the Student Senate considers passing a resolution to allow students to use meal plan accounts at select Carlisle restaurants. "Godfather of archaeology" Professor Leon Fitts is set to retire at the end of the semester. The college receives a $93,000 grant...
