Dickinson College

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.