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...
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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....
We’ve all learned a lot about spatial relations this year — I think, by now, most of us can measure six feet by sight. During Tuesday night’s trainwreck of a debate, though, I was thinking about...
Millions of Americans have to suffer through nightmares only to awaken and be tormented throughout the day because President Trump has a lawsuit and a Supreme Court primed to destroy the Affordable Care...
Have you and a friend or relative ever gotten into a silly argument? Well, do I have good news for you! Starting next week, your favorite Sports Editors will also become the deciders of any and all of...
Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief
• September 30, 2020
There’s a frickin’ pandemic going on — it’s okay to be depressed. It’s lonely, people can literally transmit a deadly disease to you by accident, and we still have classes, jobs, and responsibilities...
Oberlin College and Conservatory is known for its history of progressivism, although the record shows that this institution has not always lived up to its promises of inclusivity. A commitment like the...
Our congressman, Jim Jordan, is our president’s staunchest supporter, besting Senators Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham. As a former wrestler and coach at The Ohio State University, Jordan demonstrates...
The unexpected wins of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Presley in 2018 are evidence of growing support for democratic socialism. Support for policies like Medicare for All and free college is on the...
Editor’s note: this article mentions self-harm, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
As college students in a pandemic, times are tough right now. Our community is fractured, our social lives...
When I enrolled at Oberlin, I was excited to get out of the city and spend more time outdoors. Growing up in New York City, I never had a backyard or a nearby hiking trail on which to spend my afternoons;...
