Dickinsonian, May 5, 1972

The Senate defeats a resolution to censure the Black Hats. Sen. Fred Harris gives Mock Convention speech. The Convention sees the ticket nomination of George McGovern-Shirley Chisholm. Freshman Vic Laws bids for a Maryland delegate position to the Democratic National Convention. The College Store Fine Arts Award goes to Holly Maxson. Featured is a Student Senate Evaluation Committee report. Students Dave Martini and Mike Morrison plan to open a Carlisle restaurant.

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Dickinsonian, April 28, 1972

Sen. Fred Harris is to speak at the College's mock presidential convention. Sen. Jacob Javits is to deliver the Commencement address. In Memorial Hall, the Morgan Lecture in Classical Languages and Education is given by Prof. Saul Levin. The Academic Program Committee composes a final resolution on the ROTC. The College-hosted Newport Portable Folk Festival is reviewed.

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Dickinsonian, April 21, 1972

Mock Convention to open next weekend at College. Nancy van Vuuren speaks to the Women's Group of the College. Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium is the subject of a photo essay. The Hog Ridin' Fools review R'n'L Deli in Harrisburg. In its concert, The Mahavishnu Orchestra "proves unique" with a style that "defies comprehension." 200th Anniversary Programs section features an introduction by Pres. Rubendall and Chaplain Kaylor, an overview of Dr.

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Dickinsonian, March 31, 1972

Prof. George Pimental receives Priestley Award. Senate plans major ROTC forum. Ernest Talbot, the College's new Director of Security, discusses his role on campus. The Platform Committee plans hearings to formulate convention platform. Dean Gillespie announces departure from College.

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Dickinsonian, October 8, 1971

Student Senate makes two corrections to Student Affairs Committee's report on fraternity housing. Faculty approves Colombia Semester Program. Rosemary Ruether to lecture on campus. Marky Bulwinkle to exhibit art at the College. Jewish Community of Carlisle and the College build Succah in celebration of harvest festival. The Hog Ridin' Fools review Elby's restaurant in Lemoyne. Rick Smolan creates photo essay of a day at Hershey Park. Academic Program Committee publishes a series of proposals to "improve the present curriculum." Women's hockey player Sally Ibbeken highlighted.

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Dickinsonian, October 1, 1971

Student Affairs drafts new housing policy. Ford Foundation sponsors fellowship programs open to ethnic minorities. College participates in dedication of Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary. African Congress to publish "Nia" newsletter. The Hog Ridin' Fools review Mrs. Stamms restaurant.

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Dickinsonian, May 7, 1971

New representatives were elected to Faculty, all-college Committees, and to the College Judicial Boards in the last faculty meeting. The last Student Senate meeting revolves around election of new members to college committees and discussion of Tenure. Formal dedication of the new ATS auditorium will be held Saturday, may 22. The 1971 Summer Transitional Program will be directed by Dr. Richard H. Jefferson and Mr. Tom Stokes. The Anniversary Committee holds its first meeting to play bi-centennial celebrations.

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Dickinsonian, April 23, 1971

Student Senate discusses housing issues, the Governance proposal, and budget for the Microcosm in a detailed progress report. May Day movement members will march on the army war college. Nominations are opened for positions on the Institutional Priorities and Resources Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, and Academic Standards Committee. A method of academic program examination is being formulated for the college.

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Dickinsonian, April 16, 1971

Harold Howe, a vice-president of the Ford Foundation and former U.S. commissioner of Education, will be the speaker at Commencement. Senior William Durden is awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. May Day plans are elaborated on. The India Semester program will continue over the summer. Wheel and Chain and ODK tap members. PEER will conduct its annual fund-raising auction. Information on completing an interdepartmental major is given. The Cumberland Conservancy Committee on Recycling prepares for their first collection of solid waste materials.

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Dickinsonian, October 9, 1970

The facts and figures of the revised budget are presented to faculty. SAE allows women to be social members in a fraternity for the first time. Student Senate will contribute to the tree fund by matching one quarter of the student funds raised with senate funding. The Senate voted to allow $100 to the Pennsylvania Environmental Study Team (PEST). SDS formulates a plan of action for this coming school year. Plans for the dedication of ATS begin. There is a two page spread on the EYE program complete with pictures of excursions.

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Dickinsonian, October 2, 1970

The Board of Trustees focuses on revising the budget and making cuts. A fundraiser will be held to collect $2000 for tree replacement. Students meet with Dean Hawkins to discuss problems of freshmen. The campus will host a state conference on environmental issues to be presented to the governor. Sigma Chi moves into first place in IF Football. The Red Devils win the Second Annual Dickinson Invitational Golf Tournament by four strokes from defending champion Gettysburg.

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Dickinsonian, September 18, 1970

Workmen resume cutting down trees after a student protest halted work for two days. Extensive discussion of student opposition to cutting down trees highlighted the first faculty meeting of the year. The Senate will change its committee structure by dissolving some committees whose duties overlap those of college committees. 35 random freshmen were invited to Dean Hawkins first Fireside Chat. The first in a series of articles on the results of a study conducted by the Institutional Priorities and Resources committee for the Allenberry trustee conference is presented.

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Dickinsonian, April 18, 1969

In regards to last week's controversial arrest of three black students, President Rubendall seeks cooperation between college and community as students call for a week-long boycott of Carlisle merchants; what some call a kangaroo court finds two of the students - Mike Floyd and Elkin Tolliver - guilty. Academic Program Committee holds hearing of proposed changes in ROTC. Dean Merle Allshouse requests "self-restraint" and the "exercise of the power of reason" concerning the student arrests. Spahr Lecture to focus on Moncure Conway.

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Dickinsonian, May 9, 1969

In this "experimental" magazine-type issue, an opening essay urges the college to build a "firmer relationship" with the community. It is reported that Tony Marcson's call to boycott Carlisle business has been unsuccessful. Parents' Day reveals "communication gap" between parents and students "symbolizing different perspectives and understandings." A "Vietnam Graduation" to be held in honor of draft-resisting seniors. The Central Pennsylvania Consortium, made up of Dickinson and three nearby liberal-arts colleges, is involved in planning an urban studies center in Harrisburg.

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Dickinsonian, April 25, 1969

Dean Gillespie outlines the disorderly conduct charges on Ron Lane. Controversy surrounds Prof. Daniel Crofts after his refusing draft induction. Court finds Lane guilty of disorderly conduct. Michael Bloom awarded Summerfield Scholar of the Year by Phi Kappa Psi. Eric Voegelin to guest lecture. In Cultural Affairs event, flutist Julius Baker to perform. Dr. Anthony Mach is interviewed about Summer Transition Program.

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Dickinsonian, April 4, 1969

Linus Pauling accepts Priestley Award and gives speech. Students and community attend Passover Seder in social hall. To protest Vietnam War, some students boycott campus Coke machines. Dr. Flint Kellogg to present paper on Civil Rights Movement at next year's International Sinological Conference in Taipei, Taiwan. Carlisle Hospital Auxiliary sponsors "Narcotics and Society" presentation to be held in Holland Union Building.

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Dickinsonian, December 13, 1968

Senate amends motion to abolish College fraternity system by authorizing a committee formation to consider alternatives to present system. Black students begin "Discovery Week" which seeks to uncover "racist" nature of College administration. Senate-sponsored Forum on SDS features comments from faculty, students, and members of Carlisle community. Freshman performance of six plays "approaches repertory excellence." Student survey reveals preference for rock, progressive, and folk music on WDCV. Examination of social structures endorsed by Campus Affairs Committee minority report.

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Dickinsonian, November 8, 1968

Disqualifications of two members on Social Violations Hearing Board defer trial of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) demonstrators. Students react to the U.S.'s bombing halt in Vietnam. Dean of College Richard Wanner explains current trial of SDS members at weekly press conference. The Critters to perform in Social Committee concert. Violinist Igor Oistrakh to perform in Cultural Affairs concert. "Playboy dinner" held in dining hall. Roten Gallery of art opens in Union. WDCV receives positive feedback toward its election coverage.

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Dickinsonian, June 1, 1968

New York Times Columnist James B. Reston spoke at commencement. Charges of slander were leveled against Clarke W. Garrett, who reportedly made comments about Larry J. Warner in one of his classes. Gen. Harold K. Johnson is set to address ROTC graduates. David F. Brubaker received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching at a Trustees' Meeting on May 30. Phi Beta Kappa voted on new members. 18 members of the Dickinsonian community are planning to study art and religion in India over the summer.

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 1968

The fourth annual Derby Day Steal sponsored by Sigma Chi kicked off Parents' weekend. Both East College and Bosler Hall had to put off renovation due to fund shortages. Tom Martin, president of the Student Senate, outlined the challenges that are to be faced by the student representative on a faculty committee. Suzanne Lail was elected president of the Women's Interdormitory Council. Dr. Alfred Levin and Dr. Stephen Coslett are proposing a speed reading class to the administration. A group of six geology students led by Professor H.W.

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Dickinsonian, April 26, 1968

Senate President Tom Marin called for an all-college referendum to vote on the $5 raise of the Comprehensive Fee that all students pay to the Student Senate. The 1968 Mock Open Convention opens at 6 P.M. on this day, featuring Congressman Richard Schweiker as the Keynote Speaker. Sam and Dave failed to honor their contract to perform at Dickinson College, as Sam did not show up to play. New members were inducted on Tuesday to Pi Delta Epsilon, the national journalism fraternity. Sigma Chi is set to sponsor its annual Derby Day on Parents Weekend, May 3-4.

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Dickinsonian, April 5, 1968

A rumored change in Dickinson's food service provoked a student outcry. Dean Gillespie has announced Thomas W. Carver as the new Dean of Men. John Bakeless is set to lecture on Thomas Conrad at the Spahr Library on April 5 at 8 P.M. 20 students were selected to be part of the Center for International Studies in Bologna. The faculty passed a new law regarding student athletics, stating that it is the individual students responsibility to make up missed work if classes were skipped for athletic events.

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Dickinsonian, April 10, 1970

Student Senate discards the group housing proposal. A revised College Committee structure is approved. An open hearing is granted to ROTC. The personnel committee adopts new procedures for faculty evaluation. A Byrds performance is announced as part of the Spring Weekend entertainment. The New Mobilization Committee will sponsor local demonstrations to dramatize who pays for the war in Vietnam. An article reprinted from Environmental Action talks about the environment dangers caused by detergent's eutrophication of streams. Sen. Gaylord Nelson organizes a massive Environmental Teach-In.

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Dickinsonian, April 3, 1970

The college takes measures to fight local pollution; specifically against dumping at Letort marsh. Five Dickinson law students demand a hearing after the Dickinson College tries to force them to pay for the ROTC program. Composer John Cage receives the 1970 College Arts Award. A schedule and description of the Festival of Indian Arts is also provided. Student Senate considers preferential group housing.

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Dickinsonian, October 17, 1969

Students successfully celebrated Vietnam Moratorium day. There is an extensive pictorial spread of the event and others like it. A forum was held to discuss the aftermath, effects, and opinions of the Moratorium on campus. There is a followup on the disbandment of the fraternity committee. Along with presidents from 75 other prestigious privet colleges, President Rubendall appealed to President Nixon for an updated timetable in Vietnam. SAE and ADE institute a colloquium program involving informal discussion with professors.

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