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Dickinsonian, December 6, 1979

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Daughter of late General Joseph Warren Stilwell, Nancy Stilwell Easterbrook speaks about China. Dean Leonard S. Goldberg reacts to multiple student assaults on campus. Coalition of Private University Students (COPUS) strives to improve the...

Dickinsonian, January 31, 1980

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The members of Alpha Delta Epsilon sorority decide to affiliate instead with Gamma Phi Beta. Action is taken after "special effects" powder causes an explosion at the Sigma Chi fraternity house. President Samuel A. Banks announces the formation...

Dickinsonian, February 7, 1980

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Professor T. Scott Smith gives his "Last Lecture." The new gym is named after the late Josiah and Bessie Kline. Students attend a seminar hosted by Dr. William J. Beeners at Princeton Theological Seminary. Junior Colleen Miller is appointed Night...

Dickinsonian, February 14, 1980

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The College store begins to market tear gas. Charles Coleman Seller, historian and librarian emeritus of the College, passes away. Draft protest raises consciousness. Due to book theft, the library plans to install an alarm system. A centerpiece...

Dickinsonian, February 21, 1980

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President of the Puerto Rico Statehood Student Association, Kenneth D. McClintock speaks about statehood for Puerto Rico. Following the draft protests, student and faculty have a teach-in. Progression group protests the J.P. Stevens' labor...

Dickinsonian, February 28, 1980

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Dr. Philip Morrison, distinguished astrophysicist and interpreter of science, receives the Priestley Award. There's a fire in the student union building. Senate gathers to consider a reorganization of the legislative body. Recently retired German...

Dickinsonian, March 13, 1980

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Michael Harrington, professor of political science at Queens College, speaks about social and economic issues in the 1980s. Richard A. Pfau, professor of history, gives his Last Lecture. Dr. Warren Farrell, author of "The Liberated Man" will...

Dickinsonian, April 3, 1980

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Students oppose the proposed April 14 pledging cutoff. Senior Laurie Lucas is crowned Miss Cumberland Valley. Historian Fritz Stern discusses Einstein's Germany in a public lecture. Seniors in the Nisbet Program struggle with their Problem...

Dickinsonian, April 10, 1980

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Club Hockey Team attempts to gain varsity status. Newspaper editor Barry Rascovar to offer writing hints in a two-day writing workshop. Student Senate debates the new constitution. Students complain about the inefficiency of the Health Center....

Dickinsonian, April 17, 1980

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Omicron Delta Kappa and Blue Hats tap members. Junior Scott Mumma awarded the Presidential Scholarship by President Samuel A. Banks. Junior Bill Hill III receives 1902 Award. Alpha Chi Rho and Sigma Alpha Epsilon organize a 24-hour marathon...

Dickinsonian, April 24, 1980

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The Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status in a recent Associated Collegiate Press rating of college and university newspapers. The topic for next year's Public Affairs Symposium will be "Men and Women: What is Our Future Together?" Arnold...

Dickinsonian, May 1, 1980

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Students vote on new Senate. Harrisburg Mayor Paul Dougtrich speaks at the College. Anne Abrams, Director of the Holland Union Building, resigns. Student Affairs Committee offers rush and pledge program insight. Social Violations Hearing Board...

Dickinsonian, September 4, 1980

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Dickinson College is the recipient of the $250,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation. New security system added to Boyd Lee Spahr Library to prevent theft of books. Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status by the National Scholastic Press...

Dickinsonian, September 18, 1980

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Fraternities issued large bill for property damages and cleanup. President Banks talks about the future of Dickinson College. Alcohol Learning and Knowledge for You, ALKY, is discussed. Sorority and Fraternity rushing begins. Women's Volleyball...

Dickinsonian, September 25, 1980

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Jerry Walker of Bucknell University stages his one-man show on campus. Discussions are underway for a computerized checking system which would replace student ID's with a personal multipurpose card that could be used all over campus. Conveyor...

Dickinsonian, October 2, 1980

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Third Annual Black Student Union Conference took place on campus. Accreditation of College is reviewed in preparation for Middle States Evaluation. Role of Sororities on campus is discussed. Senate Auxiliary Enterprises and Grievances Committee...

Dickinsonian, October 9, 1980

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Mailbox in front of HUB removed in accordance with new national energy conservation policy. Phi Delta Theta celebrates 100 years at Dickinson. The Service Center cites office negligence as cause for large amount of waste on campus. Fall Fest...

Dickinsonian, October 23, 1980

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Native American participants in the Long Walk for Survival make a stop at Dickinson. Charles Corddry comes to campus to talk about defense budgeting and the presidential election campaign. Discussions about changing the academic calendar prove...

Dickinsonian, October 30, 1980

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The Zatae Longsdorff Organization forms as a branch off of the Women's Resource Center. Interviews with students indicate that a culture of social and academic fear is heavily prevalent on campus. History of ghosts in academic buildings recounted...

Dickinsonian, November 6, 1980

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The issue of African American enrollment at Dickinson declining is addressed by Congress of African Students. College's financial aid program is deemed a stunning success. Ronald Reagan wins election. Danger of cults is addressed on campus....

Dickinsonian, November 13, 1980

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Discussion takes place on NCAA's proposal to govern women's athletics. The Kline Center is designated as exclusively for the use of Dickinson affiliated persons. Work-study students given minimum wage. Issues of segregation and insensitivity...

Dickinsonian, November 20, 1980

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Task Force Report is published. Survey of college newspapers shows that other colleges face same issues as Dickinson. The Hutsah Puppet Theatre put on their production of "The Hobbit." Music Department's Winter Concert is a success.

Dickinsonian, December 11, 1980

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New regulations imposed concerning posting of signs in the dining hall. Problem of lack of handicap accessible facilities on campus is discussed. Changes made by Task Force lead to revisions of College judicial structure. Sociology/Anthropology...

Dickinsonian, January 29, 1981

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Trustees approve increase in tuition cost. The Panhellenic Council eliminates fall rush. A pond and a sun deck will be added to the Kline Center. Michael J. Netto, director of Food Service, completes first year of residency at Dickinson having...

Dickinsonian, February 5, 1981

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Flu outbreak overloads Health Center. President Sam Banks offers non-credit course on magic for second year. "Senior Night in Carlisle" held at local restaurants and bars. All-campus Study Group on Minorities created over concern of decline in...

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