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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-01-12

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The first in a series of speakers set to visit the College is Dith Pran. Pran will be speaking about his experiences during the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia, source material for the popular movie The Killing Fields. The Black Students Association will be organizing a march downtown in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wyatt Tee Walker, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Chief of Staff, will also be speaking at the College. In the letters to the editor, students express dismay over the elimination of a full-time faculty member position teaching string instruments. There is a large anti-smoking advertisement on page 7, making an appeal to a college student's intelligence. Jeopardy is scouting Wooster for college-age participants in their "$25,000 College Championship." On the last page there is an advertisement from the local amusement park, Cedar Point, looking for musicians and performers for its 1990 season.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-01-19

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Armen Keteyian, an ABC Sports correspondent will be coming to the College to speak on sports scandals. International Week will be kicking off at the College, bringing diversity to campus. The Andrews library continues with plans to replace the catalog with an online computer system for book lookup. A letter to the editor discusses the attempts to boycott Kellogg's on campus due to their factory in apartheid-stricken South Africa. A valuable ceramics collection from the College art museum will be on display in Severance. The athletic updates for the past week are from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-01-26

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A review is given of Dith Pran's lecture on his experiences during the Cambodian Genocide. Students complained of high costs in the campus bookstore and now such claims are being investigated. Sonia Sanchez, famous black poet, will be visiting the College to do a reading in McGaw Chapel. Students express discomfort over the graffiti on the wall in Lowry center. On page 5 there is an anti-smoking ad appealing to students intelligence, accompanied by an article about the hazards of passive smoking. The debate with dining services over the student-supported boycott of Kelloggs products in the dining hall to protest their involvement in South Africa continues. There is a feature in the center of the paper on Greek life, including initiation and pledging.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-02-02

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A review of the poetry recitation of Sonia Sanchez in McGaw Chapel is given. A senior business major at the College lectures students on campus concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict, given his first hand experience as a native to the region. Inspiration for one of the characters in the novel/movie 'Dead Poets Society, Samuel Pickering, was invited to speak at a Wooster recognition banquet. In the men of Dream House's (on-campus African American Men's group) paper feature, they talk about the importance of recognizing Black History Month. Another article looks at sexism in MTV's programming. The Duke Ellington Orchestra will be performing at the College.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-02-09

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Sabrina Sojourner, a lesbian political reformer will be visiting the College to give a lecture. Great Decisions speaker Andrew Pierre spoke to the College about nuclear arms, particularly their sales and stockpiling. A featured article reviews Black History Month and important Black intellectuals. Students are interviewed for their opinions concerning how Nelson Mandela's release from prison will affect South African politics. In national college news, minority enrollment continues a decade-long decrease. Famous composer Julius P. Williams will be giving a performance at the College. Students abroad the previous semester review their experiences in other countries.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-02-16

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The College has received its visiting Fulbright Scholar for the year, as well as hosting a nun as a visiting speaker - Sister Mary Luke Tobin. A professor from The Ohio State University came to speak on the United Nations and its positive actions. Students of faiths other than Christianity on campus are feeling as though they are not provided with enough resources to be able to continuously practice their faith on campus. Students are interviewed for their opinions on the historic boxing match between Mike Tyson and Buster Douglas. A student guest writer for the paper tackles the recent conflict in the state of Kashmir, India, which relates to religious differences between Muslims and Hindus. The current situation of increased freedom in the former Soviet Union, under Gorbachev, is examined. Page 16 is a whole page advertisement for 'Old Chicago Pizza.'
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-02-23

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The College is celebrating Africa Week currently, which features events highlighting the countries of the African continent. The College has decided to make the position of strings teacher in the Music Department a part-time position instead of full-time. A student writes about how homophobic sentiments at Wooster have not changed within the past 10 years, highlighting a Voice article on the topic from 1980. A small article looks at how the use of chewing tobacco is on the rise. A large feature in this edition looks at the topics of different students Independent Studies, as well as their opinions on the project.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-03-02

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The results of the Wooster Student Government Association elections are announced. A commentary piece looks at the case of Marion Berry, a politician recently arrested for drug usage. In the arts/music section, an article looks at gender bias in the field of music. The weekly feature highlights the breadth of religious groups presence on campus, giving a short description of each. A point of note is that the major world religions of Hinduism and Buddhism are not represented. A list is given of the previous semester's Judicial Board cases.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-03-23

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The Black Students Association will be holding its second annual diversity conference. American poet Cynthia MacDonald will be coming to the College to read selections of her poetry. An opinion piece looks at the implications and adjustments of a free South Africa, focusing on their hold as a mineral-giant. Students give their opinions on who should win the upcoming Academy Awards - with contenders including Driving Miss Daisy and Dead Poets Society. Professor Ishwar Harris from the Religious Studies Department is interviewed about his life and career. A small comic pokes fun at the popular show, America's Funniest Home Videos.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-03-30

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The College will be hosting a Leadership Symposium during the coming weekend, featuring economics Professor Mancur Olson. Women's Week is coming up at the College, and will focus on educating the campus about women's rights, lives, and bodies. Senior IS exhibits are reviewed in the 'featured' section. Part of Women's Week, Wooster will be hosting its first-ever Women's Music Festival. Featured performers include Sweet Honey in the Rock and Scrawl. The College wellness center - Hygeia - gives information on acute urinary tract infections and what to do about them. At the end of the paper are both a feature on environmental issues, as well as satire articles catering to April Fools Day (the following day).
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-04-06

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The student-run Index, a form of yearbook for the College, is set to cease publication in favor of a more-professionally run yearbook. The College held its annual Take Back the Night march in support of women's safety. The next week will begin Hunger and Homelessness week. Multiple students wrote into the paper concerning an innocuous letter to the editor written previously about three Wooster students arrested for substance abuse at Sanibel Island, Florida. An arena will be the new venue for student registration this semester, and students are not quite sold on it. There is a large ad on page 11 for the chance to win a Macintosh computer. Multiple local businesses also advertised at the end of the paper in anticipation of Little Sib's Weekend.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-04-13

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The faculty recently approved the option for students of a theater major to have a track in dance. A number of students wrote letters to the editor on a variety of issues. A large article looks at the students behind Hunger and Homelessness week, and the facts and figures that caused them to start it. Financial Aid is in a backlog across the nation due to issues with the College Board's new processing software. Visiting speaker Mansah Prah spoke to Wooster students on the realities of women's lives in Ghana. The athletic updates for the past week are from page fourteen to sixteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-04-20

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The headlining article features the newly appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs, Stanton Hales. Carl Yund, a retired security officer of the college, passed away last Thursday. The College debate team brought back seventh place in a national competition. The 20th anniversary of the the celebration of Earth Day is looked at in detail. Students are still exhibiting art for their recently finished I.S. projects; some students are interviewed on the content of their work. The final page of the issue is largely advertising. Athletic updates for the past week are from page nine to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-04-27

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Miller's Pond, an area used by students on campus for recreational purposes, has been temporarily closed. A recent poll shows that overall students approved of the new method for registering for classes on campus. Johnnetta Cole, the first black, female president of Spelman College, will be Wooster's commencement speaker. Additionally during commencement, three honorary degrees will be bestowed. Senior members of the Voice reflect on their past four years at the College. A large fold-out paper in the center of the Voice contains a map which highlights the future destinations of graduating seniors. Across the nation, college students have been becoming more involved in activism relating to South African apartheid. The athletic updates for the week are from page thirteen to sixteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-09-07

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Disagreements are occurring over which students and student group should/should not be allowed to reside in the new residence hall, Luce Hall. Two other dorms on campus have gone co-ed (Armington and Holden), allowing both men and women to take up residence. The number of African-American students enrolled at the College have reached a decade-high. Students are interviewed for their opinions on the US's military and government involvement in the Middle East. Spike Lee's 1989 film 'Do The Right Thing' is screened for Freshman Year Seminar students. Pages nine to eleven feature the athletic updates for the past week. The final page is filled with advertisements for local businesses.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-09-14

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A large number of Wooster faculty have signed a petition to implement stricter regulations concerning smoking on campus, due to fears of passive smoke. This year, the Wooster Forum, a key part of First Year Seminar, will focus on the topic of discrimination. This is a direct result of student protests that took place in April of 1989, which were likely spurred by the January police killing of an American African motorist and subsequent riots. The yearly celebration of Bacchanalia will take place off campus and will feature beer and several bands. WCWS, the College radio station has to be taken off the air at particular hour during the semester due to interference with delicate physics material. This is the first year the College will be implementing at large-scale recycling program. The art of Adrian Piper is currently being featured at the campus Frick Art Museum. A biography and performance review of classical guitarist Andrej Mentschukoff is given. There is a large advertisement for Subway on page 11. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-09-21

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The administration recently signed into effect new rules concerning alcohol usage on campus, in order to be more in step with the national Drug Free Schools Act (1989). The city of Wooster recently expanded the scope of protection for its fair housing ordinance The Voice recounts past issues of town-fed discrimination faced by College students that relates to the housing issue. Ronald Takaki, a former graduate of the College and an expert on Asian Studies, will be coming to speak. New party and alcohol policies have been put into effect on campus. An early review is given for Prince's upcoming film 'Graffiti Bridge.' An article remembering Becky Bell, a teenager who lost her life due to complications from a septic abortion is on page four. The art show that will be on display beginning September 23 in Ebert is by artist Prudence Kohl. Athletic updates for the past week are from page fourteen to sixteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-09-28

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Ronald Takaki, a 1962 Wooster graduate, came to speak on an increasing need for diversity in colleges as well as other sectors of society. A student writes about the current affairs between the United States government and the government of South Africa, especially concerning continuing apartheid. The College Republicans group on campus had their advertising material and posters torn down. Athletic updates for the past week are from page nine to page eleven. The final page is the 'Fun' section and it includes a crossword puzzle and comic.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-10-05

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The musician Livingston Taylor has come to the College and will be performing in McGaw. The College is marking its 72nd celebration of Homecoming. There is an announcement of the upcoming 'Tent City' protest against US involvement in El Salvador, which will be set up during Homecoming weekend. A number of profiles of outstanding senior students are given. A comic pokes fun at the popularity of the television show 'Twin Peaks.' Performance artist Adrian Piper will be speaking at the College to address issues such as racial stereotyping. The French-In-Action program, which incorporates short videos, has been brought to Wooster - however it is currently facing accusations of sexist and racist content. Athletic updates from the past week are featured from page twelve to page fourteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-10-12

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Students on campus brought forward issues to raise with trustees of the College. Paula S. Rothenberg is expected to speak at the College on the topic of race and gender studies. Reggie Walton came recently to speak on the occurrence of crime under the effects of PCP. Wooster students set up a 'tent city' to protest the continued military involvement of the US in El Salvador. Students spoke on their experience in the 'Wooster in Mexico' summer program. A Wooster students writes about the recent controversy over the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati displaying the work of Robert Mapplethorpe. A number of stories from students concerning National Coming Out Day are featured on pages eight and nine. Photos from homecoming are featured on page ten. The athletic updates for the past week are highlighted from page twelve to fourteen. Page 15 has a large advertisement for Macintosh computers.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-10-19

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Wooster will be holding a day with participatory events to commemorate the second anniversary of the Americans held hostage in Lebanon. It is termed National Hostage Day. The events for the upcoming Black and Gold/Parents' Weekend are outlined. Paula Rothenberg, during her lecture declared Wooster as a model of diversity. The newly built Luce Hall was dedicated. Derrick Bell, a Harvard Professor, will lecture at the College on the topic of racism. Page five has an article on the Becky Bell Case, where she may have died from an illegal or self induced abortion. A student piece reflects on the AIDS crisis. Many articles respond to Marc Smith's article, "Omegas getting shafted response to letter." Pages twelve to fourteen highlight the athletic updates from the past week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-11-02

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The voice gives an overview of the speech of Professor Derrick Bell from Harvard University, in which he spoke about the need for serious talks on linger racism in America. Due to studies on the harms of secondhand smoke, President Copeland has issued new rules regarding smoking on campus. Wooster has started to offer a quit smoking program, called Fresh Start, which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Anthropologist Dr. Ifi Amadiume will be speaking at the College concerning the legacy of African Women. There is a short piece on college students across the nation holding protests to end the Gulf War. A Wooster student from the recently dissolved Soviet Union is interviewed about her life. There is a large advertisement for the Macintosh Classic Computer. Athletic updates for the past week are from page twelve to fifteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-11-09

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Broadway actress Vinie Burrows presented her one-woman play 'Sister, Sister!' at the College. Dene House held a forum at the College on Issue 4 which will be passing in the Wooster community. This legislation deals with preventing discrimination in housing. A new leadership group is on campus, it is called LEAD. The Wooster Symphony Orchestra will be featuring Pianist Misha Dichter this season. A featured article talks about rises in rape, arson and theft on college campuses. A ceremony was held at Wooster to commemorate Krystal Nacht, or The Night of Broken Glass, often seen as the first large event in the Jewish Holocaust. Alumni John Dean is highlighted, who was a testifier in the Watergate Scandal. Pages ten and eleven give the athletic updates for the past week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-11-16

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Former New York City Mayor, Ed Koch gave a speech at the College addressing integration of cultures in NYC, as well as other controversial issues. Samuel Pickering, the inspiration for Robin William's character in the movie Dead Poet's Society, will be visiting Wooster as a scholar in residence. The paper covers the impending predicted threat of an earthquake along the New Madrid fault line, predicted to take place on December 3rd, 1990. Many people are displeased with how the students of the College responded to Ed Koch coming to speak. A summary of the Wooster Judicial Board cases are given on pages nine and ten. Athletic updates for the past week are from page twelve to fifteen. The final page is made up of advertisements.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-11-30

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Representative Louis Stokes will be on campus to speak about the first amendment and freedom of expression. The requirements students must meet to attend the graduation ceremony have changed. Students on campus have formed the 'Alliance Against Prejudice' in order to help combat racism. The College's Recycling Program is in need of volunteers. A student opinion piece views the new rules concerning smoking on campus to be an infringement on personal freedom. Short news briefs are taken from the College Press Service and include a blurb on Professor Bradley S. Greenberg's study of the impact of x-rated movies on college students' sex life. A satire piece discusses the current state of the Gulf War and solutions to it. A short piece covers the formation of campus comedy group, 'Don't Throw Shoes.' Michael Dittman writes how condoms should be available in the vending machines. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on page thirteen to page fifteen. The final page has a crossword puzzle and comic.