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Dickinsonian, October 11, 1928

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The All-College Social committee has changed the date of the college picnic, much to the chagrin of the students.  The Senior Blazer committee calls upon seniors to be measured for their jackets.  New rules lightening the strict regulations...

Dickinsonian, October 18, 1928

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Dickinson College is to be represented in the American Association of University Women's Founders' Book.  The Union Philosophical Society and Belles Lettres Society continue their  "stunt" of selective rushing.  Professor Benjamin Wilbur Folsom...

Dickinsonian, October 25, 1928

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Professor Leon C. Prince will speak at the upcoming Homecoming pep rally at Bosler Hall before the football team's game against Gettysburg.  Dickinson alumnus Reverend Edmund Davison Soper, D.D., class of 1898, is elected president of Ohio...

Dickinsonian, November 1, 1928

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The All-College Social Committee continues its preparations for Homecoming events.  Professor C.R. Walther Thomas takes his German class for a walk.

Dickinsonian, November 8, 1928

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Fraternities forbid use of intoxicants and begin to lead weekly YMCA meetings.  The Dickinsonian reports that Professor Leon C. Prince and alum Russel R. Kohr are elected as State Senator and Assemblyman, respectively.  Despite rain, Dickinson...

Dickinsonian, November 15, 1928

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Dickinson College observes Armistice Day with a program in the Chapel.  Professor Mohler prepares a demonstration of the effects of liquid air on plants and animals.  The Men's Senate requires that all students wishing to attend the upcoming...

Dickinsonian, November 22, 1928

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The Men's Senate condemns the scheduling of ten games in the upcoming 1929 football season, claiming that games begin prematurely and that they are too condensed.  The Belles Lettres Society hosts an art contest for original pieces with a $10...

Dickinsonian, December 6, 1928

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The Sigma Tau Phi Jewish fraternity requests recognition by the college as a national fraternity.  Fred A. Lumb, president of the Dramatic Club, predicts "Children of the Moon" Christmas performance to be a great success.  Professor C.W....

Dickinsonian, December 13, 1928

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The Alumni Gymnasium plans to open on January 9th for a basketball game against the University of Pennsylvania.  "Brother Bill" Simpson, a lecturer on living a "Christ-like life today", roused the student body with his explanation of the Sermon...

Dickinsonian, January 10, 1929

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An outbreak of influenza requires that the college open Conway Hall for the treatment of incapacitated students under the guidance of head nurse Catherine Guise.  Former professor Hazel Jane Bullock describes her adventures in Spain, having...

Dickinsonian, January 17, 1929

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Two stray cats have occupied the dorm rooms of Metzger Hall.  Judge M.W. Jacobs, professor of Equity on the original Law school faculty, passes away.  Dickinson's basketball team loses a close game to Army.

Dickinsonian, January 24, 1929

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Dr. Maurice Hindus gives a speech in the chapel on modern Russian life, extolling the cordiality of townsfolk and the beauty of Siberia.  Italian lecturer Dr. Giovanni Macerata gives a speech exalting "Il Duce" Benito Mussolini as well as Italy's...

Dickinsonian, February 7, 1929

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Reverend Oscar Thomas Olson leads daily prayer at Allison Memorial methodist Episcopal Church for Prayer Week.  Students await a lecture on the subject "Why the Arctic Calls Me" by explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen.  Professor C.W. Prettyman addressed...

Dickinsonian, February 14, 1929

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Norwegian explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen gives a stirring lecture on Arctic survival.  Students continue to anticipate the arrival of the German "Sea Devil" Count Felix Von Luckner for a lecture on his exploits during World War I.  Selections of...

Dickinsonian, February 21, 1929

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Boyd Lee Spahr, Head of Alumni Association, presents the college with large portrait of Dickinson grad and eminent scientist Spencer Fullerton Baird.  College President Mervin G. Filler is presented with an honorary degree of doctor of laws at...

Dickinsonian, February 28, 1929

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German Naval Commander Count Felix Von Luckner gives a thrilling lecture to a packed crowd.  College Sophomore Russel Spinney is caught delivering a false story to a local barber involving his near drowning.  The story is published in the...

Dickinsonian, March 7, 1929

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Members of the Sophomore class kidnap the Freshmen class president the day before the Freshman Hop dance.  1895 Dickinson Alumnus William "Billy" Clarke expresses approval and nostalgia, confirming the tradition.  The Glee Club debuts its spring...

Dickinsonian, March 14, 1929

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Reverend Gilbert Darlington of the American bible Society delivers an address on John M. Mason, Dickinson College president from 1821 to 1824.  An economical professor hoards tin cans to later redeem the profitable metal.  A drive is set to begin...

Dickinsonian, March 21, 1929

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Devotees push for "soccer football" to be established as an official Dickinson sport.  The Philadelphia Inquirer interviews Professor Leon C. Prince, one of the newest members of the Pennsylvania Senate.  A newly founded poetry club flourishes at...

Dickinsonian, April 4, 1929

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The Chi Omega and Phi Kappa Sigma fraternities renounce on-campus ties to political cliques and vow to allow members to vote according to personal sentiments.  The Harrisburg Mozart Festival commences its second annual program of concerts at...

Dickinsonian, April 11, 1929

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In response to the withdrawal from political cliques by two fraternities in the prior week, Theta Chi endorses a move for a reform of on campus politics.  The freshmen women of Metzger Hall with a B average are rewarded with the freedom to go out...

Dickinsonian, April 18, 1929

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Prominent educators and public men prepare to take part in the inauguration ceremony of Mervin G. Filler, the eighteenth president of "Old Dickinson".  Clarence A. Welliver is elected as student leader of college band.  William S. Bender wins...

Dickinsonian, April 26, 1929

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"Grand Old Man of Dickinson" J.H. Morgan steps down from presidency as Mervin G. Filler, fourteen year dean, takes the reigns at the inaugural ceremony.  Boyd Lee Spahr, class of 1900 and president of the Alumni Association, presides over a...

Dickinsonian, May 2, 1929

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Paul C. Meng, secretary of the Chinese YMCA in America, addresses the "Y" meeting of the week.  The Glee Club enjoys a four day journey of singing and "warbling" through Central Pennsylvania.

Dickinsonian, May 9, 1929

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Track and Field mentor, Professor Forrest E. Craver accidentally ignites a blank .22 bullet in his tobacco pipe.  Plans for four days of commencement programs begin.  Everett F. Hallack is elected president of the State Student Council of the...

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