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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

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 Gibson's 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...

A  screenshot  of  the  Pioneer  Academics  online  classes  software.  The  College  will  participate  in  the program starting summer 2017.

College Goes Global with Online Courses

Melissa Harris, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2016

The College is going digital and entering the world of online education as part of a bid to raise revenue, increase research opportunities for faculty and heighten international exposure. The College...

Faculty, Students Select Search Committee Finalists

Louis Krauss, News Editor November 4, 2016

Following a slew of elections and interviews, the top three candidates for each of the five remaining spots on the Presidential Search Committee have been chosen. This committee, tasked with finding Oberlin’s...

Hillard Brings Decades of Experience to Manager Post

Lucy Haskell November 4, 2016

After almost 10 months and two rounds of recruitment, City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Rob Hillard as Oberlin city manager last Thursday. Pending contract negotiations, Mr. Hill- ard...

Feature Photo: Alvin Rosenfeld Warns of Modern Anti-Semitism in Talk

Feature Photo: Alvin Rosenfeld Warns of Modern Anti-Semitism in Talk

Louis Krauss, News Editor November 4, 2016

Alvin Rosenfeld, an English and Jewish Studies professor at Indiana University, delivered a talk in Dye Lecture Hall Monday about how anti-Semitism manifests in today’s world. The talk, titled...

Security Report

November 4, 2016

Thursday, Oct. 27 12:31 a.m. Safety and Security officers assisted an intoxicated student at Barrows Hall. The student declined medical treatment at the time. The student’s roommate said they would...

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