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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-01-15

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice headlines with, "Frosh Spot Hell Week On New Term Horizon," and "Inspired Coeds Triumph In Alma Mater Contest." The second article discusses a song writing contest sponsored by the Voice. Before Christmas break, the sophomores had to take an examination, 142 of the 206 students who took the test passed. There is a section about an upcoming fire drill that will take place an early morning in Kauke.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-02-05

Wooster Voice Editors

The Little Theater will premier, "The Peacock in the Parlor," on March 8 and run through the 12th. Dr. Schreiber of the German Department will be running a summer study tour centering in Vienna, Austria, that will cost $950. Fifty-three students did not come back to Wooster for the semester, 24 students transferred, and 29 were "dropped" by the college. Eight students will spend their summer in Africa. There is a section about the television watching habits of students and faculty on campus. Pages five and six feature the athletic updates and many advertisements. Only thirty-one years ago did Wooster first permit dancing on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-02-12

Wooster Voice Editors

Dr. Clyde Kluckhohn, a known anthropologist, will be giving a speech on the, "Decline of the Puritan Ethic and Its Consequences on American Society," in the chapel on Thursday. Dr. Kluckhohn is a professor at Harvard University. The Girls' Chorus, made up of 56 members, will be singing sacred music at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday for their concert. For the first time, classes will be held on Good Friday since the faculty believes that most students don't actually attend church, but instead think of it as an extra day of vacation.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-02-19

Wooster Voice Editors

The life of one of the English professors was taken the 16th of this month. George W. Bradford, had taught at the college for 38 years, and was recently charged with the possession of obscene photographs, in which he claimed were for his art study. The Orchesis dance group will be performing their annual show, themed "Three Faces of Dance," which is an interpretation of abstractions, poetry, and music. The Wishart Museum is currently displaying the exhibit titled, "Religion in Contemporary Art." The exhibit will be on display from February 1 to February 20.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-02-26

Wooster Voice Editors

February 27, 1960 was the date of an auction held by the SCA; the proceeds went to help finance the "Crossroads Africa" program This is where seven Wooster students will study in West Africa this summer. The Maintenance Men will be moving into their new quarters in March, it is located across the street from Wagner Hall. The Scot Concert Band, having approximately 65 members, will be performing eleven pieces in their upcoming concert. Page four has an article about the food staff and services. The campus has a total of five dining halls, serving about 988 students each day.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-03-04

Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice headlines with the announcement of two new co-editors, Karen Kinkel, and James Heck. The college chapel will hold Edmond Karlsrud and the Karlsrud Chorale of 14 men for a concert, brought in by the Wooster Federation of Music.The theater department will be putting on the show titled, "The Peacock in the Parlor." On page two, Miss Frances Guille, chairman of the French Department, makes the argument against studying abroad freshman year, and instead suggests studying abroad after graduation. Page three is filled with the information regarding the sports teams. The Concert Band will be sending seven of its members to represent Wooster at the Ohio Inter-Collegiate Band, held at Baldwin-Wallace College.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-03-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice headlines with the nominees for Color Day queen: Jean Chambers, Judy Comstock, Esther Gordon, Marlyn Hartzell, Suzanne Ralston, and Janet Snover. The Glee Club, having a total of 56 members, has a section about their only concert at the college this year. Page two has two articles of interest, one about the play put on by the theater department called, "The Peacock in the Parlor," and the other about the "Sit-In" campaigns that are occurring at colleges throughout the United States. Page four features a small piece about the upcoming exhibit at the Wishart Museum titled, "Cape Cod Artists Second Biennial."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-03-18

Wooster Voice Editors

The paper begins with activities of the student senate, noting that, "The Student Senate passed a recommendation on Calendar Coordination, discussed the state of the Color Day pageant, heard committee reports, and considered Wooster's part in the Southern sit-in strikes." A religious play, Sign of Jonah, is announced. It is noted that, "Oberlin College students are organizing a campaign to raise $2,000 for lawyers' fees for students jailed in the sit-in strikes." In "Headline Highlights," Pioneer 5 and voting on the Civil Rights Bill are mentioned. A letter to the editor titled "Segregation" argues for expanded coverage of the sit-ins.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-04-15

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the newspaper beings with an announcement of the memorial services that were held for Dr. Charles F. Wishart, president emeritus. Wishart was president for 25 years, from 1919-1944.

Next, there is an announcement of the Wooster student body's reaction with action to the problem with civil rights that the country was facing at the time. The student body acted to support the sit-in strikes in the South with suggestions of raising money for CORE (Congress on Racial Equality), arranging for a student who was dismissed from a southern university to come to Wooster and tell his story (Marzette Watts), and arranging for a student or professor exchange with Fisk University. The students decided to start a group called "Challenge", to support the sit-in strike movement in any way possible. Their first step to action was to hold a students march downtown to raise money for the movement and for CORE. There also is the smallest amount of information regarding a conference in Raleigh, NC. The weekend after this issue was released, a group of students attended the Souther Christian Leadership Conference in North Carolina. The conference was led by Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., and the point of it was to teach non-violent protesting and discuss future strategies.

On the second page of this edition of the newspaper, there is a piece that discusses the responsibility that students (and people in general) have when it comes to racial equality and civil rights in the country.

In the student's forum, multiple letters discuss the climate on campus in regards to the sit-in strike debate and the issue of civil rights.

The issue ends with information about athletics and advertisements from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-04-22

Wooster Voice Editors

On the first page of this edition of the newspaper, there is an announcement that the Board of Trustees had voted to not increase the tuition for the 1960-61 academic year. However, the board did vote to raise room and board rates by $20.00 each per semester. After this, there is another announcement about Wooster students going to a conference. 14 Wooster students were invited to attend the National Student Conference, sponsored by the U.S. National Student Association in Washington D.C., on the sit-in movement that was taking place in the South during this time. The conference was planned "...to present participants with a coherent picture of the nature and goals of the southern movement and discuss the responsibilities of all students with regards to [the] movement." The second page of this issue continues with the theme/subject of the southern sit-in strikes. There are numerous letters to the editor from students discussing this important issue and debate. There is also an article that details the story of Marzette Watts, an African-American student and sit-in leader, who was expelled from Alabama State College for his actions during the sit-ins at the Montgomery courthouse.He visited the Wooster campus during the week leading up to the release of this issue of the Voice. Finally, the issue ends with various athletic events and advertisements from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-04-29

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this issue of the newspaper begins with an announcement of the individuals chosen to serve as student residents during the 1960-1961 school year. The announcement was published in the form of an open letter from Marjorie Golder and Ralph Young, the deans of Women and Men respectively. There is also a section on the first page that details an exciting trip that 17 Wooster students will take during the summer. There will be a group of students attending the Vienna Summer Session in Austria. The students were to leave on June 20th on the S.S. Waterman of the Holland American Line, and were to arrive at Rotterdam on June 29th. On the page that follows, there is a letter to the editor from a student. The student questions the utility of the southern sit-in strikes and whether or not they could truly accomplish what they wished to accomplish. Finally, the issue ends with information regarding different athletic events and numerous adverts from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-05-06

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this issue of the newspaper has an announcement of upcoming construction on the campus. Multiple buildings were built and/or renovated including an addition to Holden and Compton halls, the renovation of Kauke Hall, and construction of a new library (Andrews Library). On one of the pages that follows, there is a small piece on the sit-ins that were occurring in the south during 1960. The individual that wrote this piece critiques the lack of action of students on campus, asking the student body if they are willing to take responsibility. Toward the end of the issue, there is information regarding student life, such as a campus concert from a group called "Four Freshmen". The issue ends with articles about various athletic events on campus and advertisements from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-10-07

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this newspaper has a large headline that takes up half the page. It is about Sally Galbreath, the new homecoming queen and her upcoming festivities. Page two has an article titled, "Pitch the Serenade" which addresses the upcoming Men's Association meeting about whether or not the Men's Serenade Contest should continue, since it was discontinued last year. Eighty percent of the student body voted at Monday's senate election, those results are given on the first page. Marilyn Peacock's experience abroad, specifically while visiting an Austrian refugee work camp and concentration camp. Athletic updates are featured on the third page of this edition.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-10-14

Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice for this day opens with two articles about Homecoming. Wooster's 42nd homecoming queen, Sally Galbreath and her court opened the homecoming festivities with the Queen's Banquet. She will have attended a ball that was given in her honor. One page three, there is a piece on the first woman to edit the Wooster Alumni Bulletin, Mrs. Estella King class of 1925. Rushing sororities and fraternities were put in the spotlight during this time of year at the College; the sororities and fraternities are not national.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-10-21

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Voice begins with the headline, "Board of Trustees Increase Tuition, Fees, $200 Board to Hold New Rate For Coming Two Years" totaling $1100 for the 1961-62 academic year. The Sadie Hawkins will be occurring the following Saturday, and students will be attending it in costume. "Little Theatre Dramatizes Wartime Sailors' Pranks," addresses the play that the theater department is putting on, "Mr. Roberts" for parent weekend. Twenty-one undergrads were honored on Recognition Day. Athletic updates are featured on the third page. A six point plan has been submitted by the academic board.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-10-28

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this paper has two main headlines, "130 Sophomore Pledge Scot Girls' Social Clubs" and, "Gala Weekend Activities, Dogpatch, Club Pledging Unite with Parents' Day." These sections detail the women that were admitted into the seven sororities, and the upcoming events for the weekend. The, "Facts for Food Service" piece disses the food being served during lunchtime. Page six features an article about the tradition of the Scot Band. The Scot Band originally work black and gold military style uniforms, and the tradition of the kilts and bagpipes came around in 1940. Mr. Bert Babcock was the man who donated the money for the kilts.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-11-04

Wooster Voice Editors

On Friday, November 11, Severance Hall will be rededicated with all of its new furnishings; Dr. Lowry will give the address. Dr. Houston Smith, a professor of philosophy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be visiting to give a lecture. A small blurb states that the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be coming to campus, stating that those who are under 21 must bring parental consent cards, signed by both parents. A section titled, "Social Problem" discusses the fact that people shouldn't blame their dating troubles on inadequate social events, or no private spaces for discussions.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-11-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Voice opens with the headline, "Muskies Set for Scots." This section goes into the upcoming, and most exciting game of the football season at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. In a mock election, the students selected Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge. The faculty club will be performing the show, "Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick" on Nov. 18, 19, 21 and 22 in order to raise money for the faculty club itself. The Student-Faculty Relations Committee voted to support the idea of the no-smoking rule on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-11-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This paper opens up with an article about the faculty club play that begins that night titled, "Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick," by Beale McCormack. Mr. Rob van der Heide of Dakar, Senegal, Africa will be coming to the college this weekend; he is a member of CIMADE: Comite InterMouvements Aupres Des Evacues. This organization was founded at the beginning of WWII, and was intended to assist and support those who were driven out by the war. The Josephine Long Wishart Museum will have two new photography exhibitions on display through December 2: "The Best of Life: Photographers Choice" and "This Colorful World of Ours". The Scots Forum Features section has articles criticizing many aspects of campus and the newspaper, and begins with a section regarding women tending to take up the sidewalk, making men walk in the mud. One of the criticism's involve that of women's rules, and how they should not have to "sign out" in the evening in order to spend time in the parlor. There is also a rule that says that freshman women can only go to the library two times a week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1960-12-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice begins with an article about a new 1.5 million dollar library at the college, which was planned to be ready for the fall of 1962. The present library will be used as an art department. There is a section dedicated to the speakers who came for the Annual Wooster Day celebration: Dr. Arthur H. Compton, and Dr. Robert E. Wilson. These alumni lead a public symposium about atomic energy. There is a small blurb on how Dr. Compton won the Nobel Prize in physics in 1927. Wooster Day is a day that commemorates the fire in 1901 that burned down Old Main. A new non-credit class in speed-reading was to be taught the next semester by Dr. Winford Sharp. The "Voice of Yesteryear" section states facts as to what was occurring at the college 60, 45, 15, 10, and 5 years ago. Fifteen years before on Wooster Day, President Lowry announced the beginning of the Independent Study program which would be required to all the current freshman and incoming students.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1960-09-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice begins with a number of announcements updates to the student body. The biggest article/update in this edition was the fire that destroyed part of Hoover Cottage, one of the residential buildings on campus. Over the summer of 1960, on August 15th, a fire was sparked in one of the closets in the dormitory due to faulty wiring. This fire displaced around 77 women for the 1960-61 academic year and accelerated renovations that had been planned for the upcoming years. There is also an announcement of a new Dean of Women. Professor Baird's wife, Mrs. J. Arthur Baird, replaced Marjorie S. Golder as the acting-dean. One of the last articles on the first page of this issue announces that 8 Wooster students were to be studying abroad during the 1960-61 academic year. The majority of these students studied at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, however there are some students that studied in the Philippines and Ghana. This issues of the paper ends with information about athletics and the football team and a number of advertisements for local businesses.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1960-09-30

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this edition of the newspaper focuses mostly on the upcoming Homecoming schedule and elections for Homecoming Queen. A few paragraphs follow on the second page on the subject on the Kennedy-Nixon televised debate. On the third page of this issue, there is a large article detailing the Wooster students that took time to service the community. There is also an article that describes the rivalry between Kenyon and Wooster that started in 1890. More information about athletics follows that article, along with a number of advertisements for local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1959-01-16

Wooster Voice Editors

Two-hundred and one freshman men pledged for a fraternity. On February 3rd, theologian Paul Tillich will be delivering a speech on, "Existentialism and Recent Theology." Duo-pianists Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale will be brought to the college by Wooster's Federation of Music and will perform on January 16th. 58% of the students who took the English Competence test passed, 76 of the 181 students did not pass. The national fraternities were done away with in 1913, and there is a section of the paper on page two that explains why.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1959-02-06

Wooster Voice Editors

Brought in by the Student Christian Association, Dr. Ganse Little will be in Wooster Sunday through Thursday as a key proponent of the Religion-in-Life Week. The past few weeks, the College has procured a sum of $7,500 in grants from Esso, Gulf Oil Corporation and DuPont. The library has also received two three-hundred dollar grants from the United States Steel Foundation, and Remington Rand. The US Steel Foundation grant is to be used to purchase geography materials, whereas the Remington Rand grant is to be used for an exhibit case. Men from the upper two classes are eligible to nominate women for the title of Color Day Queen. A quote from a edition Voice from 10 years ago reads: "You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertisements." It was said by someone named Douglas.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1959-02-13

Wooster Voice Editors

Ambassador to the United States from the Philippines, Carlos Romulo is scheduled to speak at the chapel on February 16th. However, it is uncertain if he will be able to make it to Wooster by then, since he was called to the Philippines a few weeks ago and does not know when he will return. The students have been complaining about the quality of food, mostly about its starchiness, and the poor quality of Sunday night suppers. Eligible to Wooster sophomores and juniors, the Institute of Politics established a ''Summer Congressional Fellowship" where a student will spend 10 weeks of the summer in the office of a United States Senator or Representative. Mr. Robert J. Cope, Director of Admissions, describes the ideal student: "The ability to get along with others, a social sense...a sincere desire to do his best...the ability to be serious, to concentrate, but the capacity to enjoy himself... (and) he must be able to accept situations he cannot change and have the courage to change those things which can be changed."