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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1975-11-21

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, students gather for an early 1960s themed event in Wooster Public Square. In a discussion with Wooster students and faculty, to address rape on the campus, Wooster chief of security outlined the procedure one should follow if they are attacked. Additionally, an expert on African and third world literature, Dr. Naomi Garrett, speaks to the college as part of an invitation from the Wooster French and Black Studies department.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-01-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice details Wooster's plans for coal acquisition in face of the ongoing shortage, the vetoing of a proposal by Wooster College President J. Drushal for the establishment of an on-campus, student-run pub, and the use of a Junior Independent Study Project in a United States Senate hearing. Page 2 features a series of opinion pieces on the proposed pub and on the ongoing Watergate scandals and comparison to Harry Truman's last days in office. Page 3 features film ratings, and an opinion piece arguing that depreciation of the United States dollar has contributed to the establishment of the ongoing OPEC embargo. Page 4 features a call for society to have more moral dignity and enforcers rather than too little, and a description of the political atmosphere in Washington in wake of the ongoing Watergate scandal. Page 5 contains continued stories, a call for Nixon to pardon draft dodgers in the Vietnam War, and a report on Ohio Senate Bill 1 which alters the age of majority to 18 in Ohio, with the exception of alcohol consumption. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-01-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice headlines a report on a theological lecture expressing a theology of: "trust and doubt." Also featured on page 1 is the firing of a food worker allegedly fired for misrepresenting his status of enrollment for his employers but was also involved in union organization. Page 2 features two letters from Wooster's socialist People's Party, one criticizing high thermostat temperatures in academic buildings, and one praising unions in their struggle in California. Also featured is an article calling for pessimism in world affairs and a report on Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Page 3 features a report on an upcoming concert, continued stories, and internship opportunities. Page 4 continues the headline on agnosticism and contains a report about theft in Kenarden Lounge. Pages 5-6 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-01-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a college debate tournament and college Model UN along with a defense of coal as an energy source for the College of Wooster. Page 2 contains a criticism of athletic facilities and student access to them, a criticism of Grace Slick's new album, and a critique of Wooster's isolation. Page 3 contains film reviews and a report on upcoming Star Trek television. Page 4 contains a report on an upcoming lecture on acupuncture, and job opportunities in Europe. Page 5 contains the minutes of the week's Student Council meetings and pages 6-7 are the sports section. Page 8 is an advertisement from the College of Wooster bookstore.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-02-01

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a lecture on traditional Chinese acupuncture, an upcoming visit by the activist Dr. Benjamin Spock, and job opportunities in New York City. Page 2 features responses to the previous week's report on a lecture in which agnosticism was professed by the College's theologian. Page 3 contains film and theatre reviews. Page 4 contains a film and music criticism, and page 5 contains continued stories, a construction report, and the minutes of the Student Council meeting. Pages6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-02-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster voice headlines a visit and lecture to the College of Wooster by Dr. Benjamin Spock. Also featured on page 1 is a change in Wooster's grading methods, most notably the abandonment of a physical education requirement, and a report on funding of the arts. Page 2 features a letter from the College of Wooster President J. Drushal outlining the Campus Council's roles and responsibilities on campus. Also featured is a piece calling for the Student Government Association to assume some of the Campus Council's roles and responsibilities. Page 3 contains film and music criticism as well as opinion pieces that could not fit on page 2. Page 4 contains a proposed fast at the College to raise awareness of the Ethiopian famine, a report on Wooster admissions practices, and the announcement of Wooster faculty member Brad Karan's run for Congress. Page 5 continues the report on Spock's lecture as well as the ongoing debate over the agnosticism lecture. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-02-15

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report that the Studeng Government Association has lost its power, roles, and responsibilities to other organizations over the past few years. Also featured is a call for Wooster food services to participate in the United Farm Workers boycott over working conditions, and a call to curb the Military Industrial Complex in Congress. Page 2 contains a piece arguing for restoration of power to the Student Government Association, a continuation in the agnosticism/abortion debate, and a music review. Page 3 contains a review of MASH, and a music review. Page 4 contains the minutes of a meeting of Campus Council, a report on field work done in Akron by Urban Studies majors, and a lecture on European literature. Page 5 contains the schedule for Black History Week, a movie review, and continued articles. Pages 6-8 are the sports sections.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-02-22

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a report on an 800 person fast to raise awareness of the ongoing drought and famine in Ethiopia, a report on the Military Industrial Complex, and an upcoming concert to raise aid for Ethiopia. Page 2 features a call for a revision of the Wooster Constitution, an editorial alleging infiltration of the campus government by members of the Wooster People's Party, and a criticism of previous reporting in the Wooster Voice as inaccurate. Page 3 consists of film and music criticism. Page 4 contains a report on campus funding, a meeting of the Wooster People's Party, and Campus Council Meetings. Page 5 consists of advertisements and continued articles. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-03-01

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a visit to the college by a socialist activist calling for gay liberation under socialism in the United States. Also featured on page 1 is a piece warning of the limits of detente between the Soviet Union and the United States, and a vote to reject the previously approved quarter schedule after student backlash. Page 2 features a series of opinion pieces mocking the previous week's opinion piece opining that Campus Council had been infiltrated by Wooster's socialist People's Party. Page 3 contains film review, a call for more student charity work and awareness, and a report on Wooster's Urban Studies students. Page 4 contains a report on an upcoming reverend visit. Page 5 contains theatre criticism and reprinting of pieces of previous Wooster Voices. Pages 6-7 are the sports section, an page 8 is a continued article.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-03-08

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features campus elections for the Student Government Association, an upcoming speech by Cesar Chavez, and a report on the Wooster calendar revision. Page 2 contains a pair of opinion pieces continuing the ongoing series of abortion debates. Page 3 contains music criticism, and announces the proclamation of "International Women's Day." Page 4 contains letters to the editor objecting to editorial policy of publishing letters anonymously and warning of libel lawsuits if the policy continues after such a piece claimed Wooster faculty member and candidate for congress was not suited to the task. Page 5 contains a report on campus crime and theatre criticism. Pages 6-7 are the sports section, and page 8 contains continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-04-12

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published April 12th, 1974. The Voice is a student run newspaper published at the College of Wooster. This issue headlines the trials of two former Wooster students for extortion related to a kidnapping incident. Also featured is a speech given on campus by farm labor reform activist Cesar Chavez to explain his positions. Finally, a piece about legal troubles over the construction of a bar on campus details the failure of the College to get the required permits and permissions. Page 2 features a piece detailing what is expected coursework outside of the classroom, and how expectations of different departments vary. The other article is a piece extolling the virtues of meditation. Page 3 features commentary on the Academy Awards, a continuation of the meditation piece, and a piece of random "deep thoughts." Page 4 features a report on Greek Pledging and continued articles, as does page 5. Pages 6-7 is the sports section. Page 8 consists of an advertisement for a calculator.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-04-19

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue features a report on a series of fasts to be held to raise awareness for the famine and drought occurring in the Horn of Africa, an upcoming Beach Boy's performance, and a report on the boycott of certain Californian agricultural products over working conditions. Page 2 features a piece from a Wooster 1973 alumni who joined a monastery, a piece calling Benjamin Spock a Traditionalist who betrayed the leftist cause, a piece reflecting on the meaning of being a Wooster Senior, and a "Deep Thought" piece which raises "philosophical" questions. Page 3 is missing from this scan. Page 4 features a piece on an upcoming series of lectures by accomplished black Americans. Page 5 is also missing from this scan. Page 6 contains a piece on student protests and a new art exhibit. Page 8 contains photos of a new asian martial arts course offered at Wooster to increase diversity and raise awareness of other cultures. Page 9 contains music and film criticism. Pages 10-12 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-04-26

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report that Douglass Dormitory will be come a co-educational dorm; previously it had been a men-only dorm. Also featured on page 1 is a report on Greek pledging and a family weekend. Page 2 features pieces decrying the state of humanity and a music review. Page 3 features film reviews and theatre reviews. Page 4 contains updates on campus events, an upcoming lecture on India, and minutes from Campus Council meetings. Page 5 features an upcoming lecture on black culture and an opinion piece arguing the government has a special responsibility to help black Americans. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-05-03

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on planning for Parent's Weekend, a veto by Wooster President J. Drushal of proposed study and dorm hours, and the raising of Wooster's minimum wage. Page 2 features a piece claiming that a letter published in the previous Wooster Voice was a forgery and that it did not come from the reported author and was sent as a joke by friends who signed his name without his knowledge. Page 3 contains television and film reviews. Page 4 contains a piece arguing for greater gay tolerance. Page 5 consists of continued pieces. Page 6 contains continued pieces and Campus Council minutes. Pages 7-8 make up the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-05-10

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a rally at Kent State University against the Vietnam War and the Nixon administration, a report on the failed campaign of of Wooster Professor Brad Karan for Congress, and potential zoning changes in downtown Wooster. Page 2 features a letter from the head of the Wooster Christian Fellowship, a student organization, in response to an unnamed rift on campus, a music piece reviewing the Beach Boy's greatest hits, and a Deep Thought piece raising questions on God. Page 3 features a theatre criticism, and a piece on the career of Bette Midler. Page 4 is entirely a continuation of the Beach Boys piece.Page 5 continues the piece on the Kent State protest, and contains Campus Council meetings. Pages 6-7 are the sports section. Page 8 features a call from Wooster president J. Drushal to use newer methods of communication for a more inclusive, tight-knit community, an upcoming documentary on the Galapagos Islands, and a report on the debate team.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-05-17

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on Wooster student teachers and their conduct during a teacher's strike, the first such strike in Wooster High School's history, a report on the Wooster People's Party, (a socialist student organization) and their upcoming meeting, a theatre report, and new offerings in the French Department. Page 2 features a pair of editorials arguing of the domination of the Wooster Christian Fellowship and its effective monopoly on Christian organizations on campus. Page 3 features a film review and a Deep Thoughts piece. Page 4 is the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-05-24

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a food waste reduction program, and the visiting professorship of former United Nations General Assembly President, Vijaya Pandit, sister of Nehru and former Indian ambassador, and her plans to teach a course in the diplomacy of Southeast Asia. Page features an editorial criticizing the content of the Wooster Voice and its lack of campus news, a piece calling for more love in the world, and a Deep Thought. Page 3 features a piece from the Wooster People's Party (a socialist student organization) complaining about the use of lightbulbs in a sign, and theatre and music reviews. Page 4 contains the meetings from Campus Council, a change in the law regarding Social Security renewals, and continued pieces. Page 5 contains a report on campus jaywalking, and continued pieces. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-05-31

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a report on housing, and summer jobs. Page 2 features a piece reflecting on the Kent State Massacre. There is a piece criticizing the food waste reduction program. Page 3 features a piece reflecting on bisexuality, and a theatre review piece. Page 4 features a report on campus funding and a religious event. The athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages five and six.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-06-07

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a report on the trial of the National Guard Members involved in the Kent State Massacre, and faculty changes. Page 2 features a student letter accusing the Wooster cafeteria of not fulfilling its contract with students and the cafeteria manager of lying when confronted. Page 3 contains film reviews and continues the cafeteria piece. Pages 4-5 contain advertisements and a piece on sports. Page 6 is taken up by an advertisement for the College Bookstore.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-09-27

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice is the first of the academic year 1974-1975. It features a piece detailing the passage of Title IX and its effects on Wooster's policy, and details on the Class of 1978. Page 2 features an opinion piece criticizing the cafeteria for its inability to cope with the increased student population, and music reviews. Page 3 features a film review and a report on the Black Student Organization and its plans for the year. Page 4 features a report on plans to increase cafeteria service, and a proposal being considered in the Student Government Association to provide members of the Student Government Association with a salary. Page 5 features a report on a speech by the college president. Pages 6-7 are the sports section. Page 8 consists of continued articles and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-10-04

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features several organizational plans for the new year, housing updates, and other administrative updates. Page 2 features a call from student cafeteria workers for students to be more careful with their silverware, fashion reviews, and a piece on the Black Student Organization's travel abroad programs. Page 3 contains film criticism and continued articles. Pages 4-5 is the sports section, and page 4 features a black model in an advertisement for jeans. Page 6 reports on new study programs and a memorial program rewarding accomplished seniors.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-10-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the effects of inflation on campus stores and prices, a set of seminars for career oriented seniors, and a report on a sexual freedom organization for gay, bisexual, and straight students. Page 2 features a cultural criticism column, a piece criticizing the Wooster bus policy, and a piece written in recognition of black accomplishment on campus. Page 3 consists of television criticism and continued cultural criticism. Page 4 contains a report on meditation and an upcoming theatre performance. Page 5 contains a report on debate, a 24 hour grocery store, and changes in security faculty. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-10-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a collaboration between the City and College of Wooster to come up with architectural plans for improving the city center. Page 2 feature an anti-smoking piece, a response to the bus criticism of the previous week, and a letter of apology from an anonymous Heidelberg student regarding an incident regarding the Wooster Band and the Heidelberg loudspeaker system. Page 3 features a report on bus fares, a new program in Wooster for news organizations, and a report on vandalism of an Independent Study project. Pages 4-6 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-10-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice deals with the 1974 Homecoming, featuring a welcome to Wooster alumni, a report on a theatre performance for the alumni, and a debate over presidential veto power at a board of trustees meeting. Page 2 features a piece decrying repeated vandalism in Holden, a piece lauding Cesar Chavez's labor activism, a piece condemning the policy used to elect the Wooster homecoming Queen, and a piece clarifying projectionist's wages after many students incorrectly inferred that projectionists were paid the tidy wage of $4.50 an hour for their labor. Page 3 features a piece reflecting on Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, and a feminist editorial decrying "white male oppression" and proposing talks between victims and victimizers as a method of re-education. Page 4 contains a piece on Hegel. Page 5 contains continued articles. Pages 6-7 are the sports section, and page 8 contains a music review, advertisements, and continued stories.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1974-11-01

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a report on a concert schedule change, a report on a proposal to limit presidential veto power that failed to pass the board of trustees, and a report on Homecoming. Page 2 contains a review of a theatre piece performed for the Alumni, a report on Homecoming, and a piece criticizing Wooster's concert organization for their failure to attract big enough names for the author's satisfaction. Page 3 contains film and music criticism. Page 4 contains a report on the life of Peter Compton, a former Wooster student who was paralyzed and died by a fall from the roof of McGaw Chapel. Page 5 contains a report on the Homecoming Queen elections. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.