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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-10-06

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Wooster Voice, Campus Council reaffirms the proposed guidelines for “Hell-Week.” An article discusses voting and voter registration among Wooster students for the presidential election. Students David Driesbach and Michael Ransdell display their art in an exhibit at the College Art Center. Stephanie Coontz, speaker for the Socialist Workers Party, doesn’t show for a scheduled event in Mateer Hall. In an interview with College Bookstore manager, Don Noll, he describes the entity as “an essential role in the college for students and faculty.” Additionally, a new organization is formed on campus called “Drug Referral and Education Center” (DREC).
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-10-13

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, Wooster students canvas the Rittman area and the campus dormitories, while campaigning for presidential candidate George McGovern. At a panel in the Freshman Colloquium the topic of Racism in America was up for discussion. Unlike most issues of the Voice, this one includes a crossword puzzle. Campus Council gives money to Wooster’s Intersection Council to finance the year’s Homecoming activities. Additionally, members of the college’s NOW group (National Organization of Women) discuss feminist agenda in their first meeting.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-10-20

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, an article discusses Wooster student’s view on President Nixon’s political style calling him an “ideological conservative but an operational liberal.” In a Freshman Colloquium panel, speakers discussed feminist topics centered around the theme of a woman’s role. One store details the architectural failure that is McGaw Chapel, touching on the constant technical difficulties the structure presents. Additionally, an article recalls a protest carried out by black students a year earlier at Homecoming.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-10-27

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, an article discusses a lack of student interest in Wooster’s annual Homecoming events. Action on a proposed 1973-74 academic calendar, with a shorter winter vacation, is postponed by faculty. Ambassador Lakshmi Kant Jha is set to speak at Wooster about the topic of “Socialist Planning in a Democratic Society.” Frick Art Museum displays William C. Mithoefer’s collection of African Art. Additionally, Virgil Musser, Democratic Congressional candidate visits the College to answers student questions on Congressional reform, drug policy, and the problems of trying to “legislate morals.”
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-11-03

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, the Educational Policy Committee (EPC) announce a rational for a newly revised academic calendar. Dr. Donald Wise of the Biology Department discusses Science and other human activities in an address to the campus. Seven members of the Board of Trustees and nine students gather for a Student Relations committee meeting. Additionally, poet and and civil rights activist Maya Angelou scheduled to speak at Wooster’s McGaw Chapel.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-11-10

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, the Educational Policy Committee (EPC) met with interested students to discuss a proposed calendar for the 1973-74 academic year. Wooster student awaits trial for marijuana possession charge in Shreveport, Louisiana. Two students respond to the call of Guru Maharaj Ji by leaving for India to attend a religious festival. Additionally, an article details the talk on “black contributions in America” author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou gave to the campus community.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-01-15

Wooster Voice Editors

1969 graduate John Dineen has refused to be inducted in the the Army (twice), and is now indicted with the highest penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $10,000. A series of lectures involving Human Sexuality began on January 12. The new chapel is predicted to be completed by May or June, it was originally scheduled for completion on January 30 of 1970. A psychiatric drug rehabilitation program in New York City known as the Odyssey House is offering Wooster students studying Urban Studies to take place in a training program that begins this spring. Music professor Alan C. Collins passed away Wednesday, December 9 at the age of 56.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-01-22

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page features two articles that involve the US government. On of the articles discusses the indictment of Philip Berrigan, a Josephite priest, for an alleged plot to kidnap Henry Kissinger and blow up certain heating facilities and particular government buildings. The other article talks about how the government threatens their citizens rather than protecting them. There is also an article about sport coach and their opinion on hair length and color.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-01-29

Wooster Voice Editors

Lowry Center was filled with 6 inches of water at 4 am on Monday morning when the main water valve broke. On Thursday Reverend Arthur Gish gave a presentation related to Christianity and faith. Next week Monday through Thursday is officially Communications week, there will be well known speakers and movies shown. A student run Free Crisis Center phone line is now in operation from 8pm to 6am daily. Another line to call is known as Fish, it is ran out of a church, and 8 to 12 people work for answering phone calls. There is an article on page four titled, "One Woman's Voice," it addresses two different college student's stories about their abortion experience.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-02-05

Wooster Voice Editors

Lowry will be holding a photography contest, and entries are due by April 1. The Voice is sponsoring an Essay contest with the topic being "Wooster in February," essays are due by February 21. The Urban Studies Major was established in 1967, however, the Urban Studies Committee has voted to abolish this major. It will be abolished if the president and trustees vote yes. There is an article on the first page discussing the honor code and the statistics of Wooster students cheating.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-02-12

Wooster Voice Editors

The Indian studies major will most likely not exist for next year, the teaching staff and committee have decided that it should be cut because of the lack of funding. "The Night of the Iguana" play is being put on by the community and college. There is an article on page two that is a response to a series of articles that were by Jon Harwood. This article refuting Jon's sexist writings, it is titled, "Sexism: Evening the Score." The Apollo 14 has successfully put two more men on the moon, and according to the article, it was a seemingly uneventful happening.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-02-19

Wooster Voice Editors

There is an article regarding a poll about how students feel about athletics and the physical education requirements at the college. Fannie Lou Hamer, a rights activists, was unable to speak last Tuesday because her home was bombed for the second time within the last month. On February 5 at Kent State, fifteen student organizations banded together to protest the United States involvement in Laos, and end the aggression in Southeast Asia. One student writes her concern about Wooster not being able to ever break out of the Judeo-Christian bubble after learning her Indian Studies major would no longer exist. The final page is just a bunch of sketches from probably the back of the newspaper.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-02-26

Wooster Voice Editors

There is no first page to this Voice. Page five is filled with a bunch of quotes from many different people, students of the college. Page four has an article about the Committee for Teaching Staff and how they hire, fire, and decide who receives tenure.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-03-05

Wooster Voice Editors

Unless the present draft bill is renewed, President Nixon's power to draft men into the war will be ceased on July 1, 1971. Dr. Startzman and Mr. Swartzback are holding a series of 6 session on March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, and May 5 for engaged couples who plan to get married this spring or before next fall. There are many articles about the wars and political conflicts occurring currently. Letters to the editor are on the second page. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on the third page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-04-09

Wooster Voice Editors

Chemistry professor John D. Reinheimer wrote an article about the goals of independent study, two of the main being: the structure of knowledge in a given discipline, and the presentation of some particular facet of this knowledge. On April 3, a local manufacturer, Gerstenslager Company, was closed down by a strike of more than 300 production workers. There is oil in Alaska that was discovered in 1968 that still has not been extracted. One of the letters to the editors writes how co-ed housing will work at the college. Page three is entirely dedicated to upcoming religious events/ceremonies and theology, it is continued onto page 4.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-04-16

Wooster Voice Editors

Students may not to be deferred beginning with next years first years because the House of Representatives voted last week to extend the military draft two years, this will interrupt student's education. Next years housing will involve a major change, they will be getting rid of having men and women on separate sides of the street, and they will be mixing freshman and upperclassmen in dorms. The National Cancer Institute will be researching to see if marijuana can cause cancer. The US Supreme Court will be making the decision this year if chastity is "legally enforceable," and decided the fate of birth control.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-04-23

Wooster Voice Editors

An article on the first page reflects on last week's theologian lectures. This year's speech on April 26, sponsored by the class of 1917's Memorial Lecture Series, is Jacob K. Javits, Republican Senator from New York. There is an article about the current status of the Vietnam War. A blood drive will take place on May 6. Letters to the editor are on the second page. An article that addresses alcohol and sex is on page three. Athletic updates for the past week are on the fourth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-04-30

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page of this edition of the Voice has inverted colors - white text and a black page color. The first article on this page discusses the work of someone at Apple Creek State Institution. Another article talks about the importance of revolution. New York Republican Senator, Jacob Javits gave a speech discussing the draft in the Vietnam War. The first ever Parents' Day Weekend will be occurring at the college this weekend. Wooster Peace Week is in full swing, and is consisting of fasting, signing draft petitions, and a candlelight procession.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-05-07

Wooster Voice Editors

History Professor, Clayton S. Ellsworth will be retiring in June after forty years of teaching at the College of Wooster. There is an article written by history professor Robert Walcott titled, "Morality, Money, Munitions." The Institute of Politics "Anarchism and Democracy" is this years Institute of Politics conference which will include three distinguished speakers, a panel discussion, and informal discussion in the dining hall. Page three consists of updates of the sports teams at the college.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-05-14

Wooster Voice Editors

The meeting of the President's Committee of the Voice last Monday discussed the possibility of giving the writers more freedom and less liability by making it full student run. The women who live in Compton this year have created a petition against integrating 70% of the upcoming freshman into their hall. There is an article that discusses the schedule for this years summer session. Page three discusses the statistics and upcoming games of the sports teams.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-05-21

Wooster Voice Editors

The college librarian, and staff member at the college for forty years, Miss Maudie L. Nesbitt, will be retiring after this semester finishes. There is an advertisement on the first page for a race sponsored by NOW. This race is being held in order to raise money for scholarships for non white peoples. A priest at the Church of Satan, and a former Roman Catholic priest, Reverend Wayne West visited the school and gave demonstrations. Page three features updates on sport statistics and upcoming games.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-05-28

Wooster Voice Editors

The first page has an article about the FDA not being able to control the absurd amount of pesticides in our food. The Maze Daze celebration is occurring this week, it is an eight day happening. On Friday evening there will be many activities and events to attend like the carnival and live music. Mr: Drushal outlined the role and responsibility of the college's president. On May 24, Mr. Harold Cruse was on campus and gave a speech, however, he did not receive the publicity that other speakers usually receive. On May 19 members of the Wooster Peace Coalition and Reverend Marcus Mechstroth were in Washington lobbying against the draft.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-09-17

Wooster Voice Editors

Tom Miller, a former Voice editor who dropped out of Wooster in 1968 refused to testify for Weatherman and anti-war activity because, as an underground news reporter, this would violate the First Amendment. The Wagners, alumni of the college, have given a total of $750,000 in donations to the college. A Grievance Panel has been implemented in order to investigate racial incidents. The Campus Council met with President Drushal, the Deans, Dr. Startzman, Mrs. Shull, and the administrative interns in order to discuss issues for the upcoming year, mainly the white-black racial tensions.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-09-24

Wooster Voice Editors

This year's freshman class had the largest amount of applicants, 1,354, those who are attending consist of 289 women and 281 men. There are 27 states represented, and 13 countries. This year, the college is attempting to change the Anglo-Saxon and Presbyterian image. There is a new Women's Lib group that meets off campus and consists of current college students and alumni.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1971-10-01

Wooster Voice Editors

The Campus Council met to rename the newly founded Grievance Council to Human Rights Commission and broaden their responsibilities. Their responsibilities include easing racial tensions, and promoting racial understanding and sensibility. Lorraine Hansberry's play, "To be Young, Gifted, and Black," will be performed at McGaw Chapel on October 4. An article on the second page writes about how the usual printer of the Voice refused to print last week's edition, and will no longer print for the college because he has been receiving harassing phone calls.