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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-09-21

Wooster Voice Editors

This first newspaper for the 1962-1963 school year opens up with an article about the enrollment numbers. A total of 1,385 students have registered to be a student here, fifty over the previous highest. Three speakers will be participating in the "Dialogue in Politics" program from October 23 to November 9. From October 5 to 6, the first Great Lakes College Association conference will be held at the college. The 1962 Index will likely not be ready until October. The Voice will be surveying the chapel attendance of the staff for the semester and will be publishing the results at the end of the semester. An architect has been authorized to study the property and come up with a building plan for a new men's dormitory to house the sections. On October 18, the Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater will be performing Verdi's La Traviata in the gymnasium. The Looking Ahead column gives a list of ways in which Wooster could be approved. This summer, Parker Myers and Mrs. H. Gray Multer passed away, they are honored in the memoriam column. There will be no cross country team this fall due to the lack of interest and skill. Pages four and five introduce the athletics teams and their updates. This years pipe band will consist of six members. Their uniform consists of new caps, feathers, plaids, belts and pipe ribbons. One of the new pipers will also be teaching Constitutional Law, Mr. David Funk. Freshman run-out has been vetoed by the Dean.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-09-28

Wooster Voice Editors

Five students are vying for the title of 'Homecoming Queen': Betsy Edwards, Anna Hansel, Jan How, Nancy Stauffer, Phyllis Tubia. The Student Christian Association will be bringing five speakers to campus this year for the Theological Lecture Series. The rushing season will be kicked off by the Inter-Club Council picnic on September 29. Hygeia will continue to offer the three dose immunization series for polio known as Sabin even though Canada is questioning the effectiveness. The Student Senate elections will take place this coming Monday. Dean Bricker has released the names of those who made the highest honor roll. The Little Theater will be performing The Miracle Worker for Homecoming weekend. The Just Published column gives some books that the library received this week that could be of interest to the students including: Gladys Shultz's Jenny Lind, The Swedish Nightingale, Louis Nizer's My Life in Court, and many others. Dean Bricker is cracking down on car's; they should only be used for what is on the permit.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-10-05

Wooster Voice Editors

Fulbright scholarships for study abroad or graduate research are now available to apply for. This year's homecoming play, Miracle Worker, will run from Wednesday to Saturday. The results of homecoming court and the student senate are within this newspaper. 921 students have signed up to participate in the Brotherhood meals. The Great Lakes College Association Conference will play host to forty representatives from twelve schools. An article about the Gillespie Professor of Eastern Studies, P. T. Raju, is on the second page. The Andrews Library has added five new staff members. The independent study carrels should arrive by December first. Page three has an article dedicated to bagpipes and their history. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be visiting campus this coming Tuesday. Page four is headed by an article about the sailing club.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-10-12

Wooster Voice Editors

The new Kauke Arch known as the Delmar Archway, will host a ceremony tomorrow marking the completion of Kauke's remodeling. Betsy Edwards, this year's homecoming queen, will be crowned at the half-time of tomorrow's football game. German professor, Dr. William I. Schreiber, has completed research for his book Our Amish Neighbors. Four alumni will receive awards at the second annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. Page three has an article by Joann Allwein about the homecoming play Miracle Worker. The WCW radio station will kick off the school year this Sunday.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-10-19

Wooster Voice Editors

For Parent's Day celebrations, the Little Theater is performing the play Little Mary Sunshine. At this year's Wooster-in-India dinner, Fred and Jo Cunningham will be speaking. Sherman Adams will be one of the guest speakers for the Dialogues in Politics program. The Lister Spanish Seminar Room is now open for use on the ground floor of the Andrews Library. Smoking in the women's dorms has been approved by the Board of Trustees. The athletics section is on the third page. The women who will participate in pledging from Wednesday to Friday are listed on the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-10-26

Wooster Voice Editors

Next Thursday, the new members of Phi Beta Kappa will be recognized at the recognition day next Thursday. Twenty-one junior and senior students have been nominated by the college to be included in the, "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities." Phil Brown has written an article about the visit of Sherman Adams. Members of Eta Sigma Phi are attending the Ohio Classical Conference in Toledo. Ten students are October graduates receiving Bachelor of Arts. Pages four and five are where the athletics section can be discovered. Geri Rahrer has written an article about Mr. Michael Davis's violin concert that was last Sunday. The listening room of the library is where students can take a class to improve their reading skills, the program is given by Baldridge Reading Services.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-11-02

Wooster Voice Editors

The heading of this newspaper announces a $400,000 grant from the will of Dr. William E. Henderson. This grant is to be used to fund new biology, chemistry, and physics materials and equipment. The Parent's Weekend schedule is included in an article on the first page. Sean O'Faolain will be Monday's lecturer, his lecture is titled, "The Angry Young Man." In order to save Wooster's trees, Business Manager Arthur Palmer has proposed tying flyers to the trees instead of nailing them. The desk shortage in Holden Hall should be resolved within the next week. The Hell Week plans are due from each section by December 1. Page five has the athletics updates for the week. An article written by Dr. Viola Startzman on the symptoms of hepatitis is on the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-11-09

Wooster Voice Editors

Published on November 9 of 1962, this edition of the Wooster Voice is a total of four pages. Sherman Adams political career is discussed in the far left column of the first page. The Faculty Club will be putting on a costume ball on November 19th. The Counter Challenge will have approximately 140 delegates in attendance. Four Wooster coeds will be spending their spring semester studying at the American University. A Peace Pilgrim stopped at Wooster. This is her third time walking from west to east in order to promote World Peace; this article is on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-11-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on November 16, 1962, is a total of six pages. The Counter-Challenge will have Dr. Arthur Larson, Director of the World Rule of Law Center at Duke University, speak this evening. The plans for the Constitutional Convention, occurring November 30 and December 1, are being finalized by the Student Senate. Two seniors have been awarded grants from the Rotary Foundation Fellowships for International Understanding. Page three is entirely an advertisement related to the book sale at the bookstore. Any athletic updates are on the fifth page. Wooster Day was initiated in Kansas City by Mr. William C. Craig. Members of the Marine Corps will be on campus this Monday and Tuesday for recruitments.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-12-07

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice from December 7, 1962, opens up with an article about the possibility of a cigarette machine being put in the TUB. Some three credit classes next semester will be experimenting with only meeting once or twice a week and are supposed to use the extra time for their independent study project. From the monitoring of faculty attendance at chapel throughout the semester, survey shows that they rarely attend. The Thistle magazine will be releasing only one issue this year due to budget cuts. Pages three and four have the weekly athletic updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1962-12-14

Wooster Voice Editors

A mix of twenty-three juniors and seniors were chosen to represent Wooster in the Who's-Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Their name and interests are listed in the column on the first page. The Christmas concert will take place on Sunday evening. From February 10 to 17, Steven Runciman will be giving a series of lectures on the Byzantine culture. Many departments will be offering new courses next semester. The athletics section is on the fifth page. The roommate selection process that occurs just before the start of freshman year is discussed from the point of view of both a female and a male on the final page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-01-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on upcoming theatre performances in the local area, an advertisement for a scholarship competition, and freshmen pledging. Page 2 features two responses to a piece published the previous week by the Presbyterian Scholars criticizing the College of Wooster for failing in their eyes to as a sufficiently "church related college." Also featured on page 2 is a commentary on political instability in Laos in the context of the Communist-Capitalist competition for member states in the Cold War. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists of continued commentary on the piece by the Presbyterian Scholars and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-02-10

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the ratification of a proposal to allow smoking in a lounge, a report on a Nigerian exchange student at Wooster, and a renewal of the Fisk University-Wooster Student Exchange Program. Page 2 features a report on laws passed in Georgia with the intent of resisting segregation, a letter from the Presbyterian Scholars responding to criticism published in the previous edition of the Wooster Voice of their letter. Page 3 features a report on the rewiring of Taylor Hall to upgrade the College of Wooster Radio Show. Also featured is a report on theatre performances. Page 4 features reports on activities done for Religion Week, and exhibits available. Also featured is a report on John F. Kennedy and the Peace Corp. Page 5 is the sports section, and page 6 consists of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-02-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on fundraising for Wooster in India, a lecture on Segregation in the South, and proposed measures to reform the student government. Page 2 features continued commentary on the ongoing controversy over a letter sent to the Voice by the Presbyterian Scholars criticizing Wooster. Also featured on page 2 is a report on political instability in South America, particularly Venezuela and how the United States can help in the context of the Cold War, and a report on Segregation and Jim Crowe. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-02-24

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice headlines a report on an upcoming performance by the Spanish department, a student blood drive, and a charity auction. Page 2 features a report on proposed changes to student government elections, a report on a lecture by a visiting socialist, and a report on Cuban-American relations. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists of continued articles, advertisement, and a few notices of upcoming performances. Page 5 is an advertisement for student contributions for a cartoon contest.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-03-03

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features two upcoming lectures given by the geology and anthropology department, a guest lecture on economics, and a report on a charity fundraiser held for Africa at Wooster. Photos of the construction of the new library are highlighted on the first page. Orchesis will be performing tonight and tomorrow with the theme "Fire." $771.25 was raised by SCA at their auction for Crossroads Africa. Page 2 features a report on Wooster in India, an overview of the duties of Wooster's librarians, and a tongue in cheek tourist's guide to England. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-03-10

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features the Dean's list of students, a report on an aquatic performance, and proposed reforms to the student government, and a choral music performance. Page 2 features a report on the United Kingdom's support for representing Communist China in the United Nations, a report on Africa as a potential proxy arena for the USSR and USA in the Cold War, and a report on the dean of Oberlin College and his views on an ongoing dispute over the role of the Presbyterian Church in the College of Wooster, and a report on General David Wooster, a Revolutionary War General for whom the College of Wooster is named after. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 consists of reports and changes to Wooster's academic policies and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-03-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice headlines the appointment of Clark Bricker as the new Dean of Wooster, an upcoming Sunday lecturer in the chapel, and an organ recital. Page 2 features a report on student government elections, a report on the actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, and a tongue in cheek guide to traveling in England. Page 3 features a report on a meeting of the Board of Trustees, from which the Voice was barred from participating, and a Wooster performance of a play based on the Scope's Monkey Trial. Page 4 features a report on the Peace Corps and Dean's List of students achieving a high GPA. Page 5 is the sports section. Page 6 headlines a program run by Wooster allowing students to study for their Independent Study in New York with access to a greater library and more materials. Also prominently featured is a report on other colleges in Ohio, with a particular focus on race relations at said colleges.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-03-24

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the election of the Wooster Queen, a lecture by a returning Wooster professor on Christianity, a report on student elections, and a proposed change to the etiquette enforcement policy of the school. Page 2 features an editorial of the Wooster Voice calling for campus reforms with regard to several policies such as mandatory church attendance. Also prominently featured is a report on the actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, and an editorial calling for reform to the campus election policy of keeping the vote count secret. Page 3 is the sports section. Page 4 contains another report on the House Committee on Un-American Activities and continues the debate over Wooster's religious policies from previous pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-04-14

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the goals of the newly elected student government, the appointment of Mrs. W.M. Frey as Dean of Women, and a report on an oncoming performance by the chapel choir. Page 2 features a satire on the actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, a call for an honor system to be adapted at Wooster, and a report on proposed policies of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. Page 3 features a debate from the Peace Corps over mandatory conscription, an experiment in a trimester high school schedule in Pittsburgh, and a report on the John Birch Society. Page 4 features a report on French politics. Page 5 is the sports section. Page 6 consists of advertisements and continued articles.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-04-21

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the awarding of two honorary Wooster degrees at Convocation, an upcoming performance of British folk music, and English competence exams. The Girls' Chorus will be performing Princess Ida next Friday. Page 2 features a report on Laos and Cuba in the context of the Cold War, and a report on Wooster In India. Page 3 is the sports section, and page 4 is comprised of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-04-28

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article on a Yale Professor who was to lecture on summer reading choices at the college. Another article describes the CNVA Peace Walk that was done by six Wooster students from Cleveland to Akron. Later in the paper, golf tournaments and track events are recounted in great detail. Another article discusses the writing competency exam which is to take place later that week. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the latter half of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-05-05

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice includes an article describing the Shakespearean Comedy produced by Little Theatre for the Color Day audience. Another article describes the Men's Association's elections that took place, and briefly introduces their new President. A detailed article delves into the discussion that took place at the last meeting of the Student Faculty Relations Committee where campus dishonesty emerged as a significant issue. Later in the paper, a creative writing piece titled Colorful Spain Tempts Traveler proves to be an educational read and describes various cultural traditions. Additionally, another article describes the results of the Women's Recreation Association elections. Advertisements from local businesses have been distributed throughout the newspaper that are specifically geared towards the students at the university.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-05-12

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice describes the coronation of the fifty-seventh Color Day Queen and recounts the highlights of the Color Day festivities at Wooster. The program with events taking place that weekend has been included on the front page. Another article describes the June ceremonies which honored five men with degrees for special contributions. Columnist for the New York Times, James B. Reston, will be speaking in the Chapel on Wednesday on, "President Kennedy's Problems." Faculty that will be resigning, leaving, or retiring at the end of this school year are listed on the fourth page. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on page five.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1961-09-22

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the newspaper includes an article discussing a new addition to the faculty of the Religious studies department - a visiting professor from Pakistan. Another article interestingly details the exterior construction work being done on Andrews library. The paper also includes an article on the new Dean of Women who encouraged more women at the college to participate in social club activities. A small piece on the front page informs the student body of the death of one their peers. Later in the paper, an article describes the new services now available to Wooster students due to the reconstruction of the Wooster bookstore. Lastly, advertisements from local businesses are distributed throughout the newspaper.