2005

College to move Office of College and Community Development downtown in 2006. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice invites President Durden to attend U.S. University Presidents' Summit. Dean of Students candidates visit campus. Holiday gift guide. College life intimidates freshman. Students stay connected through college blog. College introduces bike fleet to promote sustainable transportation. Alumni donations become increasingly important for programs and rankings. Mermaid Players Freshman Plays attract crowd at the Cubiculo.

School may take away pass-fail option. Some students would be lost without their pets on campus. Public art is lacking on campus. Trout Gallery carefully planning how to use $6.8 million dollar gift. Step team continues to bring the heat. DTG concert promises variety. Women's basketball looks to best regular season Centennial Conference title.

French riots trouble the international community and Dickinsonians. Letters from Dickinsonians cheer troops in Iraq. Effectiveness of course evaluations continue to spark debate. Engaging the world through study abroad sometimes leads to love. ESL club breaks language barrier within the community. Introduction of Dickinson branded water brings mixed results. Career Center helps students make tough decisions. Fear of falling behind in class convinces mono stricken students to stay. Football loses brown bucket to Gettysburg Bullets.

Changes to flex plan well received by students. Mother of Injured girl amazed by Phi Delta Theta Fraternity's dedication. Energy costs call for updated utility plan. National Bonner Conference to take place on campus. ROTC Cadets victorious at Ranger Challenge Competition. Residence Hall Program boosts Recycling efforts. International students bring the world to campus. Mermaid Players production of Spinning into Butter wows Mathers Theatre crowd. Soccer finishes undefeated against Centennial Conference. Homecoming brings misery to Biddle Field.

Alcohol incidents decline within campus community. Some students disappointed with study abroad program offerings. Students react positively to new, longer cafeteria hours. A backstage pass with the concert committee. Posse program expands to Los Angeles. The play Platanos and Collard Greens, sponsored by the African American Society and the Latin American club focuses on interracial relationships. Students participate in Breast Cancer Benefits. Death Cab for Cutie performance better than the CD. Cross Country combats the Oregon Trail.

College may consider upgrading RA pay plan. Few details of ROTC harassment incident emerge. Future bright for class of 2010 based on fall open house. Local intelligent design debate creates cultural conflict. English Department quietly raising poetry awareness for National Poetry Month. High school football coach Bill Yoast depicted in Remember the Titans to hold leadership session on campus. Women's Soccer shows no mercy.

College Chaplain Rev. John Miyahara called for active duty in the Navy reserve. HUB All-Night successful with a fiesta theme. Annual Carlisle Arts Learning Center auction to benefit Hurrican Katrina victims, President Durden to MC. Intelligent design debated locally. Dickinson students participate in Corbin Leadership summit at U.S. Naval Academy. A review of the recent Rolling Stones concert in Hershey Park. Football falls at home to JHU.

Ian McEwan accepts the Stellfox award, inspires young authors. The Hockey team looks to improve its reputation. Students ask for changes to dining hours. Students join a peace rally in Washington D.C. Writer's Block Club emphasizes diversity. Information Technology cracks down on violations of college policy.

Fallfest re-purposed to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Enforcement of Jaywalking policy causes confusion. Student senate encourages Katrina fundraising. Movie ticket discounts to students decrease. The validity of the book Binge: what your college student won't tell you is questioned.

College hires Delores Dancer as first female director of the Department of Public Safety. Author Ian McEwan to visit campus to receive Stellfox Award. Table tents in Cafeteria replaced by televisions. Student songwriter Keith Grafman honored by VH1. Men's soccer has best start since 1998

Dickinson hosts students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Lt. Joseph Fazio to be interim director of Public Safety. Death Cab for Cutie to make their Dickinson Debut. Despite decrease in numbers, Sororities cheer on. Residential Life dispels rumors about negative changes to housing.

Special Freshman Orientation issue. Construction on Davidson-Wilson nearly completed, new projects to begin. The class of 2009 rolls in. Thoughts on move-in day.

Members the Class of 2005 bid goodbye. Discussion of upcoming Commencement speaker, Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania. Scheduled to leave after his one-year visit, the American Council on Education Fellow, Dr. Michael Brown reflects. Visiting Professor Lichtman leaves Dickinson College to teach at the University of Vermont in the Fall. Fulbright scholars listed and described. Farewells from the Administration: President William G. Durden, Provost Neil Weissman, and Senior Associate Dean of Students Michael Malone. Dickinson Senior Athletic Achievements mentioned.

This issue includes an article debating the issue over members of the previously expelled fraternity, Sigma Chi, purchasing the former First Church of Christ. Fear over the possible loss of the Army War College. Discussion of the nationwide drop in ROTC enrollment. Administration questions the reasoning behind Merit Aid. Alumnus profile on Marina Thomas '77. Spotlight on Spectrum Group. Learning communities set to expand in the following academic year. Men's Lacrosse defeats Ursinus, granting them a spot in the Centennial Conference Championship.

This issue contains articles detailing a new merit scholarship option named after co-founder John Montgomery. The variety of pre-Orientation programs expands. Dickinson places 24th of the 29 colleges involved in the RecycleMania contest. Spotlight on the Equestrian Team. Alumnus profile on Joe Watson '87. Various Letters to the Editor discuss different aspects of religion.

This issue includes articles on students studying abroad. Zoe Beta Artz '06 studying in Rome shares a reflection on the transition of popes after the death of Pope John Paul II. Several Dickinsonians in London attended a global conference examining the relationship between the UK and US while working at the Leadership in Conflict Initiative, associated with Britain's Defense Academy. Alumnus profile on Julie Jacobs '90. Men's Lacrosse defeats Franklin & Marshall to secure their fifth consecutive conference game victory.

This issue consists of articles detailing a new writing award, generously donated on behalf of Jean Louise Stellfox '60. Updates on the building of the new science complex. Outline of changes in the class registration process. Student employees raise concern over a suspicious person spotted regularly in the library. Further discussion on the late Pope John Paul II (continued from previous issue). The Volunteer House planned to be removed after the end of term. Alumnus profile on William Mueller '73. A detailed biographical sketch on Betty Gibson, a Housecleaner for Facilities Management.

This issue includes articles on the sold-out Ben Folds concert, and his unreleased songs that were recorded at Dickinson. Students blog from abroad. Response to the Jurassic 5 spring concert. Reflections on the death of Pope John Paul II and his effect on the world. Alumnus profile on Professor Mark Ruhl '70. Spotlight on the Hillel Club. Response to the Mermaid Players' spring production of Ondine. Men's Lacrosse defeated conference rival McDaniel.

The Drinkinsonian, the annual spoof edition of the paper, offers a satirical look at college groups and individuals.

This issue includes articles on the upcoming Mermaid Players Spring performance, "Ondine." Students and administration discuss the issue of national grade inflation over the past fifty years. Spotlight on the Belles Lettres Literary Society. Alumnus profile on Susan Lindner '92. Student reflections from studying abroad include experiences in Portugal and India.

Azar Nafisi keynotes the annual Women's Studies Conference. Senior Biology Majors, Christopher Fried and Michelle Reina research the biological effects of alcohol with the support of Biology Professor John Henson, and present their findings at the Biology Symposium. Alumnus profile on Chris Capra '91. Spotlight on the Competitive Cheerleading Team.

Cogan Fellows - a fellowship sponsored by the College - discuss with English majors the career possibilities for English majors. The Woman's Rugby Team comprised of Dickinsonians does not receive support from the College; however, they form a Carlisle community team called the Carlisle Hellbenders. Phi Kappa Sigma, although suspended, is permitted to continue organizing their philanthropic events. Stem Cell Research issue to be debated at a free public symposium. Alumnus profile on Courtney Piron '89. Club spotlight on The Sisterhood. Women's Track wins the Centennial Conference.

Issue includes articles on the decrease of the faculty course load - one aim to attract more distinguished professors. Several current campus issues caused increased turmoil within Student Senate. Keynote speaker at Commencement announced: Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell. Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity suspended, and several letters to the editor dispute the issue. Spotlight on the Racquet Club. Alumnus profile on Peter Reilly '88. Women's basketball wins the Centennial Conference. Spotlight on student athlete, Meg Shelley '05.

This issue consists of articles on the expansion of the Dickinson Study Abroad Program. Announced that Jesse Ventura will speak at the upcoming Public Affairs Symposium. Students of legal drinking age question the existence of the "Dickinson Club," a faculty group that serves alcohol. Spotlight on the Phoenix Club. Alumnus profile on Julie Johnson '82. Biography on student athlete, Brad Litchfield '06.

This issue includes articles on the Dickinson College Democrats, and their organizing of a conference to discuss the future of American politics. Results of a recent bomb threat by a student. Plans for the new science building continue to be discussed. Reaction to the unveiling of the new Trout Gallery exhibit entitled, "Woodcuts to Wrapping Paper: Concepts of Originality in Contemporary Prints." Spotlight on the Keystones (Club). Alumnus profile on Stephen Gianetti '73. Women's basketball defeats Franklin & Marshall and secures a spot in the Centennial Conference.