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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Steel Magnolia, The Arb at Tappan Promise Community, Good Food in Uncertain Times

Ella Pike November 6, 2020

After a challenging summer for businesses, two new family-run restaurants with Oberlin roots are opening their doors this fall. The Arb at Tappan Square has been in business since early October and Steel...

Security Notebook

November 6, 2020

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 9:33 p.m. Campus Safety officers transported a student back to their residence hall after they were treated for an allergic reaction.  Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 10:01 a.m....

Students and community members vote at the Heisman Field House on campus.

Jim Jordan Defeats Democrat Shannon Freshour in 4th Congressional District Race

Ella Moxley, News Editor November 5, 2020

Incumbent Republican Jim Jordan has been re-elected to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District for an eighth term. Jordan ran against Democratic challenger Shannon Freshour who hoped she would convince...

Oberlin students sitting on Wilder Bowl watched the election results roll in on Tuesday night.

Oberlin Professors Weigh in on a Narrowing Election

Katherine MacPhail and Anisa Curry Vietze November 5, 2020

Although a tense race continues, some Democrats in the Oberlin community are beginning to let their guards down in hopes of a blue victory in Nevada. Still, many are concerned about President Donald Trump’s...

All Faculty Are Recommended to Cancel Classes on Election Day

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2020

In response to Student Senate’s Oct. 16 request that the College designate Election Day a campus holiday, last Monday College and Conservatory committees both recommended that faculty cancel classes...

Students Required to Pack Belongings Between Semesters

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2020

Students living in College housing will need to pack up all of their belongings before they leave for Thanksgiving break, regardless of whether they are returning to campus in January. While this announcement...

Security Notebook

October 30, 2020

Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 10:21 a.m. Grounds staff reported damage to the gate at the northside drive entrance of Bailey Field. It appeared the gate had been struck by a vehicle. Hinges on both gateposts...

Students Get Out The Vote with COVID-Safe Rideshare Program

Students Get Out The Vote with COVID-Safe Rideshare Program

Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2020

Oberlin voters should take their absentee ballots to the Lorain County Board of Elections dropbox instead of mailing them to ensure that their vote will be counted by Election Day. To help students early-vote...

Electric Carshare Program to Come to Oberlin

Arman Luczkow, Production Editor October 28, 2020

By a narrow vote of four to three, Oberlin City Council passed a motion on Oct. 19 to enter into an agreement with Sway Mobility, Inc., an electric carshare startup. The deal will be funded through Oberlin’s...

Dave Covell

Off the Cuff with Dave Covell: A Public Health Perspective on Oberlin’s COVID Response

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2020

As Health Commissioner for Lorain County Public Health, Dave Covell works closely with Ohio’s Department of Health and Governor Mike DeWine to control and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Midwest Direct misprinted hundreds of absentee ballots, causing delays for many Oberlin students.

In the Midst of Absent Ballots for Ohio’s Absentee Voters, Obies Continue GOTV Initiatives

Alexa Stevens, News Editor October 23, 2020

Many voters who expected to receive their absentee ballots last week are experiencing delays or received faulty ballots. This issue has affected nearly 800 College students, according to Associate Professor...

College Deficit $5 Million Less Than Expected, Trustees Roll Back One-Time Salary Cuts

Kate Fishman and Katherine MacPhail October 23, 2020

While COVID-19 complications and the three semester plan have created a budgetary shortfall for the College, the current deficit is almost $5 million less than originally projected and is expected to improve...

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