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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

College Projects Enrollment Rebound

Devyn Malouf, Production Manager February 9, 2018

After a significant enrollment shortfall that led to a $5-million deficit, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid projects that Oberlin College and Conservatory will meet its target admission rate...

Wilder Hall lobby was renovated over Winter Term. The space had numerous walls knocked down in an effort to give students more community spaces to engage with.

Wilder Hall Renovation Begins, Citing Student Surveys

Roman Broszkowski, Senior Staff Writer February 9, 2018

Students returning to campus this week have been greeted with a revamped Wilder Hall lobby, which will undergo further changes as renovations continue. The lobby was enlarged and, according to a letter...

Monday’s City Council meeting, where councilmembers and community members discussed the possibility of settling with NEXUS for $100,000.

City Council Votes to Wait on NEXUS Settlement Decision

Tess Joosse February 9, 2018

Oberlin City Council did not proceed with an emergency vote on a proposed $100,000 settlement with NEXUS at the council’s regular meeting Monday night. After hearing the public’s opposition to the...

Jake Bernstein and Luke Fortney, Editors-in-Chief of The Grape

Jake Bernstein and Luke Fortney, Editors-in-Chief of The Grape

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2018

College seniors Luke Fortney and Jake Berstein are Editors-in-Chief of The Grape, Oberlin’s biweekly alternative newspaper that has printing since 1999. Fortney has worked at The Grape for three semesters...

Oberlin Heritage Center, which is currently preparing a program to celebrate Black History Month by featuring a history of Black business owners in Oberlin.

OHC Celebrates Black History Month

Eliza Guinn, Copy Editor February 9, 2018

In recognition of Black History Month, the Oberlin Heritage Center’s Museum Education and Tour Coordinator, Amanda Manahan, will present an illustrated program about the history of Oberlin’s Black...

Security Notebook

February 9, 2018

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 3:21 p.m. Campus Dining staff reported a brown two-shelf push cart missing from the Science Center food court area. No value was given at the time of report. 5:18 p.m. Facilities...

Although the Goldsmith and Union Street Village Housing Units were built in 2005, some of older residential areas will be showcased to trustees during the student-led tours this weekend. The tours are the first of their kind, launched by Student Senate to make trustees aware of poor
facilities and housing.

Tours Stress Need for Housing Improvements

Jenna Gyimesi, News Editor December 8, 2017

Student Senate will arrange student-led campus tours for members of the Board of Trustees in attempt to make them aware of the deteriorating state of certain residential spaces on campus and highlight...

Salary Freeze Incites Faculty Concern

Christian Bolles, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

Editor’s Note: The letter referenced in this article has been published in full under “Letters to the Editors” in this issue’s Opinions section. As the Board of Trustees convenes this weekend,...

Major Joe Womack of the Mobile Environmental Justice Action
Coalition leads Oberlin students on a tour of Africatown.

Students Help Africatown Fight for Environmental Justice

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor December 8, 2017

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Comparative American Studies Janet Fiskio added a new facet to the Environmental Studies program when she led a group of students to historic Africatown...

The Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies is one of the most innovative green buildings in the country. Despite this, the College falls short of its sustainability goals by a large margin.

OES Requests Landfill Gas Recovery System

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

The Office of Environmental Sustainability is attempting to reduce Oberlin College’s carbon footprint and boost its sustainability reputation by cutting emissions through a new landfill gas recovery...

Security Report

December 8, 2017

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 4:33 a.m. Safety and Security Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Lord-Saunders House. A malfunctioning detector caused the alarm,...

Title IX Coordinator Rebecca Mosely

OTC: Rebecca Mosely, Title IX Coordinator

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

Rebecca Mosely serves as the Title IX coordinator and director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Oberlin College. She develops and administers policy on discrimination and harassment and handles issues...

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