Fraternity hazing

The fraternity Theta Chi remains temporarily suspended due to hazing.  Dickinson students pack the Stern Center Great Room to hear Benjamin Weiser, New York Times reporter and author, speak.  Student Senate election results are posted.  A racial epithet is found written on the door to Davidson-Wilson Hall regarding the upcoming US presidential elections.

The Phi Psi fraternity faces a two-year suspension for "very serious hazing violations."  Presidential candidates of each class are advertised.  It is announced that hip hop artist Talib Kweli will perform in late September.

This issue includes further discussion of Michael Moore's visit, mentioning that Moore was unable to visit the College due to an illness. Rachel McCool '07 scheduled to appear on JEOPARDY! game show. Controversy over expulsion of Sigma Chi fraternity. Discussion on President Durden's protege, Dr Michael Brown, an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow. Confirmation of Carlisle Police Department and Dickinson Public Safety teaming up to crack down on college parties.

End of Student Senate President Michael Pappas' term, renovation of Bosler Hall on schedule, Paul F.

Housing conflict unresolved as administration not clear on futures of both Arts House and Mathews House. College receives additional grants to update scientific equipment. Nationwide program seeks an end to dangerous fraternity hazing rituals. 1985 Senior class gift drive begins, hopes to collect $32,000 for class gift. College bookstore suffers student shoplifting. Dickinsonian editorial staff calls for end to hazing practices, criticize faculty for missing crucial planning meeting.

Homecoming schedule presented. The annual military ball is presented by the Dickinson R.O.T.C. Corps of Cadets. The Open Door sponsors a "love-in" dance, an alternative to the military ball. Temple University Orchestra set to play in the Holland Union Building at the invitation of the Student Senate Cultural Affairs Committee. The practice of athletes cutting class for sporting events is under scrutiny. Story regarding Kana Van Pelt's experience in Fairbanks flood continues from the previous week. Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" is reviewed.