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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Carrie Jankowski Appointed President of Mercy Health – Allen Hospital

Sofia Tomasic, Senior Staff Writer May 6, 2022

Mercy Health – Allen Hospital welcomed Carrie Jankowski as its new president in January 2022. Jankowski hopes to increase community involvement and outreach in her new position. Jankowski...

The Arb at Tappan Square and Doobies Smoke Shop have recently moved locations.

Spring Brings Changes to Oberlin Business Scene, Community Events

Sofia Tomasic, Senior Staff Writer April 29, 2022

As Oberlin settles into spring, patrons at local businesses can expect several changes downtown. A new business will open soon in the former Black River Cafe, and The Arb at Tappan Square has changed locations...

Last week, Oberlin City Council evaluated new data on the City’s Electric Vehicle Carshare program.

Council Assesses Electric Carshare Program

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2022

Last week, Michael Peters, cofounder of electric carshare service Sway Mobility, presented data on the program’s use to the Oberlin City Council. The data revealed that the program has experienced low...

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OSCA Business Director Sundance Discusses His Role in OSCA, Oberlin Indigenous History

Kush Bulmer, News Editor April 29, 2022

Sundance, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) people, is the executive director of the Cleveland American Indian Movement and the business coordinator for the Oberlin Student Cooperative Association. On April...

Oberlin City Schools recently announced that it would expand its preschool program from four to five days a week.

Oberlin City Schools Preschool Program Increases to Five Day Week

Juliana Gaspar, Arts & Culture Editor April 29, 2022

Last week, Oberlin City Schools announced that it will expand its preschool program from four days a week to five for the 2022–23 academic year. OCS officials hope this decision will grant children greater...

Adelman Leaves City Council, Transitions to College

Juliana Gaspar, Arts & Culture Editor April 29, 2022

Former Oberlin City Council President Heather Adelman joined Oberlin College as its new sustainability manager Monday. To avoid a conflict of interest, Adelman announced her resignation from City Council...

COVID-19 Update

Kayla Kim and Ella Moxley April 29, 2022

Ohio Updates COVID-19 cases are slowly rising again in Ohio. Between April 1 and April 28, the state recorded 20,759 new cases, 585 hospitalizations, and 55 deaths. There has been a daily average of 1,247...

Security Notebook

April 29, 2022

Thursday, April 21, 2022 1:51 p.m. Campus Safety officers observed that the lettering on the “Welcome to Campus Safety” sign located in the lobby of the Campus Safety Office displayed profanity....

Oberlin community members celebrated Kurt Russell’s appointment as National Teacher of the Year 2022 at an event held at Oberlin High School.

OHS’ Kurt Russell Receives 2022 National Teacher of the Year Award

Lauren Krainess, News Editor April 22, 2022

This week, the Council of Chief State School Officers named Oberlin High School history teacher Kurt Russell as the National Teacher of the Year 2022. To celebrate his accomplishment,  teachers, students,...

Revised COVID-19 guidelines require that students continue to wear masks in indoor spaces such as Mudd Center.

College Returns to Full Masking as COVID Cases Spike

Ella Moxley, News Editor April 22, 2022

On Wednesday, the College announced that it would loosen its mask mandate by making masks optional in dorms and residential areas. Less than 48 hours after the announcement, the College reversed the decision...

The Career Development Center recently moved into the newly-renovated Center for Engaged Liberal Arts.

Career Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Moves to CELA

Sofia Tomasic, Senior Staff Writer April 22, 2022

The Career Development Center recently welcomed Anthony Pernell-McGee as its new executive director. Pernell-McGee replaces former Executive Director Dana Hamdan, who stepped down from her position last...

Students Form New POC Identity-Based Group

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2022

Members of Oberlin’s identity organizations are collaborating to start a POC Coalition on campus. Students originally came up with this idea to create a safe space where students of color could discuss...

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