Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Members of the biker club Strays Grafton write the group’s name over a Tappan Square rock Saturday morning that had read “Black Lives Matter.” At least three different biker groups, including the Hell’s Angels, came out to support Gibsons.

Community Clashes Over Gibson’s Protests

Louis Krauss, News Editor November 18, 2016

Following two days of intense student protest, nearby Ohioans and biker clubs filed into Oberlin Saturday morning to support Gibson’s Bakery. Approximately 80 leather jacket-clad bikers showed up in...

Karega Fired After Split Faculty Recommendations

Oliver Bok, Editor in Chief November 18, 2016

The Board of Trustees fired former Rhetoric and Composition Professor Joy Karega Tuesday after nine months of bitter argument and national media attention. Karega’s Facebook posts, which were the...

Frandsen: College’s Financial Trajectory Unsustainable

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2016

The College’s financial situation is unsustainable without substantive cuts, administrators say, and by filling out a survey, College community members will help decide where those cuts will fall. Vice...

Security Report

November 18, 2016

Security Advisory An unknown suspect vandalized a faculty member’s house early yesterday morning. According to the Chronicle-Telegram, the call to police came in around 3:40 a.m. President Marvin...

Todd Baker, OC 90, newly appointed CEO of the Ohio State Medical Association.

Off the Cuff: Todd Baker, OC ’90, Medical Association CEO

Oliver Bok, Editor in Chief November 18, 2016

Todd Baker, OC ’90, was recently named CEO of the Ohio State Medical Association after working as co-CEO of the organization since 2014. The Ohio State Medical Association lobbies for Ohio doctors in...

College juniors Jasper Sims (left) and Jesse Docter react to Donald Trump winning the U.S. Presidency at the ‘Sco’s election viewing party Tuesday. Many returned home before the event ended.

Election Day Rattles Oberlin as Trump Prevails

Louis Krauss, News Editor November 11, 2016

Waves of fear and shock spread across campus Tuesday night as an unlikely reality set in: Donald Trump is going to be America’s next president. More than 300 students attended the ‘Sco’s election...

Students chant across the street from Gibson’s Bakery in Tappan Square Thursday evening. Protests ran from around 11 a.m. until Gibsons closed at 11 p.m.

Students Call for Gibson’s Bakery Boycott

Update: Since this article was originally written, President Marvin Krislov and Dean of Students and Vice President Meredith Raimondo have issued an official response to Student Senate's resolution ceasing...

Republicans Dominate Down the Ticket in Ohio

Jack Brewster, Staff Writer November 11, 2016

Donald Trump overwhelmingly won Ohio and edged out Hillary Clinton in Lorain County, but he was not the only Republican candidate in the state and county to claim victory on Tuesday. Senator Rob Portman...

Community members check in with staff members at the polling center in Philips gym. The other polling centers in Oberlin included
the Zion Community Development building and Kendal at Oberlin.

County Rejects Tax Levy for Rehab Facilities

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2016

Widespread opioid abuse has plagued Lorain County in recent years, but voters still rejected a measure to fund a single rehabilitation facility in a county that has zero on Tuesday. Issue 35, the proposed...

Comparative American Studies Professor
Gina Pérez, participates in a teach-in Monday.

Off the Cuff: Professors Shelly Lee and Gina Pérez

Oliver Bok, Editor in Chief November 11, 2016

Professors of Comparative American Studies Shelley Lee and Gina Pérez held a teach-in on immigration, education policy and the rights and opportunities afforded to undocumented students Monday. The event...

Security Report

November 11, 2016

Thursday, Nov. 3 8:45 a.m. Staff reported graffiti in black marker in a restroom on the first floor of Wilder Hall. A work order was filed for removal. Friday, Nov. 4 12:04 p.m. Safety and Security...

History department administrative assistant Kathy King works behind a bouquet of flowers bought by faculty to show support for her and Religion department administrative assistant Brenda Hall. Administrative assistants have recently had to  ll out questionnaires on the work that they do since the
College plans to restructure positions.

College to Reduce Assistant Positions

Oliver Bok, Editor in Chief November 4, 2016

At the end of 2016, 32 administrative assistants who took a buyout will no longer work for the College — and no one, including the administrative assistants themselves, is completely certain of what...

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