Dickinsonian, October 26, 1978

Dickinsonian, October 26, 1978

In this edition, the President Banks discusses faculty unionization and how it could be stifled due to a recent ruling at another College to unionize. Phi Delta Theta has requested off-campus housing for their fraternity. Former Officer Thurston E. Cline was dismissed from his position for stealing a bicycle. The Hermitage coffeehouse in Adams Basement is undergoing restructuring to increase security and appeal. The Library and Trickett Hall are both undergoing renovations.

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Dickinsonian, October 19, 1978

Dickinsonian, October 19, 1978

In this edition, the Roundroom coffeehouse in Kisner-Woodward attempts a revival by bringing in regular jazz performances. Amy H. Siewers, assistant director of Financial Aid, has recently resigned her post to take care of her child. The future looks promising for soprano Gwendolyn Bradley after an excellent solo performance. Ice Hockey season will resume again for the season and its prospects look good. The Men's soccer team is still in the running for a Middle Eastern Conference title.

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Dickinsonian, October 12, 1978

Dickinsonian, October 12, 1978

In this issue, the College is working on drafting a "procedural response to the remotely possible condition of financial exigency." A new $3,000 sign that the College installed off of Interstate 81 that had been recently "stolen" was returned. Beverly Eddy, a former Dickinson German professor, was hired to direct the Central Pennsylvania Consortium. Women's volleyball team was victorious in a game against Juniata. The football team continues its winning streak.

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Dickinsonian, October 5, 1978

Dickinsonian, October 5, 1978

In this edition, a liberal arts education is discussed and debated, whether it is practical for the "real world." Wanda Ruffin joins the College Counselors as the Minority Affairs counselor. A report was written last semester on the role of humanities at the College for the National Endowment for the Humanities to strengthen and define its role. The football team is victorious yet again.

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Dickinsonian, September 28, 1978

Dickinsonian, September 28, 1978

In this issue, the English Department has undergone one of the first departmental evaluations and was determined to be a strong department. Rumors surround two campus houses, Dickinson West and Louther House, as the places may or may not be used for future housing. The Men's soccer team is undefeated thus far in the season. A decrease in thefts has been predicted by Earnest "Lucky" Talbot for the school year.

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Dickinsonian, September 21, 1978

Dickinsonian, September 21, 1978

In this edition, the idea of solar energy is debated in the interest of the new gymnasium being built. WDCV, the College's FM radio station, had its license revoked and then re-administered due to the station's being unaware of a regulation that required the radio station to advertise for license renewal. The Foreign Film Society has been recently created by Emily Cohen to bring more cultural variety to the campus.

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Dickinsonian, September 14, 1978

Dickinsonian, September 14, 1978

In this issue "The Dickinsonian" addresses the present tenure system and its unpopularity amongst faculty. New College Chaplain, John S. Reist Jr. has redefined the role of the chaplain to the College and the community. An article discusses whether or not unborn children have rights and asks for student's opinions. Bill Koltnow, amateur boxer, formed the school's first Boxing Club. The soccer and football teams have positive outlooks for the season.

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Dickinsonian, August 31, 1978

Dickinsonian, August 31, 1978

In this edition, the school guarantees that there will be no housing shortage this year since four new houses have been leased on West Louther and Church Street. A rising interest in sororities caused a fourth sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, to be established on campus. Gaylor Barham, the minority affairs counselor, unexpectedly resigned from the College. The College's Mermaid that sits atop Old West's cupola has been permanently removed to the May Morris room and replaced with a replica.

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Dickinsonian, April 27, 1978

Dickinsonian, April 27, 1978

In this edition, thirty-five students are without rooms for the next year, despite Associate Dean for Residential Services Bruce Wall who feels that there will not be tripled doubles. A Dickinson survey shows that about 72% of the students smoke marijuana or have tried it. Students debate the pros and cons of the Nisbet Scholar program. "The Dickinsonian" reviews the academic year and looks at coed housing, overenrollment, tenure, social alternatives and Greek life. The College Athletic Department has been suffering due to part-time coaching.

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Dickinsonian, April 20, 1978

Dickinsonian, April 20, 1978

In this edition, dilemmas with tenure are brought forth and discussed. All-College committee elections are being held. Dickinsonians of the month are William Koltnow, Stacey Van Alstyne, Julia Dovel, and Chris Bretz. The College Health Center is going through changes, will now be housed in Drayer basement.

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