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The November 9, 1995 edition of The Dickinsonian reports on the
investigations of an allegation of sexual assault of a first-year
student on campus being carried on by the Carlisle Police Department, in
cooperation with Dickinson Safety and Security, as well as the arrest of an unrelated assaulter.

Date: November 9, 1995

All terms: 1990-1999, Blais, Natalie, Campus safety, Dickinsonian, Dickinsonian, Emerick, Betsy, McKelvey, Sam, Residence halls, Sexual assault

Photograph of Female Students Studying in Witwer Hall, c. 1965

This photo depicts four women studying in Witwer Hall, c. 1965. The names of the women are not known. If you recognize someone in the photo, please contact the archives at archives@dickinson.edu.

Date: circa 1965

All terms: 1960-1969, Photograph, Residence halls, Student housing, Witwer Hall

Eating disorders on campus force College to face the problem

This Dickinsonian article discusses the prevelence of eating disorders on college campus and what Dickinson specifically does to identify and treat these illnesses.

Date: April 30, 1992

All terms: 1990-1999, Administration, Andrews, Barbara, Body image, Counseling Center, Eating disorders, Health and hygiene, Health Center, Health services, Janitorial staff, Kline Center, Powell, Mary, Rago, Kate, Residence halls, Student resident advisors, The Food Group

Opinion: SHAC should be supported

An editorial piece discussing the possibility of making condoms available in
residence halls, stating â€œif that course of action saves just one individual
from an unwanted pregnancy or the AIDS virus, it will be worth it.â€

Date: February 27, 1992

All terms: 1990-1999, AIDS, Health Center, Residence halls, Sexual behavior, Sexually transmitted diseases

E.F.F.O.R.T. Hosts Women's Party to Unify Dickinson Females

The members of the student feminist organization, E.F.F.O.R.T. (Equality for Females: Our Rights Today), planned to hold the Second Annual Women's Party in the Drayer Lounge on Friday, April 15.Â The purpose of the party was "to create more unity among women" at Dickinson. The program included a reading about the unity of women and music provided by students Lori McCreary and Melanie Lowe.Â According to this Dickinsonian article, E.F.F.O.R.T. was a student group established in the Fall of 1981 by Pat Carter as "an activist group that would investigate the role of women . . .

Date: April 14, 1983

All terms: 1980-1989, Activism, Carter, Patricia P., Drayer Hall, Equality for Females: Our Rights Today!, Johnston, Dr. Marion, Lowe, Melanie, McCreary, Lori, Residence halls, Rosenman, Ellen B., Women's Party, Women's rights movement

Presidents' Council Minutes: Men Allowed in Women's Dorm!

During the Presidents' Council (Women's Interdormitory Council) meeting of March 20, 1963, residents of Sellers Hall requested permission for male visitors to be allowed in the dorm. This request was granted:

Date: March 20, 1963

All terms: 1960-1969, Dorm rules, President's Council, Renshaw, Charlotte, Residence halls, Sellers House, Social codes/rules, Women's Interdormitory Council

Presidents' Council Minutes: Footwear Suggestions for Women

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During the Presidents' Council (Women's Interdormitory Council) meeting of February 6, 1963, women of all dorms (except, for some reason, Drayer and Metzger) were advised of what could be considered acceptable footwear for bad-weather days:Â
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Date: February 6, 1963

All terms: 1960-1969, Drayer Hall, Dress codes, Metzger Hall, President's Council, Renshaw, Charlotte, Residence halls, Social codes/rules, Student resident advisors, Women's Interdormitory Council

Presidents' Council Minutes: Propriety and Decorum Reminder

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During the Presidents' Council (Women's Interdormitory Council) meeting of November 14, 1962, residents of Drayer and their (male) visitors were issued a rebuke about behavior in the dorm:
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"Drayer Report:Â "Residents of Drayer and their visitors are reminded to act like ladies and gentlemen"Â

Date: November 14, 1962

All terms: 1960-1969, Drayer Hall, President's Council, Renshaw, Charlotte, Residence halls, Social codes/rules, Student resident advisors, Women's Interdormitory Council

Presidents' Council Minutes: Women and Gym Wear

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During the Presidents' Council (Women's Interdormitory Council) meeting of October 10, 1962, women were instructed not to wear gym clothes during meals:
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Date: October 10, 1962

All terms: 1960-1969, Dining room, Dress codes, President's Council, Renshaw, Charlotte, Residence halls, Social codes/rules, Student resident advisors, Women's Interdormitory Council

Presidents' Council Minutes: Big Changes to Dis 'N Data

During the Presidents' Council (Women's Interdormitory Council) meetings of April 18 and 25 and May 16 1962, significant changes were introduced to the Dis 'N Data (women's handbook for social rules/dorm regulations):
April 18

Date: April-May 1962

All terms: 1960-1969, Conser, Ann, Curfews, Dean of Women, Dean of Women's Office, Dis 'N Data, Dorm rules, Health and hygiene, House Council, House mothers, Lindstrom, Carol, Metzger Hall, President's Council, Residence halls, Social codes/rules, Student resident advisors, Women's Interdormitory Council

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