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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Jazz, Jasper, and Jeremiah cuddle as they nap in the backroom of Ginkos.

Ginko’s Gallery Making Efforts to Reduce Stray Kitten Issue in Oberlin

Sydney Rosensaft, Senior Staff Writer October 23, 2020

The craft store Ginko Gallery & Studio’s back room is usually filled with people, eagerly waiting to cuddle a newborn kitten. Petting a kitten lowers a person’s heart rate to provide stress relief,...

Khalid and Zoë Decide Everything: Rodent Rampage

Khalid McCalla and Zoë Martin del Campo October 23, 2020

These opinions do not reflect the views of The Oberlin Review staff. However, we are amazing and knowledgeable about many things, so we’re glad that you trust us to settle these debates.    Question:...

Mahallati’s Past as an Apologist for Crimes Against Humanity

Deljou Abadi, Director, Iranian Refugees’ Alliance, Inc. October 21, 2020

Editor’s Note: This statement is part of a broader conversation about allegations brought against Professor of Religion and Nancy Schrom Dye Chair in Middle East and North African Studies Mohammad Jafar...

Keep Fighting for a Better World Despite COVID

Ella Pike October 21, 2020

People materialize onto the screen for my 9:00 a.m. Greek History class. Connecting to audio, they turn on their cameras, heads bowed within seconds to stare at their phones. By 9:05, two people have turned...

Make Election Day a Campus Holiday

Student Senate October 21, 2020

Dear Educational Plans and Policies Committee and Educational Policy Committee, We write today to ask that Oberlin College and Conservatory cancels classes on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, considering...

What Does A Trump Victory Really Mean?

Booker C. Peek October 21, 2020

"Trump Has Won A Second Term!" will read the headlines in America and throughout the entire world some time after Nov. 3. If that becomes our world, all Americans should rejoice over the fact Trump won’t...

David Brunberg’s Concerns Over Westwood Section Have Been Addressed

Audrey Kolb, President, Friends of Westwood Cemetery October 21, 2020

In his letter, Let Us Lift Our Memorials Above Ground, Mr. Brunberg raised some legitimate concerns about the maintenance of, and regulations around, section S of the Westwood cemetery; but they are concerns...

Hiring Mohammad Mahallati Against Oberlin’s Mission and Vision

October 9, 2020

Editor’s Note: This statement was originally sent in an email to President Carmen Twillie Ambar on Oct. 8 and was signed by 56 family members of the victims and former political prisoners, as well as...

Statement in Response to Allegations of Covering Up Iranian Executions

Mohammad Jafar Mahallati, Nancy Schrom Dye Chair in Middle East and North African Studies and Professor of Religion October 9, 2020

Editor’s Note: This statement is in response to accusations made by Kaveh Shahrooz and Lawdan Bazargan. Read the Review’s news coverage here.  I feel deeply for the ongoing suffering of family...

Toxic Masculinity and the 2020 Election

Walter Thomas-Patterson, Conservatory Editor October 9, 2020

The most recent presidential debate was a case study in the desperation of a losing president and the perils of toxic masculinity. The debate was roundly and rightfully criticized for having little substance...

Khalid and Zoë Decide Everything: The Great Tendie Debate

Zoë Martin del Campo and Khalid McCalla October 9, 2020

These opinions do not reflect the views of  The Oberlin Review staff. However, we are amazing and knowledgeable about many things, so we’re glad that you trust us to settle these debates.    Question:...

Senate and Conservatory Student Elections Show Desire For Change

Amber Scherer October 7, 2020

Since its founding, Oberlin has been known for its forward-thinking and socially progressive activism. This fall, I’ve been particularly amazed by the trends in student leadership and on-campus elections....

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