Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
The Posse Foundation works with Oberlin College to recruit and provide full tuition scholarships to a small group of 10 students with diverse backgrounds every year. Students work with four college mentors and the foundation to secure internships and career opportunities throughout the year. At Oberlin, the Posse Foundation has recruited their students exclusively from Chicago, but recently, Oberlin has announced the expansion of the program to recruit from Houston as well. The first Posse Scholars...
Ava Miller and Kayla Kim
December 1, 2023
On Friday, Nov. 17, members and supporters of the new student organization Jews for a Free Palestine gathered in front of Wilder Hall. At 12:45 p.m. student representatives read the open letter the group had published in the Review and made themselves visible as a body of Jewish students who support Palestine. As of Thursday, the letter has been signed by 130 Jewish students, alumni, and allies. Additionally, they reiterated their support of Students for a Free Palestine and aligned themselves with...
Lily Nobel, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
This year, the Ashby Business Scholars program, which aims to provide a pathway for Oberlin students into the world of business, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The program was founded in 2003 by a group of Oberlin students. Since then, it has grown into a philanthropically supported annual venture in which 10-12 students are selected through a competitive application and interview process. During the fall semester, Ashby Business Scholars take a Business and Finance course that introduces...
Karthik Ranganadhan, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
The Bridge is a service offered by the Oberlin Public Library to help community members learn more about technology. It provides digital services to those within Oberlin and the surrounding areas. The Bridge began on July 10, 2000, with an inaugural program called “My First Computer Camp” for children. In August of the same year, it began drop-in hours and free computer classes for adults. The program’s genesis came the year prior when Oberlin Community Services brought together a group...
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Oberlin’s International Student and Scholar Services office scheduled events to celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13–17. These events aimed to celebrate the international community of Oberlin and acknowledge our cultural diversity. Activities included tabling for international students and faculty, discussions on internationally focused topics, and resource-sharing opportunities, such as an introduction to the Shansi fellowship. The ISSS also organized an international trivia night,...
Ava Miller, News Editor
December 1, 2023
On Nov. 8, the Oberlin City Schools Board of Education held its monthly public meeting. The board addressed the potential of building a new district facility. Board Members include President Farah Emeka, Vice President Jo-Anne Steggall, Rosa Gadsden, Anne Schaum, and Ken Stanley. Treasurer Robert Rinehart and Superintendent David Hall were also present. Board Members, Rinehart, Hall, and community members heard presentations from an architecture firm and construction company. ThenDesign Architecture,...
Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
December 1, 2023
Charter Review Committee Presents Recommendations to Council On Monday, Nov. 20, the Oberlin City Council held a work session to hear recommendations from the Charter Review Committee. The committee convened to review and recommend changes to the City Charter, and has been meeting since February. The charter, which was approved in 1954, provides rules under which the City government operates. If approved by the Council, the changes will be decided on by voters in a special election concurring...
Adrienne Sato, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Every semester, the David Love Memorial Fund Fellowship grants $1,500 to Oberlin students. These funds support an academic research project to be completed during the student’s study abroad program. Created by former Professor of Biology Yolanda Cruz in 2002, the fellowship honors Cruz’s late husband, David Love. Love was an instructor of Philosophy, associate provost, director of Sponsored Programs, and associate vice president for research and development over his years at Oberlin. A founder...
November 11, 2022
Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
Editor’s Note: The reporter who wrote this article was an ambassador host for prospective students during the Multicultural Visit Program. Last week, the College welcomed...
March 18, 2022
The Asian Diaspora Coalition held a vigil on Wednesday in honor of the victims of the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, as well as for all people who have been subjected to sexualized...
Ava Miller, News Editor
December 1, 2023
A longtime resident of Oberlin, Karen Schaefer has been a reporter for radio, print, and broadcast television for 30 years. She has worked for WCPN-Cleveland, Environmental...
Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
November 17, 2023
Libni López is a therapist who focuses on bilingual therapy and helping trans individuals with gender-affirming care. From 2017 to 2023, he worked with the College as a program...