Dickinsonian, April 29, 1921

Dickinsonian, April 29, 1921

The program for Founder's Day is announced, including an address by Professor Leon Prince as well as tennis, track, and baseball matches. The program for Commencement is also published. The Union Philosophical Society celebrates its 132nd anniversary.The Dickinsonian selects its new managerial staff, with Harry D. Kruse '22 as its editor-in-chief. William Bretz '21 gives an organ recital in Allison Church.

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Dickinsonian, April 22, 1921

Dickinsonian, April 22, 1921

Journalist and founding member of the NAACP Hamilton Holt gives a talk defending the League of Nations at chapel. Senate announces that, in light of the lack of support for the Honor System, amendments will be made and proposed to the student body. The Mohler Science Club elects officers. Local merchant Foster Cromleigh offers the choice of a fountain pen or gold pencil to the first Dickinsonian batter to hit a home run.

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Dickinsonian, April 14, 1921

Dickinsonian, April 14, 1921

The results from the Honor System (then in a trial run) are published: 179 votes in favor, 77 in favor of revising the current system, and 113 against any system whatsoever. A women's athletic association, headquartered in Metzger Hall, is proposed.

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Dickinsonian, April 7, 1921

Dickinsonian, April 7, 1921

Mary Buttorff, popular singer, gives a recital with piano accompaniment from William Bretz '21. Bruno Roselli, professor at Vassar and native Florentine, gives a lecture on Italian industry and labor. Profiles on the track and baseball teams, whose seasons open soon, are published. The Y.M.C.A. holds elections.

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Dickinsonian, March 17, 1921

Dickinsonian, March 17, 1921

The Dickinsonian changes its methods of selecting managerial staff, requiring that all applicants meet and test with local businessmen to ensure that their bookkeeping and business skills are sharp. The track team holds tryouts.

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Dickinsonian, March 11, 1921

Dickinsonian, March 11, 1921

The basketball team ends their season with a 22-8 victory over Ursinus. Charles F. Underhill reads from "Rip Van Winkle" at chapel. Grades from the first semester are released, with 21 students (about 4%) averaging a 90 or better.

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Dickinsonian, March 4, 1921

Dickinsonian, March 4, 1921

Frederick Watson Hannan is announced as the key speaker for Week of Prayer, to take place the next week between March 7 and 12. The Press Club, previously without a meeting place, secures a room in West College. The previous week's performance of "Daniel Druce" by the Devereux Players is lauded.

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Dickinsonian, February 25, 1921

Dickinsonian, February 25, 1921

Belles Lettres celebrates its 135-year anniversary. The visitation of a Dutch art lecturer and expert is announced. The previous weekend's All-College Banquet is deemed a success.

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Dickinsonian, February 18, 1921

Dickinsonian, February 18, 1921

The Devereux Players announce a return to the College and a spring performance. Union Philosophical Society elects new officers. Professor F.E. Craver is elected president of the Collegiate Track Association. Craver, along with Professors Prince and Norcross, will also speak at the all-college banquet scheduled for the coming weekend.

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Dickinsonian, February 11, 1921

Dickinsonian, February 11, 1921

Professor H.M. Stephens '92 passes away after a short bout with a serious illness; Professor Edward Mutch is hired to fill the position left vacant by his death. Belles Lettres wins the annual Inter-Society Debate. The All-College banquet is scheduled for February 22, its admission price set at fifty cents. Sorority rushing begins.

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