COVID-19 Outbreak Continues, College Moves to Remote Campus
Nathan Carpenter and Katie Lucey
March 13, 2020
In an email sent to the campus community Thursday afternoon, President Carmen Twillie Ambar announced that today will be the last day of classes prior to spring break and that students should plan to leave campus by noon on Monday, March 16. The decision is meant to help contain the spread of the novel ...
Students Discuss UAW Concerns with Trustees
Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
Student activists met with members of the Board of Trustees last week to denounce the College’s announcement that they are considering outsourcing up to 108 United Auto Worker jobs. In the meeting, students expressed their concerns and presented petitions that had been signed by students, alumni, and t...
Congressional Candidates Campaign in Oberlin
Ella Moxley, Senior Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Despite fears over the novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — community spread, Democratic candidates running in Ohio’s fourth Congressional district have ramped up their campaign efforts. Some candidates, including Shannon Freshour and Jeffrey Sites, have increased their presence in Oberlin in recent wee...
Drug Exposure Reactions Raise Questions in Scientific Community
Anisa Curry Vietze, News Editor
March 13, 2020
Testing done by the Lorain County Crime Lab determined last month that the substance that caused seven people to experience overdose-like symptoms in October was crystal methamphetamine, and not fentanyl, as previously suspected. The ramifications of this result still echo through the community of police off...
College Announces New Music Minor
Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
Oberlin is offering a new minor in Music following recommendations put forth by the One Oberlin report to expand “opportunities for private lessons, classroom study, and performing” for College students. Elizabeth Hamilton, associate dean of the College of the Arts and Sciences and co-chair of M...
Security Notebook
March 13, 2020
Thursday, March 5, 2020 12:49 a.m. Campus Safety officers and the Oberlin Police Department responded to a call for assistance at Barrows Hall. Upon arrival, officers located a student ill from alcohol consumption. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment. 9:28 a.m. Allen Memo...
Pressure Mounts Against Outsourcing Proposal; Senator Sherrod Brown Voices Support of UAW
Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
Campus controversy continues to swirl around President Carmen Twillie Ambar’s Feb. 18 announcement that the College is “formally considering” outsourcing dining and custodial services, a proposal that could impact jobs currently held by 108 members of the United Automobile Workers union. While...
COVID-19 Outbreak Suspends Study Away Programs
Katie Lucey, News Editor
March 6, 2020
In the wake of rising global concern over COVID-19, a newly-discovered strain of coronavirus, Oberlin students are finding their study away programs altered or abruptly terminated in countries facing travel advisories. Although the College has issued statements indicating its ongoing support for affected ...
Conservatory to Launch New Recording Arts and Production Programs
Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
The Conservatory has announced new one-year and two-year certificate programs for postgraduate students in Recording Arts and Production. The program is currently accepting applications for its first semester, which will begin this fall. The program is spearheaded by Director of Audio Services Paul...
Off the Cuff with David Kris, Security & Surveillance Expert
March 6, 2020
David Kris held a session titled “Surveillance and Hate” in Hallock Auditorium this past Tuesday. Kris is the founder of Culper Partners, LLC. He was the Head of the Department of Justice’s National Security Division under the Obama administration. He has also served as senior advisor to the A...
Security Notebook
March 6, 2020
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 1:40 p.m. An officer was requested to assist a student who was not feeling well at the Science Center. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment. 3:32 p.m. A student reported the theft of prescription medication from their backpack while at the Mary Churc...
Community Responds to College’s Demolition of Village Housing
Ella Moxley, Senior Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
Last month’s demolition of seven Village Houses has sparked conversation over whether the College should have been more intentional in consulting the surrounding community before making the decision to tear the houses down. The College currently has no plans to build on the vacant lots, and some resi...
Athina Apazidis, Staff Cartoonist