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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

American Should Reject Business-as-Usual Attitude During Wartime

Indigo Stephens March 1, 2024

The American wakes up in a bed, in a house they live in, with clean water and heating. They curse their alarm clock, the wrinkles in their clothes, and their unruly hair. A child in Gaza dies of starvation....

Student Reflects on White American Feminism

Nimala Sivakumar, Production Editor March 1, 2024

My introduction to feminism started with the suffragettes, but was underlined with the history of my family. My grandmother, who I was very close with, was illiterate her entire life and  was never afforded...

Student Health Fails to Meet Students’ Needs

Lucas Ritchie-Shatz March 1, 2024

Throughout my three years at Oberlin, I can confidently say that I have never had a positive experience with Oberlin Student Health or Counseling & Psychological Services. In no way do I blame any...

Understanding Israel–Palestine Conflict Requires Historical Perspective

Halima Ahmed March 1, 2024

In order to understand the events that unfolded Oct. 7, it is essential to understand the history between the Palestinian people and Israeli settlers. Following Hitler’s rise to power, more than 130,000...

Ukraine Should Not be Forgotten

Zachary Stout February 23, 2024

The war in Ukraine continues and should not be forgotten as other world events decrease international focus on it. It seems to have lost focus, attention, and support from government leadership, international...

Review Reflects on Truth, Facts in Journalism

Editorial Board February 23, 2024

The Oberlin Review, more than anything, is dedicated to publishing information and ideas that are relevant, accessible, and most importantly, factual. We are a newspaper — we seek to publish the truth,...

Entrance to the Financial Aid Office.

Despite New FAFSA, College Must Factor Siblings into Aid

Selena Frantz, Columnist February 23, 2024

Over the past two years, the start of my winters have been marked not by snow or low temperatures, but rather by a new signifier: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Every October through...

Vote “No” on Issue Nine in Oberlin Primaries

Kevin Weidenbaum February 23, 2024

For those of you planning to vote in Oberlin in the primary election in March, be aware that the Oberlin City Council has put seven charter amendments on the ballot. While it would be reasonable if you...

A Letter Regarding Israel-Palestine

Richard Sherman February 23, 2024

Pelham Curtis, Maya Miller, Jonas Nelson, and Olivia Wohlgemuth should study the controlling international law concerning Israel: Article 80 of the United Nations Charter, an international treaty that...

A full parking lot in one of Oberlin’s student parking locations.

Have a Car at Oberlin? Good Luck Finding Parking

Ariel Papas, Columnist February 23, 2024

One of the most important things about Oberlin is how environmentally conscious it is, as demonstrated by its goal of carbon neutrality by 2025 and the walkable campus. These two aspects reflect the College’s...

Oberlin Review Comic 2/23/2024

Oberlin Review Comic 2/23/2024

Molly Chapin, Layout Manager and Illustrator February 23, 2024

Scensibles dispensers are found in many restrooms.

Scensibles Bags Not So Sensible

Celeste Wicks, Columnist February 16, 2024

Most people who menstruate are familiar with the small metal waste receptacles attached to stall walls in most public restrooms in America. Until coming to Oberlin, I took for granted the convenience and...

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