The Dickinsonian is a student-run newspaper published by students of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

At this time, the newspaper functioned as more of a literary magazine "for the purpose of advancing the interests of the institution; and uniting more closely the Alumni to their Alma Mater; and promoting Science, Art, Literature and Religion."

Operated by faculty, students, and administrators, The Dickinsonian was responsible for bringing speakers like Walt Whitman to the campus.

However, towards the end of the 1800s, students desired that The Dickinsonian print more campus news than literary work.

[1] Beginning in 1932, the Dickinsonian has published an annual satirical issue titled The Drinkinsonian, which usually coincides with April Fool's Day.