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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-05-08

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The front page article of the publication addresses the President of the Carnegie Corporation coming to speak at Wooster's 93rd commencement ceremony. Next to it is a piece addressing the school's yearly Color Day celebration, and how former Color Day Queens will be returning to campus for the festivities. The proceedings for the day, including coronation are also outlined. The third article on the front page speaks about a mock convention of political candidate selection that was held at Oberlin University, where they eventually selected a candidate by the name of Scranton. The final piece on the front page addresses a supreme court ruling in public schools, this case in particular involved Gary, Indiana. The court declined to outlaw segregation. Page 2 starts with a small piece on tight housing, with some students not even knowing where they will room next year. Below it are remarks on a small turnout for Student Government Association meetings. Next a piece remarks on the scarcity of summer jobs for college students, blaming President Johnson's economy drive project. The main feature on page 2 is a series of letters written to the paper praising Professor Stringham, as well as Coach Lammert. The final piece on the page reflects upon the past school year and what all has changed at the College. The far left of page 3 begins with a discussion of past presentations of Shakespeare plays at the College. This year, Twelfth Night was performed, and is reviewed to the right of this column. In a concert series for the College, famous sitar player Ravi Shankar performed. Page four talks about the changes in the student government system for the past year, and assesses their success and failure. There is an interesting piece focusing on the popularity of sunbathing on campus and the lengths students are willing to go to for a tan. Page six detailed the different places seniors will be setting out to after graduation.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-09-18

Wooster Voice Editors

The first article on the front page details students who made the Dean's List from last semester. Wooster students travelled to Mississippi over the summer to participate in voter drives organized by the Civil Rights movement. Background are given on the new members of the office of the Dean of Women. Page 2 starts off with a piece highlighting the spirit of optimism at the College this semester. Dr. Robert Wilson, a member of the Board of Trustees, recently passed away. There is a piece discussing the potential election of Barry Goldwater as President in the fall, and the implications of this. A short paragraph asks students to be friendly toward incoming international students. A student details their first-hand account of a rally for incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson. Page 4 is dedicated to sports at Wooster, as well as a few miscellaneous advertisements. The final page is largely advertisements from local businesses welcoming students back for another semester.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-09-25

Wooster Voice Editors

The first article on page one speaks about the lecture series, and its first speaker for the year, George W. Ball, who works under the Secretary of State's office. On the right side the women nominated for the position of homecoming queen are listed. The College attempts to adjust financial aid to compete with rising tuition prices. Page 2 focuses on the College holding "Emphasis Africa" a program which allows prominent historians on Africa to give addresses. A student who was able to enter Soviet Russia for academic purposes gives a review of living quality in the country. There are some featured photos of the construction of a new residence life hall and the destruction of the old housing on the spot. A Wooster student who is studying off campus in Mississippi for the year gives an overview of Vicksburg. Page four features photographs from rushing rituals. Page 5 is devoted to sports updates at the College.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-10-02

Wooster Voice Editors

Frankie Stafford was chosen as Homecoming Queen, and the theme of homecoming for '64 is 'Home to the Highlands.' A few mishaps on the account of the library and the bookstore have the students questioning their usefulness. The new members of the College sororities are listed. The first article on page 2 discusses the previous year's reorganization of the Student Government Association, and what it entails. There is a piece featuring/advertising the 'Zip Carnival' which is held at the University of Akron. Freedlanders placed a number of large advertisements targeting students.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-10-09

Wooster Voice Editors

The front page article covers the events of the beginning of homecoming at the College. There is a feature piece on homecoming queen Frankie Stafford. One of the voice editors had the privilege of interviewing NBC newsman Chet Huntley. The Wooster chapter of the NAACP announced plans to improve relations between whites and blacks in the community. On page 2, students talk about meeting William E. Miller, the running mate of Barry Goldwater. The Voice formally congratulates President Lowry on his 20th year at the College. The upcoming presidential campaign is discussed, with emphasis on the two candidates stances on civil rights. Page three is largely devoted to President Lowry's friends reminiscing about him. Page five features a piece on the reimagining of Shakespeare plays in communist Berlin. Pages six and seven are devoted to weekly College sports news.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-10-16

Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice opens this issue by decrying Barry Goldwater as a candidate in the upcoming presidential election. The Deans of the College decided to do away with an Open Dorm policy - limiting visitors after certain hours in female dorms. The Campus hosted the visit of a principal from a College in Calicut, India. Page 2 features a piece which highlights civil-rights related bombings and violence in Mississippi. There is an opinion piece criticizing the practice of a Sadie Hawkins dance. Page three of the paper is dedicated to the weekly College sports news. Page four outlines an interesting policy which speaks on how many times students are allowed to miss 'chapel' before they are penalized.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-10-23

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster hosted sitar player Ravi Shankar and witnessed a marvelous performance. They also received confirmation that a young Indian classical dancer would come from the subcontinent to perform at the upcoming Wooster-In-India dinner. Undersecretary of State George Ball delivered a speech on the Cold War in the Wooster Chapel. A student writes a piece making the case for upperclassmen to have more privileges than underclassmen. A student contributor examines the nation's current stance on immigration and immigrants, looking at how the laws changed in the past decade although America was built on immigrant labor. Page three is dedicated to College sports news. Thelma and Edward Winter, a couple artist team had their art on display in the campus art gallery. It included an array of vases, bowls, and wall panels.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-10-30

Wooster Voice Editors

Speakers came to the College to talk about Africa and African Independence in Wooster's Emphasis Africa series. Students must register for the seminars, and a list of those involved is given. Wooster held a mock election to mirror the upcoming presidential election. Polling information is given. A Professor at the College wrote a long piece contrasting current campaign politics with the fear of Hitlerism. Page two features a piece on the widespread effect of Wooster's Emphasis Africa, noting the even students from as far away as Beloit have registered for the conference. Letters written in to the Voice largely cover the topics of Barry Goldwater, Lyndon B. Johnson, and the upcoming election. Page three is dedicated to sports news. There is also an article on this page critiquing the state of many of Wooster's sports facilities. A recent on campus performance of 'The Cave Dwellers' by William Saroyan is praised in an article. On the final page, there is a large advertisement urging students to vote Democratic.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-11-06

Wooster Voice Editors

In the Wooster campus mock election, Johnson won 3/4 of the campus vote, putting him well in the lead. The Coed Court of the College did some rearranging and adjusting, preparing themselves to handle different types of cases. The College is in the process of constructing new dormitories for the men of the campus, and the Voice features a question-answer piece on this new project. A small piece on page 2 discusses the results of the on-campus election. A piece by a student discusses the political mentality of the modern New Yorker. A small article discusses complaints of noise in the library. Page three details the College's sports. Page four continues the discussion of the new mens dorms being constructed, and plays host to a multitude of advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-11-13

Wooster Voice Editors

The opening article of the Voice discusses the ousting of Nikita Khrushchev as the leader of the Soviet Union. The opening of the Emphasis Africa conference, as well as its speakers, is reviewed by the Voice. The favoritism towards Johnson over Goldwater is mirrored in other college polls, and is discussed in a short article. Upcoming speakers for the Emphasis Africa are reviewed by the Voice. Page two contains letters to the editor, with many focusing on the Emphasis Africa conference. Page three of this issue as well is dedicated to Emphasis Africa. These articles go into more detail on the involvement of European nations in Africa, both through the slave trade and missionary work. Another article discusses African revolutionary thought. Page five is dedicated to Wooster sports. Page six boasts a large ad placed by Amster shoes which targets women on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-11-20

Wooster Voice Editors

Members of the group of Emphasis Africa speakers were discriminated against at a bar in Wooster, and the case was brought in front of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. An article advertises summer programs available for students, including one in Vienna. They are under the direction of the head of the German department. Ilona Kombrink, a well known soprano singer, is set to perform at the College of Wooster. There is an article on the bottom of page one discussing the visit of a surprise guest from South Africa to the the Emphasis Africa conference. New programs in cultural emphasis areas are outlined which will be offered at the College. An article on page two critiques inaction on the part of the student government. An article discusses the repercussions of the new rule that all students must live on campus. Due to recent complaints about the Wooster student bookstore, members of the Voice traveled to Oberlin to document their bookstore. They cover their findings in an article complete with photos. An article on page 3 discusses women in the sciences through a recent MIT conference. Pages four and five are dedicated to College sports as well as advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1964-12-11

Wooster Voice Editors

A proposed student center for the college is cancelled after the policies on alcohol use on campus are reviewed. In an article opposite, plans to build a gym are reviewed and cemented. The goals for the project are detailed. In response to being called out in a previous issue, the SGA steps up and address issues on campus. Page two of this issue is dedicated to various student opinion pieces. On page three, the building plans for a new chapel as well as dining hall are outlined, in addition to the new gym. Students who spent time working with the NAACP in Cleveland found that the local government was no help to their efforts. Page Five is dedicated to College sports.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-01-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published January 11, 1963, is four pages long. A list of all of the men that have pledged a section are included on the first page. Dr. Richard Gore will be directing the Concert Choir in a performance of Handel's Samson. The independent study carrels will have temporary folding chairs until the ordered chairs arrive in February. Beginning February 1st, Howie King will assume the role of Assistant to the Dean of Men. An international student, Francoise Berger, writes an article about her impressions of Wooster. Page three has the weekly athletic updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-02-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 8 of 1963, is six pages long. The second annual Winter Carnival will take place this next weekend. The Orchesis modern dance group will hold their performance, "Life at Your Feet" tonight and tomorrow evening. Bob Boerum will be directing a production of Shakespeare's Macbeth on February 16th. A section of the first page is dedicated to Robert Frost. Page two has an article about the Peace Corps. Julie Foote's Independent Study exhibition is on display in the Wishart Museum through next week. The National Science Foundation has granted a total of $7,600 to three science professors. The weekly athletics section is on the fourth and fifth page. Funeral services for Mrs. Wishart were held last Friday. On page six there is an article where students were asked, "What day in history would you relive if you had the opportunity?"
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-02-15

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 15 of 1963, is four pages long. The art department has moved from Taylor Hall to the old Frick Library Building. A reporter asked Dean of the College Clark E. Bricker some questions. Dr. Viola Startzman gave some tips on how to avoid and conquer the flu. The athletics updates are on the third page, and continues onto the fourth page. Heidi Tank wrote an article that compares her experiences here to her home in Germany.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-02-22

Wooster Voice Editors

Published on February 22, 1963 this edition of the Wooster Voice is a total of four pages. The Symphonic Band will be performing the work of David Plank of Wooster on the evening of March 3. Professor P. T. Raju has decided to be a visiting professor at the college for another year. Juniors of Ohio colleges are eligible for six internship slots at the U. S. Congress and the Executive Office of the Governor in Columbus. This weeks athletics section can be found on the fourth page. The first floor of the Andrews Library has been freezing cold since the heating system is not working. Dr. William Schreiber's new book Our Amish Neighbors has been named on the Notable Book List for 1962.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-03-01

Wooster Voice Editors

The Student-Faculty Relations Committee is struggling to keep alive. They have also passed a resolution that will allow students to lend their cars to other students. Dr. John H. Hick, a professor from Princeton, will be giving a lecture on "The Hidden God" this Sunday. Suzanne Bloch will be performing a concert on Monday. Dr. Wallace Fowlie will be giving a lecture on Thursday titled, "Picasso's Paris at the Turn of the Century." The college has received a grant of $9,859 from the Atomic Energy Commission that will be used to purchase nuclear laboratory equipment. In an article titled Overcritical Students? Dean Bricker states that, "If the students don't like the way the college is being run, they don't have to stay." The athletics section is printed on the third page, and continues onto the fourth page of this edition of the Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-03-08

Wooster Voice Editors

One hundred and eleven students have made the high honor roll list for the first semester, receiving above a 3.5 gpa. The college is considering rejoining the National Student Association which they withdrew from three years ago. The Oberlin College Choir will be performing a concert under the direction of Robert Fountain this Sunday. Mrs. Blanchard, a graduate from Wooster who is now in the Peace Corps, tells of her experience in the Peace Corps. The social clubs have elected their new officers. Rich Barnett is the new Wooster-in-India representative, he will spend the next two years in India. Sports updates from the week begin on the fourth page and finish on the fifth page. Students that made the 3.0-3.49 honor roll are listed on the final page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-03-15

Wooster Voice Editors

The Men's Glee Club will be holding their annual home concert on March 22. The six women competing for the title of this year's Color Day Queen are: Mandy Boland, Sue David, Liz King, Merry Lomas, Barbara Voskuil, and Gretchen Winkler. The debate team will be traveling to Brooklyn College in New York in order to compete in their last major tournament of the year. Two of the worn grand pianos will be able to be replaced because of two gifts given. On page three, each section president gave a description of what they did for this year's hell week. Since the community has pledged to raise $500,000 to go towards a new theater, there is an image of the possible new building drafted up on the third page. For the next nine weeks, twenty-eight Wooster students will be traveling abroad with the McLeod Abroad. John Bayer, of the class of 1958, is teaching in Somalia as part of the Peace Corps.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-03-22

Wooster Voice Editors

The debate team won the tournament at Brooklyn College last weekend. An article is dedicated to who is studying abroad this summer, and where they will be traveling to. On the afternoon of March 23, Richard J. Neutra will be speaking on, "Survival Through Design." Page four is filled with the article titled, "African Students Unite, Bulgaria Orders Dispersion." Student teachers have shared their experiences, challenges, and struggles on the fifth page. Dr. Gore will be directing the choir for a performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion on April 12th. The athletics updates for the week are on the fifth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-04-19

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on April 19 of 1963, is four pages long. The far left column on the first page is an article about the revolution in Iraq on February 8 which overthrew the Kassem dictatorship. The new Voice staff for the next school year is announced on the first page. The Spring Concert for the Wooster Symphony Orchestra will take place on Monday evening and will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Charry. The weekly athletics updates can be found on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-04-26

Wooster Voice Editors

On May 6th, Brooks Hays, the Special Assistant of President Kennedy, will speak at the chapel. Dean Clark E. Bricker has announced his resignation from the administration and his teaching position. On Wednesday evening, Gilbert Seldes will be speaking on, "Can the Arts Survive the Media?" The art museum has opened up its first show in their new building, the Cleveland May Show '62. The athletics section is on the third page of this edition of the Wooster Voice.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-05-03

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on May 3 of 1963, is six pages long. Twenty-six professors will be on leave or permanently leaving the college. On the afternoon of May 7th, Muhammed Zafrulla Khan, president of the United National General Assembly, will lecture in the library. Wooster will be sending representatives to the G.E. "College Bowl" on November 17. The athletics updates for the week can be found on the fifth page. The bookstore manager has won first prize for the National Association of College Stores' bookstore merchandizing contest. Seven biology majors have been accepted into graduate school. Twelve of the history majors have also been accepted into graduate school. Wooster will be receiving 133 German literature books from the Federal Republic of Germany. The fundraising for the new speech building is beginning to grow. The only IS's that get to be shared at the end of the year are that from the music and art departments.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-05-10

Wooster Voice Editors

Madv Jo Boland has been selected to be on the Color Day Court. Carl Braden spoke at the University of Cincinnati a couple of weeks ago on, "The Problems of Integration in the Deep South." His speech was highly controversial and the audience heckled him. This year's commencement address will be given by Dr. John W. Dodds, director of the Special Programs in Humanities at Stanford University, his speech is titled, "How Human Are the Humanities?" The athletics section is on the fifth page of this edition of the Wooster Voice. The Arena Fair is preparing to open for its third season.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-09-20

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the Portuguese dictator Antonio Salazar and student imprisonment in Portugal, a report on new faculty members of the College of Wooster, and a piece on fundraising and scholarships. Page 2 features a report on the Civil Rights Act, a retelling of of a conversation between the Jewish writer and an anonymous Arab over the Israeli-Arab relationship, and an editorial cartoon featuring Playboy magazine. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 continues the sports section and contains a piece describing the attitudes and efforts of the campus with regards to the Civil Rights Act.