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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

College UAW workers gathered on Aug. 15 for a socially distanced parade to say goodbye to outsourced colleagues.

Alumni Fund Seeks Just Transition for Outsourced Workers

Ella Moxley, News Editor September 18, 2020

The 1833 Just Transition Fund has raised almost $150,000 in pledges to support the United Auto Workers union members who lost their jobs last spring when the College outsourced 108 custodial and dining...

Oberlin Residents Face Unemployment, Housing and Food Insecurity

Drew Dansby, Production Staff September 18, 2020

Since federal COVID-19 assistance expired in late July, many unemployed and low-income tenants in Oberlin and Lorain County have experienced food insecurity and the threat of eviction. Although community...

Former Professor Files Lawsuit Against The College for Discriminatory Hiring

Katherine MacPhail and Anisa Curry Vietze September 18, 2020

A former Oberlin dance professor filed a lawsuit against the College on Sept. 3 alleging discrimination in hiring for being a straight, white, married woman from the Midwest, as well as workplace retaliation....

The Conservatory recently announced new initiatives to increase diversity and equity within the music curriculum, repertoire, and Conservatory community.

Conservatory Announces New Goals to Increase Racial Equity and Belonging

Ella Moxley, News Editor September 18, 2020

Oberlin Conservatory faculty released an action plan last week for increasing the diversity and equity of Oberlin’s music education as part of the Presidential Initiative. Over the past several months,...

Security Notebook

September 18, 2020

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 11:35 a.m. Campus Safety Officers responded to an alarm sounding at a Village Housing Unit on East Lorain Street. An electrician responded to replace the smoke detector, and...

Twine is a new app created to enhance student life around campus by connecting students to activities and organizations.

Twine App to Connect Students with Campus Clubs, Events

Kyra McConnell, Writer September 16, 2020

Twine, a student-developed social app designed to increase community and student connection, is scheduled to launch this month. The app was initially envisioned prior to the spread of COVID-19, and now...

Aiden Day passed away Aug. 29, 2020. He is survived by his sister, College third-year Aniella Day, and their parents Christian Day and Dr. Carmel Schettino.

In Memory of Aiden Day, College Fourth-Year

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2020

The staff of The Oberlin Review extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of College fourth-year Aiden Day, who died Aug. 29, 2020, at the age of 22. At Oberlin, Day was a Politics and...

Students from The Peer Advising Leadership cohort Poplar Tree have an informal socially distanced gathering in Tappan Square during the first week of classes.

PAL Program Prepares Students for a Socially-Distanced College Experience

Casey Troost September 11, 2020

This semester, the Peer Advising Leaders program has expanded in both length and content to address the strains that incoming first-year students face under COVID-19. The PAL program began in 2017 and...

16 Students Asked to Leave Campus For Breaking COVID-19 Community Agreement

16 Students Asked to Leave Campus For Breaking COVID-19 Community Agreement

Gigi Ewing, Managing Editor September 11, 2020

Sixteen students who were found in violation of the COVID-19 safety practices in the College’s Community Agreement have been asked to leave campus and complete the remainder of the semester remotely.  Before...

Students walk past Student Health and Counseling Center. All Counseling Center appointments are taking place over Zoom as a COVID-19 precaution.

Mental Health Resources Complicated by COVID

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2020

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of mental illness. Some are concerned that the stress and isolation created by COVID-19 could have broad negative effects on students’ mental health....

Security Notebook

September 11, 2020

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 6:44 p.m. Campus Safety responded to a report of a large tree branch that fell on several vehicles on the Keep Cottage driveway. Owners were contacted and the Grounds Department...

Meet the Student Senate Candidates!

September 10, 2020

In collaboration with Student Senate, the Review has created a video to help you get to know some of the candidates' personalities, platforms, and favorite spaces on campus. Once you've watched, and decided...

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