Dickinsonian, November 18, 1949

The Red Devils football team defeats Johns Hopkins 20-13 in the (somewhat rainy) Homecoming game, ending their season with a five-game winning streak. An estimated 4,000 spectators watched the game, and Homecoming Weekend is declared an overall success. Contemporary British poet Stephen Spender will visit campus on November 22. A performance by interpretive dancer Martha Graham is announced and scheduled for December 6. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is awarded first prize for its 3-D sculpture of a devil's head in the traditional inter-fraternity Homecoming display contest.

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Dickinsonian, September 14, 1989

Faculty endorses Select Committee Report on Greek Life by nearly unanimous vote. Residential Life allows Sigma Alpha Epsilon members to return to Biddle House basement. Registered parties now to be checked at random by campus police in accordance to the College's alcohol policy.

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Dickinsonian, August 30, 1989

Select Committee proposes major changes to Greek Life in regard to housing and length of the rushing and pledging periods. Freshman injured on crosswalk outside of HUB. Maryland Congresswoman speaks at convocation, receives honorary degree. Biddle House basement is deemed an unsuitable living space and several members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon are forced to move out. Class of 1993 is second only to that of 1988 in size. Biddle Field track is resurfaced.

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Dickinsonian, April 30, 1948

Kappa Sigma hosts delegates from seven schools for the fraternity's Pennsylvania convention. The Little Theater's production of Macbeth opens to good reviews. The Intercollegiate Conference on Government hosts a mock presidential election. Phi Delta Theta takes fist place in the 175 anniversary float contest. SAE submits a plan to the Student Senate on the seating of Senate members and election of officers. An editorial on the state of freshman rules appears. Basketball player John Hopper receives two offers from professional teams in the Basketball Association of America.

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Dickinsonian, March 7, 1991

Continued attacks on students prompt increase in campus security measures. Lt. Col. Lorna Strzelecki addresses College about womens' role in Gulf War. Peggy Sanday speaks on date rape. Alumna Major Marie T. Rossi is first female pilot killed in Gulf War. Profs. Douglas Stuart and George Friedman examine the U.S.' role in Gulf. With War having ended, Peace Action group focuses on other Middle East issues. Phil Woods and College's Jazz Ensemble "bring down the house." Multicultural Fair features array of entertainment.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 1998

William G. Durden, the first presidential candidate, visits College campus. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) letter latest in ongoing campus debate following the "March Against Hate". Curriculum reform in high gear - course requirements may be reduced. Student Senate condemns SAE sanction. College eliminates $300 preregistration fee. Financial aid adds Judy Carter. School reformist Bill Ayers speaks at Common Hour. Lovebone performs on Drayer Porch. Shippensburg hosts MTV shindig.

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Dickinsonian, February 4, 1988

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been revoked of its party privileges for the month of February due to sexual harassment allegations by female students and other violations on alcohol. Rumors have arose about Sigma Alpha Epsilon possibly losing the rights to Biddle House, where they currently live. The Director of Admissions, J. Larry Mench, is working to set the target number of students admitted next year between 530 and 550 in order to divert potential housing crises. Sharon Schultheiss is this year's winner of the Emil R.

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Dickinsonian, October 30, 1986

Dickinson alumnus J. Bruce McKinney is the College's first Executive-in-Residence, which is part of a two-pronged program established by Wilbur Rabinowitz '40 "to promote mutual understanding between the academic world and the business community." Former professor and chairman of the political science department, Donald W. Flaherty, passed away from a heart attack. Sigma Alpha Epsilon participates in a "dry rush" on campus, which was promoted nationally by Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

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Dickinsonian, February 20, 1986

The annual Public Affairs Symposium has commenced, and features former Massachusetts congressman, Father Robert Drinan. The WDCV radio station received at $14,500 loan to go stereo, and will repay the loan over a five year period. The College plans to remodel Drayer Hall, and through some investigation found that Morgan Hall is just as in need of repair. Sigma Alpha Epsilon violated a code of conduct during Affiliation Weekend and face "social probation."

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Dickinsonian, April 16, 1992

Former Sports Illustrated model Ann Simonton speaks on media exploitation of women, students respond to lecture. Finance Committee budget appears to prevent Greek Week. College calls Blues Traveler concert a success. SAE, APO postpone Friends of Feinberg benefit due to lack of interest. The Dickinsonian celebrates 120th anniversary. Habitat for Humanity volunteers report on spring break trip. Mermaid Players present Orchards, a collection of 6 different Checkov interpretations.

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Dickinsonian, October 22, 1981

Three fraternities, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Epsilon Pi volunteered to be relocated due to overenrollment at the College and state that it has not had a negative effect on fraternity life. The Student Senate Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that a student organization office be created inside the HUB and after the Senate's approval, administrative approval is then needed. The idea of an honor code is being analyzed by the Academic Affairs Committee. Women's volleyball earned themselves a spot in the Middle Atlantic Conference tournament.

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Dickinsonian, September 30, 1976

A women's health program is introduced on campus, allowing women to see a gynecologist free of charge. The women's field hockey team, coached by Kathleen Barber and Lee Ann Wagner, won 5-1 against Lebanon Valley. Professor Gerald Petrucelli, who teaches Modern Languages, was featured in a videotape commissioned by the Institute of Modern Languages. An article discussed the Presidential debates between President Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter and whether they should be defined as "debates." Phi Kap and SAE lead intramural fraternity football.

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Dickinsonian, April 2, 1976

Michael Kammen is to speak at College's celebration of the national bicentennial. Controversy between Phi Epsilon Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities climax with three brothers of the former spreading excrement around the door of a brother of the latter. Plans for campus rathskeller are considered. "Eating Out" reviews The Jolly Bull, which receives a 5/5 star rating. Jacob Klein will lecture in Memorial Hall.

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Dickinsonian, November 6, 1970

Faculty resolutions on 5-5-4-4 and reform of the grading system must be announced by the March 1971 faculty meeting. Professors state that the four track option will provide more flexibility to students. Alumni will donate to restore and renovate East College to be a humanities building. The Follies are resurrected after disbanding in 1968. Results of the Senate elections leave both Republicans and Democrats happy. Information on the Draft is published in a question and answer column. The college keeps pace with changing technology with The Learning Center.

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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, April 19, 1968

Dean Samuel Magill resigned as Dean of the College. Dick Gregory is scheduled to speak during Parent's Weekend in a College Lecture Series program. Dean Gillespie announced that Malcolm Hall will remain an independent men's dormitory. The "Sam and Dave Concert" will perform for the beginning of Spring Weekend. Arthure Hoppe wrote an opinion piece entitled "The Liberal Man Makes it to Heaven on Humility". The IFC decided to shorten the time period allotted for rush and create a hearing board for rush violations. WDCV institutes some changes as the radio station ushers in FM broadcasting.

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Dickinsonian, December 1, 1967

Representatives from the Architects Collaborative plan to visit the campus Dec. 11-12 to interview students and begin planning for the new Fine Arts Center. US Congressman Edward Biester is slated to speak on law at College and Law School on Dec. 7. Dickinsonian to meet WDCV members in annual football game. Sigma Alpha Epsilon began its annual forum on Wednesday. A campus poll finds Rockefeller in the lead for the nomination for the 1968 presidential election. A mock national convention of GOP presidential candidates has been planned for April of the following year.

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Dickinsonian, November 10, 1967

The Mermaid Players open "A Man for All Seasons", their first performance of the year. The Dave Brubeck Jazz Quartet is scheduled to play on Friday, Nov. 17, 1967 at the Carlisle Senior High School Gymnasium. David Hagan of the Dickinson College faculty will give a piano recital, Nov. 12 at 3 P.M. in the Holland Union Building. Dean Gillespie appoints Andrew Hecker to the position of Dean of Men, effective Nov. 13, 1967. Turtle Trot scheduled for 4:15 on Saturday in the Holland Union social hall. Article regarding Prof.

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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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Dickinsonian, May 12, 1967

The Impressions and Drifters highlight IFC Weekend. Sigma Alpha Epsilon's honor system experiment discussed. Ford Foundation Challenge Program chairman James Shepley announces $200,000 gift from the Sumner Drayer (Class of '02) estate. Prof. George Allan scrutinizes Jan Plan. Newly-opened Malcolm Hall experiences flaws as its residents experience frustration. Librarian Yates Forbis plans student-faculty "book walk" to stock new library shelves. Prof. Donald Marleski and Jon Sholle produce "Ojancau" film which will premier next Thursday. Economics Prof. William Cage gives resignation.

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Dickinsonian, May 6, 1967

James Shepley, chairman of Ford Foundation Challenge Program, announces $500,000 donation to college from Louis Tuvin (Class of '10). Ford Challenge Campaign succeeds in gaining pledges. Faculty acts on pass-fail, planning to enact system in the fall. Prof. William Cage comments on the college's obedience to Epstean's Law. IFC to crown first queen. Bust of Roger Taney to be presented in Law Day celebrations. College conflicts with Allison Methodist Church members. Committee on Peace meets and formulates policies.

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Dickinsonian, April 14, 1967

Faculty studies pass-fail proposal further while approving requirement changes. Ronald Turini to perform for Cultural Affairs series. Increased budget expected to benefit campus groups and cultural activities. Student Senate considers change in male dormitory rules. Senate and Food Service meet to improve communication. Dr. Ray Birdwhistell to lecture in Holland Union Building.

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Dickinsonian, October 14, 1966

Omicron Delta Kappa conducts leadership seminar. Paulette Goerig is crowned Homecoming Queen. Harvard Professor George Gaylord Simpson addresses Founders Day Convocation and Dana Biology Building Dedication. Dr. Joseph Schiffman returns from sabbatical at the University of Bordeau. Student survey reveals opinions on Vietnam War and President Johnson. Steve Meyers is station manager of WDCV. Newly renovated art facilities hopes to update quality of art program at Dickinson. Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosts forum on "America Today". Phi Kappa Sigma leads IF Football standings.

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Dickinsonian, March 11, 1966

Nobel Prize winner Charles H. Townes is awarded the Priestley Award. A resolution prohibiting discrimination in campus organizations awaits approval by the Board of Trustees. A group of administrators, faculty members, and students will meet to discuss what type of liberal arts college Dickinson should be. The assets of each actor to their role in the Follies production of Guys and Dolls is praised. Professor Robert Nilsson gives a review of the first semester of Dickinson's Bologna program. Dickinson is compared to Beloit College in academic structure and student population.

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Dickinsonian, October 12, 1962

In this issue of the Dickinsonian 11 new foreign students to attend Dickinson. WDCV to start broadcasting in early November. Poll affirms need for revised chapel program. "Under Milk Wood" to be performed at Carlisle Senior High. Blind student Ronald Metenyi joins campus. Jackson House now a round the clock study atmosphere for Honors seniors. Dr. Harmon L. Smith discusses love and chastity in Religious Emphasis Program. Lynn Davis named Homecoming Queen, SAE receive President's Cup. Freshmen Plays to be performed. Cross Country, football, field hockey wins.

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