Headline article on affirmative action and equal opportunity at college. The Clarke Center hosts a discussion group on the topic of merit-based financial aid. Special Collections Librarian, George Hing is asked to leave his position as a result of failing to meet the evaluative criteria established for academic professionals. Upcoming opera production of student and faculty members. Famous choreographer, Twyla Tharp receives the Dickinson College Arts Award.

The College weighs the costs and benefits of using financial aid funds to increase international student body diversity. Dickinson eliminates the Religious Affairs Office. Article on the current Writer-in-Residence, Herta Mueller. Interview with Yelena Van Doren, wife of Professor Frederick L. Van Doren, on homeschooling. Article borrowed from the Washington Post on the debate over the National History Standards. Insert containing the results from the 1996 Student and Faculty Evaluation Surveys. Two-page transcription of the speech delivered to the College by Craig Lucas on 27 March 1996.

Article describing the changes in course syllabi over time as a reflection of cultural transitions at the College. The Clarke Center commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials with a three-day symposium. Enforcement of the College alcohol policy is strengthened on campus. In-depth interview with members of the comedy group, Run With It.

Students petition for a reconsideration of the tenure of Gail Ann Rickert, Professor of Classical Studies. Memorial for the death of student, Ian Keith Sealy, to be held. College Speech and Debate Team has a successful season. Safe Zone project arrives at Dickinson. The Jazz Ensemble will feature the famous trumpeter, Byron Stripling in their spring concert. Dickinson's Ice Hockey Club shines in recent games. Women's Indoor Track wins its first ever indoor championship.

Lani Guinier to give lecture through the Clarke Center. Details regarding the Latin American Symposium. Jim Hoefler, Professor of Political Science, announces his bid for a Pennsylvania State Senate seat. Debate over the use of the Depot on campus. Large centerfold on the details of the Public Affairs Symposium. Despite losing its last three games, the Women's Basketball team heads for play-offs. Three Dickinsonians are named to the All-Conference Team: Annie Guzek, Gretchen Muller, and Nate Brought.

Charles R. Gerrow, Professor of Political Science at Dickinson, makes a bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. An article discusses the issue of affirmative action. Discussion of upcoming plans for the Public Affairs Symposium as it focuses on the notion of equality. Women's Basketball continues a seven-game winning streak. New records are set in Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field.

The College expects construction of the new Boyd Lee Spahr Library to begin in 1996. Tom Ridge, Governor of Pennsylvania, chosen as the Commencement speaker for the Class of 1996 graduation. The initiator of the Clarke Center, Henry Clark, Jr. speaks about his role and future of the Center. Dickinson alum Judge William Howard addresses the role of the media in the justice system. Women's Swimming is undefeated for the first time in ten years.

Article on the diversity of the College's twenty-two international students. Dr. Jay Apt, a physicist and astronaut for the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) gives a lecture. Men's Basketball starts their season with a victory against King's College.

Alleged sexual assault on campus under investigation. Patricia Russell-McCloud, President of Russell-McCloud and Associates in Atlanta, delivers the keynote address to begin Multicultural Affair Week. Article discusses the consequences of the recent assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The U.S. Senate passes a bill that is viewed as a victory for students using financial aid. Dickinson Football defeats Johns Hopkins and ties with Gettysburg. Both Men's and Women's Swimming win against Marymount University. Men's Soccer defeats their rivals, Franklin & Marshall.

The Metzger-Conway Series being held provides students with the opportunity to see what lies ahead following graduation. Article describes the lack of handicapped access to campus buildings. Article discusses the move of students to attend community colleges as result of growing tuition prices. Students debate over whether prayer should be in public schools.