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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Plans for the Austin E. Knowlton Athletic Complex are under way; the official groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Saturday. The $8 million donation marks the biggest donation Oberlin has received for athletics.

Groundbreaking for New Athletic Facility Begins Saturday

Sarah Orbuch, Staff Writer November 15, 2013

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex will take place this Saturday. The $8 million donation for the new facility marks the biggest donation the school has ever...

Vice President and Dean of Students Eric Estes addresses attendees of the forum held by the Sexual Offense Task Force as they gather to discuss the reform of the College’s sexual offense policy. The policy, which was adopted in 1993, has since undergone many changes.

New Initiatives for Campus-Wide Safer Policy Enacted

Rachel Weinstein, Staff Writer November 15, 2013

First adopted in 1993, the sexual offense policy has appeared in multiple incarnations, but the most recent changes were enacted in May 2012. The policy defines various types of sexual misconduct and asserts...

Oberlin Admissions Refuses to Trail Online Footprint of Applicants

Kate Gill, News Editor November 15, 2013

Several years ago, College admissions officer Tom Abeyta repurposed his Facebook. He resolved to make the page private, denying all friend requests from both prospective and current students at Oberlin.   “Students...

Sam Daley-Harris, who spoke on Tuesday on the mitigation of world hunger

Off the Cuff with Sam Daley-Harris, founder and president of RESULTS and author of Reclaiming Democracy

Isaac Fuhrman November 8, 2013

Sam Daley-Harris is the founder and president of RESULTS, an international citizens's lobby dedicated to creating the political will to end hunger and poverty. Daley-Harris is the author of the book Reclaiming...

Construction on East College has been causing disruptions to local businesses for the past few weeks. According to business owners, the machinery, construction tape and uneven pavement have been deterring costumers from their respective stores.

Revenue Lost as Parents Weekend Nears

Elizabeth Dobbins, Staff Writer November 8, 2013

“How is anyone supposed to get through and shop here? You can just see they always have trucks out here doing construction … all month long. It’s the best time of year for a retail business. It’s...

Co-Chair of the Energy Planning Committee Cindy Frantz and Sustainability Coordinator Bridget Flynn ran a workshop Saturday that served to educate attendees on the College’s exorbitant emission of carbon gases. After the main forum, students broke off into several interest groups to further discuss more innovative ideas of cutting down the school’s carbon footprint.

College Kicks Coal, Seeks Campus Involvement

Louis Krauss, News Editor November 8, 2013

This past Saturday, approximately 90 students and faculty spent the afternoon at a workshop to discuss innovative ideas of how to create a carbon-neutral campus. If these various ideas are implemented,...

Security Report: Oct. 31 – Nov. 6, 2013

November 8, 2013

Thursday, Oct. 31 9:48 a.m. A resident of Langston Hall reported that the residue caused by spray painting in her room had activated the smoke detector. Officers responded and an electrician was...

Students Fight to Extend Professor Matambo’s Stay

Students Fight to Extend Professor Matambo’s Stay

Willa Rubin, Staff Writer November 8, 2013

In an attempt to prolong Creative Writing Professor Bernard Matambo’s tenure, students of the Creative Writing department have drafted a petition that asks faculty, alumni and fellow students to advocate...

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Off the Cuff with Ben Wittes, OC ’90, author and political journalist

Kate Gill, News Editor November 1, 2013

Ben Wittes, OC ’90, has written for The Legal Times, The Washington Post editorial page, The New Republic, Slate, The Atlantic, The Wilson Quarterly, the Weekly Standard, Policy Review, and First Things....

Touring Poets Work to Create Safer Space at the Cat

Nora Kipnis November 1, 2013

“We have an uncensored microphone and if you come up here, you can say whatever you want because it’s freedom of speech. But if you say something that hurts somebody, then please be prepared to have...

Security Report: Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2013

November 1, 2013

Thursday, Oct. 24 5:49 p.m. A student reported the theft of his locked bicycle from the concourse area at the football stadium; the bicycle is a one-speed, black and orange Schwinn. Friday, Oct....

Issue 16 Demands No Fracking, Self-Governance

Elizabeth Kuhr, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

In opposition to the state of Ohio’s decision to permit hydraulic fracking, residents and College students hope to reclaim the legal ability to prevent pipeline installations throughout the Oberlin municipality.   With...

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