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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Oberlin Chapter of GCC Launches Cross-Cultural Blog

Abby Collier May 4, 2012

The Oberlin chapter of the nonpartisan organization Global China Connection recently launched a new cross-cultural blog to address cultural complexities encountered by students engaging in global interaction. According...

College junior Hannah Combe visits Parliament and Big Ben as a part of the Oberlin in London program, one of the most popular study abroad options among students. Oberlin students are currently working against a new study abroad policy set in place for next semester, where program costs will be raised to equal College tuition.

Policy Change to Study Away Costs Causes Concern

Julia Herbst, Staff Writer May 4, 2012

This week, members of Oberlin Students Unite presented a petition with over 750 signatures to College trustees, voicing discontent with the administration’s decision to change tuition costs for study...

Off the Cuff with David Oaks

Alex Howard, News Editor May 4, 2012

What sparked your interest in mental health activism? I like to say my recruiting room was when I was a working-class kid going to Harvard, and I ran into mental and emotional problems, and I ended...

Obama to Kick Off Campaign in Ohio

Joelle Lingat, Staff Writer May 4, 2012

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are visiting Ohio State University on May 5 to officially launch his campaign for reelection this November. “Since we received the news that the...

Judah Friedlander,
comedian and World Champion

Off the Cuff with Judah Friedlander

Allegra Kirkland, Editor-In-Chief April 27, 2012

You’ve been doing stand-up since you were 19. Did you ever consider a career outside of comedy? Was there any point in your career where you got tired of it and wanted to quit? If you’re not...

Security Report: April 19 to April 24, 2012

Staff April 27, 2012

Thursday, April 19 1:15 a.m. Officers responded to a report of a light pole down in North Quad. A plastic dome was found broken and laying on the ground. The globe was taken to the Electric Shop and...

Panel Discusses Free Speech, Dissent in Oberlin’s Political Climate

Elizabeth Dobbins, Staff Writer April 27, 2012

A panel will meet to discuss the implications of free speech in Oberlin’s political climate on Friday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. in King 106. The panel, titled “I may not like what you have to say, but...

CISPA Challenges Internet Privacy

Joseph Dilworth, Staff Writer April 27, 2012

The controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which passed with a 248-168 vote in the House of Representatives yesterday, April 26, is indicative of the growing deterioration of online...

ObieTalk Monitoring System to Be Instituted in Response to Hate Speech

Rosemary Boeglin, News Editor April 27, 2012

In recent months, the nature of postings on the online forum ObieTalk has elicited responses of anger and confusion from various members of the Oberlin community. The number of official complaints...

Security Report: April 11 – April 17, 2012

Staff April 20, 2012

Thursday, April 11 7:50 a.m. A staff member reported being verbally harassed as she crossed Woodland Street by an individual driving a tan SUV. 9:20 p.m. Officers were requested to assist a student...

Friday's electric car workshop in Cleveland addresses city planning for electric vehicles and the newest models of electric cars by Chevy and Nissan. Advocates of the electric car purport that despite its flaws, the electric car is still a more environmentally friendly alternative then gas-powered vehicles.

Electric Car Greener Alternative to Gas-Powered Vehicles

Aimee Stern, Staff Writer April 20, 2012

The City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and Clean Fuels Ohio hosted a workshop and showcase from 9:30 to 3:00 today discussing city planning for electric vehicles and the newest models of electric cars...

Peace Week Events Promote Connections, Community

Julia Herbst, Staff Writer April 20, 2012

This week and next, a student and community led group known as the Peace and Conflict Studies connections group is hosting a program known as Peace Week. The goal of the program, which organizers hope...

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