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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Security Report

February 24, 2023

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 Campus Safety officers responded to a report of vandalism at Philips gym in the pool area. An officer responded to a report from South Hall to transport an injured student to...

World Headlines

February 24, 2023

South Africa Continues to Face Its Worst-Ever Electricity Crisis Since the beginning of 2022, the power utility company Eskom has been unable to meet the demand for electricity across South Africa....

In Memory of Beth Weiss

In Memory of Beth Weiss

February 24, 2023

The staff of The Oberlin Review extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Beth Weiss, director of Conservatory admissions and enrollment management. She passed last Friday morning surrounded...

Upcoming Events

February 24, 2023

Saturday, Feb. 25 2:30–4 p.m.: Defend the Land at the Oberlin Public Library Learn about Land and Water Protection as it pertains to Indigenous Culture. In honor of fallen activist Manuel ‘Tortuguita’...

Faculty Begin Conversations on Supporting Student Mental Health Amid Higher Course Withdrawals, Incompletes

Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2023

The Counseling Center waiting room was crowded but quiet this past Tuesday morning. Just after 10 a.m., Executive Director of Student Health and Wellbeing Andrew Oni sat with the Review to discuss the...

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, 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,...

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