Senior standings announced. Oratorical contest held. The Comus Club to hold a dance in the Armory.
Freshman Oratorical Contest is held. Mary C. Love Collins writes on the state of the identity and situation of the college. Phi Kappa Sigma holds its annual dance in the Armory. Boston Festival Orchestra and "Samson and Delilah" both musical successes.
The YWCA holds a very successful night of entertainment, including musical and theatrical acts. The editors complain of the incorrect reports and anti-Dickinson attitude in the Carlisle newspapers and the Carlisle community of "know-it-alls" at large. The last Comus Club dance of the year is planned. Sigma Alpha Epsilon holds a dance at the Armory. YMCA holds its officer elections. Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Society celebrate their anniversaries with a lecture by Dr. W. V.
Washington's Birthday banquet a successful evening. Fresmhan smoker is held. Kappa Sigma holds a dance in Assembly Hall. Some upperclassmen respond to the Band's article of the previous week. The trustees hold their usual midwinter meeting in Philadelphia.
Celebrations for Washington's Birthday are planned. Phi Delta Theta holds its annual dance in the Armory. A senior writes a letter to the editor on the deplorable state of the bathing facilities in the gymnasium. Essays to compete for membership on the Dickinsonian board due soon. Applicants are reminded that the positions require hard work. Gaps left in baseball schedule because Carlisle Indian School not playing in 1910.
Note: Pages 5 and 6 are missing from the only copy of this edition known to exist.
"Minna Von Barnheim" play is a great success. Comus Club holds its midwinter dance. Day of Prayer is observed. Freshmen hold banquet. Passed Dickinsonians compiled, some found to be missing. Speaker Elbert Hubbard is entertained by Alpha Chi Rho after delivering an excellent lecture o the College. Phi Kappa Psi holds a dance in the Armory. Sophomores and Freshman have a scrap, which ends in a tie.
Successful performance by Kitty Cheatham hosted by the Civic Club. Sophomore society Skitchagenee was revived, with seven men initiated. Comus Club to hold a midwinter dance in the Armory.
Names, photographs, and accomplishments of the members of the football team presented. 1910 Dickinson calendar available for purchase. Sigma Chi holds a dance. Dolls dressed by YWCA to be exhibited.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity holds a smoker. The Halloween Masquerade Carnival is a great success. Delta Chi hosts an evening at Holly Inn. Beta Theta Pi holds a Halloween dance in Assembly Hall. YMCA prepares for Week of Prayer. Phi Kappa Psi holds a Halloween dance in Armory Hall.
Masquerade Carnival to be held for Halloween. The Music Department to host a musical. New alumni page a great success so far. Comus Club to hold its first dance. Rhodes Scholar D. R. Porter addresses the YMCA. Phi Kappa Sigma celebrates Founders' Day anniversary with ride to Dillsburg.
Dickinson begins its 127th year with an assembly in chapel, including a speech by Dr. Reed. Sophomores successfully put up their posters, unmolested by Freshmen. Sophomore girls hold a reception for the Sophomore boys in Assembly Hall. The YMCA holds its annual all college reception in Chapel Hall. Freshmen posters must be up by October 14th. Freshmen win agains the Sophomores in the annual rush. Second Section holds a feed. The subject for intercollegiate debate is announced. Phi Delta Theta gives an informal dance.
Business manager of the 1911 Microcosm, C. Leroy Cleaver, announces impressive balance in accounts. "Songs of Dickinson" songbook compiled by Ben Hinchman, '05, with 117 songs, available for purchase. All students made subscribers to Dickinsonian. Prizes for best literary contributions announced, sponsored by local businesses. Mr.
The editors comment on compulsory attendance at the Day of Prayer, and the faculty's role in encouraging and participating in Christian activities. The chapter hall of Beta Theta Pi is moved from the Bosler building to the McLaughlin building. The Orchestra and Octette give a concert in the Opera House, and travel to Chambersburg and Shippensburg to give two more. Professor Durell publishes a series of articles on the "Application of the New Education to the Differential and Integral Calculus" in the American Mathematical Monthly. The Athletic Association el
The football team finds a new coach who signs a three year contract. Founders' Day celebrations begin this day. The senior picnic is planned for the following Monday where many athletic events will take place. Two men's literary societies, Belles Lettres and the Union Philosophical Society, see their organizations losing membership and seek aid from the college administration to keep their clubs alive. The Jewish fraternities gain representation in Senate.
Fraternities, sororities, honorary societies, several classes, and the Athletic Association have plans for several social events to be held in the coming months, including many dances by popular demand. The Microcosm adds a feature on women's athletics for the 1932 issue of the yearbook, a novelty. Congressman Robert Rich, Dickinson class of 1907, tells Congress to adjourn on account of his constituents being afraid of the United States Congress. The oldest living Dickinson alumni, Alexander Smead, dies after a colorful life in military service.
Members of the Sophomore class kidnap the Freshmen class president the day before the Freshman Hop dance. 1895 Dickinson Alumnus William "Billy" Clarke expresses approval and nostalgia, confirming the tradition. The Glee Club debuts its spring concert series. Students organize a new German club aiming to enable fluency among members. The coeds of Metzger ponder on the future home of their only male resident, a dog named Dapper.
The Dickinsonian celebrates its 75th year of publication by briefly examining its evolution over time. The Student Social Committee discussed plans for the upcoming year, including the Homecoming Ball (to be informal this year), dates for the five all-college dances, and fall appearances by artist George W. Rickey and pianist Ozan Marsh. The Pan-Hellenic Council conducts rushing for both men's and w omen's fraternities. A summary of college scandals over the past 75 years is given, with particular focus on the aftermath of admission of women to the college.
A survey conducted among faculty members reveals mixed opinions on the 5-5-4-4- system. A trustee committee on campus affairs consisting of five members will be established as a direct link between the College and the Trustees. A new Square Dancing gym class is offered. A review of the Mermaid Players performance of Sweeney Todd is given. Dickinson's success as a Liberal Arts College are examined as well as the goals of a liberal arts education.
Prof. Hildebrand to be honored with Priestley Award. Beauty for Ashes committee plans "march" to help aid Nationwide Negro Church Fund. Campus Chest Fund to raise money for World University Service. Cheyney State Choir perform to benefit Project Africa Students. Review of Mermaid Players presentation of "The Devil's Disciple". Large Private Collection of Joseph Priestley material presented to Dickinson by Mrs. Temple Fay. Sterling Newberry III elected president of the Independent Student Organization. Student Senate Film Committee present controversial film "Triumph of the Will".