Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Paul Sidhu

Paul Sidhu, Dave’s Cosmic Subs

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2017

Paul Sidhu, 29, is the owner of the Oberlin branch of Dave’s Cosmic Subs, a sandwich restaurant franchise founded in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, by Dave Lombardy in 1997. Sidhu, a Cleveland native, launched...

Hall Auditorium undergoing construction for a renovation and expansion. Oberlin’s Theater department could have difficulty staffing the theater due to budgetary constraints.

Staffing Shortage Creates Inequality

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2017

After Chair of the Board of Trustees Chris Canavan’s June email announcing this year’s budgetary deficit — including a drop in admissions, a five percent budgetary reduction, and a faculty salary...

College to Introduce Shuttle Service

Lila Michaels, Layout Editor September 15, 2017

The Division of Student Life in the Dean of Students Office will offer a new shuttle service to various locations on and off campus this fall in an effort to create a more accessible campus and enhance...

College junior Kira Findling working in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which recently sent out a survey assessing student satisfaction on campus with accessibility, equality, and other issues.

Surveys Help Find Ways to Improve Student Life

Kate Fishman, Managing Editor September 15, 2017

With a significant dip in student enrollment and retention this academic year, the administration began emailing students and faculty survey questions in an effort to holistically improve the Oberlin experience....

News Brief: Graduate Accused of Quadruple Homicide

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of violent homicide. During business hours, students can contact the Counseling Center at (440) 775-8470, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at (440)...

Trustees Postpone Student Rep. Vote

Trustees Postpone Student Rep. Vote

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2017

Student senators are facing an uncertain start to the fall semester as they persist in their battle to get a student representative on the Board of Trustees. The board tabled the vote over potential student...

Security Notebook

September 15, 2017

Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 12:19 p.m. A student reported the theft of their bicycle July 10 from an unknown location on campus. The bicycle is registered, and valued at $200. 6:37 p.m. Safety and Security...

Melvin Briggs and León Pescador.

Melvin Briggs, León Pescador, New Student Senators

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2017

León Pescador and Melvin Briggs were recently elected as student senators, winning in a pool of 23 candidates. They are entering Senate as the Board of Trustees is considering incorporating a student...

Feature Photo: Community Stands for DACA

Feature Photo: Community Stands for DACA

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

Pictured is College senior Zury Gutierrez giving a speech at the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals vigil Tuesday evening in Tappan Square, an event arranged after President Trump announced he would...

Enrollment Drop Creates Financial Shortfall

Sydney Allen and Alexis Dill September 8, 2017

Oberlin College is looking at a $5 million deficit heading into the 2017–18 academic year due to an unexpected drop in admissions. This not only strains budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, but also...

City Manager Makes Final Pick for New Police Chief

Anna Kozler September 8, 2017

Elyria Police Sergeant Clarence “Ryan” Warfield was selected as Oberlin’s new police chief last week, filling the vacancy left by former Chief Juan Torres. Oberlin City Manager Rob Hillard helmed...

Alex Vera, OC ’17, conducts research in Associate Professor of Chemistry Jason Belitsky’s lab.

Administration Revives Research Status

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2017

Research Status, a program that awards grants to Oberlin Faculty, giving them the opportunity to conduct research on a full-time basis for a period of up to one year, is being reinstated in a more limited...

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