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Dickinsonian, October 14, 1976

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In this issue, there is more discussion about the Ford/Carter Presidential debates, especially on foreign policy. The Faculty Committee rejects a proposal by the nontenured faculty who wished to replace tenure with a contract system that would...

Dickinsonian, October 21, 1976

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In this issue, former Dickinson College President, Dr. Howard L. Rubendall, reminisces about his time at Dickinson College. The Nisbet Scholars Program has proved beneficial and fulfilling to its participants. An article discusses the first ever...

Dickinsonian, October 28, 1976

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The Board of Trustees voted unanimously "in favor of implementation of the proposals put forth by the Task Team on College/Fraternity Relations." There are more articles discussing the Presidential race between Jimmy Carter and President Gerald...

Dickinsonian, November 4, 1976

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In this issue, Jimmy Carter is elected President of the United States. A revision to the grading pass/fail system by the Academic Standards Committee adopted C- as a failure. The Women's Intramural Program had eleven teams enter into the...

Dickinsonian, November 11, 1976

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In this issue, the College Store's price increases by 20% have been proven unprofitable. Another article discussed the legalization of Marijuana and how it could soon become a reality. Disapproval was expressed by students in an article on the...

Dickinsonian, November 22, 1976

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In this edition, a tuition increase was issued, which raised tuition to about $300 more for the '77-'78 school year. The Affirmative Action Committee of Dickinson College is reviewing and revising the Title IX (against sex discrimination) self-...

Dickinsonian, December 2, 1976

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An 86-year-old tradition was revived at Dickinson, with the inter-society debates between the Belles Lettres and the Union Philosophical Society. A study abroad trip to England is offered for the summer with a focus in Astronomy and Geology. A...

Dickinsonian, February 3, 1977

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In this edition, a "well-known civil rights attorney" William Kunstler appeared and spoke at the Pre-Law Society's First Annual Law Symposium. The College's Chaplain, Paul Kaylor, resigned from his position after ten years, and prompted the...

Dickinsonian, February 10, 1977

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In this edition, a change in the college's meal plan was issued by President Sam Banks. Now the dining hall will be closed to anyone unless they pay upon entry or have a meal plan card. Dickinsonians launched a boycott against the "multi-national...

Dickinsonian, February 17, 1977

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In this issue, Associate Dean of the College, Dr. Kenneth Laws, submits his resignation from the college and looks to resume full-time teaching. A recent graduate from the College, Ed Miller, became a finalist in the Rhodes Scholarship...

Dickinsonian, February 24, 1977

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In this edition, the 1977-78 Senate election results are featured. The results were Steve Bartolett as Senate President, Ernie Kilpfel as Vice-President, and Kathy Kunkel as Treasurer. The Career Oriented Liberal Education or COLE program is new...

Dickinsonian, March 3, 1977

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In this edition, an overall drop in the College's average GPA has caused some concern. Many believe it is the newly adopted plus-minus system, while others believe it is just natural. New "typesetting" equipment has been purchased by the College...

Dickinsonian, March 10, 1977

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New senate officers, Steve Bartolett, Ernie Klipfel, and Kathy Kunkel, were inducted at a ceremony in Memorial Hall. A new tenure system has gone into effect, awarding tenure to professors on the basis of the "quality" of the individual. The...

Dickinsonian, March 24, 1977

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In this issue, Robert A. Barr resigns as Dean of Educational Services. The Dickinson College Health Center now offers "round the clock" medical care. Baseball and lacrosse teams prepare for the spring season.

Dickinsonian, March 31, 1977

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In this edition, a fire of a "highly suspicious origin" happened in the Sigma Chi fraternity house's bathroom closet. There was speculation about the source being a bottle rocket that was thrown into the bathroom by highly flammable objects. The...

Drinkinsonian, April 1, 1977

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In this edition, the paper takes a satirical spin as the "Drinkinsonian" with humorous articles on things such as the plus-minus system and Student Senate.

Dickinsonian, April 7, 1977

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This edition features an article on the study abroad program in Bologna, Italy. There is an ongoing search for a new Dean at the College. At the Open Forum of "The Dickinsonian," students voiced strong opinions in support of a boycott against the...

Dickinsonian, April 14, 1977

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In this edition Maryanne Cunningham, the Coordinator of Housing and Programs, has decided to leave her position due to curtailing and redefining of her job. Students in Bologna experience political unrest while studying abroad. The Admissions...

Dickinsonian, April 21, 1977

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The Fine Arts and Music programs at Dickinson is considered "not a priority" and a new building to house the Arts has been in production for many years. A recently published questionnaire titled, "The Whole College Catalogue on Drinking" finds...

Dickinsonian, September 3, 1977

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In this edition, the College faces dorm problems because of over enrollment by the largest freshman class in Dickinson's history. New provisions have been made for student housing, such as a building on West Louther Street that has been leased to...

Dickinsonian, September 15, 1977

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In this edition, President Banks and senior staff members analyze the recent changes and upheaval with the College's personnel. Former College chaplain Paul Kaylor, former Associate Dean of the College Kenneth Laws, the Dean of Educational...

Dickinsonian, September 22, 1977

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In this issue, an over-enrollment crisis forced the College to look elsewhere for housing, selecting a place called "Dickinson West." Dickinson begins a search for more "minority" professionals, and gains Butch Barnham for the Counseling and...

Dickinsonian, September 29, 1977

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In this edition, the big issue is the new Fraternity leases, which covers all fraternities on campus. Fraternities now live under the terms set by the Task Team Report on College-Fraternity Relations. The College is seeking out more Work/Study...

Dickinsonian, October 6, 1977

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Joan Bechtel, assistant professor in the department of Library Resources has been selected for a grant to pursue graduate studies under the "Advanced Study Program for Librarians." A recent alumnus, John Rich Dorean, has been living in the...

Dickinsonian, October 13, 1977

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This edition discusses the recent disapproval from the students and parents about an increase in tuition, apparently due to inflation. A newly election officer to the All-College Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid, Mark Sundback, is to be...

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