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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-01-11

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The Inter Section Council works towards combating the campus wide issue of sexual assault. The issue advertises the college's production of Godspell. Wooster President Copeland rules in favor of suspending the Commission of Inquiry. Theologian-in-Residence, Dr. Paul Louis Lehmann, lectures at the college on the topic of sexual ethics. Additionally, the Black Students Association in conjunction with Douglass Hall, sponsor the first organized dance of the winter quarter.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-01-18

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The Voice highlights the opening of Bill Daywalt's production of "Godspell" on campus. An article reports on the assault of two women at the college. The Women's Resource Center invites the campus community to join in "Women's Week," a week of films, lectures, workshops, and group presentations. Erika Laquer's lecture on "the Crises of the Fourteenth Century" begins "the Dance of Death," Wooster's first Humanities symposium. Additionally, a piece states visiting theologian, Paul Lehmann, stance on the role of the Church in society.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-01-25

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The maximum occupancy numbers in the upstairs of Lowry Center, Kittredge, the Cage and McGaw Chapel are lowered after a re-evaluation of the seating capacities by the Wooster fire department. United States Senator Mark Hatfield, speaks to students on the value of political ethics in society. A club of Wooster republicans is formed as balance to democratic coalition. The edition includes a review of the college's production of "Godspell." The Committee on the Status of Women, appoints a subcommittee to determine if any students are having academic, advising problems which stem from sexism. Additionally, the voice reports despite isolated racial incidents and occasional distribution of KKK pamphlets on campus, there has been no major recruitment efforts by the Ku Klux Klan on college campuses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-02-01

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Wooster Film Festival kicks off with the showing of Frederick Wiseman's documentary, "High School." Mr. Wiseman is set to speak on campus during the month long festival. Wooster starts black history month celebrates with "Speaker Week," the week includes lectures from speakers such as Paul Robeson and Bing Davis. The college's weight room facilities are found to be inadequate and potentially dangerous. The issue includes an advertisement for a live performance by folk singer Lori Jacobs. Additionally, College of Wooster soccer coach Bob Nye is elected president of the National Soccer Coaches Association.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-02-08

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An article on the first page discusses the concerns of the Hell Week initiation rituals on students physical and mental well being. President Carter has put draft registration back in place, and college students feel as though it is pointing fingers at them. The students, faculty, and staff are trying to figure out what calendar system to change to. Politics are re-birthed each time the Olympics are held, and where they will be located. Students who believe their rooms are castle like can submit their room number and such to the "Better Homes and Dorm Rooms" competition.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-02-15

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Faculty unanimous votes to approved a new Interdepartmental major: International Relations. Florence Howe, a major national figure in the development of Women's Studies, joins the College of Wooster faculty. American Author Paul Robeson Jr, son of singer, actor, political activist, and scholar Paul Robeson, lectures on campus. This issue includes the names of 100 students that oppose participation in the military because of their beliefs. Wooster students cast ballots for Student Government leaders. The edition includes photos of the winning rooms from the the Wooster Voice "Better Homes and Dorm Rooms" competition. A sex equity in vocational education study, reveals discrimination is prevalent in U.S. schools. Additionally, an article highlights the conclusion of the Wooster Mozart Festival.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-02-22

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Former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. Forces in Vietnam, William Westmoreland, is set to speak on "The Origin and Imputations of Vietnam." An article discusses the college's goal to reduce energy usage. The student body elected its second consecutive female Student Government President. Wooster holds a forum entitled "Registration and the Draft: Militarism U.S.A." Mary Daly, feminist theologian, spoke to students on her philosophy. Additionally, the Morris film series on Ethics and Values in Contemporary Films, concludes with showings of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-02-29

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William Westmoreland, former commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam ('64-'68- ) and Army Chief-of-Staff ('68-72-), speaks to students on "The Origins and Imputations of Vietnam." The College of Wooster reexamines its calendar system. An article attempts to justify an increase in college tuition. In a letter to the editor, a student criticizes faculty for being oblivious to the needs of Wooster students."Wilderness Trek Through New Zealand," a movie in the Audubon Wildlife Film Series, is set to be shown and narrated by Grant Foster in McGaw Chapel. Additionally, the issue includes an article that discusses the differences in male and female auto insurance rates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-04-04

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The 1980 census collects statistical information on all College of Wooster residents. This issue discusses "What Price Energy?" a Community Forum Series on Energy and the Way We Live, jointly sponsored by the College of Wooster and Wayne General and Technical College. An article talks about the high price of photography supplies. The edition adversities the opportunity to volunteer with the campus program "Soup and Bread." The Women's Studies program brings Tillie Olsen, author of Tell Me a Riddle, Yonnondio: From the Thirties, and Silences to campus. Additionally, nine Wooster students trek to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to commemorate the anniversary of the Three Mile Island tragedy.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-04-11

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Anna J.Harrison, Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar from the department of chemistry at Mt. Holyoke College speaks on "Value Judgement in the Use of Science and Technology." Richard McSorley, S.J. of Georgetown University, will be lectures on the draft and registration in light of a nuclear age." Peter Arnott, a professor of drama at Tufts University presents his recreation of the classic Greek drama, the Bacchae. - A chapter of the Ohio League of College Republican Clubs is organized by students on campus. Lowry Center displays art from retired Charleston couple, Betty and Lowell Warner. The College of Wooster art department runs the exhibits "Women In Art Today" in the Frick Lower/Main Gallery and the 1980 Eighth Annual Functional Ceramics Exhibition in the Frick Upper Gallery. Additionally, Cincinnati Opera Choreographer Jack Louiso holds dance auditions for the Cincinnati Opera Ballet Company.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-04-18

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Over 60 people travel to the college to participate in the first GLCA Women's Studies Conference. Wooster announces the establishment of non-program coed residence hall has as an alternative to single sex halls.Thomas S. Hines, architectural historian from the University of California, Los Angeles, gives two public lectures on campus. Father Richard McSorely, Professor of Theology and Peace Studies at Georgetown University, presents on "What Nuclear Weapons Can Do." Additionally, pianist Joseph Schwartz preforms Beethoven, Debussy, Chopin, and Liszt during a recital at the college.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-04-25

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This issue starts with a report on the Three Mile Island nuclear power reactor shutdown. William Baird, Vice President of Academic Affairs, gives a lecture entitled "Black Students and GLCA Colleges: Why Should Each Seek the Other Out?" to Wooster students.The University of Massachusetts-Amherst has become the third school to join a national boycott of Nestle, Inc. products in protest of the company's marketing of infant formula in underdeveloped countries. The Ohio College Association is granted permission by the People's Republic of China to send a delegation of Ohio college and university faculty and administrators on a follow-up mission to China. This edition includes a cartoon called "Forecasters' Roadmap of the 1980s." Ellen Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Art History at Oberlin College, is set to speak at the college on the topic of "Women's Artist." Additionally, the Voice reports a spike in college suicide rates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-05-02

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Fifteen Wooster students travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in and lend support to the Coalition for a Non-Nuclear World march and rally. Mark William Wendorf is named the new Assistant Minister of Westminster Presbyterian Church on campus. The issue details the events and actives planned for parents' weekend. One article explains a student's choice to transfer from Wooster. The arrangement of stories in a previous edition of the voice, incites campus protest by both the Black Student Association and Harambee House. A story discusses Serpentine Corridor and the purpose of the structure. Additionally, the issue includes a past report from 1970 after the riot and shooting at Kent State took place. The story on Kent State includes a log detailing the order of events.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-05-09

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The Mock Election Board abandons its original plans for a mock election, calling instead for a presidential preference vote. An article discusses the Kent State shooting of 1970 as the ten year anniversary approaches. The Women's Resource Center and Every Woman's House in Wooster will be participates in a rally and march in Chicago to lend support to the Equal Rights Amendment and its passage by the Illinois legislature. The issue advertises an exhibit that celebrates women's handwork. Additionally, the Voice announces that the college is now offering a new major in International Relations.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-05-16

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Walter Anderson explains U.S. foreign policy and the Iranian domestic turmoil during a lecture at the college. Wooster takes the first steps to forming a support group for gay students. The issue includes multiple letters to the editor on the topic of homophobia on campus. There is an article on 1980 Presidential candidate Ronald Regan. Peace Corps announces increased opportunities for Americans with backgrounds in math, biology, or French. The Sixth Annual Poetry Competition sponsored by the World of Poetry offers a $1000 grand prize. Additionally, the edition tells the story of concentration camp survivor, Dan Pavlovitch.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-05-23

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Representative John B. Anderson, an independent candidate for president, wins Wooster's mock election. The issue recaps a lecture given by Waker E. Andersen, a member of the U.S. State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research, regarding the hostage crises in Iran and the presence of Soviet troops in Afghanistan. An article analyses Cheryl Steams' senior independent study art exhibit that deals with the lives of the elderly. Carl Vazquez and Wooster shortstop-pitcher Mike Knox are elected co-recipients of the Branch Rickey Memorial Award for most outstanding baseball players.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-10-31

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The Women's Athletic Association of the College of Wooster host an Ohio Division III women's athletic conference. Associate professor of sociology, Karen Dugger addressed the interrelationship of the oppression of women and black Americans during a convocation. An article discusses the 1980 election and the author 's concerns regarding America's choice in candidates. This issue includes several letters to the editor about subject of religion. Additionally, the edition details the functions of the campus Women's Resource Center.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-11-07

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The edition includes a report prepared by Wooster's the Black Students Association, as an effort to make the college community aware of existing racism on campus. John Dean,1961 graduate of the College of Wooster and coordinator of the 1973 Watergate cover-up, spoke to an audience regarding his involvement with the break-in of the Democratic Party Headquarters. The Voice addresses Ronald Reagan's 1980 election win. Additionally, the issue recaps the college's annual dance show.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1980-11-14

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This edition stars with an article summarizing the discussions that took place at the Athletes Influencing Direction Conference, where four women spoke of their common cause, to retain their identity in women's collegiate athletics and their right to self-governance. A letter to the editor analysis racism on campus and what individuals can do to combat it. Wooster student Paul Hartje directs a play about artist Vincent Van Gogh. Jaci Van Leeuwen of Hanover becomes the first woman to direct the college marching band in 30 years.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-09-26

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This issue of the newspaper begins with the announcement of an anonymous gift. According to the president, Henry J. Copeland, a donor (who wished to remain anonymous) donated $1 million to the college in order to add a dimension of religious substance. The president proposed that this money be used for symposia, student travel opportunities, and an endowed chair for the Department of Religion. This edition ends with information about athletic events with the college and a list of advertisements for local businesses.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-10-03

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice begins with an article about illegal voter registration of college students and a different article about African-American equation. At the bottom of the first page, there is an article about the apprehension and sentencing of a male student that attempted to molest a senior female and actually attacked another female student in the shower. The student pled guilty and served 90 days in Wayne County Jail on charges of sexual imposition and criminal trespassing. Finally, there is information regarding athletics on campus and a number of advertisements for local businesses.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-10-10

Wooster Voice Editors

On the front of this edition of the newspaper, there is a detailed schedule of the Peace Symposium that Wooster held. There is also an article about the possibility of a nuclear war as military spending escalates. Later in the paper, there is a detailed schedule for the Homecoming activities that were to commence the following weekend. On page 7, there is an article that details the different candidates in the 1980 election. Finally, there is information surrounding athletic events and a number of advertisements from local businesses.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-10-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on October 17 of 1980 and it is twelve pages long. This issue of the newspaper begins with an article about the Cold War, conflicts with Russia, and a desire for world peace. Opinions about nuclear warfare are on page nine. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages ten to twelve.
Wooster voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-10-24

Wooster Voice Editors

The main article of this issue of the newspaper discusses the upcoming presidential election and the candidates that are running. On the following pages there is an article that discusses Stevenson, a new Co-Ed dormitory. According to the article, the residents adjusted with ease to sharing their spaces with members from the opposite gender. Finally, there are multiple pages that detail the Homecoming game and athletic events on campus. There are also a number of advertisements from local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1979-01-12

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This edition includes articles about Wooster student Jennifer Haverkamp receiving the Rhodes Scholarship, the Education Policy Committee curriculum proposals, burglaries of campus houses, an educational issues symposium, internships on campus, a history seminar about the 1940s, campus programming during winter, a visit by Congressman Thomas J. Downey, a faculty art exhibit at Frick Art Center, a Wooster Concert Choir opening the Brahms Festival, volunteer opportunities coordinated by Wooster Community Action, the WCWS broadcasting season, the death of a Wooster staff member, and the pay gap between female and male college graduates.