Dickinson College

The Public Affairs Symposium will focus on environmental pollution with the topic "Science and Public Policy: Environmental Pollution." The final Vietnam Moratorium day for this month is announced. A Senate vote on fraternity housing solutions ends in a 18-18 tie. An enticing review of Lysistrata is given. The future of Dickinson's basketball team is discussed.

Student Senate has been very busy in an attempt to clear its agenda before next week's discussion of housing--approving a change in registration, endorsing a proposal to revise the grading system, redefining fraternities, and setting the date of all-college elections. The Ad-Hoc subcommittee on ROTC continues to meet to negotiate its contract negotiations with the US Army and faculty. Members of the Central Pennsylvania Consortium meet to plan the summer transition program.

Prof. Andrews heads a discussion for faculty and students on what qualifies as campus disruption and what can be done about it. The debate on fraternity housing continues as more potential solutions are presented. The Social Affairs Committee offers alternatives to the dilemma. Dr. Kellogg begins sociological research on urban blacks. WDCV expands its studio facilities and will be improving transmission to dorms. Warner will be releasing the film Woodstock.

Deans debate how to deal with the problem of fraternity housing as housing space is limited and fraternities are not filling up their residence halls. The Social Affairs Committee proposes that fraternities be given a list of all personal to live in the house and any that do not fill their hall will be moved to a smaller residence hall. A 5 part proposal was introduced at a Policy Committee meeting to foster more open communication between students and faculty.

Student Senate proposes that student representation be introduced on the President's Advisory Council. The resolution charging WDCV of falsification of accounts and misuse of funds was withdrawn after further investigation. For the first time since the founding of Dickinson, students sat down with the board of trustees to discuss campus concerns. The Summer Transition Program has been evaluated to the conclusion that the program will continue with suggested improvements.

An outline of events for homecoming are announced as well as the candidates for homecoming queen. Negotiations for a parade permit continue for the "Mass March" in DC to be attended by SMC. Student senate allows the proposed funds for student organizations. Governance Task Force, a national organization, will analyze Dickinson's administration. The Holland Union Board buys an 8mm Camera free for students to use two days at a time. A committee on ROTC policies issues a report that stresses reform.

The Student Senate formed a budget with a high allotment for the student activity fund. The Red Devils' win over Muhlengerg College moves them into first place in the Southern Division of the Middle Atlantic Conference, College division for football. SMC calls for students to strike on Nov. 14, the day before the nationwide marches on DC, in protest of the Vietnam conflict. Construction of ATS began two months ago and is expected to be completed for fall 1970.

Senate proposes to allow Freshman cars on campus. The second monthly Vietnam Moratorium on campus is planed for November by SMC.

Students successfully celebrated Vietnam Moratorium day. There is an extensive pictorial spread of the event and others like it. A forum was held to discuss the aftermath, effects, and opinions of the Moratorium on campus. There is a followup on the disbandment of the fraternity committee. Along with presidents from 75 other prestigious privet colleges, President Rubendall appealed to President Nixon for an updated timetable in Vietnam. SAE and ADE institute a colloquium program involving informal discussion with professors.

The Student Mobilization Committee finalizes its plans to attend the Vietnam Moratorium and faculty urges it's support as well. Action against the Vietnam conflict and participation in Moratorium on other college campuses is also covered. A workshop is held to discuss incorporating the study of black culture into the curricula. An interesting letter to the editor calls for a "No Sex Before Marriage Club." The Physics Club had its first meeting of the season discussing UFOs. Pan-Hel held a meeting to plan for a new sorority, however no one attended.