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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Downtown Strategies presented their findings to OCIC Feb. 8

Downtown Strategies Inc., Oberlin Community Improvement Corporation, Present Draft Report on Downtown Revitalization Plan

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor February 17, 2023

The Board of the Oberlin Community Improvement Corporation met Feb. 8 to discuss a new draft report on how to improve Oberlin’s downtown. The OCIC had engaged an external company, Downtown Strategies,...

Tyler’s Farm has grown leafy greens hydroponically since 2014.

Center for Food Innovation Proposes Year-Round Agriculture to Bolster Local Farming

Cal Ransom, News Editor February 17, 2023

The Center for Food Innovation, a nonprofit organization started at Oberlin College in 2020, wants Northeast Ohioans to eat more locally grown produce. CFI aims to have 25 percent of the produce consumed...

Amnesty International Report Alleges New Evidence in Mahallati Involvement in Cover Up of 1988 Iran Mass Political Killings

Ava Miller, The Bulletin Editor February 17, 2023

On Feb. 6, Amnesty International released a 17-page report condemning Professor of Religion Mohammad Jafar Mahallati’s actions as Iran’s former ambassador to the United Nations. The report alleges...

Students ask ChatGPT questions.

Students, Staff Engage in Dialogue About ChatGPT

Emma Benardete, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2023

A faculty workshop series on the use of artificial intelligence in a college setting, particularly generative text models like ChatGPT, began Feb. 9. Sponsored by the Gertrude B. Lemle Teaching Center...

Derailed Train Leaks Toxic Chemicals in East Palestine, Forces Residents to Evacuate

Annie Castillo February 17, 2023

On Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern train traveling through East Palestine, Ohio derailed due to a mechanical issue, spilling hazardous chemicals and prompting the evacuation of residents until Feb. 8. After...

Dr. Nelson’s research could increase efficiency in electronics.

OTC: Jocienne Nelson: OC ’14, Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jonah Ordower February 17, 2023

Dr. Jocienne Nelson, OC ’14, director’s postdoctoral fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, gave a talk on campus yesterday as part of the Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series. Nelson...

Upcoming Events

February 17, 2023

Friday, Feb. 17 7:30 p.m.: REGENERATION: A Global Eco Drag Show in Wilder 101 Hosted by the Multicultural Resource Commons, this virtual drag show will feature performers from around the world. Saturday,...

World

February 17, 2023

Builders, Citizens Arrested by Turkish Government After Earthquake According to an article published by Reuters, damages in Turkey could range from $25 to $80 billion. The Turkish government arrested...

Burton Hall was among the buildings that suffered damage as a result of Winter Storm Elliott.

Winter Storm Elliott Caused Damages to Student Housing, Impacted Personal Property

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor February 10, 2023

Approximately 50 students’ residences were impacted by pipes bursting due to extreme cold weather in Burton Hall, Tank Hall, Asia House, and three Village housing units during winter break. Oberlin Facilities...

Fizz Social Media Launches on Oberlin’s Campus

Alexa Stevens and Emily Vaughan February 10, 2023

Last Monday, Oberlin student representatives from the social media application Fizz distributed donuts in Wilder Hall, Stevenson Hall, and outside of King Building in exchange for pledges to download the...

Kalamazoo Vapor announced its closure Jan. 23 of this year.

Kalamazoo Vapor Closes Oberlin Location After Five Months

Isaac Imas, Production Editor February 10, 2023

On Jan. 23, Kalamazoo Vapor announced the closure of its Oberlin location, formerly at 21 West College Street. A message sent out to their email list read, “We are sorry to announce that due to lack...

College Initiates Legally Mandated Anti-Hazing Training

Cal Ransom, News Editor February 10, 2023

Online anti-hazing training opened for Oberlin students Tuesday. The program is mandatory for all students and must be completed by March 10, 2023. Coaches, volunteers, and staff who run campus organizations...

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