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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Technology Breaks Barriers to Music

Robert N. Roth, Oberlin Resident April 7, 2017

To the Editors: I’ve said it before, and I say it again: Many thanks to those who make the Conservatory webcasts possible. For those of us who have difficulty getting out to all the wonderful concerts...

Congress Votes to Invade Privacy

Russell Jaffe, Columnist April 7, 2017

In a frightening shift toward the dystopian, Congress recently voted to kill vital protections for internet privacy, with President Donald Trump officially approving the bill Monday. These protections,...

All Roads

All Roads

Melissa Harris, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2017

GOP Places Partisanship Over Protection

Editorial Board March 31, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article discusses rape and sexual assault. Ohio is one of eight states that still includes marital exceptions to its felony rape laws, and it may very well stay that way. The state’s...

Wealth Distribution Fails to Invigorate Economy

Jacob Britton, Contributing Writer March 31, 2017

As Americans we hear all too often from talk radio hosts, comedians and politicians about how the U.S. is lagging behind other countries in terms of economic inequality. Perhaps most famously, Senator...

Drop in International Applications Reflects Political Shift

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2017

One of the harsh realities faced by many in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election is that the United States is not a friendly country. Until Election Day, political rhetoric about the U.S. being...

College Lacks Opportunities to Study Business

Katie Lucey, News Editor March 31, 2017

Oberlin describes itself as an institution with “longstanding commitments to access, diversity, and inclusion,” according to its website. However, what Oberlin achieves in terms of commitment to social...

Health Care Requires Bipartisan Reform

Johan Cavert, Contributing Writer March 31, 2017

In a stunning flop last week, Republicans failed to pass a replacement to the Affordable Care Act that was expected to sail through a Republican-controlled Congress. Such a remarkable loss provides a rare...

Donald the Savior

Donald the Savior

Brian Tom, Contributor March 31, 2017

Red Tent Chapter Reaches Beyond Name

Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor March 31, 2017

Many students around the country are facing increased levels of political and social distress in the wake of the tumultuous presidential election and subsequent increase in hate crimes. In response to...

Fundraiser Jazzes Up First Church

Carol Longsworth, Nicki Memmott, Concert Planning Committee March 31, 2017

To the Editors: Your readers will surely be interested in the Afternoon of Jazz event being offered on Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m. at First Church in Oberlin, United Church of Christ, located at the corner...

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Welcomes Students

John Sabin, Oberlin Resident March 31, 2017

To the Editors: Thank you for your story on the accomplishments of the Oberlin Project (“Oberlin Project Ends Eight-Year Run,” March 10, 2017). Executive Director Sean Hayes is quoted as saying...

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