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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Staff Seeks Balance Between Free Speech and Community Standards in Online Comment Moderation

The Editorial Board April 13, 2014

Last week, an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times argued that Oberlin is turning into “[a symbol] of the widespread scourge of campus political correctness and the glorification of victimhood,” due to the...

MAAS Conference Highlights Importance of Participation

Lydia Smith, Contributing Writer April 5, 2014

Two weeks ago, I attended the 18th Biennial Midwest Asian-American Student Conference, which was hosted by Oberlin’s Asian-American Alliance. MAASC was the first conference I’ve attended that focuses...

Intra-Campus Discussions More Effective Face-to-Face than on Facebook

Nate Levinson, Sports Editor April 5, 2014

Part of what makes Oberlin a great place is that people are so willing to engage in dialogue about serious issues, but the forum this discussion takes place in has the power to detract from the opinions...

Syrian Crisis Fading From Public Eye

Ahmed El Meleegy, Contributing Writer April 5, 2014

Could it actually be that a conflict that is featured so much in the news and policy journals is growing increasingly irrelevant? As Syria shows, the answer is yes. It isn’t that the lives are...

Corrections to EDGE Fund Articles

Evan Tincknell April 5, 2014

To the Editor: My name is Evan Tincknell, and I have been a Green EDGE Fund board member for the past three years. The following is my own personal response and does not necessarily reflect the sentiment...

Tobacco-Free Site Newly Available

The Tobacco Sub-Committee April 5, 2014

To the Editor: The Oberlin Tobacco-Free Sub-Committee posted a preliminary draft of the Tobacco-Free Initiative Policy on our regularly updated website on Monday, Feb. 24: new. oberlin.edu/office/oswell/tobacco-free-at-oberlin/....

Response to Apel’s ROI Article

Erik and Michele Andrews, Parents of students April 5, 2014

To the Editor: The article in the March 7, 2014 Review, “Oberlin Ranked U.S.’s Worst Return on Investment” (Aidan Apel, author and College senior), is one we read with interest. In light of rising...

Response to Musical Injuries Article

Julia Connor, Double degree fifth-year April 5, 2014

To the Editor: Many thanks to the Review for bringing attention to something rarely discussed in the Conservatory — musician injuries. I believe the Conservatory must take more responsibility for...

‘Review’ Applauds SIC’s Adherence to Core Values

Review Editorial Board April 5, 2014

Part of Oberlin’s appeal is its salacious, open-minded, body- and sex-positive outlook on sexual expression. Throughout its history this college has proven to be at the forefront of issues related to...

RE: Student Senate Reaches
 an Impasse

Milo Vieland, College fourth-year April 5, 2014

To the Editor: Many senators and other students seem to be under the impression that talking about racism is getting in the way of Senate’s productivity. When Senators Acey and Gil bring up racism...

Hobby Lobby Case Threatens Healthcare Access

Hazel Crampton-Hays and Sasha Solov, Students United for Reproductive Freedom April 5, 2014

To the Editor: On March 25, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s provision that employers provide preventive healthcare...

Executive Powers Grow at Expense of Other Branches of Government

Sean Para, Columnist March 15, 2014

Recent allegations in Congress against the CIA have highlighted a major trend in U.S. constitutional history in the past century. Since the administration of Theodore Roosevelt, the federal government...

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