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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Hsiao Bi-Khim, OC ’93, will become Vice President of Taiwan in May.

Hsiao Bi-khim OC ’93 Elected Vice President of Taiwan

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor February 16, 2024

On Jan. 13, Oberlin graduate Hsiao Bi-khim, OC ’93, was elected vice president of Taiwan. The former Taiwanese representative to the U.S. received a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Oberlin...

Janet Haar

Janet Haar: Former Director of Oberlin Business Partnership

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor February 16, 2024

Janet Haar is the former executive director of the Oberlin Business Partnership, a post she held from 2012 until her retirement on Dec. 31, 2023. During her time there, she worked with businesses in Oberlin...

Lorain CHIP Program Receives $1.6 Million to Help Low-Income Homeowners

Jesse Gross February 16, 2024

This past December, the Ohio Department of Development granted $21.6 million to benefit housing across Ohio through the Community Housing Impact and Preservation program, which provides home repair and...

Oberlin Avoids Financial Aid Setback Caused by FAFSA Delay

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor February 16, 2024

In December, the U.S. Department of Education released the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form with updates designed to simplify and expedite the financial aid application process. However,...

Local businesses are participating in Love Local Oberlin during all of February.

Love Local Oberlin Promotion Encourages Shopping Local

Emily Vaughan, Opinions Editor February 16, 2024

This February, the Oberlin Business Partnership ran an initiative to promote local businesses in the City of Oberlin. Running through Feb. 29, Love Local Oberlin aims to encourage shopping locally with...

Oberlin Heritage Center Partners with Museums for All, Increases Accessibility

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2024

Jan. 16 inaugurated the official partnership between the Oberlin Heritage Center and Museums for All. The national program is dedicated to free or low-cost admission for low-income individuals who receive...

World Headlines

Lily Nobel, Production Editor February 16, 2024

Israel Strikes Evacuation Site, Netanyahu Says Ground Invasion is to Follow Israel launched airstrikes on the south Gazan city of Rafah Sunday night, killing at least 67 people. Previously, Israel ordered...

The $5 million will help programs like the Ashby Business Scholars Program.

Wurtzels Donate $5 Million for Oberlin Business Program

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor February 9, 2024

Alan Wurtzel, OC ’55, and his wife, Irene Wurtzel, recently committed $5 million to boost Oberlin College’s business program. The program currently includes a Business Integrative Concentration, which...

EDL Energy has made changes to their Oberlin Facility after nearby residents complained about noise pollution.

EDL Energy Improves Methane Gas Facility to Mitigate Noise Pollution

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor February 9, 2024

Last Monday, representatives from EDL Energy, including North American CEO Richard DiGia, gave a presentation updating the Council and the public about improvements to their Oberlin facility at the regular...

The Office for Disability and Access recently opened a new testing space.

ODA Opens Accommodated Testing Center in Biggs Commons

Lily Nobel, Production Editor February 9, 2024

The Accommodated Testing Center, run by the Office for Disability and Access, is open starting this week in Biggs Commons at Stevenson Dining Hall. Students with accommodations on exams approved by the...

City of Oberlin Sends Delegation to UN COP28 Climate Summit

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor February 9, 2024

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as the COP28 conference included a delegation from the City of Oberlin. Sustainability Coordinator Linda Arbogast and former City...

City Council Update for January and February 5

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor February 9, 2024

New Members Sworn In; Johnson, McFarlin Elected to Leadership The new City Council was sworn in Jan. 2 at the start of the year’s first regular meeting, including four returning members and three new...

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