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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-02-28

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Next year's tuition raise will almost reach $30,000 after raising tuition by 5%, this is going to cause a 'sticker shock' as President R Stanton Hales puts it. A new EMT training program will be launching that will train students and allow them to work for campus security and the wellness center. A former Wooster student, Chris Babis, has re-filed a hazing lawsuit against two baseball coaches and many former members of Kappa Chi from 1999 for beating, cutting, urinating on, and mentally abusing members of the pledge class. Page seven shows photos of eight students and what celebrity is their doppelganger.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-03-28

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This past Monday was the annual IS parade which occured in celebration for fulfilling part of the requirement of IS. This tradition began fifteen years ago from the idea of Glynn Bucher. The college has cut a total of thirty jobs in hopes to save $750,000. The College of Wooster and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center have officially teamed up. Harold Freedlander passed away on March 17 at the age of 88. The security office has been officially moved to the renovated Culbertson House. The Longbreak Student Wellness Center is officially open for business.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-04-04

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This year's speaker for Commencement on May 13 is going to be John Hope Franklin. Last night, Ruth Weiss performed some of her jazz beat poetry in the Mackenzie Gallery of Ebert. A new program has come to Cornerstone Elementary known as the "Drop Everything and Read Hour," where college students can volunteer to read for up to five hours a week. The economics department has to hire three new professors for the next school year. Geology professor Robert Varga has been awarded a $35,000 grant by the National Science Foundation in order to continue his research on Earth's crust formation in the oceans. The third page contains a list of the jobs that were cut.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-04-11

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on April 11 of 2002, is twelve pages long. The first page heads with an article regarding the college's revamped sexual harassment policy. The security policies and procedures will be assessed by an outside group within the next few weeks. Seniors will have four extra hours this year for move-out, having to leave by 8pm instead of 4pm. The scheduled commencement speaker, Duke University Professor John Hope Franklin, has cancelled due to health reasons. The new Wellness Center officially opened this past weekend. History major, Rachel Renkes, was recognized for her IS on underwear throughout the ages by USA Today. Leila Atassi wrote an article on the fourth page regarding the inconsistent support for Independent Study. Pages eleven and twelve give the weekly athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-04-18

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on April 18 of 2002, is twelve pages long. Proposals are being submitted that will affect how the study abroad program is run. The proposal would change the cost of the study abroad tuition, having students pay Wooster's tuition rather than the programs. There is a possibility that there will be a program allowing four FYS classes to live in the same house to create an environment. On Tuesday evening, students came together for the Take Back the Night Rally. On April 11, Cameron Bonner passed away after a two year battle with leukemia. College officials have said that Kauke Hall will not get its much needed renovations until a few years from now. Pages four and five feature the letters to the editor. Page eleven through twelve features the athletics section.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-04-25

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Published on April 25 of 2002, this edition of the Wooster Voice is sixteen pages long. Over 100 people participated in the second annual Nearly Naked Run sponsored by the Wooster Volunteer Network. Over $800 was raised for the Salvation Army of Wayne County. Current Dean of Faculty Tom Falkner has recently been named the new vice president for academic affairs for the college. Dan Dean was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship and he will be teaching Austrian high school students English from 2002-2003. Page nine features an article where alumni Molly Miller reflects on the past at Wooster. On Monday Denise Duhamel and Nick Carbo read poetry selections in the Ebert Art Center. Pages thirteen to sixteen feature the weekly athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-05-02

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper published on May 5 of 2002, is twelve pages long. The first page heads with an article about possible future deficits. The Allies and Queers held a 'Gay-la' in the Underground last Friday. Wooster Student Volunteers are working to help Jaxon Woolward, a toddler with Rubenstein Taybi Syndrome. The seventh page is a photo montage of the 2001-2002 school year. Page eight features three students and a photo their rooms with a description of their room style. Maren Miller wrote an article about the Dave Matthews Band current tour. The Ebert Art Center has an African Art exhibit on display, "Representations of Illness and Healing in Africa" until May 13. The athletics section is on pages ten through twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-08-30

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper was published on August 30 of 2002, it is twelve pages long. The first page opens with an article about the lack of parking spaces on campus, and how upperclassmen did not get passes, but some underclassmen did. President Hales' convocation speech focused on building improvements. Robert Blair has returned to the college to serve as the acting registrar. Nancy Ditmer, director of the College of Wooster's bands has been appointed to serve as the North Central Division President of MENC: the National Association for Music Education. The Longbrake Wellness Center has opened this fall for its first full year, it is offering an array of services. This summer a Labyrinth was built on the east side of the Ebert Art Center. Five students gave reviews of movies they saw this summer on the ninth page. The athletics section is from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-09-06

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Published on September 6 of 2002, this edition of the Wooster Voice is twelve pages long. Two new buildings have opened this fall: Morgan Hall and Gault Center. The new Recycling Coordinator for the college is Michael Grenetz. The library has been renovated in its virtual aspects. Ruth Vedvik is the acting member of admissions, she began in June and will only be here for six months. Page six features an article about Kittredge employee Joyce Carter. Ann Nurse and her new book, "Fatherhood Arrested: Parenting from Within the Juvenile Justice System," is described on the sixth page. The athletics section is from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-09-13

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on September 13 of 2002, is sixteen pages long. The first page heads with an article dedicated to the special 9/11 vigil the campus held. Page five to nine are also dedicated to the 9/11 tragedy. The current assistant housing director, Dustin Brentlinger, has accepted a new position as the Director of Residential Life and Housing at Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio. Sandra Eyre of the class of 1994 is the new director of alumni relations and The Wooster Fund. The 2002 Forum series opened this past week with Art Spiegelman, the theme of this year's forum is, "Beyond Boundaries: Re-Mapping the Contemporary Arts." This past week McGaw Chapel was painted, and the difference is hardly noticeable. On Monday Bissman Hall held a barbecue in order to show off its new renovations. Cookie Compitello ventured to Kendall Cliff's Rock Gym with members of the WOODs club. The athletics section is on the final three pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-09-20

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper, published on September 20 of 2002, is twelve pages long. The Keys and ID's office was broken into over the weekend, over 500 dollars was stolen. Wooster's independent study project has been ranked second in the United States, just behind Princeton, according to "U.S. News & World Report." This year the Voice is being distributed on Friday morning instead of Thursday evening. Ann Hamilton continued the Wooster Forum, "Beyond Boundaries: Re-Mapping the Contemporary Arts." A new study abroad program will be offered in the fall of 2003 in Thailand. The assistant dean of students and director of multiethnic student affairs position has been filled by 1982 graduate Susan Lee. Kristen Jackson, of Wayne County, has been found dead after going missing from the Wayne County Fair. Twenty parking spots have become available, they will be sold at $20 for the year. Page six has descriptions about the members of the pipe band. An article about Joshua Posner and his magician skills is on the seventh page. The athletics section is featured on the final three pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-09-27

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper, published on September 27 of 2002, is twelve pages long. A local homeless man was arrested on campus for sleeping in various dorms on campus. Last Saturday balloons were released near McGaw Chapel to honor the slain of Wayne County teenager Kristen Jackson. On October 5, members of the college and community will participate in Scots in Service Day. The college has architects creating a full size dorm room mock up. Professor of Sociology Charles Hurst was the first lecturer for the Faculty At Large lecture series, his speech was titled, "At Home on the Range: The Freedom of Amish Women." Page six is all about the college's Highland Dancers. The seventh page highlights the four archaeology majors who went on excavations this summer. The athletics section is from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-10-04

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on October 4 of 2002, is twelve pages long. The heading article explains the college's $1.8 million deficit. Security Director, Joe Kirk, will be taking any drug use rumors seriously this year, and will do searches as soon as he hears the rumor. On Tuesday the Wayne County Public Library bookmobile stopped by the college. This semester is the first semester of the Wooster's First Response Team. The campus crime statistics for 2001 are on the third page. Page seven has an article about Wooster's first female PhD recipient and professor, Annie Irish. The athletics updates are from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-10-11

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on October 11 of 2002, is twelve pages long. The assistant to the director of security, Kathleen Reynolds, was arrested and fined for driving under the influence. On September 29, over $70 in cash was stolen from two locked boxes in the Andrews Library. WCWS has had to temporarily shut down its online broadcasting due to copyright issues. On October 8th, scientist Dr. Glenn Roy of the Pepsi Cola Company, presented a seminar. A letter to the editor discusses how men should not be excluded from the topic of body image issues. National Coming Out Day was celebrated yesterday rather than today due to many students leaving for fall break today. The athletics section is from page 10 to 12.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-10-25

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Published on October 25, 2002, this edition of the Wooster Voice is twelve pages long. President Hales has been elected to serve a two year term as chair on the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio. The Safety and Security office is undergoing several changes. Two members of the Wooster community passed away, Byron E. Morris on October 21, and Pam Spicer-Kirk on October 13. Four Wooster students have been selected to compete for the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Erin McCann's article on the fourth page is about the college's response to the DUI Kathleen Reynolds, former Assistant to the Director of Security, received. Five students embarked on a bar crawl on October 18 in order to write reviews. The Ebert Art Museum's current exhibition "The Contemporary Landscape" is on display until December. A review of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is done by Eliza Cramer on page nine. The athletics updates are featured on the final three pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-11-01

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This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on November 1 of 2002, is twelve pages long. Two female students were attacked by an unidentified male on two separate dates. Alcohol awareness week occurred during the week of Halloween. Meeting minutes from the Campus Council meeting are on the second page. The meeting discussed the possibility of a name change for the Student Activities Board, rush procedures, and the Honor Code Task Force. Rush season continues through the first week of November for the Greek groups. Erin McCann's article on the sixth page is about the Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield. The upcoming student senior recitals are mentioned on the ninth page. International Week is set to begin on November 10th. The athletics section is from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-11-08

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper, published on November 8 of 2002, is twelve pages long. Last Friday, the "Festival of Lights" or Diwali, was celebrated in Babcock. The assistant housing director position remains empty since Dustin Brentlinger resigned for another job in October. The college will receive an accreditation evaluation from November 11 to 13. The college has recently started broadcasting a program on a Wooster cable channel, it's called "Campus Close-Up." Chuck Wagers' article on the fourth page reviews and explains the changes made to the dining halls. One letter to the editor is about a security officer who publicly shared private information about a student. The Hunger Banquet will take place on November 22nd. The athletics section is from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-11-15

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper is twelve pages long. Ground is expected to be broke for the building of the new dorm, Bornhuetter, in May of 2003. The college officials are brainstorming areas where funding could be cut to resolve the $1.8 million deficit. A new committee will meet in December to discuss the possibility of a new honor code. Students received newly formatted degree audits in their mailbox last Friday. Vanessa Lange writes how going to the College of Wooster has put her in a bubble, not knowing any of the current pop culture. Last Saturday Francis Bok spoke at the college on the ten years that he was a slave in Sudan. Michael Grenetz and the Recycling Program are sponsoring a We Recycle Day on November 19. The athletics section is on the final three pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-11-22

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This edition of the College of Wooster's Voice is twelve pages long. Officials of the city have approved the placement of new "no parking" signs. Two former Wooster students were arrested at the School of America's protest for trespassing on federal property. The "Hunger and Homelessness" week will wrap up this evening, this event is sponsored by the Wooster Volunteer Network. The final presenter of the Faculty at Large series, Associate Professor of Biology Lyn Loveless, spoke on Tuesday on, "The Future of the Amazon Forest." Staff and faculty advocates have been announced for the new sexual harassment policy. Katie Berkshire writes about the image that the Victoria Secret Fashion Show sells to the men and women who watch it. Two new classes will be offered next semester: Physics 110 "Physics Revolutions" and Biology 399 "Aquatic Ecology." The athletics section is featured on the final three pages.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2002-12-06

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This edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper, published on December 6 of 2002, is twelve pages long. Online class registration is still in the process of implementation, and probably will not be ready for another two years. Dave Tarbell of the class of 2004 was released from Muscogee County Jail in Georgia on November 24. He was arrested for trespassing on federal property at the School of Americas protest which occurred on November 16. Mary Young, former faculty member at the college, passed away on November 15. The Phi Omega Sigma's are unable to take an official pledge class this year due to missed meetings. Justin Hart's article on the second page reviews the security incidents of the semester, some that have yet to be resolved. The biannual Friends and Neighbors event will be held at the house of President Hales. This event and the organization that raises money for Every Woman's House. One area the college might be lowering the budget for is financial aid. A new Erotica store opened on Liberty Street and community members are protesting it. Angel Pappalardo has written a review and overview of the new film, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." The final three pages of the newspaper feature the weekly athletics updates.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2001-01-18

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The edition begins by detailing a $400,000 dollar grant awarded to the College of Wooster by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation of New York. One article discusses the search for a new Dean of Students for the first time in 26 years. There is a letter to the editors defending President Bush's recent win. In reference to the election, the author states "This election can only be compared' to one between ' Mussolini and Hitler; I voted for Mussolini." Additionally, this issue includes a ranking of the top ten albums of 2000.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2001-01-25

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The edition of the College of Wooster's student run newspaper was published on January 15 of 2001, and it is twelve pages long. It discusses the work on the college's new health center, starting with the demolition of Hart House and the construction of the new Student Health Center. A task force was formed to examine academic integrity in the age of the internet with comments from Professor Matthew Krain. The Shack reopened on January 2 with changes in the menu, hours, and clientele outreach. This issue includes an article that details the new regulation put on blood donors by the American Red Cross. Students will be required to show their student ID and state ID (if they plan to drink) at the Underground. This issues includes stories about an intruder on campus as well as a Wooster student's debut on MTV. The athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2001-02-01

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This edition of the Wooster Voice was published on February 1 of 2001, and it is twelve pages in length. It discusses the administration's decision to shift the home of Greek organizations to Bissman and the Science and Humanities to Andrews Hall, in order to combat an overhaul of the housing department. Due to recent drug arrest on campus, the Voice restates the college's policy on drug use. The issue details upgrades being made to McGaw Chapel. The college is preparing for a trial in August regarding the hazing allegations made by former student Chris Babis. An article on page eight compares the new Ebert Art Center to the Severance Gymnasium which used be in that building. The viewpoints section includes four political science professors forecast on the Bush presidency. The Voice features a piece on DJ Warren Strickland as well as student's rallying for India earthquake relief. Athletic updates for the past week are from page ten to twelve.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2001-02-08

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This edition begins with an article discussing the firing of radio station workshop coordinator Benjamin Worley by communications Professor Rod Korba. The college adds 75 new parking spots on campus. The College's prevention specialist, Linda Hanna, predicts alcohol use will decline. A short article touches on the death of Wooster alum Jennifer Ruth White, class of 2000. The issue has a page with Valentine's messages written by and for Wooster students. Additionally, for Valentine's Day the Voice includes gift ideas and romance tips. There is an advertisement for Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" that will be performed on campus.
The Wooster Voice (Wooster, OH), 2001-02-15

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This edition of the Wooster Voice was published on February 15 of 2001 and it is twelve pages long. It discusses the internet presence of hate groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Aryan Nations, as a recruiting tool. There is a recap of the speech given by Shannon Lanier, an African-American descendant of United States president Thomas Jefferson, to the college. An article discusses the college's goal to increase the number of minorities. President Hales is searching for the two people who helped a person with broken down car to thank them personally. Additionally, the issue includes as article investigating the behind the scenes of the local Cinemark. Athletic updates for the past week are featured on pages ten to twelve.