Abortion

Omicron Delta Kappa to tap new members to the national leadership honor society. Buddhist monk Dr. Lozang Jamspal to deliver the final lecture of his week-long series on Tibetan Buddhism. Article spreading awareness of the increased use of date rape drugs on college campuses. Profile on former college president, Dr. William Wilcox Edel, who recently passed away. FDA approves the "abortion pill" or morning after emergency contraceptive, and the Health Center agrees to carry it. Students attend the Republican Presidential Debate. Men's Soccer defeats Swarthmore.

Students and faculty clash over the quality of lighting on campus and its effect on campus safety. WDCV increases its wattage from 10 to over 100, allowing the station to be heard as far as Harrisburg. A series of articles presenting various sides of the abortion debate appears. Students attend the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada.

In this edition, depression is addressed on campus stating that it affections a majority of campus and those who feel depressed should try and see a counselor. The issue of abortion divides the Student Senate as they have to make a decision on whether they support the issue or not. The College's Health Center added a partially-paid gynecological care, but the Center still does not have a gynecologist on site. Professors Lonna Malmsheimer, Melissa and Julius Kassovic, and Daniel Bechtel facilitated a discussion on the Three Mile Island nuclear explosion that happen three years ago.

In this issue "The Dickinsonian" addresses the present tenure system and its unpopularity amongst faculty. New College Chaplain, John S. Reist Jr. has redefined the role of the chaplain to the College and the community. An article discusses whether or not unborn children have rights and asks for student's opinions. Bill Koltnow, amateur boxer, formed the school's first Boxing Club. The soccer and football teams have positive outlooks for the season.

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.

Prof. George Pimental chosen as Joseph Priestley Award winner. The Institutional Priorities and Resources is to supervise off-campus internship programs. The Department of Music, as part of the College's bicentennial celebration, opens a contest to decide a new College song. The Academic Program Committee conducts a vast curriculum review. 170 students travel to Washington, D.C. Dave Mason to appear in concert. The Drug Education Committee offers anonymous drug analysis. Information provided towards nearby agencies with abortion and contraception information.