Dickinsonian, September 5, 1996

Philanthropist and financial donor, Mary Louise D'Olier Shuman passed away recently in Carlisle. Residence halls are equipped for cable and internet. Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Mary Moser passed away over the summer in Carlisle. Professor of Comparative Civilizations, Vytautas Kavolis passed away over the summer while conducting research in Lithuania. The Clarke Center is bringing the 3rd Annual Pennsylvania Environmental Congress to the Dickinson campus. Article describing the Convocation ceremony. Footballer Matt Bixler receives his fifth preseason All-America Award.

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Dickinsonian, November 9, 1995

Alleged sexual assault on campus under investigation. Patricia Russell-McCloud, President of Russell-McCloud and Associates in Atlanta, delivers the keynote address to begin Multicultural Affair Week. Article discusses the consequences of the recent assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The U.S. Senate passes a bill that is viewed as a victory for students using financial aid. Dickinson Football defeats Johns Hopkins and ties with Gettysburg. Both Men's and Women's Swimming win against Marymount University. Men's Soccer defeats their rivals, Franklin & Marshall.

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Dickinsonian, October 12, 1995

Alice Rivlin, President Clinton's current Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is to receive Dickinson College's Benjamin Rush Award. The College creates a new foreign language program. Coverage on the O.J. Simpson trial. Dickinson Football defeats Franklin & Marshall.

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Dickinsonian, September 28, 1995

Professor Marvin Minsky of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) receives the Priestley Award and gives a lecture on artificial intelligence. Dickinson moves to improve its financial aid program with the newly conceived Grant Guarantee Plan. Article discusses fraternities and sororities and the issues surrounding binge drinking. The Flexboard Meal Plan is offered to students for the first time. Dickinson Football defeats Susquehanna.

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Dickinsonian, September 21, 1995

The national ranking of Dickinson College moves into the highest tier. Articles on the deaths of two faculty members, Amy Snow and Kurt Bair. The Classics Department receives a generous endowment of one million and thirty-four thousand dollars given by the Roberts Family. A petition from Earth Now circulates campus asking for the support of students against nuclear testing. The Clarke Center sponsors a panel to discuss the recent Bosnian tragedy. Professor Ronald Takaki of University of California, Berkeley guest lectures on multiculturalism in America.

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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1960

Following up on a report from the Middle States Association, the need for a library expansion and improvement is discussed. The Social Rules Evaluation Committee met to discuss possible changes in the social rules. A new literary bulletin appeared on campus. A weekly Dickinson radio show will begin, featuring members of the Dickinson chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national honorary music fraternity. The question of whether or not to have a fraternity quadrangle will be decided at a meeting in December. The girls' hockey team beat Susquehanna in their last game of the season.

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Dickinsonian, September 20, 1979

In reaction to the recently removed crosswalk between Morgan Field and the Boyd Lee Spahr Library, students create an unofficial, spray-painted replacement. The cafeteria increases security by requiring the presentation of ID cards and sealing off side doors in order to increase efficiency. A senior student is in stable condition at the Carlisle Hospital after being struck by a car while biking and sustaining severe injuries. Carlisle Police seize 37 marijuana plants during a raid on the off-campus apartment of three students.

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Dickinsonian, January 7, 1922

Portrait of John Dickinson given to college. Grand officers of Phi Kappa Sigma announced. Athletic Association Officers election results. Death of student Charles Engle Bates. Glenn Killinger elected as football coach. Professor Vuilleumier gives a reading. Belles Lettres Society election results. Microcosm offers prizes to students.

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Dickinsonian, October 1, 1921

All-college picnic planned. Leon Simonetti ’24 is elected leader of the College Orchestra. Sophomores win annual flag scrap. Football season begins. YWCA begins service project assisting girls in Appalachia. Rushing schedule. Belles Lettres elects officers. Student Senate elects cheer leaders.

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Dickinsonian, November 21, 1919

Football coaches lament players' work ethic.  Metzgerites hold monthly birthday parties to celebrate all birthdays occurring in that month.  Herbert L. Davis '21 is elected president of newly re-formed Mohler Scientific Club.  Mike Palm '20 lectures to Mohler Scientific Club on aviation technology.  Faculty declare that all college social activities must end before midnight. 

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Dickinsonian, September 29, 1909

Biddle Memorial Field opened with football victory over Western Maryland.  The YWCA holds its annual reception.  The football season looks unpromising unless there is greater dedication from players.  Play "The Climax" comes to Harrisburg.  An update is given on the recently graduated class of 1909, on "where and what they have landed."  Article on new football rules is reproduced from Yale Collegian.  Paper on former president John Durbin submitted by Professor Super.  New athletic quarters at the Carlisle Indian School are completed.

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Dickinsonian, February 1884

Students are criticized for studying on the Sabbath.  Relations between students and professors are notably peaceful.  Rumors spread that South College is to be dedicated entirely to the Preparatory school.  The only known existing portrait of President Durbin, the first President of the College, is donated to Dickinson until a duplicate portrait or bust can be donated by the owner, President Durbin's daughter Fletcher Harper.  The annual Day for College Prayer is observed on January 30 with a sermon from Rev. W. S.

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Dickinsonian, June 3, 1911

End of the year issue. Summaries of recent Baseball, Tennis, and Track Results. German Exchange teacher visiting Dickinson for six weeks. Annual reports of student clubs. Essay on Christian Science by Horatio Collins King. Listing of the Class of 1911 with student's activities. Pictures of class officers and other students in important positions.

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Dickinsonian, April 12, 1911

Former Dickinson Professor Major James Evelyn Pilcher dies in Georgia, President Reed leads funeral. Deutcher Verein hold first meeting of the semester. Doctor Crider treats the band to a banquet. Student writes his "Thoughts of Mark Twain" Student saves a robin whos feet had been tangled in string.

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Dickinsonian, November 2, 1910

Response to the Previous weeks letter to the editor from the Law students about the Athletic Association. Letter to the Editor from Physical Director Forrest Eugene Craver about the athletic situation of athletic success at the college. Der Deutche Verein held its first meeting of the year. Phi Kappa Sigma, Beta Theta Pi and Delta Chi all hold Halloween Events. Reporter Herbert Francis Sherwood to give a lecture on immigration.

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Dickinsonian, October 26, 1910

Essay on the position of the law man (law student) on the athletic committee. Freshman class takes a straw-ride to Mechanicsburg. Sophomore Class holds outing in Mount Holly Springs. Class to be offerred on the principles of debate. Senate passes a resolution on the treatment of underclassmen by upperclassmen. Organ recitals to be given at Allison Methodist Church.

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