Mad Dog
Staff Muscle
Once again, The Wooster Voice has driven away a promising young prospective student by printing unflattering information about the College of Wooster. Jake Rankin, a high school student from Akron, Ohio, recently decided that he could not attend the College after reading a Voice article that referenced the use of drugs on campus. Both Rankin and his mother, who accompanied him in his visit, were shocked by the idea that drugs might ever be used on the College’s campus. The pair were similarly upset by the Security Briefs, which referenced underage drinking and bats flying loose in dorms.
“I saw a Security Brief that said a student bit a Security officer!” Rankin was overheard saying to his mother. “And what kind of school has such crazy parties that it needs party monitors?” Rankin and his mother promptly left campus, looking visibly concerned for their safety as they ran to their car.
Rankin’s decision not to attend the College confirmed the fears of many Wooster students who had previously expressed concerns that the Voice could have this effect.
“The Voice should always strive to make the College look its best, particularly on Parent and Trustee Weekends,” said a displeased student.
Others have chosen to air their concerns on Facebook.
“The Voice is driving prospies away,” wrote one offended student. “Articles that acknowledge the existence of drugs or harassment on Beall make our school look bad! Visiting students, their parents and trustees shouldn’t have to read about that in a school publication — students should just experience it first hand once they get here!”
In response to these concerns, the Voice has agreed to print school press releases, like those found on the College’s website, for the remainder of the semester.
“I’m happy about this,” said one approving student. “I would rather the Voice print press releases than take the risk that an article could offend or upset a prospie.”
Administrators appeared relieved at the announcement of this news, but their comments were not made public since the Voice’s entire staff had been fired.