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Dickinson Magazine Fall 2008


Features

Sonic Youth

Outspoken young voters may power electoral outcome.


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The Audacity of Celie

Boston-based grad Baracks and rolls for her candidate.


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Worth the Wait

‘McCainiac’ Michael Bilder ’07 campaigns for his longtime favorite politician.
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Getting the Word Out

Vanessa Tyson combats marginalization in politics.


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Imperialism in Context

In Europe, Andrew Rudalevige brings balance to talk of presidential powers.


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The Empty Office

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster ’83 finds little time for sitting on Capitol Hill.


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Moving the Ball Forward

Entrepreneur Joe Watson '87 is focused on progress.


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Finding Common Cause

Roger Craver '63 pushes a progressive agenda for international social change.


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Bangladeshi Beginnings

Ryan Eberts ’04 makes education possible for children in developing country.


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Pedaling for Katrina Relief

Preston Smith '08 crossed the continent to bring hope to Katrina survivors


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Web Exclusives

Kwesi’s Kids

Richard Koenig ’71 tells the story of Kwesi Koomson’s selfless work at Heritage Academy in Ghana.
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In Memoriam: Ralph Minker ’47, June 16, 1924 - Aug. 5, 2008

Read Ralph Minker ’47’s obituary and two previous Dickinson Magazine stories.


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In Memoriam: Ordinary People

Ralph Minker ’47 opens his memory to close the door on war. This article was originally published in the fall 2000 issue of Dickinson Magazine.


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In Memoriam: Blue Hen Gets New Wings

Capt. Ralph Minker ’47 was the guest of honor in 2004 at the dedication at Dover Air Force Base of a C-5 Galaxy aircraft. This article was originally published in the spring 2004 issue of Dickinson Magazine.


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Audio Feature: Roger Craver ’63

Listen in on segments from Senior Editor Sherri Kimmel’s interview with a pioneer of direct-mail fundraising.


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Audio Feature: Bill Shuster ’83

Listen in as writer Matt Getty discussed the legislative process, the war in Iraq and earmark spending with U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster ’83 (R-Pa.).


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Departments

Following an Altered Course

The Last Word: Erica Mentzel '08 reflects on the distinctiveness of a Dickinson education.


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From the Editor

Glad I Asked


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From These Grounds

President's Letter


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Recruitment News

Shifting Demographics


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New Scholarship Marks Memory of First Known African-American Graduate

Development News: James Chambers ’78 and his wife Niecy have pledged $125,000 to establish a scholarship fund for inner-city students.


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Complex Tool Propels Research Partnership

Student Stories: Yurina Shim ’09 knew the Dickinson learning environment would suit her. But she never envisioned staying on after her junior year to do 40 hours of research each week.


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