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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Kathleen Stephens

OTC: Kathleen Stephens, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea

Sydney Allen and Lior Krancer March 8, 2019

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Kathleen Stephens spoke yesterday on “Militarization and Demilitarization on the Korean Peninsula” for the 2019 Global Issues Symposium. The symposium...

This tree on the corner of Edison Street and Pleasant Street was one of many uprooted during last Sunday’s wind storm.

Windstorm Whips Through Northeast Ohio

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2019

It was a blustery weekend across the Midwest and Northeast, as winds reaching 65 miles per hour uprooted trees, damaged buildings and vehicles, and triggered power outages. Just down the road in Cleveland,...

Left to right: Student Finance Committee members College sophomore Elmo Tumbokon, College senior Meg Parker, and College sophomore Emma Edney discuss changes to finance policy in an SFC meeting.

SFC Implements New Budgeting Strategy

Leo Lasdun, Production Staff Member March 1, 2019

The Student Finance Committee is planning to introduce a new budgeting strategy aimed at fostering collaboration among student organizations and more efficiently coordinating the timing of events. The...

College senior Gabe Schneier and Conservatory junior Emmett Sher eat a meal at Catrina’s, Oberlin’s newest restaurant.

New Restaurant Aims To Provide Authentic Cuisine

Keifer Ludwig March 1, 2019

After months of anticipation, Catrina’s Tacos y Margaritas has opened its doors and is now providing the community with culinary creations in a captivating dining environment. The restaurant, which opened...

“Justice for Some” Talk Looks at Israel-Palestine Conflict

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2019

In an effort to increase campus consciousness around the Israel-Palestine conflict, two student groups — Oberlin Students for a Free Palestine and Oberlin College Jewish Voice for Peace — have invited...

Symposium Showcases International Perspectives

Jenna Gyimesi, News Editor March 1, 2019

Oberlin’s first Public Intellectuals in a Changing World symposium launched this week, with a mission to foster impactful interdisciplinary and intercultural conversations. The event will consist of...

Rosa Brooks

Rosa Brooks, Georgetown Law Professor

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2019

Rosa Brooks is a law professor at Georgetown University currently focusing on issues related to police brutality. She was the keynote speaker at Oberlin’s 2019 Global Issues Symposium, giving a Feb....

Mickey Mart, a small convenience store and gas station on South Main Street, recently expanded its hours to 24 hours

Local Convenience Store Mickey Mart Will Open 24/7

Lily Jones, Layout Editor March 1, 2019

Mickey Mart, located at 155 South Main Street, is now open 24 hours a day, making it the only full-time business within reasonable walking distance of Oberlin College. Many students and community members...

Oberlin Community News Bulletin

March 1, 2019

Firelands High School Showcases Student Work Students from Oberlin City Schools will exhibit their projects and art in the Falcon Showcase March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Firelands High School. Kindergarteners...

Security Notebook

March 1, 2019

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 4:11 a.m. Campus Safety officers were requested to assist an ill student in East Hall. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment. 11:26 a.m. A student...

Protesters organized in downtown Oberlin on Monday to protest President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency.

Protesters Stand Against National Emergency

Ella Moxley, News Editor February 22, 2019

A group of concerned Lorain County citizens convened in the southeast corner of Tappan Square on Monday to protest President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. The demonstration was organized...

Residents Look to Form Community Land Trust

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2019

A coalition of Oberlin residents and business leaders is in the process of forming a local community land trust with the goal of increasing housing affordability and community investment in Oberlin. A...

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