Greek Life

Controversial writing requirement squeaks by faculty approval. College shells out $250K for Carlisle hotel. Austrian conference slated for weekend at the Max Kade Center for Contemporary Study of German Culture. Men's soccer head coach John Osborne reaches 100-victory plateau. Ben Rush scholarship recipients skyrocket, current student financial aid more limited this year. Deans Emerick and Nichols relate trials with breast cancer. Latin, renowned poet up next in Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. National Coming Out Week lends visibility to ALLIES, offers gays and lesbians support.

Occupancy requirements force fraternities out. Fraternities petition for recognition. Faculty negs senate vote. Senior class committee searches for funding. Freshmen drink but prefer not to. ROTC training includes air exercise. Traveling abroad? watch out. A look back at historical college news. Broadway hits Dickinson to help local needy. Fields of Vision opens a contemporary door to an ancient land. Eaken Piano Trio gives stellar performance to Carnegie audience.

Earth Day promotes small local projects. Colonel Cabaniss from the War College discusses Bosnian situation. More universities offering HIV testing on campus. Minority students "more likely to integrate". Greeks compete in 'Olympic' games and enjoy sun. South Africa holds first free elections. Dickinson College Choir performs Verdi's 'Requiem'. Student's Art Exhibit showcases a wide range of talents.

President Clinton's proposed health care reform bill is supposed to provide security to the middle class. A list of benefits all Americans would be entitled to under the reform is also provided. Students help build "Fort LeTort"-- a wooden playground at LeTort park. The Senior class Gift Drive begins. Bike theft is on the rise. Greek Women and 'rushees' speak out regarding the pros and cons of rush. The Jose Greco dance company visits Dickinson and gives a fantastic performance. the football team suffers their first loss to the Union Dutchman.

College Treasurer James Nicholson resigns to pursue other career interests. College addresses issue of noise pollution from fraternities on campus, students living in Carlisle. Causes controversy among Inter-Fraternity Council members and Residential Life officials. Committee on Human Rights in Central and South America hosts "Teach-In" featuring Central American poetry, films, and a panel debate on U.S. foreign policy in Central America. Wellness Week profiles healthy living for student benefit. Dickinson begins work on promotional film. Snack bar named "Union Station.

Controversy surrounds the Finance Committee's budget for the fraternities and sororities for the 1988-89 school year, and several anonymous threatening letters were sent to members of the Finance Committee. Beta Theta Pi reversed their decision to withdraw from the Inter-Fraternity Council due to conflicts between the fraternity and the council, among other reasons. Freshman Dennis Albertson established a "national service fraternity" called Alpha Phi Omega and will be co-ed and open to both Greeks and Independents.

Two more Dining Services administrators resign under controversial circumstances. Fraternities implementing dry rush policy. Handicap accessibility of the college is inventoried. Students annoyed with long lines at the dining hall. Study facilities are called for after midnight. Freshman reflects on first fraternity quad party. Condom machines appear on campuses across the country. Artist in residence Native American sculptor Alvin Marshall makes gift for the college. Women's basketball hires new coach.

The College threatens to not renew the leases of Phi Kappa Sigma and Kappa Sigma fraternities if their conduct does not change. The All-College Student Affairs and Services Committee will begin an extensive examination of the role that alcohol plays on campus over the next few weeks. A biography of William S. Masland, President of the Board of Trustees, is given on his time as a student at the college as well as Board president. The Mermaid Players thrill audiences with their production of Cat.

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.

More students than expected vote in senate elections. Record number of students who applied for off campus housing are denied. Bud Shaw, alumnus and activist, dies of AIDS. Students attend an abortion rights march in Washington, D.C. Symposium to be held to discuss the future of Cuba. Students and Safety and Security both pleased with HUB's all night hours. Walter Eddy discusses role of administration in Greek Life. Multiculturalism has become the goal and challenge for administrators. Editorial on the National Endowment for the Arts.

Forum addresses the "Stop the Violence" controversy surrounding fraternities. Greek students adjust to first year of sophomore rush period. Cafeteria renovations planned to occur over winter break. Parents weekend to feature a book discussion. Review of Public Enemy's "Return of the Hard", HBO's movie "The Highlander", and the band Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Record store opens in Carlisle. Editorial calls for college to place greater focus on social issues. The Gulf war causes culture shock for both Americans and Saudis. Students Participate in a summer Russian Immersion program.

Students react to an "anti-Greek" letter called "Stop the Violence." A new Dining Service system was installed, which allowed upperclassmen to use an express lane to get their meals. Students perform a dramatic reading of John Updike's "Buchanan Dying." Two new Russian professors, Valentina Kratsova and Natalya Vikhilaeva, arrive at Dickinson and talk about struggles in Moscow. The football season starts off with a major win over St. Francis.

This issue features an article on an increase of cocaine use in the United States. "The Dickinsonian" had released a survey on cocaine in the previous edition and received minimal results back, stating that out of the responses all except two had at least tried cocaine once. Female enrollment at colleges nationwide increases, and can be seen at Dickinson with 308 freshmen women enrolled compared to 240 men. Sorority rushees have also increased, causing discussion for the creation of a fourth sorority. Student Senate candidates are featured in an article.

This edition features discussions about Jimmy Carter and his recent Democratic nomination. Women's athletic programs have been now offering their participants more variety, as both Women's Volleyball and Field Hockey will be offered in the Fall. Professor Sylvester Kohut Jr., of the Psychology-Education Department, recently wrote a book for the National Education Association's "What Research Says to the Teacher" series.

In this edition a "Report of the Task Force on Social and Residential Life" was featured. President Sam Banks mainly addressed fraternities and fraternity life, especially with ideas of equality between non-fraternity and fraternity groups, as well as the College-fraternity relationship. Two new personnel were hired: John Ross for the position of Public Relations Director and John Johnston for the position of head baseball coach/assistant football coach.

In this issue of the Dickinsonian trustees approve the 10-year Program of Development Plan. The Shirelles will perform at the IFC dance. Democratic candidate for governor Richardson Dilworth visits Dickinson. The Dickinsonian is awarded First Class Honor Rating by the All-American Newspaper Critical Service. Dr. Lloyd Ultan to leave Dickinson for position at American University. Walter Rosenstein takes Honors in Library contest. Bonnie Brown and Fred Morsell win Gould Prizes. Carol Jones awarded Fulbright for study in France. Four men leave ROTC department.