The Board of Trustees appointed Dean George Allan to act as President of the College until a candidate is decided upon. The Nisbet Scholars program is once again unavailable, even after a three-year hiatus, due to lack of faculty participation....
30 students were cut out of a required policy and management class for the major due to a need for a smaller class size. The College's ROTC cadets placed sixth out of fifteen at a Ranger Challenge conference in New Jersey. New administrators have...
New computer and writing centers in the HUB basement have been built to provide additional places for students to work. The PEER (Program for Enrichment, Education and Recreation) Program has been going strong in the Carlisle area since 1968 and...
Students are concerned about the tuition hike for the upcoming school year, raising from $13,540 to $14,650. English Professor Sharon O'Brien's newest book, "Willa Cather: The Emerging Voice," received rave reviews. The Coalition Against...
The Public Affairs Symposium for the year is on, "Sport: Its Place in Society," that features appearances by sports figures such as Howard Cossell, Dr. Donna Lopiano, Dr. George Sheehan, and Dr. Harry Edwards. Students and faculty decide on the...
The library bans smoking in the basement and throughout the rest of the building. Phi Delta Theta fraternity will appear before the Social Violations Hearing Board for a food fight that took place recently. The Arts House will present a student-...
Admissions is reviewing the minority enrollment, revealing that there are only 12 "Hispanics", 13 "Blacks", and 28 "Asians" at Dickinson. Martin W. Redman, a member of the Class of 1976, was hired as the new director of Residential Life. The...
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary John T. Connor received the Benjamin Rush Award. Campus Activities Board (CAB) will have spent all their funds two months before spring break, but will still continue to host activities and events. The campus'...
Students discuss the impact and fear of AIDS in society and on campus. Students also comment upon the unavailability of contraceptives on campus. Thomas F. Banchoff, professor of mathematics at Brown University will receive the Joseph Priestley...
Michael J. Netto explains and defends the college meal plans because of complaints by students of the cost. Students continue to speak out about AIDS and give their own advice and opinions. The Blue Hats or Wheel and Chain society is recognized...
After less than a year of searching, Dickinson hired Dr. A. Lee Fritschler as the new president of Dickinson College. Fraternities speak out against what they felt were unfair replacements of furniture in dorms compared to fraternity houses. Drug...
Omicron Delta Kappa, an honorary national leadership society for men and Wheel and Chain, an honorary society for woman, both had a ceremony to "tap-in" their newest members. The new Kline Center is being used for a Howard Jones concert, which...
President-elect Dr. A. Lee Fritschler comments upon various areas of the College that he wants to improve once he becomes president. A memorial stained-glass window was installed in Bosler dedicated to the death of students Christine Major, '86...
Controversy surrounds the resignation of Michael Netto, director of Dining Services. HUB to be remodeled, as well as the Tome Science Building, several offices moving. College provides beds to students despite over-enrollment and lack of space....
Two more Dining Services administrators resign under controversial circumstances. Fraternities implementing dry rush policy. Handicap accessibility of the college is inventoried. Students annoyed with long lines at the dining hall. Study...
Condoms to be distributed at the health center. College Police called to the Quad, shut down parties for underage drinking, uncooperative behavior. Faculty concerned about Greek life and sciences. Panel of experts discuss affirmative action....
Political groups growing and prospering on campus. Dr. Arthur R. Shuman discusses proposed changes to state alcohol laws and alcohol culture at colleges. College to upgrade telecommunications system. Dickinson Investment Alliance student group...
Dorm intrusions continue, though door are still being found propped open. Quotas for faculty publishing are discussed. Homecoming weekend to also feature inauguration of Dr. A. Lee Fritschler as president of the college, with a speech by Sen....
President Fritchler sings the praises of liberal arts colleges in his inauguration speech. Problem with laundry facilities recognized by the administration. Professors enhance Dickinson's study abroad programs. Dean Carmen Neuberger addresses...
Student financial groups YES and DIA, stress prudence after decline. Library and HUB considers for possible late night study areas. Another intrusion causes concerns over security. Recent alumni Molly Dean assists with phonathon. A profile of the...
Professor publishing quota continues controversy. Holland Union Building lacks fire alarm system. SVHB (Social Violations Hearing Board) hears harassment case, structure change considered. Portrait of Charles Nisbet stolen, President's house...
Oxfam's fundraising fast raises questions. Prevalence of student drug usage discussed. Fritschler sheds light on campus concerns. Leaders see student government as powerful. Senior Sue Barzda spent semester in Nepal. "Still Motion" dance theater...
Raids by state police occur at other universities in Pennsylvania as part of a campaign to curb underage drinking. Violations Board harassment charge set aside. Dr. Riyad Mansour of the PLO discusses "Palestine problem". Senates answer questions...
President Ronald Reagan delivers his final state of the union address. College plans another new alcohol policy. Carlisle proposes zoning changes. Nancy Lindgren resigns as HUB administrator. Bookstore manager describes improvements. Leaky roof...
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been revoked of its party privileges for the month of February due to sexual harassment allegations by female students and other violations on alcohol. Rumors have arose about Sigma Alpha Epsilon possibly losing...