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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1973-10-19

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a synopsis of a speech given by the Cultural Attache to the Soviet Union Nicholas Popov claiming the USSR seeks peace with its neighbors, a report on the style of the 1973 Homecoming Dance, and upcoming entertainment events. Page 2 features an opinion piece criticizing the previous week's opinion piece's criticism of the painting of the Fighting Scot as sexist for lacking a female counterpart, and a discussion of gender roles on campus. Page 3 features a humorous criticism of movie criticism by the film criticism column, and a review of a campus performance of a play. Pages 4-6 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1973-10-26

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice contains a report on student organization to impeach Richard Nixon after the events of Watergate came to light. Also featured on the front page is a report on local Wooster school board elections, and a report on the demographics of the incoming freshmen class. Page 2 features an opinion piece calling for Nixon to either be impeached or heavily limited in his exercise of executive power and reflections on the implications of an impeachment on the US economy. Page 3 Contains movie reviews and Nixon opinion pieces. Page 4 contains a report on a student visit to Vienna, Austria.Pages 6-7 are the sports report, and page 8 contains a piece detailing the impeachment process.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1973-11-02

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a Campus Council vote approving the plans for a student-run on campus pub, pending approval by the administration and Board of Trustees. Also prominently featured on page 1 are a story detailing transportation to the airport and the effect of government regulations on carpools, and a report on an upcoming student play. Page 2 features an opinion piece calling for Nixon's impeachment, a report on the National Organization for Women, and a Red Cross Blood Drive. Page 3 contains a discussion of the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock and a piece decrying the military coup of Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Pages 4-5 are the sports section, and page 6 consists of advertisements and continued stories.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1973-11-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a student backlash against the administration over a plan to adjust the semester based plan to a quarter based plan. Also featured is a report on the new record co-op. Page 2 features a retelling of William Shakespeare's Richard III as a parody of the Watergate scandal. Also featured is a letter from a Wooster student studying in Jerusalem recounting Arab aggression and their numerous refusals to accept peace with Israel as background to Arab aggression in the ongoing Yom Kippur War. Page 3 continues opinion pieces and reporting on the quarter schedule. Page 4 contains a report on the appointment of a Rabbi as Wooster's next Theological Impact speaker. Page 5 is also devoted to discussion of the quarter schedule. Pages 6-7 are the sports section, and page 8 is a notice from the Wooster bookstore detailing textbook buyback policies.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-01-11

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice is only two pages. The first page has an article about how the McGaw's have challenged Wooster to raise $1.2 million in sixty days. The Voice and LCB are selling Sly posters for one dollar, all of the proceeds will go towards the fundraiser. The second page is an image of the Sly poster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-01-14

Wooster Voice Editors

A group of students have organized a 20 mile walkathon fundraiser on January 29 to help raise the $1.2 million dollar goal. On January 18, the Lowry Center Board will be bringing "The Fantasticks" off-broadway play to McGaw Chapel. Senior history major Douglas J. Savage will be running for the Democratic candidate for the nomination of State Representative from the 91st District. The letters to the editor are on the second page. The College of Wooster Art Center has the Drawing Society National Exhibition on Display.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-01-21

Wooster Voice Editors

Westminister Reverend Ray Swartzback will be leaving his position here on February first to work at a small church in Cleveland. It needs to be decided if there is going to be a Mock Convention this year so that students can begin planning as soon as possible. Six students influenced the McGaw's challenge gift of $1.2 million. The fourth and fifth page make up an ad spread for the bookstore's sale of up to 50% off. The athletics section is on the seventh and eighth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-01-28

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice has a cover page with three images and an outline for the information that is included in this Voice. On the second page there are the Letters to the Editor, and an article about a co-ed that was approached by two men demanding she sign four blank checks. One student writes about a ticket she received from security and wonders if security is there for protection or rather just "glorified meter maids." Students have scheduled a 20 mile walkathon for January 29. After a five month leave, Dean F. W. Cropp has returned back to work. The sports section is on the six and seventh page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-02-04

Wooster Voice Editors

The first section is using its allocated funds from the Campus Council to bring in a speaker about the Fred Hampton murder which occurred in 1970. Hampton was a member of the Black Panther Party. Pulitzer Prize winner and Assistant Managing Editor of The New York Times, Harrison Salisbury, will be speaking on campus on February 9th on, "U.S, & China-New Partners in Asia." The letters to the editor are on the second page. Pages four and five are almost entirely photographs, that include ads for applications for Editor and Business Manager of the Voice. The sixth and seventh page has the weekly sports updates. The eighth page is composed entirely of advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-02-11

Wooster Voice Editors

Last Monday, Karen DeCrow spoke at the symposium on "Sexual Consciousness and American Politics." Teresa Vilardi led the symposium with a discussion about The Female Eunuch. The letters to the editor section can be found on the second page of this newspaper. Dave Berkey wrote an article that takes up the majority of page two about the sections and what they do. Julalynn Walker had a discussion on sexism and racism. Pages seven and eight have the weekly athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-02-18

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published February 2nd, 1972. The Voice is a student run newspaper published at the College of Wooster. This issue headlines a report given at the Human Relations Committee about racial relations, and a report on a speech given at Wooster by the editor of Ebony magazine, a black focused publication. Also featured is a call for applicants to the staff of the Wooster Voice. Page 2 features a call for more student letters to the voice, administrative corrections on forms, proposed Student Government Association reforms, and a poem on the importance of home. Page 3 features proposed methods of incorporating the Voice into the college due to tax reasons. Also featured is a "dial a racist" phone hotline, a television review, and a continued report on a decline in college attendance. Page 4 continues the HRC piece from the first page with their demands including quotas and black faculty. Page 5 consists of continued pieces and advertisements. Pages 6-8 are the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-02-25

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice was published February 25th, 1972. The Voice is a student run newspaper published at the College of Wooster. This issue headlines proposed methods of changing the tax status of the Publications Committee, a report on how insurance is a poor investment for college students, and a report on a guest preacher, and funds raised for McGaw chapel. Page 2 features a piece alleging corruption in the Student Government Elections, a proposed racial campus club, and a piece about the dance scene in Youngstown, Ohio. Page 3 features a report on non-teaching administrators being overpaid in higher education, and continued articles. Page 4 also consists of continued articles, and pages 5-8 consist of the sports section and advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-03-03

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, Campus Council adopts a revised constitution for the Publications Committee. Black Panther party member and eye-witness to the murder of Fred Hampton, Doc Satchel, speaks to the College on Black Panther philosophy. Wooster graduate, Ronald J. Hime, charged with assault and battery of a police officer during the four days of rioting in Hoboken, New Jersey. An article discusses co-ed housing and visitation limits, furthermore the issue has the results of a poll stating students opinions on campus housing. Included are open letters from the College’s Black Student Association (BSA) regarding “Galpin’s words to Black students” as well as several other articles discussing race relations at Wooster. Additionally, plans for a new theatre/auditorium between Wishart and Scovel Halls is detailed.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-03-31

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, assault and battery charges against assistant BSA basketball coach, Jerry Waters, are dismissed. After canceling due to a bus fire, the Trinidad Steel Band is scheduled to play a makeup concert in McGaw Chapel. The planning committee for Wooster’s Mock Democratic National Convention starts preparations for the campus wide event. A student, faculty, administrative group recommends the inclusion of a black vice-president in the executive staff. Babcock and Westminster-Scott are chosen as the pilot for the new co-ed dorms.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-04-07

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, an article details Times Editor Tom Wicker’s views on American prison reform stating “ Of all the social problems in America, this is one which should be given sincere concern.” The winner of the first annual Miss Wayne County Pageant represents the county in the "Miss Ohio" finals. Wooster student, Garde Glinski, plans to publish a new student newspaper that covers “relevant issues” after his displeasure with the Voice. The planning committee for Wooster’s Mock Democratic National Convention starts preparations for the campus wide event. Additionally, the issue includes several cooking recipes.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-04-14

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, Ruth Jarmul, in a speech on "Moral Investment," states, “Wooster has a moral and legal right to use its ‘economic leverage’ as a stockholder to encourage corporations to recognize their social responsibilities." Campus Council reaffirms the structure of a new Publications Committee. Additionally, in an article the up and coming 1972 presidential election is discussed. Letters to the editor are on the second page of this edition. Athletic updates for the past week are on the seventh page. Archaeologist Dorothy Burr Thompson will be presenting on April 18.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-04-21

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, an article details the Intersection Council (ISC) initiation evaluation submitted to Campus Council. Vance Hartke, United States Senator from Indiana, is set to deliver the keynote address that kicks off the 1972 Mock Democratic Convention. In a Political Party and Presidential Preference Poll conducted by the Institute of Politics, in which 435 Wooster students participated, it is revealed that Three out of five respondents consider themselves Independents. Additionally, the issue includes proposed SGA amendments.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-04-28

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, an article discusses Wooster’s Mock Democratic Convention, in which students will choose their Presidential Candidate. State Representative John E. Johnson is secured as Chairmen in for said event. Art by English printmaker, Michael Rothenstein, displayed in Frick Art Center. Additionally, a “Know Your Candidates” section details the political platforms, on specific issues, of the 1972 presidential candidates. The final two pages have the athletic updates for the past week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-05-05

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, Sen. Vance Hartke, tells those at the Wooster Mock Democratic Convention, Hubert Humphrey will, if elected, "within 30-90 days after taking office, remove land, sea and air forces from Southeast Asia." Further discussion of the convention is discussed through the issue. Wooster’s Board of Trustees' Finance Committee presents a report on the social responsibility of Wooster's investments to the entire Board.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-05-12

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, the Wooster Community holds a rally, of around 300 participants, to oppose President Nixon’s escalation of the Vietnam Conflict. Three newly elected Campus Council members-at-large express their disapproval with the past effectiveness of the governing body. The Voice Drama critic writes a review of the Speech Department's production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Additionally, and article discusses opinions on Parents Weekend.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-05-19

Wooster Voice Editors

Campus Council reaffirms the decision to expand the Grievance Panel into the Human Relations Commission (HRC), with the motion including a commitment to emphatically communicate Council's action. College of Wooster President, Dr. Garber Drushal, states his opinion on the role of college administration. Chairman Skip Buckman and Carla Hirschfeld of the College Judicial Board (JB), discusses the purpose and operation of JB in an article on the first page of this Voice issue. The General Assembly Sessional Sub-committee on Selections and Polling accepts applications for membership on 13 committees and boards. Campus Council information continues with a “Council Lexicon” redefining working terms to ease comprehension. In an article called “The Joker’s Gone Too Far,” a student addresses racist jokes and slander being spread around the Wooster campus. Additionally, proposed SGA constitutional revisions are listed in the issue.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-05-26

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster’s Voice, begins with an article on the ethics of Galpin Hall and administration's financial practices. Campus Council’s Inter-Section Council (ISC) proposes new “Hell Week” guidelines that students worry will eliminate all Hell Week activities. Additionally, on page three there is a story about India’s caste systems and the racial prejudice to come out of it. Pages six, seven, and eight have athletic updates and pictures highlighted from the past year.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-09-15

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the College of Wooster’s Voice, Campus Council’s attempt to change the Social Code to extend the visitation times among male and female dorms, was vetoed by Wooster President Drushal. The College’s Admissions office releases statistics on the incoming freshman class; stating the College received 1223 applications and admitted 532 students for the year. Westminster Church’s pastor-elect, J. Barrie Shepherd, comes to Wooster with the hope of bringing together the many religious factions represented in his new parish. Additionally, an article on the second page of the Voice, urges the College of Wooster community to become engaged with the town of Wooster and details some of the things students may be missing out on.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-09-22

Wooster Voice Editors

WARNING: Graphic descriptions, page one. The cover story in this issue of the Voice, contains descriptions of war crimes and torture committed by U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War against infants. The story discusses the claims by Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert, who was set to speak on “The U.S. Army: A preview of 1984” at the College in September 1972. Campus Council and the Deans' staff hold a retreat at the Wooster Presbytery Camp at Pleasant Hill Reservoir. Campus Council adopts a revised Human Relations Commission (HRC) charter, clarifying Council's relation to the HRC and holds a meeting with the College community to discuss the President's veto of the visitation memorandum. An article on page two discusses an upcoming election and the youth vote. Additionally, this Voice includes a story on the public's opinions on abortion, that also details the authors view.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1972-09-29

Wooster Voice Editors

In a speech delivered to the College of Wooster community, Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert, expressed his fear of Martial Law/a military controlled government when U.S. troops return home from Vietnam. Campus Council adds three new member-at-large student positions increasing the size of the council to nine. Wooster’s Homecoming celebrations will no longer include the annual parade, float competition, or the election of a Homecoming Queen. In the letter to the editor section of the Voice, a student respond to a previous article on abortion. The “Mohawk Indian” group, the White Roots of Peace cancel their plan visit to the campus leaving students disappointed. Additionally, this Voice includes a break down of the College of Wooster Endowment Funds of 1972 and how the money was spent.