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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Part of North Professor Street has been closed recently due to construction for the Sustainable Infrastructure Program.

Construction Continues on SIP, Woodland Street Dorm

Lily Nobel, Production Editor March 1, 2024

Renovations to implement a new, eco-friendly geothermal energy system in campus buildings and construction of a new residential hall are continuing on North Campus.  The geothermal conversion project...

New Businesses Open in Oberlin

Rory Gielty and Sloane Dibari March 1, 2024

In recent months, several businesses have opened in Oberlin: Uptown Clothing & More, Oberlin Tobacco and Vape, Main Street Grille, and a new Dollar General. Uptown Clothing & More — which is...

World Headlines

Yasu Shinozaki and Layla Wallerstein March 1, 2024

Thousands Attend  São Paulo Rally in Support of Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of Brazilians attended a rally Sunday in São Paulo in support of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is under investigation...

The MRC hosted the first monthly workshop to educate students on the passage of HB 68.

Oberlin Students, Administration Prepare For Enactment of House Bill 68, Other Anti-Trans Legislation

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor February 23, 2024

In a 23–9 vote Jan. 24, the Republican supermajority in the Ohio Senate voted to override Governor Mike DeWine’s Dec. 29 veto of House Bill 68, or the Enact Ohio Saving Adolescents from Experimentation...

City Council voted to approve the Comprehensive Plan at Tuesday's meeting.

Comprehensive Plan Passes, Provides Specific Steps to Meet City-Wide Goals

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor February 23, 2024

On Tuesday, the Oberlin City Council approved the new Comprehensive Plan by a unanimous vote. The plan, which serves as a framework for policy and development in the City, was created in an almost yearlong...

Gayters Family Skating Rink was a Black owned business and community center from the 1890s to 1951.

Heritage Center Showcases Stories of Oberlin’s Black Business Owners

LJ Katch February 23, 2024

On Tuesday, the Oberlin Heritage Center hosted its Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurship Program at the Oberlin Public Library. The event’s purpose was to tell the stories of historical Black business...

Andrew Oni

Andrew Oni: Director of Student Health and Wellbeing

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2024

Andrew Oni is the executive director of Student Health and Wellbeing and recently celebrated his second anniversary in this position at Oberlin. Oni provides leadership and guidance to Counseling and Psychological...

Academic Departments Host Journalists to Educate on Israel–Palestine Conflict

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor February 23, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 20, the first two webinars of a four-part series titled “Covering the Israel–Hamas War and its U.S. Impacts” took place over Zoom. The webinars are organized...

City Council Update February 20

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor February 23, 2024

Oberlin’s City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday. The meeting would have been held on Monday but was moved due to the observance of President’s Day. Proclamation Honors Connie Ponder for...

World Headlines

Lily Nobel, Production Editor February 23, 2024

United States Vetoes Ceasefire Resolution On Tuesday, the United States vetoed a ceasefire resolution in the U.N. Security Council. The resolution would have called for fighting to end in Gaza. The U.S....

City Council voted Feb. 5 to form a Social Equity Plan Steering Committee to create a Social Equity Plan for the City of Oberlin.

Social Equity Plan Steering Committee Formed to Address Inequities in Oberlin Community

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor February 16, 2024

In January, the Oberlin City Council approved an ordinance to establish a Social Equity Plan Steering Committee that will develop the City’s first social equity plan.  The committee is composed of...

Student Health and Wellbeing now offers free remote therapy through UWill.

Student Health Partners with UWill to Provide Free Teletherapy to Students

Yendi Kai Foo February 16, 2024

On Feb. 1, Oberlin College officially launched its new partnership with UWill. The confidential teletherapy service is now offered through the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services. The online...

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