Dickinsonian, September 1, 1983

550 freshmen arrive on campus to begin orientation and their college careers at Dickinson. Alpha Chi Rho fraternity is re-issued its charter after a one-year suspension and will begin an alcohol-free pledge program. The Alumni Council endorses a resolution implementing an "alternative beverage" policy at the College where at any College event where alcohol is offered, a non-alcoholic alternative will be offered as well. The Skull and Key Society is denied reinstatement as an organization. President Samuel Banks of the College marries Joanne Trautman.