Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

First Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.

First Church Celebrates 175 Years with Multi-Faith Anniversary

Alex Davies, Contributing Writer September 22, 2017

Once one of the largest congregations in the United States, the First Church in Oberlin is celebrating its 175th anniversary Oct. 8. The event is open to members of all faiths and will commemorate the...

Board Proposes School Consolidation

Jenna Gyimesi, News Editor September 22, 2017

The wear on Eastwood Elementary, Prospect Elementary, Langston Middle School, and Oberlin High School over the years has prompted the Oberlin Board of Education to propose the construction of a $36 million...

Security Report

September 22, 2017

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 12:35 p.m. A student reported the theft of their bicycle from the front yard of their North Professor Village Housing Unit sometime during the night. The bicycle was registered. 6:55...

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...

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