In this issue, "The Dickinsonian" recently received an honor rating of "First Class" by the Associated Collegiate Press. A previous error in an All-College Committee election declared Mark Sundback's position void, but a resolution was passed...
In this issue, the Nisbet Scholars Program has been successful so far and the participants were satisfied with the results. Professor Margaret Wyszomirski of the Political Science program has plans to write a book on ballet and its changes from...
Due to a possible budget cut by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency towards higher education, the College has about $70,000 at stake if the $300 million dollar fund is cut by the state. The College commission seeks to improve...
In this issue, the new coffeehouse in the Kisner-Woodward round room has opened under the jurisdiction of the Adams Basement Coffeehouse (ABC) Steering Committee. Bruce Wall Jr. was named the new Dean of Residential Services. The idea of a 14-...
In this edition, the two social organizations on campus, the Student Independent Organization (SIO) and the Committee for Social Alternatives (CSA) are called upon to create more opportunities for students to socialize on campus. College...
A recent Food Service survey showed that 54% of the campus disagrees with the amount of money they pay for their meal plan. An ad-hoc Food Service committee is now working at improving the food quality and diversity. Questions were brought forth...
Another one of many recent fires in Adams Hall raises suspicion, an investigation and a need to make all dorms more safe. Pennsylvania universities are concerned with the lack of funding aid to higher education and worry about future crises....
A snow emergency was declared in Carlisle as the town became inundated with snow, the worst since 1961. The College Christmas tree at Old West that was stolen and later destroyed in December is still under investigation. The All-College Committee...
In this edition the College President Sam Banks discusses the "challenge of 1980s" preparation efforts to a "Town Hall" meeting. The Writing Center was recently opened for student use in the library. An increase in enrollment has led to...
In this edition nominations for Student Senate president, vice-president and treasurer are being circulated. A vegetarian meal plan is now offered to any student and the Food Committee is currently testing new products to placate the students'...
This issue features an article on an increase of cocaine use in the United States. "The Dickinsonian" had released a survey on cocaine in the previous edition and received minimal results back, stating that out of the responses all except two had...
A low voter turnout for the Student Senate elections leaves George Joseph, Kathy Tighe and Avery Leslie victorious. The Russian flu epidemic hits the College campus, leaving 750 students experiencing flu-like symptoms. A resolution passed,...
President Sam Banks is named consultant to Gallaudet College, the only liberal arts college for the deaf. The faculty will be voting on whether or not an extension should be added to the spring reading period for final exams. Admissions decided...
In this edition, off-campus study is becoming explored by students in Bologna, Colombia, I.E.S., India, Appalachia, Israel, THUS, Washington D.C. And CPC. Students brainstorm ideas to attract more people to the K.W. Round room coffeehouse....
A Women's Studies conference held on campus reflects the growing interest in Women's Studies. The College Fencing Company has recently been reborn and is becoming more well-known at the College. Women's softball has had the largest turnout from...
This edition of "The Dickinsonian" is the annual "Drinkinsonian" edition, which features satirical commentary and articles about things such as the new gym and Fraternities.
In this edition, a new gymnasium is going to be built, whereas the Arts center, badly in need of renovations or a new location, will not be receiving either. The Student Affairs Committee's proposal for coed alternative housing received...
Controversy surrounds the Nisbet Center plan, as the administration and All-College governance system discuss a potential misunderstanding. The Nisbet Center was originally to be used as an office and seminar center for the Nisbet program, but...
In this edition, dilemmas with tenure are brought forth and discussed. All-College committee elections are being held. Dickinsonians of the month are William Koltnow, Stacey Van Alstyne, Julia Dovel, and Chris Bretz. The College Health Center is...
In this edition, thirty-five students are without rooms for the next year, despite Associate Dean for Residential Services Bruce Wall who feels that there will not be tripled doubles. A Dickinson survey shows that about 72% of the students smoke...
In this edition, the school guarantees that there will be no housing shortage this year since four new houses have been leased on West Louther and Church Street. A rising interest in sororities caused a fourth sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, to be...
In this issue "The Dickinsonian" addresses the present tenure system and its unpopularity amongst faculty. New College Chaplain, John S. Reist Jr. has redefined the role of the chaplain to the College and the community. An article discusses...
In this edition, the idea of solar energy is debated in the interest of the new gymnasium being built. WDCV, the College's FM radio station, had its license revoked and then re-administered due to the station's being unaware of a regulation that...
In this issue, the English Department has undergone one of the first departmental evaluations and was determined to be a strong department. Rumors surround two campus houses, Dickinson West and Louther House, as the places may or may not be used...
In this edition, a liberal arts education is discussed and debated, whether it is practical for the "real world." Wanda Ruffin joins the College Counselors as the Minority Affairs counselor. A report was written last semester on the role of...