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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

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...

Infamous Police Officer Ends Tainted Career

Russell Jaffe, Contributing Writer September 23, 2016

Commissioner Bill Bratton of the New York City Police Department officially retired Sept. 16, in order to “pursue other opportunities” in the private sector. The self-proclaimed “top cop in America”...

Gym Expansion Will Increase Campus Accessibility

Dan Lev, Contributing Writer September 23, 2016

After reading Louis Krauss’ article on the possible Philips extension in the Sept. 16 issue of the Review, “Trustees to Consider Philips Gym Expansion,” I wanted to offer my voice as a captain of...

Ohio Voting Has Built-In Safeguards

Linda Gates, Alison Ricker, Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick, League of Women Voters September 23, 2016

To the Editors: Ohio voters should not be concerned that their ballots will not be counted as the voter intended, because Ohio laws and procedures protect the integrity of the ballot. For the past 10...

Committees Allow for More Student Input

Rachel Mead, College senior September 23, 2016

To the Editors: Students at Oberlin seem to feel that they are in the dark about how the institution functions, and rightly so. There is very little information readily available for us to answer questions...

Only One Candidate Stands for Progress

Ziya Smallens, Contributing Writer September 23, 2016

It’s no secret that many Oberlin students voted for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primary. Many remain skeptical of Hillary Clinton, citing an inability to trust her. I respect the instincts of my...

Rankings Contribute to College Commodification

Editorial Board September 23, 2016

U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of 1,374 colleges and universities in the United States on Sept. 13, amplifying the nightmare that is the college-application process. As if...

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Nick Endicott, Contributor September 23, 2016

Oberlin ACF Addresses Student Senate Letter

Melissa Landa September 21, 2016

Student Senate, in consultation with current and former members of ABUSUA, Oberlin J Street U and Students for a Free Palestine, released a letter yesterday morning condemning the actions of the Oberlin...

Student Senate Condemns OCACF Actions

September 20, 2016

The original version of this letter listed Oberlin J Street U as a consultant. Since the letter's publication, members of Oberlin J Street U have requested that the organization's name be removed. For...

Johnson-Weld Ticket Offers Experienced Leadership

Brandon Bobbitt, Oberlin resident September 16, 2016

To the Editors: For loyal Democrats and Republicans, there appear to be cruel choices to be made this fall, especially in the presidential race. Each of the major-party nominees is deeply flawed, and...

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