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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-09-27

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a lecture given in defense of poetry as an art form, a report on the installation of a statue of Abraham Lincoln after Wooster granted the deceased president an honorary degree, and a report on record numbers of students attaining the Dean's List. Page 2 features a piece condemning the College's consideration to harshen the policy on premarital pregnancies that were conceived by Wooster students, at the time an automatic two semester suspension, a piece calling for American citizens using forms of welfare to be aware of how their particular form of welfare effects the nation as a whole when voting. Page 3 features a number of student replies to a lecture given denouncing Playboy Magazine in the Chapel services, a critique of the mandatory chapel attendance, and a criticism of the Eisenhower administration for its handling of the economy. Page 4 features a report on missionary activity done over break for the College, and a report on the US Civil Service. Page 5 is the sports section. Page 6 contains the Dean's List, continued articles, and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-10-04

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a presentation given to the Wooster campus regarding the importance of the work done by the United States Peace Corps is, despite the often unglamorous nature of the work. Also featured is an obituary for Wooster Professor Dr. Albert Avey, and a report on the integration of the donation of the political papers of Paul Peters with the existing library collection. Page 2 features a report on how a "Wage Equalization" campaign at Wooster led to the pay of Security Offices being dropped by 20%, and an analysis of the Sino-Soviet split and the possibility of a war between the two communist powers. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 features a letter to the editors criticizing an editorial written in the previous week criticizing Wooster as "dull" and blaming the increase in drinking and sex at Wooster on this.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-10-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features the election of Homecoming royalty, lectures to be given on the history of Byzantium by Sir Steven Runciman, security issues at Antioch College, and the dedication of the Biology Chair. Page 2 features a report on proposed taxation plans in Congress, a student's report on his experiences working in a factory, and several pieces criticizing a previously published peace which blamed Wooster's "dullness" as the reason for an uptick in sex and drinking on campus. Dr. George W. Thorn will dedicate Horace N. Mateer as the Chair of Biology in a ceremony next week. Pages 3 and 4 consist of the sports section and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-10-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice headlines plans for Homecoming, a series of lectures on the influence of Byzantium on Russian Culture, and the University of Alabama's censorship of Mel Meyer who is under threat of expulsion if he continues to write editorials on "racial matters" in the school paper. Page 2 features an article exploring President John F. Kennedy's decision to sell wheat to the USSR, a guide for freshmen deciding whether to rush, and if so how to choose which Greek organization to rush. Also featured is a proposed revision in the Student Government Association to loosen the Wooster alcohol rules to a total prohibition on the use of alcohol at student organizations. Page 3 features an article on scholarships, an upcoming play, and a report on changes in alcohol policy at DePauw University. Page 4 features a report on the Scot Marching Band, and an article consisting of an introductory paragraph to every international student attending Wooster at the time of publication. Page 5 is the sports section. Page 6 features a report on Dorm Leader Elections, a report on the activities of Young Republicans at Wooster, and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-10-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the ACLU's defense of students who visited Cuba despite the US ban on doing so, an upcoming lecture on underwater archaeology, a seminar on space put on by the Young Republicans, and a photo of Dr. Howard Lowry at the Homecoming game. Page 2 features a report on fundraising for Wooster, a report on Senator Barry Goldwater's refusal to debate Governor Rockefeller, and several pieces commentating on Goldwater as a politician. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 features a report on the Wooster Radio, continued articles, and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-11-01

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a criticism of foreign aid by an Indian Professor P. C. Mahalanobis in Montreal. Mahalanobis argued that economic aid is often given without proper planning for its utilization and is often just a front for political bribery to curry favor for donors. Also featured on the front page is a plan for an on campus Republican Mock Convention, a poetry lecture, and a Red Cross Blood Drive. Page 2 features a report on women's pledging going wrong in Hell Week, a report on foreign aid and the Kennedy Administration, and a student poem. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-11-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features the founding of a Wooster Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Persons (NAACP), rising tensions between the College of Wooster and the City of Wooster after Halloween pranks got out of hand, and a talk on the experiences of black Muslims in America. Page 2 features a story on the planned installation of a free telephone in the College of Wooster's library, and commentary on Senator Barry Goldwater. Pages 3-4 consist of the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-11-15

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a poll on music preferences, an upcoming televised competition in a College Bowl in which Wooster participated in, a poll of Wooster finding of the Republican presidential candidates, Governor George Romney was the preferred candidate. Page 2 features a call for Wooster to do more to support "the Negro" in his struggle for a just society in the light of the Alabama church bombings. Also featured is a piece arguing that while the "Radical Right" is not a significant force in American politics, many Congressmen remain too sensitive to charges of not being sufficiently anti-Communist and vote against trade deals out of this fear rather than their true position. A piece criticizing modern Christianity, and a piece on civil rights at the College of Wooster is also featured on page 2. Page 3 features a call from the Wooster Student Government Association for Wooster students to right letters to Congressmen condemning the violence in Birmingham Alabama agains civil rights protestors, and letters in favor of increasing civil rights protections. Also featured is a visit from a portraitist, and a list of students winning academic honors. Page 4 features an article exploring the roots of Christianity, an advertisement for officer positions in the US Marine Corp, a review of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, and a report on plans for a future East Asia Seminar, a study abroad program at Wooster. Page 5 is the sports section. Page 6 is comprised of continued articles from previous sections and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-11-22

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a planned construction of a new dormitory on campus. Also featured prominently is a report on a NAACP membership drive, film viewings on campus, and choir presentations. Page 2 features a criticism of the meal plan rigidity at Wooster, a letter calling for more diversity of thought on campus, and a piece decrying the smug tone of a news quiz published in the Wooster Voice. Page 3 details cultural events in New York City, a piece describing an American Wooster student's experience abroad, and a photographic advertisement for socks. Page 4 consists of advertisements for the Wooster Bookstore. Page 5 is the sports section. Page 6 features a letter from a Wooster student studying abroad in Allahabad under the Wooster-in-India program.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-11-26

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice was published four days after the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. It is only two pages in length. As such, it consists only of his undelivered Dallas address.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1963-12-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a liberalization to the College's class attendance policy, the introduction of a Russian Department, and the combining of the Men's and Women's Physical Education Departments. Also featured is a report on European student protests against the overthrow of governments in Central American being suppressed with violence. Page 2 features a call for Wooster students, alumni, and professors to avoid snobbery, distinguished from pride. Also featured is a letter fearing that recent financial and administrative support from both the Wooster Administration and the Wooster Student Government Association for NAACP activity at Wooster may undermine the peaceful integration present at Wooster. Page 3 features administrative calendar updates, a report on music soloists, and a call for charity. Page 4 features student commentary on the midterm break, car rentals, and a trip to Washington open to all. Page 5 consists of the sports section. Page 6 consists of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-01-12

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on January 12 of 1963, is four pages long. 192 men have pledged the eight sections. After leaving the college at the end of the 1961 school year to take a different teaching position, Dr. Myron A. Peyton will be returning to Wooster to head the Spanish department. The operetta The Mikado will be performed tonight and tomorrow in the Scott Auditorium. Dr. Ralph Sockman will be the guest pastor at Westminster Church this Sunday. The athletics section is on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-02-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 9 of 1962, is four pages long. On Monday, students and staff will be able to see the inside of the newly renovated west wing of Kauke. The Girl's Chorus will be performing in Elkhart, Indiana this evening. The weekly athletic updates are on the third page. Organist Dr. Grady Wilson from Detroit, Michigan will be performing tonight. Dale Hook wrote an article about the Honor System on the second page. The various letters to the editor are on the second page also.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-02-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published on February 16 of 1962, it is four pages long. Harry Schwartz will be speaking at the college on Monday on the topic of, "Soviet-American Confrontation." Ten new students have joined the Wooster community for this second semester. The Little Theater will be performing Birth by Drowning by Norman Nicholson this evening. Six students are traveling to Washington DC this weekend for a peace lobby against, "...U.S. resumption of nuclear testing and against the proposed national civil defense program." The weekly athletic updates are on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-02-23

Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice from February 23, 1962, opens up with an article about the Girls' Chorus who will be performing at the college on the evening of February 23rd. The Men's Association have established a list of activities that are banned from Hell Week and the repercussions if they are performed. The Board of Trustees met on February 18th in order to discuss the role of the church in the school. The Andrews Library will be dedicated on May 18 and 19. The athletics updates for this past week are on the third page. Cellist Caspar Cassado will be giving a concert this next Tuesday. Two sophomores, Dave Mortensen and Tim Tilton, attended the First Intercollegiate Conference on Disarmament and Arms Control last weekend.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-03-02

Wooster Voice Editors

On March 2 of 1962, this edition of the Wooster Voice was published, its heading article is titled, "Two Prominent Legislators, Author Head Roster of Coming Lecturers." Dr. Karl Sax will be giving a lecture on March 8th; his lecture is titled, "The World's Exploding Population." On March 12th, students will be able to vote on the proposed Honor System. The Smoking Committee of the WSGA will be handing out a questionnaire to all women on campus in order to figure out their opinion on smoking within the dorms. The Symphonic Band will be holding their winter concert this Sunday. Multiple letters to the editor regarding the proposed honor system are on the second page. This week's athletic information is on the third page. On Thursday the Peace Corps Latin American Program International Relations Officer Richard A. Griscom will be speaking and conducting interviews.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-03-09

Wooster Voice Editors

Published on March 9, 1962, this edition of the Wooster Voice is four pages long. The first page has an article giving the pros and cons from two transfer students regarding the potential honor system. Six Wooster seniors have been awarded the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship which provides full tuition and board, as well as $1500 for other living expenses. The beard growing contest will be judged on on March 17. Also on March 17, the 12th annual football clinic will bring approximately 500 coaches and directors to campus. Orchesis will be presenting their dance recital on Thursday and Friday. The second page has an article that clarifies the roles and actions of the WSGA. Football, swimming and other athletic updates and schedules are on the third page. The season of social club formals which began on February 23 will be ending tomorrow evening.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-03-12

Wooster Voice Editors

On March 12 of 1962 this special edition of the Wooster Voice was published. The heading of this single page is, "Wooster Honor System Vote Today; Voice Urges Casting of Yes Ballots." Responses to a privately sponsored questionnaire are included in the far right column. The far left column is an article written by Steve Geckeler regarding the purpose of the honor system.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-03-16

Wooster Voice Editors

For the 1962-1963 school year, Philip Brown and Frances Hopkins will be taking over as editor and managing editor. The Student Senate will be presenting the Honor System to faculty at their meeting in April. The new Honor System will be put into place in the fall. On Monday evening, Professor Richard Eells will be giving a lecture on, "The Changing Profile of the Business Man." The Men's Glee Club will be performing their home concert under the direction of Mr. Karl Trump next Friday. On March 24, the Karamu Dancers, a modern dance group, will be performing in the Severance Gymnasium. The Student Senate elections will occur next week. An article from The New Republic magazine is reprinted on the second page. The athletic schedules, results, and happenings are on the third page. The Galpin Art Museum will have the exhibit "2,000 Years of Chinese Painting" on display until April 9. The 3rd and 7th sections have received $300 fines from Hell Week. Hygeia has acquired a sterilizer from the fundings of 34 alumni.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-03-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice from March 23, 1962, heads with an article regarding the six Color Day Queen candidates. The elections will occur on Monday. The Academic Honor Code is being presented to the faculty on the evening of the 26th. P. T. Raju from the University of Rajputana in India will be coming to teach at Wooster next year under the Gillespie Professorship. Bill Thompson is presenting an experimental theater production of Gerhart Hauptmann's Hanneles Himmelfahrt. The students who have taken out petitions for the Student Senate positions thus far are listed in an article on the first page. 377 student names have been release for the Dean's List. On April 12, Dean Emeritus William Taeusch will be speaking on C. P. Snow's The Search. Anything related to sports can be discovered on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-04-20

Wooster Voice Editors

Sherman Adams and Earl Latham will be coming to Wooster for six weeks next fall for the Dialogues in Politics program. The Editor-in-Chief of Time and Life magazines, Henry R. Luce, will be giving the dedicatory address for the Andrews Library. Robert Shaw will be directing the Concert Choir in tonight's concert. Two professors will be retiring at the end of this school year, and seven others will be on leave. Tuition will be raising by $67.50 for next year. The Voice newspaper won four prizes at the Ohio Collegiate Newspaper Association last weekend. The sports page, page three, has a new column this week called "Warming Up," it is written by Jim Toedtman. Color Day plans are discussed on the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-04-27

Wooster Voice Editors

Robert Frost will be coming to the College of Wooster on May 17 in order to celebrate the dedication of Andrews Library. The Wishart Museum has art pieces from the Ohio State University faculty members on display through this week. This year's commencement address will be given by Laurence M. Gould who is the President of Carleton College and a member of Admiral Byrd's expedition to the South Pole. Students who have received scholarships and awards for graduate studies are listed on the bottom of the first page. The sports section is on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-05-04

Wooster Voice Editors

Published on May 4 of 1962, this edition of the Wooster Voice totals four pages. An image of the proposed physical education building is shown at the top of page one. Five new courses will be added for next fall. Next year, sixteen junior students will be spending their year abroad. 280 men will be living in off-campus housing next year. Five Wooster students, in the math, geology, and physics department have received awards to help further their studies. Sports happenings are on the third page, and spill slightly onto the fourth.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-05-11

Wooster Voice Editors

Published on May 11 of 1962, this edition of the Wooster Voice is eight pages long. An article about the Color Day Queen, Lynne Owens, heads the paper. The schedule for the 58th annual Color Day celebration is included on the first page. The talks for commencement weekend, beginning June 8, will be given by Mr. William Craig, Professor Hans Jenny, and George Ernest Wright. All students who will be returning next year have to sign the the Honor Code on May 17 during registration. The WSGA has voted to end class segregation within the women's dorms. For the current sophomore class the following are the most popular majors: history, English, chemistry, and economics. Page four has an article written by Jim McGavran regarding the editors of the Wooster Alumni Bulletin. Egyptologist Dr. George R. Hughes, will be speaking on the topic of, "Archeologists in an Emergency," on Monday as the annual Robert Hayes Memorial Speaker. Pages six and seven are where the athletics section can be found. Those participating in the Wooster-in-Vienna program will leave on June 9th.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-05-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on May 18, is two pages long. This paper is dedicated to the new Andrews Library. On April 10 of 1959, this new library was made possible by a donation of 1 million dollars. Ceremonies for this new library begin this afternoon at 4pm with the reading of poetry by Robert Frost. The Andrews Library consists of five levels, an article gives the description of each floor.