Dickinson College

The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.

Political science professors discuss the Rodney King verdict. College reacts to the verdict, and the resulting violence in Los Angeles. President supports the use of college name by students. Student witnesses riots first hand while visiting L.A. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) recommends Lumberyard conversion. Feinberg benefit raises over $1000. Senate administration of Laura Croghan draws to a close. Economics professor Craig Houston reflects on his retirement. College chamber orchestra concert features faculty soloists. DTG performs their spring concert.

The Pew Memorial Trust is source of a recent grant that the College secured to help expand the College's computer system. The Panhellenic Council met last week to approve the formation of a fifth sorority. Boxers Ron Sing and Larry Russo will compete in the Eastern Conference Boxing Championship. In the Middle Atlantic Conference championship, the men's swim team took third place and the women's swim team took seventh. Oscar Leon wins a title in a table tennis tournament.

Student senate officers have been elected, and by a large margin. The Central Pennsylvania Consortium and the Dickinson's Commission on the Status of Women held a conference on "Women's Point of View." An article discusses why Americans are "infatuated with fitness." The Cultural Affairs sponsored a performance by Will Stutts' of Walt Whitman that was successful.

the Public Affairs Symposium's topic this year was "Human Rights" and the keynote speaker this year was Hodding Carter III, former Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. Candidates for Student Senate are featured in an article. Dave Levitt studied abroad in various locations in the Far East for a semester and gives advice to readers. Dave Freysinger has become the new leading scorer for basketball. The Women's Basketball team has made Dickinson history by competing in the Middle Atlantic Conference's tournament.

The Kline Center, which has been open for four semesters, is undergoing maintenance for various areas that are damaged due to design problems. The Metzger Series, aimed at introducing Dickinson women to successful female alumnae, since it is considered that there are few female role models on campus. Dave Freysinger, a senior basketball player, is twelve points away from breaking the College's all-time scoring record. An article discusses the pros and cons of sorority life. The College added a new sports organization, Women's Squash Club.

In this edition, the College's tuition has been raised by $1,005, which makes the total cost almost $9,000. Another housing shortage occurs at Dickinson, and many students look towards off-campus housing. The Russian Club has sponsored Russian Festival Week, which has Russian-style dinners, performances and music. Men's basketball is doing extremely well this season. The swim team was victorious in their most recent meet.

Student Senate rescinds use of College name agreement. Communications and Development director Robert White resigns amid fund-raising. First weekend of BYOB meets with success, few problems. Social life committee to continue. Feinberg dinner rescheduled for next week. Eating disorders on campus force college to face the problem. Carlisle Car Shows. Art professor Dennis Akin, who did the stained glass, retires. Jim Morrisey latest storyteller in a series from the English department. College Choir featured in Bicentennial celebration of Allison Methodist Church.

In this edition, depression is addressed on campus stating that it affections a majority of campus and those who feel depressed should try and see a counselor. The issue of abortion divides the Student Senate as they have to make a decision on whether they support the issue or not. The College's Health Center added a partially-paid gynecological care, but the Center still does not have a gynecologist on site. Professors Lonna Malmsheimer, Melissa and Julius Kassovic, and Daniel Bechtel facilitated a discussion on the Three Mile Island nuclear explosion that happen three years ago.

U.S. Congressman Bill Goodling speaks at the Whole Earth House about world hunger and its politics. Undergraduate degrees have been shifting from law and medicine to business degrees due to large incomes and prestige that comes with it. Preservation Hall Jazz Band performed at the Kline Center and brought massive crowds, sponsored by the Dickinson College Cultural Affairs Committee. The football team ended the season without a single win. In Women's intramural Volleyball championships Malcolm Hall was victorious.