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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1997-11-20

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Two roommates recount the event of how their dorm room ceiling falling was dealt with. Wooster students were arrested in Georgia for civil disobedience, while protesting a military-run school which has been linked to turning out South American assassins and drug lords. Members of the Bryan service house are recognized for their work in the community. A statue behind the art building, titled 'Pocahontas' draws criticism from students and staff alike, largely for sexist undertones. The final three pages cover sports news for the past week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1997-12-04

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Wooster makes the list of top 25 Colleges producing Peace Corps graduates. Wooster Communication Club, Lambda Pi Eta, was honored as the national chapter of the year. Muslim students on campus held a panel about Islam. Wooster hosted a College Bowl trivia competition, also known as the [sic] 'battle of the brains.' The arts and entertainment section gives a rave review of the animated film 'Anastasia,' recently released by rival Disney animators, Fox Studios. The final three pages cover sports news.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1997-12-11

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Multiple reports have been received of a man in a white Mustang harassing female students on campus. The library staff will be producing an annual 'mummers' Christmas play. Campus Council discusses ways to better educate students on plagiarism. The results of the semester's Judicial Board hearings are posted. Under the center spread of campus issues, religion and religious experiences on campus are discussed. The final three pages are dedicated to campus sports.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-01-19

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This edition of the Wooster Voice was published on January 19 of 1996, it is twelve pages long. The campus minister position has been filled for next year by Linda Morgan-Clement. A few women who live on the third floor of Douglass returned from winter break to find their alcohol stolen, and their fridge door wide open. The 'News Brief' section on the second page features both national and international news. Sprint has refunded students whose accounts went over $100 since it was a breach in the computer system, not the students faults. A new deli and bagel shop opened in downtown Wooster called 'Woogels.' Page eight has a comprehensive section of cinematic moments from 1995. Pages ten through twelve give the athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-01-26

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on January 26 of 1996, is sixteen pages long. The first page outlines the rest of the paper, and has an image of a student protesting. Page two has the 'News Briefs' section which includes both national and international stories, as well as an article about the Soup and Bread tradition. The third page informs students that they can meet with the presidential candidates if they want to, and a reflection of Myrlie Evers-Williams speech at MLK Day. The college has established new guidelines regarding mass mailing in order to save paper. On Wednesday evening, Susan Eisenhower spoke in the Gault Auditorium in Scheide. From April 19-21, the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in the Timken Gymnasium. Page eleven features an article dedicated to the custodial staff. Page twelve has an article about the Wooster Inn's Mystery Dinner that took place last Friday evening. Carolyn Wise has a review of the movie Mr. Holland's Opus that is also on the twelfth page. Pages fourteen through sixteen feature the athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-02-02

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 2 of 1996, is twelve pages long. On Tuesday evening, Judy Woodruff, anchor of CNN spoke in the chapel on, "Media and Politics." The Student Government Association will be funding 30 clubs/organizations totaling $1063.94. On Wednesday evening, approximately twenty students, staff, and faculty discussed the issue of diversity at the college. Aaron D. Hemry, a student staff at Kittredge, writes an article in defense of the college's food. Dave Cooper writes about the stereotypes of male dancers. The Student Activities Board will be sponsoring a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on February 3. Pages ten to twelve highlight the athletic updates for the past week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-02-09

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 9 of 1996, is sixteen pages long. The first page gives an outline of the entirety of the newspapers, and has an image that advertises for Valentine's Day. The rumor that the Communication Sciences and Disorders will be eliminated is not true. The 'News Briefs' section features both national and international news. One of the international stories is that China will boycott the Olympic Games if Taiwanese officials are allowed to attend. The search for survivors of the Boeing 757 crash in the Caribbean Sea has ended, 128 bodies have been recovered while 61 people are still unaccounted for. Nicole Hausmann, alumni of the 1994 class, died in a car crash in Boston on January 29. The SGA has rumored that 'pyramid schemes' are occurring on campus. On Tuesday, Geology Professor Dr. Root discussed the endangered resource of water. Page nine is filled with Valentine's that were submitted to the Voice, they continue through page 12. Pages fifteen and sixteen feature the athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-02-16

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 16 of 1996, is twelve pages long. The first page heads with an article and image about the Telecommunications act of 1996. The Greek Life Committee was very busy had a busy week this past week. Letters to the Editor are on the fifth and sixth page. This summer will be the ninth time Wooster-in-Greece will be offered since its start in 1973. Sally Thelen writes a movie review about Leaving Las Vegas on the tenth page. The athletics updates begin on page eleven and go through the twelfth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-02-23

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on February 23 of 1996, is twelve pages long. The first page heads with an article about the dean of students office meeting with the Hillel group to discuss concerns. Arthur Waldron was the fourth lecturer for the China Confronts the World lecture series, his speech was titled "Military Dimensions of China's Modernization." A special issue of the Voice published on February 27 will focus on the three presidential candidates for the college. Jim Morse is running for president of SGA. Page five gives a flashback to the Galpin Takeover with an article by Darren Meade and Chris Owens both alumni of the 1991 class. Amy Childiac writes an article on page five about the housing problems on campus, and also one on page seven about a survey she did which addressed the reason why people like Wooster. Pages ten through twelve give the weekly athletic updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-02-27

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This paper is a special edition about the search for a new college president. The three candidates are: Richard Cook, Provost at Kalamazoo College; R. Stanton Hales, Acting President at the College of Wooster; and Ross Murfin, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Miami University. This edition includes biographies and interviews with the candidates. Some writers also include commentary regarding each candidate.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-03-01

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Students suggest Ross Murfin as their preferred candidate for college president. The Student Government Association prepares for their upcoming elections. This edition includes a short statement about each candidate. Visiting Professor of Chinese, Rajie Wang, spoke last Wednesday on, "Negotiating and Reinventing Chinese Culture: Women in Literature." The men's a cappella group In CINQ prepares to perform its final concert, as only one member will be returning to campus in the fall. A member of Don't Throw Shoes explains the history of improvisational comedy. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-03-29

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R. Stanton Hales is elected as the college's new president. This edition includes the transcript of an interview with him. SGA presidential candidates held a debate on March 27. Many students from various disciplines met with trustees last evening as part of the Student Relations Committee. Campus Council announces new guidelines for student organization registration. African Week is kicking off with the theme African women, this week is put on by the group Ujamaa. One writer reflections on I.S. Monday traditions. Athletic updates for the past week are from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-04-05

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The College hosted its third annual 'Take Back the Night' march, protest violence against women. The Board of Trustees was on campus for a meeting discussing finance, and development among other things. Kenarden, Stevenson, and Luce are expected to get ethernet over the summer. Hillel, the Jewish organization on campus, hosted a Seder dinner in honor of the holiday. The recently released film adaption of 'Sense and Sensibility,' directed by Ang Lee, is reviewed. The final three pages of the paper are dedicated to sports.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-04-12

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Stephen Penrod, a junior, is elected president of the Student Government Association. Current SGA president Emily Durham is accused of mishandling the SGA's budget. Her offenses include buying meals for herself at Mom's Truck Stop with SGA funds. Hao Sheng, class of 1996, becomes Wooster's first recipient of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Aaron Rupert reflects on studying Chinese language. Sarah Fenske's article on page seven discusses dating at Wooster, and mentions the Wooster Goggles phenomena. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted from pages ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-04-19

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Homemade explosions disturbed Holden Hall on campus over the weekend. Anyone with information is invited to step forward. The director of the Peace Corps applauds 'Generation X' for their great work in humanitarian services and foreign aid. New editors were recently appointed at student publications across campus, including the Goliard and the Voice. A viewpoint piece urges student to find other fun activities on campus aside from the internet. AIDS memorial quilts, an art piece helping to remember the victims of AIDS, have come to Wooster. On page 9 there is a large advertisement for a Macintosh computer. The final three pages are dedicated to sports updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-04-26

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Apathy is rampant amongst the senior class when it comes to voting for on-campus student representatives. Ghost Day is held to raise awareness for the Students Against Drunk Driving organization (SADD). The College had good turnout and participation for the Earth Day activities. A guest speaker addressed human rights violations in the country of Burma, now Myanmar. An article on page three discusses how the mass mail from off campus will be reduced. A student opinion piece cites lack of security as the reason behind recent crimes on campus. The final three pages feature athletic updates from the past week.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-05-03

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on May 3 of 1996, is twenty pages long. The first page begins an article about how Bissman had a shoe bomb go off in the grass perimeter at 2am last night, this article is continued on page three. The 'News Briefs' section on the second page features the United States business in Palestine conflicts. The Director of Security, Keith James, will be transferring to Oberlin for next fall. 349 seniors will be graduating on May 13. Page seven has three letters that are in response to last week's article on race. Photos from throughout the year fill up pages twelve and thirteen. The athletics section begins on page sixteen and goes to page twenty. It features updates and images from throughout the year.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-08-30

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On Wednesday morning, Thomas J. Taraba '97 was killed and Philip M. Yontz '99 was put in the hospital in critical condition after a motorcycle crash. The driver was going twenty miles over the speed limit, and ran a stop sign. Over the summer, Joe Kirk was appointed the Director of Security. A memorial service for Katherine Risley will be occurring on September 13 at 7:30pm. She was killed in a boating accident on July 15. The forty students that did not have housing as of last spring are now placed somewhere. Sarah Kruse's article on the seventh page gives "tips" to the new first-years. The weekly sports updates can be found on page 12.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-09-06

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published September 6, is twelve pages long. After a false fire alarm was set on Wednesday morning, sexual and obscene graffiti was discovered in Bissman hall. Professor Daniel Winter of the music department passed away last Friday morning. President Hales will be inaugurated on September 7 as the college's tenth president. Sophomore Philip Yontz died last Friday of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident which also took the life of Thomas J. Taraba. Construction is now in process for the new art and art history center in Ebert. The athletics section is from page ten through twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-09-10

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on September 10 of 1996, is twelve pages long. This issue is the special inaugural issue of the college's new president. The first page has an image and article about President Hales' inaugural address. Hales' address is from page 2 to 3. Pages 4 to 7 have images from the inaugural weekend. Articles about liberal education and diversity are on the 11th page. Page 12 has quotes given by faculty in response to the question, "What was the most important thing you have taken from the inaugural address?"
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-09-13

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on September 13 of 1996, is twelve pages long. Students have the ability to stop receiving coupons and advertisements in their mailboxes. A search committee has been formed to find the new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Thirty-one members of the Beta Kappa Phi will be running a 60 mile charity run to raise an expected $3000 for Boys Village. 470 students have volunteered to support the Soup and Bread program. Grief sessions were held for the students who recently passed away in accidents. Julie Theisen writes an article regarding the debate between smokers and non-smokers. The athletics section begins on the tenth page of this edition.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-09-20

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A board of professors sat to hold a discussion on the upcoming 1996 presidential election, paying special attention to the main candidates: Clinton and Dole. The 1996 Wooster Forum hopes to wow students with the speakers it has selected for the year. Construction in Ebert Art Building causes disruptions both for art majors as well as residents of the nearby Douglass Hall. A feature looks at Jewish holidays and how they are celebrated. There is a large full-page advertisement urging students to apply for a Discover credit card, and promising them a free CD if they are approved. The final four pages are devoted to sports.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-09-27

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on September 27 of 1996, is sixteen pages long. The first page has an image accompanied by a description of the Jewish Sukkot festival of harvest. The Student Government Association has yet again disappointed campus organizations with their funding allotment giving $8,704.75 which falls well below the $17,000 request. In Bissman on Wednesday evening, a bottle bomb was set off. A group of Wooster students will be visiting the AIDS Memorial Quilt Display in Washington, D.C., from October 11-13. Kathryne Hall writes about how an anti-gay sign was in front of Lowry Center that read, "I am bisexual. I like men and I like sheep." Bhavana Mody writes on the cruelty of animal testing in cosmetic and beauty products. A Wooster grad of 1988, Nick Young, has come back to teach sociology at the college. The athletics section is from page thirteen to sixteen.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-10-04

Wooster Voice Editors

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on October 4 of 1996, is twelve pages long. The first page has an article about the loose organization of about forty members known as the K.O.A.L.A. took over the SGA meeting to voice their funding issues. The K.O.A.L.A. manifesto is on the fifth page. The forum held on September 30 covered the topic, "Between Fear and Hope: An Environmental History of the Next Fifty Years," by Bill McKibben. This year marked the beginning of the Images program designed for "helping first year black women adjust to college." Students in the Social Psychology class set up a tent in the middle of Lowry in order to study social norms. The athletics section is from the tenth page to the twelfth page.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 1996-10-18

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on October 18 of 1996, is twelve pages in length. Security is dealing with the theft of the newly put up signs in front of the dorms and buildings. The Underground hosted a discussion on "Sweet Daddy's World: Racism on the College Campus" the evening of October 17. Kenarden Lodge held a meeting to discuss the possibility to vote on the clause in the Scot's Key regarding extending the hours of non-resident card key access from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Rachel Pope wrote an article on page three about the forum given by Lani Guinier on Monday evening. At parent weekend, the theater department will be performing Rumors under the direction of Dale Ricardo Shields. The traveling comedy group Second City National Touring Company will be performing tonight in McGaw. The athletics section is from page ten to twelve.