Dickinsonian, November 10, 2016

Preachers Shawn Holes and Don Karns demonstrate on Britton Plaza and debate with students, faculty, and community members over evolution, sex, and sin. Screenwriter John Patrick Shanley visits Dickinson for a question and answer session in ATS about his writing, directing, and screenplays. Clarke Forum hosts Carolyn L. Karcher's lecture about anti-lynching campaign and Rev. Kristen Leslie's lecture about sexualized violence and faith. 

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Dickinsonian, October 13, 2016

Students gather in ATS to watch second presidential debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump. The beekeeping collective The Hive is approved and awaits arrival of bees. Competitive climbing club is announced. Clarke Forum hosts lectures on the conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia and on the role food plays in different cultures. 

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Dickinsonian, October 6, 2016

Students perform demonstration in the HUB to protest exclusivity. Students gather in ATS to watch vice-presedential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. Professor Lothar Probst from University of Breman, Germany, presents Clarke Forum lecture on the rise of populism in Germany and the United States during the election season. The Popel Shaw Center holds its first Interracial Mixer at Landis House to discuss racism, ethnic stereotypes, and ethnic erasure. 

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Dickinsonian, September 29, 2016

New drug testing policy for student atheletes is approved. Students gather in ATS to watch the first presidential debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump. Exonerated inmates Sophia "Sunny" Jacobs and Peter Pringle present a Clarke Forum event in ATS on the importance of forgiveness. Acapella group Syrens updates their gender inclusivity critera from "all-female" to "all-female-identifying." Bhutanese flag is hung alongside other flags in the dining hall. 

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Dickinsonian, September 30, 2010

Performance artist David Garibaldi performs in ATS. Carlisle main roads under construction to reduce traffic. Debate over themed parties hosted by Greek Life. Professor Sandra Soto gives a lecture on the Arizona immigration issue. Women's Golf places fourth in home opening match. Women's Soccer defeats top-ranked Messiah team.

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Dickinsonian, October 15, 2009

Author and political activist, Jonathan Kozol speaks in ATS. Dickinson develops graduate partnerships. The Trout Gallery unveils a famous Benjamin Rush portrait. Dickinson hosts large discussion on coverage of legal courts. Jive Turkeys win the Tenth Annual JiveFest. Students march for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender rights. Women's Soccer defeats Juniata. Cross Country performs well at DeSales Invitational.

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Dickinsonian, October 4, 1979

Former British Parliament member Colin Jackson speaks to students about the Middle East. The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation donates $500,000 towards the building of the college's new Life/Sports Learning Center, thereby "permanently associating...Kline's name with...[the] Center." Students call for an increase in the maximum amount for cashing checks at the Cashier's office in response to inflation. Steve Forbert appears in concert in the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. A feature on kickboxing appears.

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Dickinsonian, February 22, 1990

Faculty approves adding a common hour to the routine schedule starting with the 1990-1991 academic year. Ralph Nader delivers keynote address at Public Affairs Symposium, drawing record crowds. Mermaid Players put on production of John Guare's "The House of Blue Leaves". Indoor track teams finish season in Middle Atlantic Conference Invitational with school records broken in the men's 440-yard dash and women's distance medley relay.

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Dickinsonian, November 2, 1989

College faculty rescinds ban on student alcohol-related activities, suspends all Rush activities for the remainder of the Fall semester. All classes and College activities suspended for Declare Day. SASC to vote on a revision of the Alcohol Policy. Camp Hill prisoners riot. Magician Kevin Spencer performs in ATS. Mermaid Players on stage for their fall production, "Kind Lady".

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Dickinsonian, September 28, 1989

Student Senate holds student body referendum in ATS to discuss the Select Committee Report on Greek Life. Dickinson College Children's Center is established. Carlisle resident falls through grating near Snar entrance of HUB landing in the basement suffering moderate injuries. Area is currently under construction. Dr. Arno Penzias receives this year's Joseph Priestley Award.

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Dickinsonian, April 12, 2002

Mermaid reinstalled on top of the Old West cupola. Global Education tuition hike is dispelled as a rumor. National Volunteer Week will be celebrated on campus with many events planned. Dickinson Symphonic Band's spring concert held in Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Cogan Alumni Fellowships held for the benefit of English Majors. The Mermaid Players put on their production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

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Dickinsonian, September 21, 2001

Students and faculty unite to cope in the wake of the September 11th attacks. A community gathering was held at the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. Many opinion pieces were written about the September 11th attacks. Gary Greenberg performs his comedy routine in the Depot. The Goodyear Building is opened for senior housing. The "New Science Building" is renamed "Tome" while the old Tome building is renamed "Stern."

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Dickinsonian, February 26, 1981

The Joan Kerr Dance Company presents a ballet commemorating the Holocaust. Database of alumni compiled to help students seeking information on careers. Newly elected Senate President Marilyn Emerson is sworn in. Whole Earth House is proposed. Fraternities consider moving out of quadrangle. Proposed Campus Entertainment Board expected to be a reality by September. Election procedures for Phi Beta Kappa changed. Vandalism of ATS occurs during movie presentation. Mermaid Players put on their production of "Major Barbara."

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Dickinsonian, February 28, 2003

Snowstorm cancels classes for first time since 1983. Dickinson introduces outdoor recycling receptacles. Albert Bartlett gives Glover Memorial Lecture on population growth and energy supply. Department of Theater and Dance presents "Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet" with Mermaid Players. Profile of Etsuko Inoguchi. Comedian Lewis Black performs in ATS. Senior Elizabeth Richards studies threatened goldenrod population. Swimming breaks seven school records at Centennial Conference Championships.

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Dickinsonian, February 14, 2003

Freshman Jeffrey Shank dies after falling off Drayer balcony. U.S. Naval Academy Band plays in ATS. Clarke Center lecturer Sandra Peart talks about eugenics. Student Jessica Ellerman studies plants' UV protection. Kathryn Talalay gives presentation on Philippa Schuyler. Lack of success of Phi Kappa Psi's Toys for Tots drive is blamed on new college charge policy. Cafeteria introduces "Wok Up". Profile of Sherry Harper-McCombs. Riot erupts at Ice Hockey game.

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 2001

Actress Julie Harris came to Dickinson to receive the Dickinson College Arts Award at the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium on April 9th. The Dickinson College Physical Plant and the Student Senate Grievance Committee made changes in their student service policies in attempt to improve their service quality and efficiency. At a press conference on April 19th, officials from the Washington Redskins and Dickinson College announced that the Redskins would be practicing at Dickinson for summer training camp. Members of Dickinson's sorority community hosted a Carlisle Community Easter egg hunt.

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Dickinsonian, November 5, 2000

Limestone Ventures, a new club on campus aimed at promoting self-starting businesses, held an entrepreneurship forum in ATS on October 25th. A group of students in an Oceanography class plan to head to the Bahamas in January to do research. The Clarke Center plans to hold a 3-day celebration of Irish literature starting on November 9th. Residents of Drayer Hall reacted angrily to a sixty-minute video on rape and men's fantasies shown in the Weiss Center on October 23rd. The editor writes an editorial criticizing the effect that new class registration policies will have on seniors.

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Dickinsonian, October 8, 2000

Public safety steps up security measures. RA's fired for strip club incident. Sylvan center open for business. "No Witness" tried in ATS to raise sexual assault awareness. Palestinians speak out. Radiohead gets airtime. High Fidelity highly humorous. Rusted Root to land in Carlisle Oct. 21. Athletes get a lecture.

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Dickinsonian, September 10, 2000

Construction costs covered by bond issue. Flex plan upgraded. Visibility key to college's success. Politicians running for the 19th congressional seat to debate at ATS. Laundry prices criticized. Power rip plays at the Depot. Three cheers for "Bring It On".

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Dickinsonian, April 8, 2000

Alum snatches college web name. Fake tickets to Wyclef Jean minimal. Student Senate and administration approve new social space with snack bar. Greek life to undergo changes in 2000. Student senate letters of intent for 2000-2001. Earth week events set. Cogan Fellows share experiences. Dean Betsy Emerick to retire in June. Wyclef gets his groove on at ATS. Freshman to invade Depot. DTG preparing for concert.

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Dickinsonian, April 18, 1991

For Earth Week, DARE stresses environmental resourcefulness. Common Hour speaker Peter Montague discusses toxic waste problems. Rape is discussed at Health Center. Housing Board grants different living arrangements for Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa Psi. Dana Stuchell of Animal Rights Mobilization presents on factory farming as part of Earth Day festivities. Mermaid Players perform "Six Characters in Search of an Author." Robert Koller presents photography project. Buffy Arnold performs senior recital. Faculty flutists Beth Bullard and Mary Hannigan perform. Comedian Rich Hall performs in ATS.

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Dickinsonian, April 11, 1991

Student Senate President Sonya Lin and administration reflect on term. Laura Croghan, Stephen Katz, and Joe Cardinale chosen as new Senate officers. Sen. John Heinz's unexpected death leaves void for Commencement speaker. Groups (Sigma Chi, Phi Kappa Psi, and the Multicultural House) appeal recent Housing Board verdict. Common Hour features panel discussion of post-war repercussions in Gulf. Underclassmen find frustration in new pre-registration system. College outlines 10-year Campus Plan to guide it into next century. Roger Manning and King Missile perform in ATS.

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Dickinsonian, February 28, 1991

Gulf War-inspired Silent Vigil for Peace takes place at town square. Health Center notes increased illness among students. Controversy over Senior Class President Mark Broadhurst resolved. 1991 Multicultural Fair and Black/African American Arts Festival begin. Men's basketball team advances to NCAA playoffs. Common hour speakers focus on U.S. refugee policy. Stephen Katz elected as Student Senate Vice President. College club examines Greek life. Peggy Reeves Sanday to lecture on date rape. Dance Theatre Group interprets popular songs. Independent Choreographers Exchange to perform.

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Dickinsonian, February 14, 1991

PAS opens with David Gergen speaking on changes in Europe. To apply in fall, Housing Board requires fraternities to fill 75 percent of beds. Despite recession, seniors overall optimistic towards post-college success. Sen. John Heinz to give commencement address. Alexander Politkovsky speaks out against Russian media repression. A "suspicious individual" reported on campus. Sophomore Chad Crammer arrested for robbing Morgantown, PA Pizza Hut. Lack of funding delays demolition of Russian and ROTC Houses. D.A.R.E. slated to stage "Don't Mall the Trees" rally at Seven Gables Park.

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