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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1984-11-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on November 16 of 1984 and it is eight pages long. The College of Wooster will be welcoming Shirley Chisholm, groundbreaking Congresswoman, as a black leader in residence. A short biography and listing of her accomplishments is given. A new record by the band "The Psychedelic Furs" is reviewed. The second to last page of the paper is dedicated to sports news. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on page seven.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1984-11-30

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles about: the Jewish Students Association adopting a refusenik (a Russian Jew who was unable to obtain a visa to leave); a puppet performance of "A Christmas Carol"; the resignation of head football coach Jim Kapp; the experience of an international student from Nepal coming to the United States; a review of Ted Nugent's album "Penetrator"; the farming of marijuana in the United States; and a summary of a convocation talk about the origins of Christmas carols.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-01-14

Wooster Voice Editors

The Great Decisions forum continues into the new year. President Henry Copeland neither vetoes or approves Campus Council's vote to dissolve itself. Discussion continues about how the U.S. should deal with the threat of nuclear war. Warren Seidel is optimistic about President Reagan's economic policies. Former College President J. Garber Drushal is commemorated following his death. Wilson Bookstore begins selling computers.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-01-21

Wooster Voice Editors

The College is expected to announce new guidelines for section and club initiations soon. The speech department removes the position of debate coach for financial reasons. Voice editor Timothy Spence receives criticism regarding his opinions about how best to deal with the issue of the Soviet Union. Mathematics professor Barbara Heiman encourages students, particularly women, to pursue mathematics, and notes that many women are often advised against studying mathematics and sciences.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-01-28

Wooster Voice Editors

Student enrollment at the College decreases but President for Economic Affairs Donald Harward asserts that it is not a serious issue. Students nationwide worry about post-graduation job-prospects. Students petition for a Jerry Garcia concert. The Internationalist column highlights the people and problems of India.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-02-04

Wooster Voice Editors

Best-selling author of Ordinary People, Judith Guest lectures at Wooster about her life and writing. Students are frustrated by the SAB's cancellation of a Jerry Garcia concert. Nationwide levels of student alcohol consumption decrease for the first time in about three decades. A new law requiring medical professionals to inform parents if their teenage daughters use birth control applies only to women under eighteen years of age.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-02-11

Wooster Voice Editors

Community members discuss armament and disarmament. New initiation guidelines attempt to prevent hazing. A student interviews John W. Dean III, former council to president Richard Nixon. Multiple writers critique Professor Marcus Pohlmann's Soviet Apologia. The Internationalist focuses on Latin America. The Voice buys a computer.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-02-18

Wooster Voice Editors

The College has purchased new computers which will be installed by the end of the month. Results of the recent student government elections are released. Students prepare to perform a puppet show of "The Hobbit".
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-02-25

Wooster Voice Editors

Wooster, Oberlin, Kenyon, Denison, and Ohio Wesleyan leave the Ohio Athletic Conference and seek to form a new conference. Case Western Reserve and Allegheny also plan to join the new conference, which seeks to provide equal athletic opportunities for men and women alike. Excerpts from the new league's constitution are included. College students nationwide are more materialistic and career oriented than they were a few years previously during the 1970s. Tuition rises due to student misuse of college facilities such as vending machines. Colleges and universities across the country adopt stricter policies regarding fraternities and sororities.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-03-04

Wooster Voice Editors

The administration raises the fees for the next academic year. Students protest a new policy requiring male students to provide proof of their registration with Selective Service before being eligible for federal financial aid. Jesuit priest and peace activist Daniel Berrigan speaks on campus about his moral philosophies. The College of Wooster chapter of the NAACP attempts to expand membership. Computer theft is becoming a major crime the College of Wooster. A full page advertisement for Little Kings Ale takes up page eight. Page nine through eleven feature the athletic highlights for the week. The final page is an advertisement for computers now being sold at the bookstore.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-04-08

Wooster Voice Editors

The newspaper announces its editors for the upcoming 1983-'84 academic year. The charter for the Phi Delta Sigma fraternity is suspended until September 1985 due allegations of hazing. Members of the fraternity protest the suspension. A male student advises other students, particularly men, to take at least one class in women's studies.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-04-15

Wooster Voice Editors

President Henry Copeland and the Teaching Staff and Tenure Committee accept or deny tenure to several professors, however, the exact numbers of professors accepted or denied are unclear due to a discrepancy between the headline and the body of the article. The college celebrates Africa week. This edition also includes several articles about computers.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-04-22

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on April 22 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. Most of the article consist of people's opinion about the tenure decision including "Faculty, Others Respond to Tenure Announcements," "Tenure Decisions Depressing," and "Tenure Decisions Are Focus of Concern." "St. John Wins Jazz Award," Bill St. John won outstanding woodwind performance at the Central Ohio Jazz Festival. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages eleven and twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-04-29

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on April 29 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. "Students Seek To Eliminate Racism On College Campuses," a conference on the topic of racism is organized by the Ohio Student Christian movement and the Wooster chapter of NAACP. "Concert Flop, Take 3," another concert adds to the growing list of financial disasters. "Earl Hines, RIP," American jazz pianist, Earl Hines passes away. "King's 'Christine' Is Good For A Midnight Drive," a book review on the horror novel Christine by Stephen King. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on page eleven.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-05-06

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on May 6 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. "Wooster Faculty Dissatisfied With Salary Ranking in GCLA," article talks about a resolution that was passed during a faculty meeting. "Campus Cleanup Drenched," students helped out in the All Campus Cleanup even though it rained. "How To Get The Most For Least," talks about technology and their prices. "Nan Nichols, Coach of The Year," first time in five years that a Wooster coach has been named Women's Coach of the Year in Division III Ohio schools. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages five to eight.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-05-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on May 13 of 1983 and it is sixteen pages long. "Feminist Scholarship: Scholarship For The Majority," Elizabeth Minnich gives a speech on the issues that surround female scholars. "Wooster's Own Bakery: Specializing In Home Baked Goodness," a feature on how the baked goods from dining halls, Mom's and more come from one bake shop. "Student Alumni Association/Voice Interview: George Browne, '09," students interview George Browne and his experience at Wooster. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages fourteen and fifteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-05-20

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles about a power outage affecting campus, poor management of the audio-visual student staff in Andrews Library, a joint concert performance of Verdi's Requiem by the Wooster Symphony Orchestra, the concert choir, and Wooster Chorus, a talk by Nat Hentoff of the Village Voice about the importance of first amendment rights, the effects of nationwide budget cuts on colleges, efforts to prevent legislation from raising the drinking age, a computer ad television network for collaboration on campus, a lecture from Dartmouth Professor William Scott entitled "Storytelling in Homer's Odyssey," and the qualifications and topics for the Commencement speakers. In addition, this edition focuses a page on art projects and displays on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-05-27

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on May 27 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. "Wooster Officially Opens New Communication System," a broad band data/video interactive communication network called 'WoosterNet' opens. "Commencement 1983: Honorary Degrees," features five candidates that have been picked for honorary degrees. Athletic updates for the past week are featured on page eleven. "Senior Directory," 1/4 of the senior class talk about what their going to be up to after they graduate on the final page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-09-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on September 9 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. "The Wooster Voice Centenary," this issue marks the beginning of the centenary volume of the Voice. "Freshman Class Enrollment Declines," due to several factors, the freshman class shows a decrease from previous years. "Ambassador Receives Honorary Degree," graduate of CoW and U.S Ambassador to Bangladesh returns to receive honorary degree. "Dean of Admissions Appointed," Dr Hayden, Schilling takes over the position as Dean of Admissions. Athletic updates for the past week are on pages nine, ten, and eleven. The final page is an advertisement for the bookstore.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-09-16

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles that discuss chemistry lab supervisor Pat Beyerle, the "Report of the Committee Studying the Quality of Life for Black Students at the College of Wooster," Crandell House being demolished, a criticism of the Soup and Bread program, changes in the Speech Communication Department, racism and sexism in prisons and their guard staff, the value of sections (fraternities), a new Scholars-in-Residence program, a lecture challenging creationism, an annual rafting trip on the Colorado River, and the year's goals of the Women's Resource Center.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-09-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles about: a Homecoming performance of "A Streetcar Named Desire"; the cancellation of the concert Alexander's Feast; Dean of Students Kenneth Plusquellec's decision to rescind Bissman's party contracts; the open container policy; defenses for Soup and Bread and sections; a lack of campus community; a pro and con segment on gun control; a history of Crandell house; the opening of the debate season with a session about creationism; a talk by Emery King about an insider view of the Washington Press Corps; the role of religion in Israeli politics; Bacchanalia; a Little Brother/Little Sister program; the operation of the computer system WoosterNet; and an explanation of Campus Council operations and descriptions of council representatives.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-09-30

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition includes articles about: administration concerns about the quality of experience of black students on campus; Westminster Church's vote against incorporating a refugee sanctuary program; difficulties in housing arrangements on campus; the Department of German Studies' celebration of the 300th anniversary of German immigrants arriving in America; the Trustees visit to campus; a convocation address about creationism and evolution; a campus visit and lecture by "Lucy" finder Dr. Donald Johanson; a photo and text investigation of the Amish community; and WCWS radio station.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-10-07

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on October 7 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. "Concert With Mime and Music," SAB performing arts and concert committees work with Cultural Events to plan various performances. "Black Students Speak on Problems," African American students talk about the student life on campus. "Diary Of A Play," a four part series following the production of the play The Sea Gull. "Homecoming 83," features photos from the Homecoming parade on page nine. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-10-14

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on October 14 of 1983 and it is twelve pages long. "Fulbright Prof To Teach," Wooster hosts a visiting Fulbright professor. "Cleveland's University Circle," talks about the history of University Circle. "Photographer's Works Displayed In Frickle," photos by Margaret Bourke-White of the Time, Life, and Fortune Magazines will be presented on campus. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages ten and eleven.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1983-10-28

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on October 28 of 1983 and it is sixteen pages long. "Trustees Approve Dorm Renovations," plans to renovate Bissman, Stevenson, and Armington Hall are approved. "Holden Fire Causes Evacuation," a candle left unattended on Holden's second floor causes fire. "Sounds and Silence," talks about the Sounds and Silence performance. The athletic updates for the past week are on pages eleven to thirteen.