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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-04-22, Wooster Voice Editors Apr 2016

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-04-22, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

The Story of the Week for this issue of the Wooster Voice is "Second annual memorial 5K to be held this weekend" in honor of Professor Melissa Schultz. Other news articles include "Students comment on alochol policy" and "Tuition to increase by 4.1 percent." Features articles include "Students present research on Amish culture" and "Student-run Spring Dance Concert to show in ampitheater." Additional articles in the Features section cover the Springtime for the senior class, colloqiually called Camp Woo, and a recognition of service from the College by the nonprofit United Way. In Arts and Entertainment, the Voice covers a …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-04-15, Wooster Voice Editors Apr 2016

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-04-15, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

This Wooster Voice issue's Story of the Week is "Forum held to discuss acts of vandalism in the CDI," in reaction to the vandalized signage at Babcock Hall. Other articles in the news section include "Revised alcohol policy released" under the direction of the Alcohol Task Force, and "Feedback gathered for VP of Student Affairs." The Features section includes an article about the twentieth anniversary of local business Hartzler's and a lecture to be given on campus about music and empathy. The Arts and Entertainment section reports on small concerts on campus and a book on the NBA. In Sports, …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-03-04, Wooster Voice Editors Mar 2016

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2016-03-04, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

This Wooster Voice issue's Story of the Week is "As I.S. Monday looms, seniors work to be ready," detailing the first Independent Studies to be turned in this academic year. Other news articles include "Small houses to be repaired by next fall," "BWO renewed, revitalized after 10 years" reports the reemergence of the Black Women's Organization, and "New evidence of arson found, incidents of theft increase." The Features section expands on the Story of the Week and pairs I.S. topics with drinks, along with articles on post-grad work abroad and a Wikipedia editing event under the direction of the WGSS …


Wooster Magazine: Summer 2011, Karol Crosbie Jul 2011

Wooster Magazine: Summer 2011, Karol Crosbie

Wooster Magazine: 2011-Present

This edition of the Wooster Magazine was published in the summer of 2011. The magazine begins with an article by editor Karol Crosbie about IS celebrations--IS Monday and IS Symposium. Sara Patton '67 has retired this summer from her position as the vice president for development. Twelve student's Independent Studies are featured with the overarching theme of popular culture. Four alumni are highlighted for their farming practices: David Cleverdon '63, Susan Ordway Hurd '72, Sharon Mortimer Roeder '93, and Mike Eisenstat '70. The magazine concludes with an excerpt from L Gordon Tait's new manuscript titled Personal Reflections on the History …


Wooster Magazine: Fall 2005, Lisa Watts Oct 2005

Wooster Magazine: Fall 2005, Lisa Watts

Wooster Magazine: 2001-2010

This edition of the Wooster Magazine was published in the fall of 2005. The magazine begins with an introductory piece by the editor, Lisa Watts, on her experience with the mentorship program. The Viewpoint section touches on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. John Dean '61 opened the 2005 Wooster Forum series by criticizing the Bush administration. The radio station, now called WOO 91, has been undergoing renovations for the past year and they are finally complete. Five student leaders in religious groups on campus are featured from page ten to fifteen. Four alumni that work some way with religion are …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1997-12-11, Wooster Voice Editors Dec 1997

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1997-12-11, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1991-2000

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), 1997-12-04, Wooster Voice Editors Dec 1997

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1997-12-04, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1991-2000

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), 1997-09-25, Wooster Voice Editors Sep 1997

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1997-09-25, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1991-2000

"Happy Birthday I.S!" the 50th anniversary of independent study. "ACS faces problems," Academic Computing Services seems to be facing with some technological issues. "Geology station opens," geology department operates new seismometer that will detect earthquakes. "Dorms and houses spruce up for Homecoming activities," students on campus decorate the dorms for homecoming. Athletic updates for the past week are highlighted on pages ten to twelve.


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1990-03-02, Wooster Voice Editors Mar 1990

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1990-03-02, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1981-1990

The results of the Wooster Student Government Association elections are announced. A commentary piece looks at the case of Marion Berry, a politician recently arrested for drug usage. In the arts/music section, an article looks at gender bias in the field of music. The weekly feature highlights the breadth of religious groups presence on campus, giving a short description of each. A point of note is that the major world religions of Hinduism and Buddhism are not represented. A list is given of the previous semester's Judicial Board cases.


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1988-01-15, Wooster Voice Editors Jan 1988

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1988-01-15, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1981-1990

The Wooster Clergy Academy of Religion offers a lecture series on popular culture. The speakers for the new year's Great Decisions forum are announced. Ventriloquist Jim Barber will perform on campus. On January 17, the Wooster Choral Union will present, "A Program of Choral Masterpieces." The residents of Troyer House are volunteering with the program "Love is Ageless" where a student is paired with a person at the nursing home in Wooster. Amy Stratton writes about art museums on the third page. Tomorrow, WCWS will be broadcasting the Metropolitan Opera's production of Wagner's "Das Rheingold." Pages seven and eight highlight …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1986-09-19, Wooster Voice Editors Sep 1986

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1986-09-19, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1981-1990

This edition of the College of Wooster student run newspaper was published on September 19 of 1986 and it is sixteen pages long. The National Science Foundation holds a scholarship competition. One writer calls attention to the college's Lesbian Gay Support Group. Former Broadway actress Vinnie Burrows is scheduled to speak on campus. Editor David Dean discusses the conflicts between secularism and religion. The guest column includes M. Harris Lucas' ideas regarding South Africa. This edition also reprints part of an edition from 1935. Athletic updates for the past week are from page thirteen to sixteen.


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1980-10-31, Wooster Voice Editors Oct 1980

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1980-10-31, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1971-1980

The Women's Athletic Association of the College of Wooster host an Ohio Division III women's athletic conference. Associate professor of sociology, Karen Dugger addressed the interrelationship of the oppression of women and black Americans during a convocation. An article discusses the 1980 election and the author 's concerns regarding America's choice in candidates. This issue includes several letters to the editor about subject of religion. Additionally, the edition details the functions of the campus Women's Resource Center.


Wooster Voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-09-26, Wooster Voice Editors Sep 1980

Wooster Voice. (Wooster, Ohio), 1980-09-26, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1971-1980

This issue of the newspaper begins with the announcement of an anonymous gift. According to the president, Henry J. Copeland, a donor (who wished to remain anonymous) donated $1 million to the college in order to add a dimension of religious substance. The president proposed that this money be used for symposia, student travel opportunities, and an endowed chair for the Department of Religion. This edition ends with information about athletic events with the college and a list of advertisements for local businesses.


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1974-05-17, Wooster Voice Editors May 1974

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1974-05-17, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1971-1980

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on Wooster student teachers and their conduct during a teacher's strike, the first such strike in Wooster High School's history, a report on the Wooster People's Party, (a socialist student organization) and their upcoming meeting, a theatre report, and new offerings in the French Department. Page 2 features a pair of editorials arguing of the domination of the Wooster Christian Fellowship and its effective monopoly on Christian organizations on campus. Page 3 features a film review and a Deep Thoughts piece. Page 4 is the sports section.


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1971-09-24, Wooster Voice Editors Sep 1971

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1971-09-24, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1971-1980

This year's freshman class had the largest amount of applicants, 1,354, those who are attending consist of 289 women and 281 men. There are 27 states represented, and 13 countries. This year, the college is attempting to change the Anglo-Saxon and Presbyterian image. There is a new Women's Lib group that meets off campus and consists of current college students and alumni.


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1971-01-29, Wooster Voice Editors Jan 1971

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1971-01-29, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1971-1980

Lowry Center was filled with 6 inches of water at 4 am on Monday morning when the main water valve broke. On Thursday Reverend Arthur Gish gave a presentation related to Christianity and faith. Next week Monday through Thursday is officially Communications week, there will be well known speakers and movies shown. A student run Free Crisis Center phone line is now in operation from 8pm to 6am daily. Another line to call is known as Fish, it is ran out of a church, and 8 to 12 people work for answering phone calls. There is an article on page …


The Thistle: Rabadash Vol. 1, No. 3 Nov 1968

The Thistle: Rabadash Vol. 1, No. 3

Alternative Voices

The Thistle was the main student literary magazine that was published between 1957-1983. By the late 1960s, even The Thistle had its own edgier offshoots such as Rabadash (1968-1969) and Wooster Survival Manual (1969).

Rabadash is a literary magazine stylized as a newspaper that was published by College of Wooster students between 1968-1969. This edition was published in mid-November of 1968 and is printed on brown paper with blue ink, the font is. The first page includes a table of contents outlining the included short stories and poems. The topics covered in the poems and stories vary greatly and …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1966-11-11, Wooster Voice Editors Nov 1966

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1966-11-11, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1961-1970

This edition of the Wooster Voice, published on November 11 of 1966, is four pages long. The first page has an article about Centennial Week's topic and speakers, the topic is, "The Pursuit of Significance." The National Student Association Conference clarified the role a student has in education. On the evening of November 13, Daniel Winter and Michael Davis will be presenting a violin and piano recital. Last Sunday, Dr. Cox presented a sermon at Westminster church on "A Faith for the Year 2000." The Assistant Dean of Men, Howard King, has tried to clarify the car permit situation where …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1964-02-07, Wooster Voice Editors Feb 1964

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1964-02-07, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1961-1970

This issue of the Wooster Voice features an upcoming performance by a black South African folk singer, a presentation by a member of the U.S. Peace Corps on his experiences in Ghana, and an upcoming seminar series on safe sex and its effect on persons. Also featured is a report on a series of Wooster actions on three cases of academic dishonesty, a change in Wooster grading policy, and a report on the decision by Xavier University not to be addressed by segregationist and former Mississippi governor Ross Barnett. Page 2 features a piece questioning Wooster's transfer policy, a piece …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-04-14, Wooster Voice Editors Apr 1961

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-04-14, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1961-1970

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the goals of the newly elected student government, the appointment of Mrs. W.M. Frey as Dean of Women, and a report on an oncoming performance by the chapel choir. Page 2 features a satire on the actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, a call for an honor system to be adapted at Wooster, and a report on proposed policies of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. Page 3 features a debate from the Peace Corps over mandatory conscription, an experiment in a trimester high school schedule in Pittsburgh, and a …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-03-24, Wooster Voice Editors Mar 1961

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-03-24, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1961-1970

This issue of the Wooster Voice features a report on the election of the Wooster Queen, a lecture by a returning Wooster professor on Christianity, a report on student elections, and a proposed change to the etiquette enforcement policy of the school. Page 2 features an editorial of the Wooster Voice calling for campus reforms with regard to several policies such as mandatory church attendance. Also prominently featured is a report on the actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, and an editorial calling for reform to the campus election policy of keeping the vote count secret. Page 3 …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-03-17, Wooster Voice Editors Mar 1961

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-03-17, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1961-1970

This issue of the Wooster Voice headlines the appointment of Clark Bricker as the new Dean of Wooster, an upcoming Sunday lecturer in the chapel, and an organ recital. Page 2 features a report on student government elections, a report on the actions of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, and a tongue in cheek guide to traveling in England. Page 3 features a report on a meeting of the Board of Trustees, from which the Voice was barred from participating, and a Wooster performance of a play based on the Scope's Monkey Trial. Page 4 features a report on …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-03-10, Wooster Voice Editors Mar 1961

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1961-03-10, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1961-1970

This issue of the Wooster Voice features the Dean's list of students, a report on an aquatic performance, and proposed reforms to the student government, and a choral music performance. Page 2 features a report on the United Kingdom's support for representing Communist China in the United Nations, a report on Africa as a potential proxy arena for the USSR and USA in the Cold War, and a report on the dean of Oberlin College and his views on an ongoing dispute over the role of the Presbyterian Church in the College of Wooster, and a report on General David …


Thistle: Thorn (Vol. 2, No. 2) Mar 1961

Thistle: Thorn (Vol. 2, No. 2)

Alternative Voices

The Thorn (1960-1961) notes that it is "published three times a year by The Wine Press, in cooperation with the students of The College of Wooster, but without any affiliation with said College."

The Thorn is a small but lengthy magazine that, as expressed by the authors, is intended to broaden the scope of the students of Wooster and create some form of disagreement or response on what the editors view as an apathetic "don't-care" campus. This volume of The Thorn was published in March of 1961. The booklet has a white paper cover with a drawn portrait of pianist …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1949-02-17, Wooster Voice Editors Feb 1949

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1949-02-17, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1941-1950

This edition of the Voice includes an article informing the students of the upcoming lecture on China's prospects. Another article discusses Communism in the US as the topic of debate between the debate team of Ohio Wesleyan and The College of Wooster. The section dedicated to World News deliberates the pros and cons of the North Atlantic Pact, proving to be an interesting read. Later in the paper, another article discusses the trials of religious leaders in European countries and the resulting wave of religious enthusiasm as opposed to totalitarian communism. Additionally, the last installment of the article called I …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1949-01-13, Wooster Voice Editors Jan 1949

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 1949-01-13, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1941-1950

This edition includes an article called World News which discusses current events taking place on the world stage. Another article talks about the contribution of a model stage to the Festival of Fine Arts which was to take place later that week. An article called the Senate Kaleidoscope recounts the noteworthy events of the previous semester in a creative, poetic manner whilst another article presents the second installment of Wanda Nekrasz's own story, "I Can't Forget", about her life in the Polish underground before her arrest in 1942. The third page is dedicated to sports and recounts various basketball games, …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1911-03-08, Wooster Voice Editors Mar 1911

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1911-03-08, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1911-1920

This bulk of this issue of the Wooster Voice contains a piece by Dr. J Lawrence Erb, who describes missionary work in New York City, the poverty experienced their by the lower classes, and the abundance of educated workers working low class jobs. Page 5 contains an article decrying Darwin's theory of evolution and arguing for the primacy of the Bible which is continued on Page 8. There are several updates on various members of the Wooster Alumni, a few party descriptions, and the weekly YMCA and YWCA meetings which detailed the visit of a guest lecturer CEO and a …


The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1911-02-15, Wooster Voice Editors Feb 1911

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Ohio), 1911-02-15, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 1911-1920

The bulk of this issue of the Wooster Voice is taken up by a piece describing the German Empire by Dr. Milton Vance based on his travels in Europe. The political system, especially with respect to religion and its effect on societal structures is analyzed. Other sections in this paper report on the basketball team. There is a report on the lectures of the YMCA and YWCA which held a discussion on "Christian Manhood" and "Is Christ a reality" respectively. An article on page four is titled The Ideal Girl. Page five is dedicated to alumni updates.


How To Do It, How To Live (Part One), Edward Everett Hale Jan 1911

How To Do It, How To Live (Part One), Edward Everett Hale

Mother Home & Heaven

How To Do It, To Which Is Added How To Live, is split into two major sections, and also multiple chapters that act as a guide to advise readers for public and private life. The book is aimed primarily at women, and covers subjects from loneliness to children. The first section of the book is titled, "How To Do It." The chapters of this section range from "How to Talk" and "How to Write," to "Habits in Church" and "Life With Children." There were many similar books and guides created during this period for the purpose of teaching women …


How To Do It, How To Live (Part Two), Edward Everett Hale Jan 1911

How To Do It, How To Live (Part Two), Edward Everett Hale

Mother Home & Heaven

How to Do It, to Which is Added, How to Live, is split into multiple chapters that act as a guide to advise readers for public and private life. The book is aimed primarily at women, and covers subjects from loneliness to children. The first part of this book is titled, “How to Do It”.The second part of this book is titled, “How to Live.” This section includes chapters such as “How to Sleep,” and “How to Bear Your Brother’s Burdens.” The second section of this book serves as a more practically applicable guide for people during the early …