Dickinsonian, April 30, 1987

President-elect Dr. A. Lee Fritschler comments upon various areas of the College that he wants to improve once he becomes president. A memorial stained-glass window was installed in Bosler dedicated to the death of students Christine Major, '86 and John Buonocore, '87, as well as other Dickinsonians, faculty and students, who have passed away. The College acquired a limestone quarry in order to protect the supply and possibly use the stone for more buildings. Women's Tennis completed their season by becoming champions of the Southwest League of the Middle Atlantic Conference.

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Dickinsonian, April 23, 1987

Omicron Delta Kappa, an honorary national leadership society for men and Wheel and Chain, an honorary society for woman, both had a ceremony to "tap-in" their newest members. The new Kline Center is being used for a Howard Jones concert, which creates issues about preserving the "newness" of the center. The College's golf team is having a successful season with 27 wins and 6 losses.

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Dickinsonian, April 16, 1987

After less than a year of searching, Dickinson hired Dr. A. Lee Fritschler as the new president of Dickinson College. Fraternities speak out against what they felt were unfair replacements of furniture in dorms compared to fraternity houses. Drug use on campus is discussed and a student survey shows that marijuana, cocaine and mushrooms are being used the most by students. The Mermaid Players have a successful musical, "Three Penny Opera," after two years of not staging one.

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Dickinsonian, April 9, 1987

Michael J. Netto explains and defends the college meal plans because of complaints by students of the cost. Students continue to speak out about AIDS and give their own advice and opinions. The Blue Hats or Wheel and Chain society is recognized and appreciated on campus for the work they do. The Men's Tennis Team continues to succeed this season. A former Dickinson student, Jonathan Monheit, a former Dickinson freshman, was the first man to be admitted to Goucher College since it went co-ed.

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Dickinsonian, March 13, 1987

Students discuss the impact and fear of AIDS in society and on campus. Students also comment upon the unavailability of contraceptives on campus. Thomas F. Banchoff, professor of mathematics at Brown University will receive the Joseph Priestley Award. The Men's Golf Team has been having a successful season so far with only one loss.

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Dickinsonian, March 5, 1987

Former U.S. Commerce Secretary John T. Connor received the Benjamin Rush Award. Campus Activities Board (CAB) will have spent all their funds two months before spring break, but will still continue to host activities and events. The campus' Divestment Day will feature an address by Steven D. Lydenberg on the subject of investments. BACCHUS will be hosting a Northeast Regional Convention at the College. The Women's Swim Team placed second at the Middle Atlantic Conference and four female swimmers, Jamie McNeil, Liz Fitzgerald, Molly Dean, and Kiki Jacobs all qualified for Nationals.

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Dickinsonian, February 26, 1987

Admissions is reviewing the minority enrollment, revealing that there are only 12 "Hispanics", 13 "Blacks", and 28 "Asians" at Dickinson. Martin W. Redman, a member of the Class of 1976, was hired as the new director of Residential Life. The Social Violations Hearing Board announced that Phi Delta Theta fraternity was charged and found guilty of disorderly conduct, damage to college property, and violation of rules. The Women's Center works towards becoming established on campus and addresses feminist issues through sponsored events.

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Dickinsonian, February 19, 1987

The library bans smoking in the basement and throughout the rest of the building. Phi Delta Theta fraternity will appear before the Social Violations Hearing Board for a food fight that took place recently. The Arts House will present a student-run production called, "The Good Doctor." The Swim Team continues towards success and the Middle Atlantic Conference. Professor and chairman of the Academic Standards Committee Neil Weissman debunks some of the myths surrounding off-campus study as they work towards new standards.

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Dickinsonian, February 12, 1987

The Public Affairs Symposium for the year is on, "Sport: Its Place in Society," that features appearances by sports figures such as Howard Cossell, Dr. Donna Lopiano, Dr. George Sheehan, and Dr. Harry Edwards. Students and faculty decide on the future of the now unsuccessful Nisbet Program. Students continue to debate against the raising of the college's tuition. Women's swimming team continues it victory streak. The men's Basketball team has had success at the Middle Atlantic Conference.

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Dickinsonian, February 5, 1987

Students are concerned about the tuition hike for the upcoming school year, raising from $13,540 to $14,650. English Professor Sharon O'Brien's newest book, "Willa Cather: The Emerging Voice," received rave reviews. The Coalition Against Apartheid (CAA) responds to student's criticisms against them. The Women's Swim Team won a big victory against Swarthmore. A new athletic society known as "Alpha Omicron Delta" was established as a new varsity club for athletes.

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