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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-12-07

  Wooster Voice Editors

  In this 12 page edition of the Voice, the front page boasts that the library will computerize it’s card catalog, and Kwanzaa will be celebrated by several campus organizations. Andrews Library will have a $500,000 computer system installed. There are several articles and opinions written on changes to Brown University’s code of conduct after national attention to include, “...violent acts against a person on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion national origin and political affiliation a breach of school code.” This was featured on the Phil Donahue show. Students gave opinions on freedom of speech, a new smoking policy, groups being attacked, and the Wooster Alliance Against Prejudice. Also featured were opinions on U.N.’s decision to support military action in the Middle East. First-year Jennifer Fonfara won the raffle to spend a day in the life of President Copeland. The paper concludes with advertisements from local businesses and a summary of sports headlines.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1990-12-14

  Wooster Voice Editors

  This issue of the The Wooster Voice features articles on a new Greek section called THUG. Dr. Na’im Akbar will be coming to campus to speak. Results from a survey on campus smoking held by SGA are on page three. Letters to the editor include commentary on Respect for other and Wooster Ignoring non-Christians traditions like Hanukkah. A visit from Representative Louis Stokes who served as the College’s Black Leader-in-Residence sparked articles on freedom of expression and speech. An article on page 11 questions whether MTV should be allowed to ban a Madonna video because of the depiction of women. A column on the sports page talks about juggling being a student athlete with school and participation in organizations. Volunteer organizations, an interview with language section directors, and comics round out the rest of this issue.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-01-13

  Wooster Voice Editors

  The International Festival will focus on "Transcending Boundaries," and especially on food, music, dance, and religion. The College receives a $2 million dollar grant for a new dormitory (Luce Hall). The Safe Walk Committee sets up an escort system in reaction to two attempted assaults on campus. Professor Daniel Bourne launches a program for Wooster students to edit the Artful Dodge Living Journal. Dr. Tom Clareson's work titled Understanding Contemporary Science Fiction: an Overview- 1950s to 1960s will be published by the University of South Carolina Press.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-01-20

  Wooster Voice Editors

  A student group called "Poster Child and the Adopted Family" will perform at local bar Ichabod's. The English Department changes its curriculum requirements, and students approve. Six Wooster students went to Kentucky to be part of the Christian Appalachian Project. The Ohio Private College Instrumental Conductors Association Honors Festival will be held at Wooster. Contact information and purposes for various student organizations are provided.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-01-27

  Wooster Voice Editors

  The Wooster Publications Committee considers creating a student-operated literary magazine. Off-campus solicitors came on campus to sell cosmetics to students, which is not permitted. Revisions to the Scot's Key prohibit students under 21 from attending parties where alcohol is served. Senior students write about their Independent Study process. The Women's Issues Block writes about the underlying issues making the Safewalk escort program necessary. SGA and the Coalition for Judiciary Revision finalize a proposal for revisions to the College judicial system.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-02-03

  Wooster Voice Editors

  The Wooster Winter Gala will have Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows as entertainment. Two city residents harassed and assaulted women in Holden. Letters to the editor respond to the proposed changes in judicial procedure, changes to the alcohol policy, and the Soup and Bread program. John Dean, the witness who testified that President Nixon participated in the cover-up of Watergate, was a College of Wooster alumnus. A Wooster student who is student teaching discusses the difficulties of student teaching and doing Independent Study.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-02-10

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Students begin to make use of the Safewalk program, but there are concerns about whether there is enough use for the program to continue. The Frick Art Museum presents two collections, entitled Coast to Coast: A Woman of COlor National Artists' Book Project and A Response to Medieval Metalwork. A Computer Center consultant writes of the opportunities for using computers on campus.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-02-17

  Wooster Voice Editors

  A memorial service is held for two Wooster students killed by a fire in their off-campus residence. Staff members petition the Educational Policy Committee for the NC grade option to be eliminated. A lecture on AIDS prevention received very poor attendance. A professor writes about her personal experience with a friend who was a Person with AIDS. Historical and biological perspectives on AIDS are explored by students.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-02-24

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Two Wooster professors begin two leadership symposiums. A planned incinerator would be built 2800 feet from a Wooster dorm, leading to debate. A 14 day peace march in solidarity with Central America will begin at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Letters to the editor address the coverage of the memorial for two Wooster students killed in a fire, student apathy, the "Internationalist" column, and a column about "Deodorants and Douches." Candidates for SGA and Campus Council present their cases for election.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-03-03

  Wooster Voice Editors

  SGA and Campus Council elections have been finished. The proposal for a women's studies major passed 83 to 16 (one abstained). Faculty members comment on the importance of the new major. 37 percent of Wooster students volunteer for a total of about 1600 hours each week. The Betas participate in an annual jockstrap run. A survey of Wooster graduates shows that reading and writing skills were crucial to their successful employment.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-03-24

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Seniors participate in the second annual Independent Study celebration march. The delay in the investigation of a threatening racist comment by a security officer causes concern. Letters to the editor also address this incident and its investigation. Asbestos is removed from several places in Holden Hall. Backlash against Salman Rushdie's book The Satanic Verses does not affect Iranians in America, but has heightened tensions between America and Iran. Wagner Hall implements a volunteer program, available by application. After the head of Domino's Pizza donated to an anti-abortion group, women's groups call for a nationwide boycott of Domino's.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-03-31

  Wooster Voice Editors

  In two separate instances, townspeople assaulted College of Wooster students. Yvonne Williams is named as the new Dean of Faculty. The campus plans to overhaul its phone system. Letters to the editor and a cartoon address racism on Wooster's campus. Wooster students plan to participate in a pro-choice march in Washington, D.C. Campus Council, Coalition for Judiciary Reform, and the Judicial Board Commission of Inquiry discuss judicial revision proposals, especially the elimination of Dean's Hearings.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-04-01

  Wooster Voice Editors

  The April Fool's issue of the Wooster Vice. All applicants for the incoming class were sent rejection letters. The planned phone system was installed overnight, but due to errors all the phones were installed in Holden, resulting in each room having nine phones inside. Program house plans are announced including the Men's Issues Block to promote sexism on campus.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-04-07

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Students stage a march to protest racism on campus. The Student Government Association submits a new alcohol policy proposal to oppose the policy that students under 21 cannot attend parties where alcohol will be served. The Educational Policy Committee considers adding a faculty position in the Sociology department. Students take a survey on housing options. The College proposes an AIDS policy.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-04-14

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Classes during a one hour block were cancelled in order to hold forums to discuss racism on campus. Over 120 Wooster students, faculty, and alumni marched in Washington for women's rights. Wooster City holds a meeting to discuss the conflict between the College and the town. Two pages discuss "Black Lives at Wooster: Options and Experiences." Students send a letter to administration, faculty, and staff with demands to address racism and diversity on campus.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-04-21

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Students hold a sit-in in Galpin Hall due to the administration's lack of progress on demands previously sent in letters to administration, faculty, and staff. Wooster hosts the Great Lakes Colleges Association for a black studies conference. A tuition increase of over $1,000 raises questions and objections. The College considers hiring more security officers and updates security methods due to incidents on campus. The Index may not be able to be produced next year due to financial issues. An article about the AIDS Quilt (NAMES Project) is on the ninth page. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages fourteen to sixteen of this edition.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-04-28

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Religious Studies Professor Glenn Bucher resigns to take position in Atlanta. The Student Government Association's proposal for an alcohol policy is approved. Letters to the editor discuss the student sit-in at Galpin. Pro-life and pro-choice articles debate abortion. Wooster's affirmative action plan is used to hire faculty. Students were honored at a recognition banquet.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-09-01

  Wooster Voice Editors

  The College installs a phone system for a final cost of over a million dollars. The College initiates a new party policy on a trial basis. The Russian Studies major is approved. First-year students find orientation helpful. "Key Administrators" are identified with their office locations and duties on pages eight and nine. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages thirteen to fifteen. The final page has addresses and phone numbers of local businesses.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-09-08

  Wooster Voice Editors

  A Wooster student was assaulted by a stranger with a baseball bat. College faculty vote 57 for and 33 against changing the NC (no credit) grade to the F grade. The Student Government Association Student Advocacy Committee and the Coalition for Judiciary Revision Core Members proposed some of the revisions to sexual assault and racism policies in the Scot's Key. The first-year seminar theme for 1990-1992 will be "Difference, Power, and Discrimination: Perspectives on Race, Gender, Class, and Culture." The Goliard, a campus student literary magazine, is founded with campus funding and an initial staff of 25 people.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-09-15

  Wooster Voice Editors

  A group of students at the College revived the 'Safewalk' program, which provides student escorts to other students out walking alone at night. Campus council met and set the year's agenda. Students reflect on the lecture series provided by the College, including most recent speaker - theoretical physicist Freeman Dyson. Wagner and Holden Residence Halls were both renovated over the summer. There is an advertisement on page 9 for the Miss Ohio USA Pageant 1990. The athletic updates for the past week are from page fourteen to sixteen.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-09-22

  Wooster Voice Editors

  A Wayne County investigation into drug dealers, partnered with the FBI, ended in a bust of 46 people. Sarah Weddington, the lawyer famous for defending 'Jane Roe' in the historic Roe v. Wade case, will be speaking at the College. Russell Means, a famous Native American activist will be speaking at the College for the First Year Seminar program. One article looks into the origins of 'bacchanalia' which has today become a yearly festival at the College. The Frick Art Gallery will be holding a show of alumni's art. The final four pages of the paper are dedicated to sports.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-09-29

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Ali Mazuri, a professor of African studies, came to speak at the College; a list of his qualifications is given. Further down there is also a short interview with Mazuri. A new women's club, Delta Phi Alpha, was formed on campus. In the opinions section, the lumping together of white feminism and black feminism is questioned, in light of a speech by Molly Yard. In the commentary section, a highly positive review is given of the speech of Sarah Weddington, one of the lawyers in the historic Roe v. Wade case. Students respond to the speech of Russell Means, a Native American actor who spoke on the 'Native American worldview.' Page 9 is a large spread of photographs from both bacchanalia and homecoming.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-10-06

  Wooster Voice Editors

  A federal investigation into administration and faculty salaries at colleges across the US, has decided to include Wooster. The commentary section continues discussing the speech of Russell Means on a Native American worldview. With recent marches in Columbus as well as speakers who have connections to the abortion issue, the debate on pro-choice vs. pro-life continues in the commentary section. On page 6 the Judicial Board gives a rundown of last semester's cases. The first woman to pin a flower on the football coach at homecoming in 1919, returns to do the honors again in 1989. On page 15, there is a small advertisement from United Airlines, looking for potential flight attendants.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-10-13

  Wooster Voice Editors

  Christina Hoff Sommers will be coming to the College to lecture on, "Second Thoughts About Feminism." A blood drive was held in support of Professor David Guldin to help combat his medical issues, however some concern was expressed over the amount of turnout. In the opinions section, a lecture by Ivan Van Sertima is discussed in regard to his theory that the first people to make contact with Native Americans were Africans. Page 10 features students who have chosen to design their own majors instead of going with a pre-determined track. The last four pages are dedicated to College sports.

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  The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1989-10-20

  Wooster Voice Editors

  New 'Yellow Jacket' patrols, instituted by security help to keep students safe at night by utilizing the help of other students. Astronaut Russell Schweickart visited the College to give a lecture; a list of his achievements is given. Debates concerning opinions on feminism cover multiple pages of this issue. The debate appears to stem from a letter written by visiting assistant member of History department faculty, where he expressed that the 'Women in Society' class on campus is forcing their views on others. Multiple other letters and viewpoint articles condemn his opinions. The College was also visited by author and philosopher Christina Hoff Sommers, who gave a lecture on her views and opinions of feminism, especially in the college sphere. Plans for the new Luce Hall on campus include a computer room in each living unit. The options the College offers for students to study abroad are highlighted. In the centerfold, students are asked their opinions about the state of smoking on campus, including how it should be regulated.