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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-02-10

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the voice includes an article on Hell Week and the 159 initiated pledges. Another article discusses the lecture given by a foreign correspondent on the role of democracy in Europe and the Middle East earlier that week. The section dedicated to World News has been included in this paper as well, with a focus on Scandinavia and Greece. Later in the paper, an article deliberates the importance of introducing an honor system at The College of Wooster, proving to be a rather interesting read. The third page of the newspaper is dedicated to sports, and delves into the highlights and tracks scores of basketball games and track meets of the past week. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-02-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice includes an article informing the students of the upcoming lecture on China's prospects. Another article discusses Communism in the US as the topic of debate between the debate team of Ohio Wesleyan and The College of Wooster. The section dedicated to World News deliberates the pros and cons of the North Atlantic Pact, proving to be an interesting read. Later in the paper, another article discusses the trials of religious leaders in European countries and the resulting wave of religious enthusiasm as opposed to totalitarian communism. Additionally, the last installment of the article called I Can't Forget has been included in this newspaper, describing Wanda's experiences during and since the recent World War. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-02-24

Wooster Voice Editors

Sunday February 27 begins the annual week of prayer. It kicks off with Reverend James Robinson of New York City. March 17 through the 23 will be the annual career week. Joe Retzler discussed China's economic problems in an article on page one. The drama, history, and political science honorary all initiated new members into their group the past few weeks. James Allardice, a Wooster alumni, will have his play At War With the Army on Broadway beginning March 8. The sports section can be found on page three of this edition of the Voice. Page four features an article that questions the idea of an Honor System.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-03-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes a series on the upcoming elections at the College of Wooster for both, the Senate as well as for May Queen. An article in this paper describes the elections for the Senate Head, where a student ran uncontested and was thus elected as the Head of Student Senate by default. An entire page in this edition is dedicated to Career Week, with career guidance being provided in a variety of different fields such as Pre-Med, Physics and Math, Psychology etc. This newspaper further includes the section called World News, with weekly updates on the events taking place in the international sphere. Another article describes the Spring Formal held by the Freshmen and Sophomores, detailing the highlights of the night. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-03-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice includes an article detailing the results of the Senate elections and another article giving a glimpse into the upcoming Glee Club Spring Concert. This edition also includes an article describing the second Model UN conference taking place at the College of Wooster, specifically on the North Atlantic Pact. A section is dedicated to World News, which presents the events taking place in the international sphere that week. A writer for the Wooster Voice was presented with the opportunity to meet with Author O'Hurlihey, a nine year old college student and he describes his experience. Dave Blackshear responds to responses from his previous letter in the Voice on page two. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-03-24

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice includes a creatively written article on the recently passed North Atlantic Pact. Another article discusses the most recent initiative taken by the campus Red Cross unit, specifically the entertainment division. This newspaper also highlights the achievements of three Wooster Orators who placed in the state finals, proving to be a significant achievement for The College of Wooster. The weekly section dedicated to World News discusses the main events taking place in the international sphere that week including the North Atlantic Pact as well as the Berlin controversy. This edition also includes an article through which the Senate answers questions that the students have on the newly proposed Honor System at The College of Wooster. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-04-14

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes a few articles on the activities of the Student Senate and the different spheres of their involvement on campus. One such article describes the Senate's Financial Problems and the debate surrounding this issue. Another article describes the implications of the North Atlantic Pact, with the author discussing what he believes the North Atlantic Pact when put into practice will look like. The writers of the newspaper urge more students to join Model UN, with an article informing the student body of the basic functioning of the Model UN Club, sponsored by the International Relations club on campus. The weekly section dedicated to World News discusses the relations between Britain and France that week. The SFRC sponsors an article condemning Grass-Walkers requesting student cooperation in maintaining the aesthetic. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-04-21

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article describing the Court assigned by the May Queen and another article discussing the promise of Beauty, Grace and Charm made by the May Queen. The first page of the newspaper also includes an article detailing the cast for Charley's Aunt, a play that is being produced by the Speech Department. Another article discusses the speech given at chapel by the traveling secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement for Christian Missions from India. The Student Senate Process is detailed in another article as a response to the questions floating around the student body. Advertisements from local businesses and the Wooster Community have been distributed throughout the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-05-05

Wooster Voice Editors

Sylvia Williams is named Wooster Voice editor, assisting her are Mary Ann Early as associate editor and Brent Loban as sports editor. The Wooster Voice was awarded the Scripps-Howard gold cup for journalism at the annual convention of the Ohio College Newspaper Association. Additionally, Student Senate creates new rules regarding smoking on campus after two smoking related fires on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-05-12

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition details the events of college's 45th Color Day. Herb Benson is elected president of the Men's Self Government Association. The third section won the serenade contest. The new officers of the social clubs have been elected and are listed on the first page. Additionally, the issue includes an article discussing extra curricular activities on campus on the second page. An article about the handbook is featured on the second page. The athletic highlights for the past week are on the third page. Six Wooster students will spend their summer studying abroad rather than going home.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-05-19

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes a photo of former Color Day Pageant Queen, Mignonne Addis, passing the crown to Ann Reid. Dr. Karl T. Compton, M.I.T. chairman and chairman of the Research and Development Board of the National Military Establishment in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 79th graduation ceremony. A revised student handbook will be sent out this summer. The all college picnic is scheduled for tomorrow at 4pm. Campus Council has approved the formation of a new social club which is called KEYS. Three professors will return to campus next fall and thirteen others will be gone. Additionally, there is an advertisement for a concert by Wooster's Symphonic Band. Page three has the athletic highlights for the past week. Art produced by students of the art department will be on display in Josephine Long Wishart museum in Galpin Hall until May 26. An advertisement for the Air Force encompasses a large amount of the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-09-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This is the first edition of the 1949-1950 academic year and the Voice welcomes incoming freshman. There are 302 incoming freshman, and more men in general on campus. Freshman directories will be available by September 30. With the addition of new professors, campus faculty reaches 98 members. The number of students enrolled at Wooster is over 1200. The Student Senate puts new rules in place regarding the campus chapel in order to prevent "chapel chiseling." Athletic updates for the past week are on the third page. Approximately half of the final page is taken up by advertisements from local stores.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-09-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition advertises a production of the Shakespearean comedy "The Taming of the Shrew," being director Winfred Logan. Seven international students from six different countries, join Wooster as new students. Beall Hall, former home of Capt. Kauke, is active as no more than a storage space on campus. The women of the upperclass dorms elect their officers for the year. Additionally, the issue includes an article expressing excitement for a skirmish between the freshman and sophomores.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-10-06

Wooster Voice Editors

Dotty Daw is elected Wooster Homecoming Queen. The program for Homecoming weekend is in its final stages as committee head Bob Schug slowly reveals details. Rushes will be entering their last rounds this weekend. Additionally, the college placement office (registrar) warns of a decline in job demand, as they place a majority of graduates in teaching positions. John Bathgate's article on page two discusses his experience at an Indian Wedding last winter. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on the third page. There is a piece recapping Wooster student's experiences with traveling abroad on the final page of this edition.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-10-13

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster's Westminster Presbyterian celebrates 75 years. An article looks back on the class gift of 1874, a large rock with the year carved into it. The campus YMCA pledges in new members. W. F. Miller, former head of the department of music of Mount Union College, speaks at the invitation of Westminster Fellowship and Clericus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-10-21

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition details the kick off of Wooster's 31st Homecoming celebration. The college speech department announces broadway artists Helen Craig and John Beal appear in Wooster's presentation of "Antigone." Brought to campus by Phi Beta Kappa, philosopher Irwin Edman is set to speak on "Philosophy and Our Current Anxieties." Additionally, thirteen upperclassmen interested in the study of current political events were elected by the Congressional Club.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-11-03

Wooster Voice Editors

The College of Wooster announces the addition of a radio station on campus, Bob Smith is named WCW manager. Congresswoman Frances Payne Bolton speaks as a guest of the Women's Self-government Association on campus. Additionally, the issue advertises James H. Robinson as principal speaker for the Ohio Christian Youth Council Conference.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-11-10

Wooster Voice Editors

The College of Wooster airs their first radio show from the new campus station. Helen Craig, of Broadway and Hollywood fame, works with students on the college's production of Antigone. Additionally, five Wooster YWCA leaders journey to Cleveland to attend the Northern Ohio YWCA-YMCA Fall Conference at Flora Stone Matter.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-11-17

Wooster Voice Editors

Paul Barrett opens a new office for career counseling in the east wing of lower Kauke. Congresswoman Frances Payne Bolton was brought to campus by WSGA and spoke on foreign affairs on Tuesday evening. The college holds its 23rd annual Dad's Day celebration. Dr. Carl E. Barnes, Associate Director of the Research Laboratory of the General Aniline and Film Corporation, presents a talk entitled "Color Photography." Wooster Symphony Orchestra and 130 college voices under the direction of Mr. Richard Gore present Handel's "Messiah." Athletic updates for the past week are on page three. Additionally, the issue advertises a minstrel show put on by the Douglass Carnival. An advertisement for the Air Force takes up a large amount of the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-12-08

Wooster Voice Editors

Dr. T. Cuyler Young addresses the campus during the annual Wooster Day celebration. Dr. Delbert Lean will give his 40th annual reading of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol." Plans to build a darkroom for student publications are announced. Additionally, Wooster host the fall conference of the Ohio division of the National Student Association.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1949-12-15

Wooster Voice Editors

The edition advertises the 40th annual reading of Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol" by Dr. Delbert Lean. The College of Wooster won first place in the Northeast Ohio Debate Conference at Western Reserve. The college's radio station, WCW, will begin broadcasting again next semester. Paul Wright heads the cast of "The Tinker", which is the Week of Prayer play directed by senior Joyce Kinsey. The final student to study in Washington DC next semester will be announces this evening. Additionally, Wooster Alumni of the class of 1946 establishes a fund to aid the two orphaned children of former classmates, Dr. and Mrs. James Timanus who died in the tragic S.S. Noronic fire in Canada.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-01-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features reports on campus elections for several groups, a basketball report, Greek initiations, a few sermons, and a biography of Wooster Professor Dr. William Craig, head of the Department of Speech, paying special attention to his nationally known love of puns. Page 2 features a piece arguing that exams are not a good gauge of student learning owing to the ease with which one may cram for an exam and pass a course, and the unfairness of making a professor read hastily and often sloppily written essays. There is also a series of quotes taken from students asked about the policy of mandatory attendance. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 consists of continued articles, advertisements, a piece on class registrations, and a fiction piece.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-01-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a poem contest, a report on graduating seniors, a poll reporting two thirds of Wooster students oppose Universal Military Training, a report on accomplished alumni Ralph Young, and general administrative updates. Page 2 features quotes from Wooster professors on their opinion on the knitting craze on campus, and their opinion of the new custom of knitting in class. Also featured is a gossip column, a piece regarding college policy towards grading, and a piece criticizing the class registration process as an "unruly riot." Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 contains continued articles, advertisements, and a humor column.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-02-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a report on Wooster's three-way statewide tie in basketball. Also featured on page 1 are theatre updates, a report on a speech given by Dr. H. Mueller that radiation from atomic bombs may cause human mutation. Reports on Greek life and a course being offered in flying are also present. Page 2 features a piece arguing that fining those who miss Chapel service is detrimental to the Christian project. Also featured are a series of quotes from students asked about their professors, all of which are invariably positive or requesting that the same question be asked once they have graduated. Also present is a gossip column and a piece arguing that students are too concerned with getting a degree and disregard the intrinsic value of an education. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists entirely of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1948-02-20

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue highlights the Girls' Chorus for opening the College's week of prayer with a concert. There is an article detailing a criminal attack on the campus chapel, in which the the attackers released tear gas and rodents. Dr. James W. Clarke, Canadian Pastor is visiting campus. Five Wooster students attended the Ohio College Council on Minority meeting in Columbus, Ohio on Monday. Additionally, this edition includes a piece by Jack Bobbitt titled "After the Wind." Athletic updates for the past week or so are highlighted on the third page. There is an advertisement for a corset on the final page which uses the phrase, "Whittle Your Middle."