Dickinsonian, December 1888

The Inter-Society Oratorical Contest is held.  Debate and controversy of the acceptance of women to the College, and their roles in student organizations, is reflected in an article concerning the Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Societies.  The history of the buildings on campus is presented.  The Belles Lettres and Union Philosophical Societies hold officer elections.  The Student’s Republican Club adjourns after the successful election of President Harrison.  Rules guiding the use of the library are published.  The freshman beat the sophomores in a game of football by a score of 12-0.  Phi Delta Theta receives a letter of acknowledgement from President Harrison, a graduate member of the chapter at Miami University.  Theta Delta Chi holds their 42^nd Annual Convention in New York.