Dickinsonian

The Mermaid Players announce their next production. "Our Town" will be performed December 1, 2 and 3 in Bosler Hall. The Aquatic Club is performing later this evening their interpretation of popular children's stories. The entire production is student produced from scenery and lights to costumes and publicity. The Alumni Council agreed to take action on athletic policies as requested by students in the previous issue of the Dickinsonian with the support of the Board of Trustees.

Class elections occur and fewer members of the freshman and sophomore class cast votes than anticipated. The Dickinsonian undergoes printing changes including being printed on new paper that will better highlight photographs. Homecoming weekend is next weekend, events including the alumni dinner, homecoming game and homecoming dance. The Union Philosophical Society will be hosting the Intercollegiate Conference on Government which will being about 200 delegates to Dickinson College to learn how the government operates.

Outstanding visiting preachers will be visiting the chapel for worship services. Dickinson is holding a tax workshop to give business executives, bank representatives and other interested people a chance to familiarize themselves with new tax laws. These tax revisions are the greatest revisions in the history of federal taxation. The Mermaid Players will be performing "Lo and Behold" on Parents' Weekend (October 14-16) in Bosler Hall. Beginning October 6, music programs will be taking place daily in the Sharp Room in the library. This week there will be a piano quintet and a symphony.

Richard A. Campbell, Warren F. Coolidge, Janet C. Elder, Arthur C. Flandreau, William I. Mudd, Jr., Bruce R. Rehr, and Eleanor L. Uhland (all '50) are elected to join Phi Beta Kappa, the national honorary scholastic fraternity. Dean Russell I. Thompson announces the names of the students on the Dean's List; thirteen seniors, six juniors, seven sophomores, and five freshman attained the highest honor, with a GPA of 3.75 or above. Lois Price, Frank Fry, John Laudermilch, Ralph Masten, and Alvin Rojohn are selected to participate in the 1950 Pennsylvania All-State College Band festival.

Reverends Miles DePagter and Alson J. Smith, as well as Professors Earl H. Furgeson and William R. Barnhart, are announced as the primary speakers during Religion in Life Week, scheduled for February 12 through the 16th. Bob Barron and his orchestra, "America's Favorite College Band," are hired to perform at the Mid-Winter Ball, scheduled for the following weekend. Gordon Baum, Richard Hicks, and Mary Ann Spence, members of the College Glee Club, are selected to represent Dickinson in the first post-war concert and forum of the Intercollegiate Choir of Pennsylvania.

The Dickinsonian elects John Shumaker '51 editor-in-chief for the 1950-51 academic year. The Sociology Department begins an extensive project to interview Carlisle residents, with over 70 Dickinson students taking part. The Bookstore announces that it will extend its hours during the beginning of the spring semester in order to accommodate the rush to buy textbooks. The Dickinson Follies hold tryouts, and dates are set for the Spring Formal, IFC Ball, and Pan-Hel Dance.

The Board of Trustees meets in Philadelphia and okays plans to establish a College radio station, creating a Committee on Radio to handle the task. The Board also approves plans to enlarge the stage and dressing rooms at Metzger Hall, announces that progress on a new girls' dormitory will be made public soon, and establishes the Agnes Sterrett Woods Prize, to be awarded to the female student who submits the best short story or essay.

Over 1,000 alumni are expected to attend the weekend's Homecoming ceremonies. George Scott, Henry Gasull, Jr., Kay Gleim, and Anna Mae Hollis (all '53) are elected freshman class president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. John Ressler '50 is elected editor of the newly-formed Dickinsonian photography Department. Professor Milton E. Flowers hosts an exhibition of Rembrandt reproductions in Bosler Hall. Attendance is strong at the November 10 recital by popular singer Dorothy Maynor.

The Dickinson Folllies Committee announces that it will present an original musical comedy the following March, under the direction of Professor Francis Warlow. Bruce R. Rehr '50 takes over as the new editor-in-chief of the Dickinsonian. The College enacts a policy that all exams may be requested and viewed by students after they are graded.

The Union Philosophical Society passes a resolution that allows for the admittance of women for the first time in their 160-year history; they also shift the nature of their discussions from national and international issues to campus-specific topics. The Dickinsonian adds a new column, Brevity, and the position of Sports Editor to their executive board.

Foucault Pendulum constructed in Tome Scientific Building to demonstrate laws of physics. John Curley becomes Dickinsonian editor. Lee Sharpe breaks swim record.

Vincent Price, best known as an actor, will be appearing to discuss art at Bosler Hall. Six men are tapped into Omicron Delta Kappa. A new series is introduced to the Dickinsonian, entitled "Picture's We'd Like to See in the College Catalog."

A feud between the Student Senate and the Dean regarding the Dickinsonian has been resolved. Chemistry Professor Dr. Vuilleumier died in the Althouse Stockroom and was mourned by the campus community. Four high-achieving seniors are initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa honors society and members of Phi Beta Phi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Mu, and Sigma Chi were also honored for their academic achievements.

Delta Phi Alpha, a national honorary German fraternity, establishes a chapter with the tapping of twelve students and two honorary members. A student gives a talk on problems facing the Middle East, focusing particularly on Palestine. Twenty-four students graduate. The Dickinsonian elects a new editor and head staff to replace outgoing senior members. An editorial appears on the status of civil liberties in the United States and the importance of ending racial, religious, and class discrimination.

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.

Theme of college year is "Carpe Dickinson." Freshman orientation changed to include "Orientation Assistants." Seniors Jennifer Moll and Brian McLoughlin win Presidential Scholar Award. President of the American Civil Liberties Union, Nadine Strossen, gives a speech sponsored by the Clarke Center addressing current drug policy and its conflicts with individual civil liberties. The Dickinsonian adds a sport editor and personal ads to the paper. Brazilian band Minas performs. Senior basketball players Matt Shaffer and Tony Beers win gold in the Arafura Games in Australia.

The Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status by the National Scholastic Press Association for the third semester in a row. Dr. Donald Knuth wins Priestley Award. Issue of special interest housing is discussed at Student Affairs committee meeting. New Policy and Management Studies Program is approved by the faculty. Duke University Professor Robert Entman speaks to students about sensationalist journalism. Four fraternities strongly consider the option of moving out of the quadrangle. Denny Hall celebrates anniversary of reconstruction. The Claude Kipnis mimists perform at Dickinson.

Dickinson College is the recipient of the $250,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation. New security system added to Boyd Lee Spahr Library to prevent theft of books. Dickinsonian is awarded All-American status by the National Scholastic Press Association and the Associated College Press. Orientation activities take place. Convocation held for the first time in newly constructed Kline Center. Sally Porter hired as Dickinson's first female campus police officer. Sellers House converted into residence building. 379 W. Louther St. and 152 S. Pitt St. are purchased by the College for housing.

Articles for April Fools Day:  Articles from historical Dickinsonians. Denny Hall destroyed in fire. Senate passes strict rules for freshmen. Red Devils football defeats Penn State. Old West Mermaid replaced by replica. Dickinson during the Civil War. Barry Goldwater speaks on the Greek system, political doctrine.

US Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun addresses "the changing of the guard" at ATS. Protesters maintain vigil for God to "deal" Justice Blackmun. Riots, film galvanize black empowerment. Accident claims the life of college employee; injures another. Devil's Den usurps the condom machine. Groups urge students to boycott Colorado over gay rights. PAS presents Jack Palance for speech. A look back at the Dickinsonian's past: 121 years of excellence and scholarship. Controversy in the Quads. The year long Irish Festival continues.

Snack Bar reopens after delays in renovation push construction into October. Snack Bar exterior still uncompleted as of publish date. Controversy elicited by Red hats, in style similar to those of Wheel and Chain, Raven's Claw, given to campus R.A.s. Hats not to be worn on campus, but are to serve primarily as signs of appreciation. College kicks-off Sexual Education week with Woody Allen movie, speaker series. Dickinsonian editors among those present for briefing of College journalists by Reagan Administration officials.

Former Presidential Press Secretary Jerald terHorst and prominent Washington attorney Max Kampelman have been selected to speak at this year's Public Affairs Symposium. A reduction in administrative personnel is proposed at the most recent faculty meeting. The College Annual Giving Office holds a telethon. A pole conducted by the Dickinsonian shows that the incoming freshman class is more conservative--smoking less marijuana, being more religious, and disapproving of abortion more then their upperclass mates. A Psychologist explains grief during Death and Dying miniweek.

George Wallace debate draws various reactions from overflow crowd. Speakers at Fraternity Criticism Symposium urge fraternity reform. IFC Senate liaison Mike Bloom levels attack at Dickinsonian. Dave Totaro reflects upon touring Hubert Humphrey's Pennsylvania campaign with Sue Storer, four other college students, and Muriel Humphrey. Upcoming renovation of East College discussed.

Dave Totaro assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Dickinsonian. The Dana Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to Dickinson to support teaching. The Public Affairs Symposium explores the possibility of using television as a medium for their presentations. Two students were suspended from the school for the remainder of the semester. Al Juechter was voted the new President of the Interfraternity Council. Merle Allshouse is set to replace Richard Waner as Associate Dean of the College effective July 1.

A survey of the campus regarding the Vietnam War shows that most students and faculty want some sort of change in Vietnam policy. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band is set to play in the HUB Dining Hall for the Mid-Winter Concert. The Interfraternity Council set up an internal committee to coordinate service projects. Dickinsonian beats WDCV in annual football game. Arthur Hoppe analyzes the Bobby Kennedy campaign. Odetta Gordon is set to perform at the Carlisle Senior High Auditorium. Someone in Yale Library stacks has been biting and kissing unsuspecting women's feet.