Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Salary Freeze Incites Faculty Concern

Christian Bolles, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

Editor’s Note: The letter referenced in this article has been published in full under “Letters to the Editors” in this issue’s Opinions section. As the Board of Trustees convenes this weekend,...

Major Joe Womack of the Mobile Environmental Justice Action
Coalition leads Oberlin students on a tour of Africatown.

Students Help Africatown Fight for Environmental Justice

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor December 8, 2017

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Comparative American Studies Janet Fiskio added a new facet to the Environmental Studies program when she led a group of students to historic Africatown...

The Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies is one of the most innovative green buildings in the country. Despite this, the College falls short of its sustainability goals by a large margin.

OES Requests Landfill Gas Recovery System

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

The Office of Environmental Sustainability is attempting to reduce Oberlin College’s carbon footprint and boost its sustainability reputation by cutting emissions through a new landfill gas recovery...

Security Report

December 8, 2017

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 4:33 a.m. Safety and Security Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Lord-Saunders House. A malfunctioning detector caused the alarm,...

Title IX Coordinator Rebecca Mosely

OTC: Rebecca Mosely, Title IX Coordinator

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2017

Rebecca Mosely serves as the Title IX coordinator and director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Oberlin College. She develops and administers policy on discrimination and harassment and handles issues...

The building housing the Creative Writing program on West Lorain Street. The department lost a tenure-track professor when he unexpectedly resigned Nov. 16 after sexual misconduct allegations came to light.

Matambo Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of sexual assault. Associate Professor of Creative Writing Bernard Matambo resigned Nov. 16 amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct toward students....

The 2.27-megawatt solar array located on the College campus generates about 12 percent of the College’s electricity and is one of the many reasons Oberlin has a chance to win the Georgetown University Energy Prize of $5 million.

Oberlin Advances to Final Round of Energy Contest

Jenna Gyimesi, News Editor December 1, 2017

Oberlin has advanced with nine other cities to the final round of competition for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, which recognizes top performing communities for increasing energy efficiency and...

Court Rules Against Construction in Ohio City, Gives Oberlin Hope

Eliza Guinn, Copy Editor December 1, 2017

Construction on the NEXUS pipeline halted in the Northeast Ohio city of Green after the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals voted in a 2–1 decision to block the company from building within city limits....

Technology Store to Close in December

Sydney Allen and Jenna Gyimesi December 1, 2017

The Oberlin Technology Store, located in the Mudd library basement, will shut down Dec. 15. The store has provided students, staff, faculty, and community members with discounted electronics and advice...

Ari Berman writes for The Nation magazine.

Ari Berman, Political Journalist

Kameron Dunbar December 1, 2017

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Voting rights and access can be deemed as a niche arena in American political science. How and when did your interest spark in this area? I started...

Security Notebook

December 1, 2017

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 12:30 p.m. Safety and Security Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a Goldsmith Village Housing Unit. Smoke from cooking caused the...

A student prepares for a performance at the ’Sco, which will undergo changes as staff members work to draw more students to the space.

‘Sco to Open Earlier, Offer More Diverse Events

Tess Joosse November 17, 2017

The ’Sco, Oberlin College’s campus bar and music venue in the basement of Wilder Hall, will open earlier and offer a wider range of events based on student feedback. Staff members of the club hope...

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