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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

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Brian Tom, Contributor April 21, 2017

Trump Recklessly Tempts War

Russell Jaffe, Columnist April 21, 2017

International tensions are on the rise as North Korea and the United States trade increasingly threatening demonstrations of military power. In one deliberate provocation, President Donald Trump supposedly...

Administrative Bloat Evades Real Issue

Editorial Board April 14, 2017

The General Faculty Committee considered recommendations for implementation from the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working group today, including a suggestion...

Branding Masculinity as ‘Bad’ Restricts Change

Jack Rockwell, Contributing Writer April 14, 2017

Last week, I watched a close friend mediate a discussion between two students. My friend, who I will call Jaime, was doing an excellent job, periodically interjecting with statements that found a middle...

Dialogue Must Acknowledge Israeli Apartheid

Tom Cohn, Contributing Writer April 14, 2017

For promoting constructive dialogue on the Israel-Palestine conflict via the Thursday, April 6 “Reclaiming Our Narrative” event, Oberlin Zionists and Africans for Peace deserve everyone’s recognition...

Students Should Prioritize Anti-War Activism

Chloe Vassot, Contributing Writer April 14, 2017

President Donald Trump authorized an airstrike against a Syrian airfield in rebel-held town Khan Sheikhoun on April 6, resulting in more than 80 deaths. The strike came in response to a chemical attack...

Can I come back on air now?

EW, Contributor April 14, 2017

PRSM Workshops Exacerbate Hierarchy

Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor April 14, 2017

It has become common practice for colleges and universities across the U.S. to mandate sexual misconduct workshops for incoming students. At Oberlin, all new students are required to attend the first round...

Positive Rights, Not Capitalism, Require Violent State

Jacob Britton, Contributing Writer April 14, 2017

It was only a matter of time before a fellow Oberlin student would respond to my right-leaning op-ed condemning wealth distribution. Jordan Ecker begins his refutation by stating that my article is a mere...

Plant-A-Row Fights Food Insecurity

Claudia Baker, College sophomore April 14, 2017

To the Editors: This spring, Oberlin Community Services is sponsoring a project called Plant-A-Row. We are encouraging organizations and individuals to plant an extra row of produce in their gardens...

Census More than Identity Title

Marissa Maxfield, Contributing Writer April 7, 2017

The U.S. Census Bureau released a version of its plans for the 2020 census last week, and for the first time, it proposed tallying gender identity and sexual orientation. Shortly after, Census Bureau Director...

LA Legislature Misses Mark on HIV

Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor April 7, 2017

In a fight to end the stigmatization of HIV and AIDS, Democratic lawmakers in Los Angeles are seeking to pass legislation that would reduce the charge for not telling your partner that you have HIV before...

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