Dickinsonian, November 1889

Students are encouraged to participate regularly in class meetings and events. The two literary societies on campus competed for new members from the Freshmen class. A University of Pennsylvania student supports coeducational institutions. The Glee Club has become a permanent group on campus and has begun practicing for the season. A column urges the women of the college to ignore the harsh comments of the men and continue to strive for academic and social excellence. The football season opens with a series of victories for Dickinson against Bucknell, Swarthmore, and Franklin and Marshall.