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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1982-10-22

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Campus council votes to dissolve itself. Nobel Laureate Betty Williams presents an informal lecture at the College. Babcock International Dorm prepares to host Oktoberfest celebration. One author criticizes Secretary of State George Shultz. Rodney McCalister comments on racial tensions on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1982-10-29

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Wooster's student retention rate for Fall Quarter 1982 was 95% whereas the national average was only 48%. Twelve female students join together to warn other students about the dangers of alcohol. Financial Aid Director Paul Orehovec criticizes the new law which makes male students who failed to register for the draft ineligible for financial aid. College officials announce that a sexual assault recently occurred on campus and warn female students to avoid walking alone at night. Several writers discuss the recent dissolution of Campus Council.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1982-11-05

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Concert Committee Chairman Hal Closson explains the reason for the lack of concerts on campus. The Voice calls attention to Hart House, a women's awareness program house. Dr. Nafis Sadik, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, speaks on campus about world population. A senior student destroys a sculpture being displayed on campus. One author writes a story from the perspective of a rapist as a way of cautioning students to be careful.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1982-11-12

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The College prepares for a new computer system. Discussion continues about the lack of concerts on campus. A writer for the Arts and Culture section reviews "Long After Dark", a new album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The winners of several academic awards are announced. James A. Hodges, professor of history, reviews Stephen Oates's biography of Martin Luther King.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-01-16

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper was published on January 16 of 1981 and it is eight pages long. Three female students were arrested and charged with robbing a Domino's pizza delivery person. Michael Freeman is the new director of Andrews Library. Last Tuesday, the Gay Support Group held a discussion titled, "Homosexuality and Lesbianism: Myths and Misconceptions." Jim Zuberbuhler has resigned as director of Ichabod's, he wrote a letter to thank everyone on page two. There is still a housing dilemma that the director hopes to have fixed by spring. The Henry Luce Foundation has donated $500,000 to create The Henry Luce Fund for Distinguished Scholarship. Daniel McKenty's article on the fourth page discusses the students who stayed on campus during winter break in Bissman as "squatters" (they didn't pay to stay). The application process to become a Resident Assistant will be starting soon. Pages seven and eight feature the athletic updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-01-23

Wooster Voice Editors

In this edition of the Voice, former Wooster President Henry Copeland, announces the Luce Foundation’s grant of $600,000. The grant will supplement the $150-200,000 budget yearly determined for faculty leaves. In addition, a portion of the $6,000 Mellon Foundation grant is used in conjunction. Over 20 College of Wooster students come down with a case of influenza. Sophomore Charles B. Merrill attend the swearing in ceremony of President Ronald Reagan on Tuesday the January 20th, 1981. Instead of the College’s regular Wednesday morning convocation in Mateer Auditorium, the hour was spent in McGaw Chapel watching a concert of Hungarian music. This issue includes a cartoon regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Artist-in-resident, Michael Wladkowski, opens the first of three lecture recital series in Mackey Hall. An article introduces Barbara Ernst, an artist and employee at the College of Wooster working in for both the College art department and the Wooster Art Center. Additionally, Hygeia Student Health Services offers a two-session series “Coping with Cramps,” that educate women in techniques for relieving painful menstrual cramps.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-01-30

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This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on January 30 of 1981 and it is twelve pages long. In response to signs hung up by the men of Culbertson House, that stated “America #1 Love it or leave,” members of Men of Harambee erected a sign saying "Hey America, we've been hostages for 400 years!" Harambee temporary removal of the sign, due to threats from a member of the town, the sign was then put back up and later destroyed by college students. The Culbertson House sign, remained unharmed. The Dean’s list GPA requirement is raised from 3.3 to 3.5. Additionally, after 11 years, the College will no longer sell the campus favorite “C.O.W.” t-shirts as administration and trustee members try to shake the C.O.W. acronym. Athletic updates for the past week are featured on pages ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-02-06

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A college freshman was stabbed by a fellow student John W. Howard, in an alteration that took place in Armington Hall. Campus Council modifies representation by making two of the five student positions a representative of the Black Students’ Association and a representative of the International Students’ Association. Supported by the George Gund Foundation and a funds from the SGA Financial Affairs Committee, the Women's Resource Center puts on an annual “Women’s Week.” The events include lectures, discussion sessions, short films, and workshops for the student body. The “Dear Editor” and “Photopinion” section has multiple letters and articles discussing the “patriotic” sign controversy (detailed in the issue prior 1981-01-30 ) and racism on campus. Additionally, activist, author, actor, and social satirist Dick Gregory is set to speak at the College of Wooster.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-02-13

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In this edition of the Voice, the student body completes faculty evaluations. The Selective Service system announces colleges may be asked to release student records’ to trace men who did not register for the draft; despite this, the College of Wooster says they will not do so unless it is required by law. Political activist, Dick Gregory, agrees to speak during Black Awareness Week. Pages four to seven of this edition have the results of the faculty evaluations. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages fifteen and sixteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-02-20

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This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on February 20 of 1981 and it is eight pages long. "X Donates Money for Memorial Fund," an unnamed ex student who failed their IS sends money to create a memorial fund. "Two New Courses Offered in Spring," new classes about the literature of post 1945 Germany and Cuba will soon be available in the spring. "Photoopinion: Students React to SSS' Possible Invasion of Privacy," the students give their opinion on the SSS looking through their records. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages seven or eight.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-02-27

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This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on February 27 of 1981 and it is twelve pages long. "Pro-Choice Groups Activates Awareness of Life Concerns," a pro-choice organization has been created on campus. "Sexual Harassment Cases Unpublicized," talks about how colleges should take sexual harassment cases more seriously. "Black Manifesto Sparks SGA Action," BSA reevaluated their manifesto and promotes SGA to take action. Athletic updates for the past week are featured on pages ten and eleven. The final page of this edition is an advertisement for a Coalition subscription.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-03-06

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"New Legislation Affects Student Pay," the decision of getting rid of minimum wage has created hardships on students. "Administration Defends Hike In Comprehensive Unit Fee," College of Wooster president, Henry Copeland explains the tuition increase. "Students Show Lack of Commitment," talks about how students are not participating in the independent study.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-04-10

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This edition, published on April 10 of 1981, is the beginning of the Voice's new look and layout. "Athletes Find Aid Loopholes," talks about the topic of financial aid and athletes. "Quilt Exhibit Opens," quilts from 1800 to 1981 will be on display at the Frick Art Center. "Form Follows Fashion: It's Not Easy Being a Girl," an independent study on fashion. "A Farewell To The Chief, Hollman Resigns 4/4," head football coach Tom Hollman resigns. Athletic updates for the past week are featured on pages ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-04-17

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This edition includes articles about child murders in Atlanta, a Cultural Definition requirement, a People's Anti-War Mobilization rally, a building project for a GM plant that would require the destruction of the Immaculate Conception Church, presidential elections in France, a rise in number of crimes committed by Wooster students, a talk by visiting writer Nora Ephron, dining plans on campus, an increase in library late fees, and a march on the Pentagon to protest U.S. involvement in El Salvador.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-04-24

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This edition contains articles about child murders in Atlanta, the People's Anti-War Mobilization march on the Pentagon in protest of U.S. involvement in El Salvador, fraternity membership on campus, editorial and responsibility issues in college student publications, the Educational Planning Committee's approval of the cultural definition requirement, the organization of the Wooster Conscientious Objector Group, program house selection, bicyclist safety, the selection of the Women's Resource Center directors, fraternity hazing legislation, army recruitment policies against recruiting homosexual people, and anxiety amongst college students.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-05-01

Wooster Voice Editors

In this addition articles address social tension on campus, results of a questionnaire about the Voice, protests of U.S. involvement in El Salvador, protests against nuclear power, issues with the Financial Affairs Committee, the People's Anti-War Mobilization march on the Pentagon, anti-abortion legislation, tanning, Wooster's campus NAACP chapter addressing off-campus housing discrimination, the dangers of Russia and Afghanistan, George Galster's convocation address about urban diseases, RA selection announcement, and debates about appropriateness of students drinking with professors.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-05-08

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The first page has photos of the Washington March and Parent's Weekend. This edition includes articles that address junta in El Salvador, criticism of the Financial Affairs Committee, and United States businesses' contribution to Apartheid in South Africa. The impact of Reagan administration cutbacks on Wooster financial aid is discussed. The proposal for a theatre major and department was approved. Alexander Cockbum and James Ridgeway's article on page five is on the politics of nuclear power. Wooster participation in the People's Anti-War Mobilization march against the Pentagon is detailed on page six. Wooster student Patty Kollander is one of 300 students in the nation that received a Fullbright Scholarship. Parent's weekend was a success.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-05-15

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Most of the articles including "Oppression at Wooster," "Numerous Organizations On-Campus Speak to Needs of Wooster Women," and "Homosexual Wooster Student Plagued by Sexual Intimidation," are about the issues of various social groups like the LGBTQ, women, minorities and more.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-09-25

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This edition includes articles about Crandell's housing and social probation, the Campaign for Wooster fundraising, a performance of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, Africa Week events, discrimination on campus, Soup and Bread, College Republicans seeking members, the lack of an editor for the Index yearbook, President Reagan's economic policies, an alumnus's letter to the editor in favor of adopting a non-discrimination policy for homosexuality, and Christian group meetings on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-10-02

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles that address lectures given during Africa Week about how U.S. corporation support Apartheid, the future of fraternities on campus, world hunger, abortion availability and fees, ROTC recruiters' access to student records, the new theater department, a shooting on the Ohio State University's campus, new director Elfred A. Pinkard of the Office of Black Student Affairs, and acquisitions and a new study space in Andrews Library.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-10-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles that discuss a conference for Feminist Perspectives on Literature at Wooster, inadequacies of Hygeia health center, tabling in Lowry against Wooster investments in South Africa, Marxist criticism of religion, fraternities and sections on campus, President Reagan's increase in military planes and submarines, Richardson House's political awareness program, Student Government Association funding policies, a Hajj celebration in Babcock, and the performance of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-10-16

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This edition includes articles discussing Wooster's drafted sexual harassment statement, Reagan's disruption of the process of desegregating colleges, the lack of administration's signatures on a statement that opposed discrimination against homosexuals on campus, President Reagan's support of the B-1 bomber program, a condemnation of the Religion Department and the Voice, Phi Beta Kappa members, a letter to the editor in response to the "divest now" campaign, a student protest against a law prohibiting student groups from promoting sex outside marriage, American patriotism, the Scot Band's halftime performance, the organization of a Wooster chapter of Amnesty International, how to eat a balanced diet on campus, the first event of the Society for Creative Anachronism, the music therapy program, the Student Activities Board concert by Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre, a space program about NASA hosted by the Speakers and Topics Committee.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-10-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles that address revisions to the Freshman Studies program at Wooster, an International Disarmament Week on campus, racism on high school campuses and Ku Klux Klan involvement, Reagan's cutbacks, protests against the termination of Ellen Keever from Andrews Library, the benefits and drawbacks of fraternity sections on campus, charges that the Religion Department is evangelical, divestment of funds invested in corporations active in South Africa, a denouncement of Voice staff member Louise Blum, a conference of student leaders protesting Apartheid, the annual Babcock Oktoberfest, and a performance of "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris."
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-10-30

Wooster Voice Editors

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on a trusteeship meeting and its decision to divest from South Africa in the College investment fund. Also featured is a story about Ronald Reagan's cuts to federal student aid resulting in a reevaluation of Wooster student aid policy. Finally, there is an article about nuclear disarmament and the United Nations declaration of "International Disarmament Week." Page 2 features a student call for total divestment from South Africa in light of Apartheid, and a piece decrying the current Soviet-American arms race. Finally, there are several letters and a petition decrying an anonymous piece published by a faculty member commenting on the firing of Wooster librarian Ellen Keever. Page 3 features several pieces arguing over a petition calling for the administration to support a certain set of arguments. Page 4 features a communist piece responding to a previous week's piece arguing that the Eastern Bloc enjoys freedom of religion, a piece arguing against divestment in South Africa on the grounds that doing so would only yield a clear conscience but not have any actual effect. Page 5 features continued articles and two lectures: one on metals in chemistry and a poetry reading. Page 6 features a student's description of his study abroad experiences in Colombia, a report on Socialist victories in Greece, and a piece calling for political awareness. Page 7 features a piece on draft dodging, a report on Ku Klux Klan activity in Florida, and a continued article. Page 8 features a report on a jazz concert, a traveling show, and an art piece on how women view men. Page 9 features an article arguing that the American criminal justice system needs to be reformed to be more efficient and that it should benefit from increased funding. Page 10 features a piece arguing that Ronald Reagan's cuts to student aid effect black students the most. Also featured is a piece on "pseudo-drugs," or legal substitutes for harder drugs. Pages 11-12 consist of continued articles and the sports section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1981-11-06

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This edition includes articles that discuss the Cultural Definition requirement proposal by the Educational Policy Committee, the annual Recognition Banquet in Lowry, the new editor of the Index yearbook, a film review of Dressed to Kill, issues surrounding an unsigned faculty letters with accusations concerning the termination of library staff member Ellen Keever, the difficulties of pursuing education licensure while at Wooster, music performances by Charlie King and the Wooster Jazz Ensemble, the performance of musical Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, and the experience of an Wooster student's internship with a newspaper in Washington, D.C.