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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Local Ballot Measures Shape Student Lives

Hannah Rasmussen, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016

As Nov. 8 approaches, all eyes are on the presidential race. Almost every student on campus has been hounded by the questions: “Are you registered to vote?” and “Have you changed your address?”...

Opportunities for Input Ignored by Students

Meg Parker, Photo Editor October 7, 2016

This article is part of the Review’s Student Senate column. In an effort to increase communication and transparency, Student Senators will provide personal perspectives on recent events on campus and...

Student Feedback Crucial for Change

To the Editors: At a time when higher education faces significant pressure to make good on its promises of equity and inclusion, and in light of debates on our own campus about the impact of discrimination...

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...

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