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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Garrett Cultivates Opposition to Jordan in Ohio

Ella Moxley, News Editor March 15, 2019

Former three-time congressional candidate Janet Garrett has formed The Jordan Watch Political Action Committee to generate support to unseat Ohio’s District 4 Representative, Jim Jordan. Garrett, a former...

Professor Nancy Darling and her team of students won last weekend’s LaunchU competition for their venture 1Step2Life, a pain management company.

1step2life Selected from Eight Finalists at LaunchU Final Pitch

Lily Jones, Layout Editor March 15, 2019

LaunchU, a competition for Oberlin College students, faculty, staff, and alumni to pitch entrepreneurial ventures — selected its victor last Friday. Professor and Chair of Psychology Nancy Darling and...

There are currently ongoing construction projects in Firelands Apartments Building, which some residents find disruptive.

Residents Question Facilities Communication

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2019

Editor’s note: This article contains description of blood and physical injury. Concerns about campus housing — including a window shattering in Langston Hall and ceiling leaks and mold in Firelands...

Jorge Heine

Off The Cuff: Jorge Heine, Former Chilean Ambassador

Jenna Gyimesi, News Editor March 15, 2019

Jorge Heine is an experienced politician, educator, and author. He is a former Chilean ambassador to China, India, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Heine is also a former Chilean Cabinet Minister...

Security Notebook

March 15, 2019

Thursday, March 7, 2019 12:09 a.m. Campus Safety officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Barrows Hall. Officers noted an odor of burnt marijuana and a slight haze...

Students use desktop computers in the Mary Church Terrell Main Library shortly after Admissions suffered a cyber attack.

Cyber Attackers Breach Admissions Database

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2019

A database controlled by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid was the victim of a targeted cyber attack carried out by unknown persons Tuesday morning. The attackers were able to collect information...

Arabic Courses to Be Offered Digitally

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2019

Oberlin will change the way students take Arabic language classes starting next academic year. Moving forward, students will take intermediate- and upper-level Arabic courses through the Shared Languages...

Admissions, Communications Present on Applicant Data

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2019

Vice President of Communications Ben Jones, OC ’96, and Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Manuel Carballo held a talk for College and Conservatory faculty and select administrative...

Sexual Misconduct Investigation Concludes

Jenna Gyimesi, News Editor March 8, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of sexual harassment and assault. The formal investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against former Organ Professor James David Christie have...

Hanne Williams-Baron at the Cleveland Museum of Art with Connect Cleveland.

Connect Cleveland Expands Programming

Lu Zucker March 8, 2019

Oberlin students visited Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood last weekend to engage with the city through a free bus trip provided by the College. This trip was an expansion of the new Connect...

Security Notebook

March 8, 2019

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 8:52 p.m. A student reported that items were missing from their unlocked room on the second floor of South Hall. A jewelry box, two candles, and a ring holder had been taken. 10:14...

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