Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Oberlin Challenges State Law on Guns

Willa Rubin and Claire Watson September 13, 2013

Oberlin’s chief of police received an email from Brian Kuzawa, a resident of Ashland County, on August 2, the day before the Oberlin Family Fun Fair.  In the email, Kuzawa argued that as an Ohio resident,...

Conservatory’s Sky Bar Gets Facelift with New Menu

Ben Reid September 13, 2013

Over the summer, the Lily McGregor Sky Bar — part of the newly constructed Bertram and Judith Kohl Building — experienced some welcome changes that, according to the new Assistant Dean of Technology...

Security Report: Sept. 5 – Sept. 10, 2013

Staff September 13, 2013

Thursday, Sept. 5  1:30 a.m. Officers were requested to assist a student who was ill from alcohol consumption in Noah Hall. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment. 11:03 a.m....

Prospective Immigration Reform to Ease Naturalization Process

Rachel Weinstein September 13, 2013

Last week, Oberlin students made the trek to Ashland, OH to participate in a procession and prayer vigil that called for immigration reform. Joined by more than 40 other local activists, a dozen students...

Fate of Johnson House Barn Remains Unclear

Elizabeth Dobbins, Staff Writer September 13, 2013

The future of the Johnson House Carriage Barn, the wooden structure behind Johnson House and next to the Arboretum, remains in limbo. The current discussion over the barn was prompted by the plans to demolish...

Ace Hardware Opens at 297 South Main Street

Elizabeth Dobbins, Staff Writer September 6, 2013

When Walmart opened on the outskirts of Oberlin in 2006, Ben Franklin saw a drop in business, a drop some fear Watson Hardware will also experience in wake of the recent arrival of Ace Hardware on 297...

New Trespass Policy Alleviates Community Concerns

Madeline Stocker, News Editor September 6, 2013

The College’s revisions to the No Trespass policy will be instated this semester after months of planning and research on the part of students, community members, alumni and College administration. It...

Off the Cuff: Joyce Babyak, acting dean of the College

Nora Kipnis September 6, 2013

What do you most hope to accomplish as the acting dean of Arts and Sciences? How long will you have to do it? The position lasts until there is a new dean in place, so there will be a dean appointed...

Oberlin Public School Expands Campus

Kristopher Fraser September 6, 2013

The Oberlin Public School System recently decided to expand its facilities. OPS is seeking land currently owned by the College in order to add four more buildings to the Oberlin High School. The nine-acre...

Potential Pipeline Promises Economic Growth Amid Environmental Concerns

Rachel Weinstein September 6, 2013

College and community members face environmental risks as plans of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, continue to move forward. For over a year, talk of a 250-mile natural gas pipeline between...

North Coast Toast Truck Opens for Business

Madeline Stocker, News Editor September 6, 2013

A locally owned food truck is taking root in Oberlin this semester, providing college and community members with a quick and easy means to grab a meal on the go. The truck, dubbed “North Coast Toast,”...

New Oberlin Book Co-op Achieves Success

September 6, 2013

The Oberlin Book Co-op, which launched its first trade program near the end of last semester, continues to catch the eyes of students who are tired of paying extortionate textbook fees. Tucked away in...

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