Dickinsonian, March 2, 1939

Rev. Dr. Henry Smith Leiper, leader in the world movement for peace and Christian unity , speaks on "Germany's New Religion" at a meeting of the Young People's Fellowship.  Bill Nickels speaks about the trips taken by the Social Survey Committee.  Fraternities Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi hold a dance entitled the "Miami Triad," with music from Don Peepbles.  Donations from James W.

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Dickinsonian, June 1, 1957

Seven men to receive honorary doctorates at Commence this year: Rev. Frederick E. Maser, Josiah White, Dr. Frank H. Bowles, Alden H. Emery, Dr. Edwin David Wienberg, Robert Livingston Johnson, and Attorney General Robert Brownell. The tennis team wins its eighth consecutive match.

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Dickinsonian, May 10, 1957

A new, revised Student Senate Constitution was passed. Claude Thornhill's jazz orchestra will play at the Spring Formal, along with the orchestras of Kai Winding and Stan Rubin. The tennis team earns its sixth straight victory after their match against Elizabethtown. The baseball team wins against its rival, Franklin & Marshall. More information regarding the building of the new science building, Althouse.

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 1957

Sue Palmer is chosen as the new editor of the Microcosm Yearbook. World's leading recital cellist, Gregor Piatigorsky to perform for the last Cultural Affairs event of the academic year. Jeanne Thomas crowned the ROTC Dance Queen. The College celebrates the 185th Anniversary of its founding. A number of senior women attend the American Association of University Women reception at President Edel's home. Profile on Mrs. Faith Peterkin, the wife of Professor Peterkin. The track team wins a three-way meet, and Freshman Howie Maat scores a triple win. Tennis team wins fourth match in a row.

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Dickinsonian, May 11, 1951

New officers of Omicron Delta Kappa are elected for the new year, naming Donald Taylor as president. Dr. Ward Miner to give a talk on novelist William Faulkner in an upcoming Belles Lettres meeting. Results of a recent student interest poll are listed. The first Guest Day in nine years proves to be a success. Jerry Weinstein is elected the new President of Student Senate. Dickinson baseball defeats Juniata. Beta Theta Pi receives the Inter-Fraternity sports trophy. The tennis team beats Western Maryland. Philosophy professor, Ferdinando D. Maurino's book to be published soon.

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Dickinsonian, May 4, 1951

Dr. Clarence Little was awarded an honorary degree of Doctorate of Humane Letters at the Founder's Day event. Profile on Professor Ralph Schetcher. The tennis team wins three matches and loses one. Dickinson lacrosse defeats Franklin & Marshall, but loses its first ever game in a match against West Chester. The baseball team wins against Susquehanna. Phi Psi remains undefeated in the Inter-Fraternity League.

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Dickinsonian, April 13, 1951

"D" Club lacrosse seeks recognition as a intercollegiate varsity sport. Details of the Spring Formal. Renowned young violinist, Joyce Renee to give a concert in Bosler. Three teams remain undefeated in the Inter-Fraternity League: Beta Theta Pi, Phi Epsilon Pi, and Phi Psi. Dickinson Baseball win their first game of the season. Dickinson Tennis defeats Juniata.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 1951

Details regarding the Spring Formal, including discussion of its "unusual theme," "Spring in the Park," and the musical performances by Ray McKinley and the Ted Wilson Combo. Pi Delta Epsilon announces the institution of a new award for journalism. Article describing plans for Pan-Hellenic Weekend. At the Annual Little Three Banquet, coaches choose their all-star athletic teams. Dickinson Tennis wins the first match of the season. The College makes plans for a new course in Astronomy.

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Dickinsonian, June 10, 1955

Sixteen Dickinson seniors will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army Reserves. Eight honorary diplomas will be awarded at graduation, three of whom are Dickinson graduates from previous years. The Cultural Affairs Committee sites a successful year with many speakers and showcases coming to campus over the past months. The 182nd Commencement will be held on Benjamin Rush Campus in two days with a full day of activities planned for both that day and Senior Day, which is today.

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Dickinsonian, March 16, 1995

Haitian art exhibit on display in Trout Gallery. Gen. David Meade, Hon. Sylvia Rambo, and Robert Waidner receive honorary degrees. Poet Debra Allberry speaks in Memorial Hall. Pres. Fritschler receives distinguished alumnus award from alma mater Union College. Veganism and vegetarianism advocated by speaker Jerome Marcus. Graduate David Graham speaks at weekly geology seminar. Kate Brooks addresses ADD problem at College in new pamphlet. Clarke Center panel discusses Haitian conflict. Profs. William Tow and Dominique Laurent join College. Adam Desnoyers reflects on O.J. Simpson trial.

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Dickinsonian, October 8, 1992

Piazza will be focal point of college after renovations. Sick students told to wait for health center appointments. Students help local candidates campaign. Financial aid emerges as a campaign issue in Presidential race. Al Masland calls for reforms during campus campaigning. College's ROTC program takes pride in breaking stereotypes. Paul Kilker talks to students about his bid for congress. Seniors urges to donate a little this fall to help future collegians. Second City brings innovation and social awareness to ATS. Octubafest celebrates fall in Carlisle.

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Dickinsonian, April 7, 1994

Author of Sexual Assaults on Campus, Professor Carol Bohmer, speaks out about sexual assault as a social problem. Dr. James Tanis will give the Baccalaureate address. The Latin American Symposium begins with a keynote speech on "The Uncertainty Principle in Mexican Politics." The importance of SATs may be loosing favor with some colleges and universities. The tennis teams are off to an impressive 4-0 start.

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Dickinsonian, April 7, 1983

Jorge Luis Borges opened his symposium on Wednesday night by giving a lecture on the poetry of Emily Dickinson and engaging the audience with a question and answer period. Yale's Insider's Guide to the Colleges drew negative responses from Dickinson's administration after the guide claimed that alcohol and "dope" were a large part of Dickinson's social scene. Professor Robert Dunn is offering a summer course in New York City regarding trends in writing and publishing.

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Dickinsonian, April 9, 1976

Freshman Carol Olnick accepted as one of the first women to attend West Point Academy. 1976 Mock Convention will feature speeches by Rep. William Cohen and Rep. Frank Evans. A prank by two Beta Theta Pi brothers to a set of independents' rooms leads to near-fatal arson. This fall, Lower Quad is to become co-ed. "Eating Out" favorably reviews the Locker Room and the Rusty Nail.

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Dickinsonian, May 10, 1974

The Spring Festival "stimulates unity" and "sense of community." John D. Rockefeller, IV, is to deliver the College's commencement address. Faculty cuts physical education requirement from eight to six blocks. "[C]oncern over officer discontent and security office administration" rises on campus after the resignation of Security Officer Wilmer Hockley. War College historian Laszlo Alfoldi trains students at fencing. Writers' reviews and photos blend for a recap of Spring Festival Weekend.

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Dickinsonian, May 3, 1974

Student Senate urges a reduction in physical education requirements. Feminist Florynce Kennedy is to speak at College. Watergate conversation transcripts of Pres. Nixon will soon arrive at Library. Students Heather McGregor and Carol Kelly will present a joint recital. In the Morgan Lecture series, William Goetzmann speaks on Romanticism. A review of Prof. Kenneth Rosen's newly-published The Man to Send Rain Clouds is featured.

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Dickinsonian, April 19, 1974

Sir Hugh Stott Taylor, first Priestley Award recipient, passes away. The Institutional Priorities and Resources Committee plans to install a computer terminal in the library. Historian William Goetzmann to speak at College. Increased popularity of tennis creates need for College to alter court use. A review of the Black Arts Festival is featured.

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Dickinsonian, March 29, 1974

Dr. Henry Eyring receives Priestley Memorial Award as he delivers a speech both humorous and "informative." Robert Greenleaf will be the upcoming Woodrow Wilson Senior Fellow. Black poets Dudley Randall and Gwendolyn Brooks are to appear in the Congress of African Students' Black Arts Festival. Frederick Ferré accepts Visiting Professor position at Purdue for next school year. The Commission on the Status of Women at the College forms a Grievance Committee. In the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Chess League, the College's team takes first.

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Dickinsonian, April 6, 1973

Faculty approves the formation of the Student Academic Grievance Board. Students engineer a boycott on meat. Sheila Tobias presents a talk on the dual role of women. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) features a document on "Freedom and Tenure." Geoffrey Holder gives an "outstanding performance", highlighting the third night of the Black Arts Festival. The third Bicentennial Symposium is entitled "Civil Religion in America"; the Keynote Speaker is to be Robert Bellah. Abstract Expressionism is the topic of the current Art Show in the HUB.

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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, April 14, 1972

The Student Senate adopts a resolution "recommending that ROTC be maintained without academic credit." The Mock Convention holds Platform hearings on "important political issues." The Chess team clinches championship in "its most successful season in recent memory." The Mahavishnu Orchestra is to appear in concert.

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Dickinsonian, April 7, 1972

The College presents Arts Award to Philadelphia Orchestra. The Senate forms commission to study the Senate Governance's structure. Featured is a short resume of the ROTC program on campus and its credibility therein. Those Hog' Ridin Fools visit Boffo's diner in Chambersburg. Rick Smolan creates a journal-and-photo feature of his time in Bologna. Syd Rab directs The Boys in the Band, a play of "dramatic impact." Mock Convention holds debates on foreign and domestic affairs.

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