Dickinsonian, December 13, 1968

Senate amends motion to abolish College fraternity system by authorizing a committee formation to consider alternatives to present system. Black students begin "Discovery Week" which seeks to uncover "racist" nature of College administration. Senate-sponsored Forum on SDS features comments from faculty, students, and members of Carlisle community. Freshman performance of six plays "approaches repertory excellence." Student survey reveals preference for rock, progressive, and folk music on WDCV. Examination of social structures endorsed by Campus Affairs Committee minority report.

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Dickinsonian, December 6, 1968

Faculty members express "disappointment" in the decision to place the new Cultural Center auditorium behind the library. Campus Affairs Committee Open Hearing considers Henry Sorett's resolution to abolish fraternity system. Judy Collins to appear in concert. The Social Committee to present The Happenings and Patti La Belle & The Blue Belles at weekend concert. In order to protest social rules, Morgan Student Mobilization Committee organizes. College signs contract with J.E. Hurley construction company for the renovation of Bosler. College set to debut International Studies major.

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Dickinsonian, November 22, 1968

Nina Simone to perform at Cultural Affairs concert. SVHB (Social Violations Hearing Board) continues trials, voting to suspend Rick Mater of SDS for his "detrimental" conduct at anti-ROTC demonstration. College seeks to require Morgan Hall residents to pay for damages to hall. Students voice skepticism over fraternity hat organizations. Prof. Neil Wolf addresses American Physical Society on "peaceful fusion power uses."

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Dickinsonian, November 15, 1968

Social Violations Hearing Board charges SDS member Jerry Weiler guilty of disruption at anti-ROTC rally, but suspends sentence. Violinist Igor Oistrakh to perform for Cultural Affairs program. Representatives of Afro-American Organization meet with Admissions Dean David R. Jefferson with several race-related demands. Senate adopts resolution to restructure campus government into a College Senate which would combine student and faculty participation. Faculty performs "The Menaechmi." Cultural Affairs Committee to put on Aashish Khan concert.

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Dickinsonian, November 8, 1968

Disqualifications of two members on Social Violations Hearing Board defer trial of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) demonstrators. Students react to the U.S.'s bombing halt in Vietnam. Dean of College Richard Wanner explains current trial of SDS members at weekly press conference. The Critters to perform in Social Committee concert. Violinist Igor Oistrakh to perform in Cultural Affairs concert. "Playboy dinner" held in dining hall. Roten Gallery of art opens in Union. WDCV receives positive feedback toward its election coverage.

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Dickinsonian, November 1, 1968

Social Violations Hearing Board to try four SDS demonstrators for disrupting ROTC class; SDS assumes common guilt. Actor Rob Ingles to present Cultural Affairs performance. Richard Nixon and Richard Schweiker win Presidential and Senatorial contests, respectively, in student mock election. Linda Dalrymple, Robert Kahn, and Sandra Shulman nominated for Danforth fellowships. Senator Kit Volz heads evaluation of fellow senators. Alexander Schmemann to preach in the College Church. The Critters to perform at pre-Military Ball weekend concert.

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Dickinsonian, October 25, 1968

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) stages controversial Anti-ROTC demonstration. Sabicas and Malcolm Frager to present Cultural Affairs concerts. Coalition of Democratic and Independent Voters, along with Young Democrats and SDS (at first), urges students to boycott grapes in dining hall so as to bring attention to California workers' union controversy. Design of Tuvin Cultural Center revealed. Professor Larry Warner pledges to Sigma Chi. Professor Vytautas Kavolis discusses sociological connections to art in recent book "Artistic Expression - A Sociological Analysis."

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Dickinsonian, October 18, 1968

College receives bequest of $750,000 from Hugh Woodward. Campus Affairs Committee clears newspaper of charges made by Student Senate-IFC liaison Mike Bloom and Senate President Tom Martin. Dr. James Robinson to deliver Faith and Society lecture. Student Senate passes resolution to restructure committees. Wayne Sunday analyzes positions of the three major presidential candidates - Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace, and Richard Nixon - on issue of law and order. Bob Kahn urges non-polarizing political engagement. Draft registration information discussed for student deferment purposes.

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Dickinsonian, October 11, 1968

George Wallace debate draws various reactions from overflow crowd. Speakers at Fraternity Criticism Symposium urge fraternity reform. IFC Senate liaison Mike Bloom levels attack at Dickinsonian. Dave Totaro reflects upon touring Hubert Humphrey's Pennsylvania campaign with Sue Storer, four other college students, and Muriel Humphrey. Upcoming renovation of East College discussed.

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Dickinsonian, October 9, 1968

Senior Wayne Sunday faces possible anti-draft charge in conjunction with his signing a pacifist group statement. SDS demonstrates at the opening of George Wallace's campaign headquarters in Carlisle. Political Science department airs negative views towards Wallace. Chaplain Paul Kaylor critiques student life. President Rubendall questions legality of Congressional resolution seeking to restrict student aid to law-breaking college demonstrators. Shoplifting problem in college store is discussed. Faculty to vote on adding International Studies major.

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