Fall budget quagmire divides Student Senate. Students doubt anonymity of faculty evaluations. Dr. Michael Bishop to deliver Priestley Lecture. Bill Durden to be appointed 27th president of the College during Family Weekend. Priestley's lab equipment on display on Display in May Morris Room. French professors launch courses into cyberspace. Science often lost in liberal arts world. Efforts to 'green' campus continue. Mermaid Players to present The Learned Ladies.

College aims to increase diversity on campus. Two new Senate committees will address social life on campus. Brian Whalen appointed head of international education. National Coming Out Week inspires reflection on campus. Y2K madness hits Dickinson. Banned Books week celebrates freedom to read. No beer, no booze, what's left to lose? Model U.N. returns from hiatus. Carlisle courthouse to be wrapped in purple this Saturday. Out and about with Brent Cassell in Greece. Concert committee delivers a Funk Overload. John Chalberg Mercy river 'Climbing" to the top of the local music scene.

College librarian held by Chinese government. Fair voter turnout, lack of candidates mar Senate election. Stricter alcohol enforcement to include wrist bands. College alcohol policy lenient in comparison to area schools. Propaganda on tap for Chinese birthday bash. All natural food market unveiled in downtown Carlisle. Experts to address history, future of China. SAT requirement for admission back on table. Career Center launches new website. Japanese artist Teraoka explores sex and violence in a post-modern world. College students drink too much.

Housing shortage on campus due to so many freshman. Social space, honor code slated for senate agenda. Former Clinton spokesperson Lanny Davis to discuss Washington "scandal machine". Campus phone service lowers rates in effort to remain competitive. Future of Tome in doubt. College plans to expand American Mosiac program with $150k Hewlett grant. Physical Plant sponsors water conservation contest to combat summer drought. DPS to increase security after alleged sexual assaults.

U.S. News: College ranks 39th among top schools. College welcomes largest class ever. College developing new communities on campus. Renovations continue on campus with the new science center, the Kline Center, and the SNAR. Changes in dorm life spark new RA training. Community Directors added to Res. Life Staff. Presidential welcome for the masses. Dean offers words of wisdom for new students. Former freshman recounts his experiences for posterity.

The paper publishes its annual satirical Drinkinsonian issue.

College to focus on issue of diversity in re-accreditation process. Common Hour discusses AIDS and students. SASC (Student Affairs and Services Committee) examines freshmen little sister rush. Former President Howard Rubendall dies. Living Colour plays at Kline. Pres. Fritschler creates Commission on the Environment. Trout Gallery displays studio art students' work. Collegium Musicum performs Renaissance pieces. Kappa Alpha Theta and Theta Chi win Greek Week lip sync contest. Amoroso Strings gives concert. Seniors Heather Stewart, Tod Matha, and Karen Beaver give recitals.

For Earth Week, DARE stresses environmental resourcefulness. Common Hour speaker Peter Montague discusses toxic waste problems. Rape is discussed at Health Center. Housing Board grants different living arrangements for Sigma Chi and Phi Kappa Psi. Dana Stuchell of Animal Rights Mobilization presents on factory farming as part of Earth Day festivities. Mermaid Players perform "Six Characters in Search of an Author." Robert Koller presents photography project. Buffy Arnold performs senior recital. Faculty flutists Beth Bullard and Mary Hannigan perform. Comedian Rich Hall performs in ATS.

Student Senate President Sonya Lin and administration reflect on term. Laura Croghan, Stephen Katz, and Joe Cardinale chosen as new Senate officers. Sen. John Heinz's unexpected death leaves void for Commencement speaker. Groups (Sigma Chi, Phi Kappa Psi, and the Multicultural House) appeal recent Housing Board verdict. Common Hour features panel discussion of post-war repercussions in Gulf. Underclassmen find frustration in new pre-registration system. College outlines 10-year Campus Plan to guide it into next century. Roger Manning and King Missile perform in ATS.

New Senate resolution restricts Concert Committee selection process. Rape Awareness Week features various events, including upcoming panel discussion. Class pre-registration method revised. Housing Board decides next school year's SDLC locations. English major redesigned for this year's freshmen. Roberta Hall speaks at Common Hour about gender inequality in classrooms. Former College administrator George Shuman, Jr. passes away.