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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Symbolic Movements Need Active Participation

Ariana Enzerink, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016

There’s been a lot of buzz within the Oberlin College athletics community recently about the seemingly unanimous, teamwide decision for the Oberlin College varsity field hockey team to kneel during...

Student Accessibility Advocates Warrant More Credit

Elizabeth C. Hamilton, Associate Professor of German October 7, 2016

To the Editors: Sydney Allen’s article, “Report Unpacks Campus Climate on Disability,” (The Oberlin Review, Sept. 16, 2016) gives the Working Group on Disability and Access too much credit for...

Trump Reveals True Character in First Debate

Ben Silverman, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has confounded the country about his core values. His rambunctious arrival on the scene and subsequent climb in the polls left much of the U.S. confused as...

Protest Votes Selfish With Trump at Stake

September 30, 2016

Ohio’s electoral votes have favored the winning candidate in 93 percent of presidential elections since 1900, and most polls currently show Republican nominee Donald Trump winning Ohio by a small margin...

McMullin Represents Inclusive Brand of Conservatism

Jack Derwin, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

In a field of divisive candidates, Independent Evan McMullin hopes to represent a trustworthy alternative to the major parties’ presidential nominees, and his common-sense approach to policy and governing...

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Nick Endicott, Contributor September 30, 2016

Oberlin ACF Actions Polarize Campus

Josh Koller, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

This is the first installment in the Review’s new Student Senate column. In an effort to increase communication and transparency, Student Senators will provide personal perspectives on recent events...

Stein Touts Pseudoscience for Votes

Rowan Bassman, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein represents a much-needed voice on progressive issues. As 2016’s most nuanced and righteously dissident candidate on issues from race to renewable energy,...

Clinton Brings Lifetime of Service to Presidency

Amber Scherer, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

One of my first conversations while phone banking for the Clinton campaign was also one of my most memorable. An elderly man picked up. I gave him my pitch, then paused for his response. He was polite...

Domesticated Animals Deserve Compassion

William Cramer, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

Editor’s note: This op-ed contains description of animal torture and slaughter. Bon Appétit, the company in charge of Oberlin’s Campus Dining Services, ceased buying pork raised in gestation crates...

Symposium Features Constructive Dialogue

Melissa Landa, President, Oberlin Alums for Campus Fairness September 30, 2016

To the Editors: On behalf of the Oberlin Chapter of Alums for Campus Fairness, I want to thank all who attended our symposium, “Building a Hate-Free Campus Through Civil Discourse.” More than 60...

Alumni Misrepresent Student Experiences

J Street U Oberlin Board September 30, 2016

To the Editors: In light of the recent [Oberlin Alums for Campus Fairness] symposium, “Building a Hate-Free Campus through Civil Discourse,” it is important for students to come together and engage...

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