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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Valerie Hotchkiss

Valerie Hotchkiss: Azariah S. Root Director of Libraries

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2024

Oberlin College Libraries recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Mary Church Terrell Main Library  in Mudd Center and plans on continuing celebrations throughout the year. Azariah S. Root Director...

Oberlin College Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Student Workers

Walker Prince September 6, 2024

Oberlin College recently announced an increase in the student minimum wage to $12 per hour, effective from the start of this fall semester. This new rate surpasses Ohio’s current minimum wage of $10.45. Many...

Oberlin City Council Update for September 3

Gregory Amenta September 6, 2024

Parknav Presents About Possibility of Parking App Director of software company Parknav John Leney spoke to City Council about the features of their parking app. Leney explained that Parknav provides information...

World Headlines

Yasu Shinozaki and Karthik Ranganadhan September 6, 2024

Nicolás Maduro Decrees Venezuelan Christmas Will Be Oct. 1; Issues Arrest Warrant For Rival Political Leader Nicolás Maduro, the dictator of Venezuela, decreed that Christmas will be celebrated on Oct....

The E-bus travels Oberlin on a fixed route, providing free transportation to 
students and community members.

City of Oberlin Launches Free Electric Bus Service

Cole Mirman September 6, 2024

The City of Oberlin recently launched a new transportation initiative, the EBus, which began running Aug. 16. The EBus is an electric bus that travels around Oberlin and surrounding areas on a fixed route...

The People’s College for the Liberation of Palestine is occupying part of Wilder Bowl.

Students Continue Holding Programming for Palestine, Halt Commencement Celebrations Tent

Andrea Nguyen, Sports Editor May 10, 2024

The People’s College for the Liberation of Palestine has continued its presence in Wilder Bowl into a second week. It is now comprised of two structures housing the “People’s Library” and a bake...

Construction on SIP will continue over the summer.

Construction on Sustainable Infrastructure Program to Continue Over the Summer

JP Liddy May 10, 2024

Oberlin’s Sustainable Infrastructure Program has entered its fourth and final stage. The College is preparing to start construction over the summer to add geothermal air conditioning to 11 buildings...

BRANCHES Fosters Community, Provides Resources for Underrepresented Communities in STEM

Adrienne Sato, Senior Staff Writer May 10, 2024

This week, the community for Bridging Resources and Access to Nurture Community through Holistic Engagement in STEM hosted two final events for the 2023–24 school year. On Wednesday, they hosted their...

The Office of Residence Life is currently reassessing its dining services.

Residence Life Proposes Changes to Housing, Dining

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor May 10, 2024

The Office of Residence Life is planning significant changes to housing and dining at Oberlin. The office is working on creating a Housing Master Plan which will outline plans to renovate and modernize...

Les Leopold

Les Leopold: Author and Labor Advocate

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor May 10, 2024

Les Leopold, OC ’69, is an author and the executive director of the Labor Institute and is on the steering committee for the Alumni for Oberlin Values. His recent book, Wall Street’s War on Workers:...

City Council Update for April 6

Emily Vaughan, Opinions Editor May 10, 2024

Oberlin City Council convened Monday for a regular meeting. Council President Eboni Johnson, OC ’97, presided over the meeting. All Councilmembers were present. Council Hears Proposal for Bicycle and...

World Headlines

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor May 10, 2024

Tens of Thousands Flee as Israel Bombs Rafah; Biden Announces Pause to Weapons Shipments On Thursday, the United Nations said that tens of thousands of people have fled Rafah in response to an Israeli...

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