Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Review Moves Boldly into 21st Century with Relaunch of Website

Editorial Board October 11, 2013

After years of struggling with a finicky, and at times downright defunct, website, the Review received word this week that the Student Finance Committee has allocated funds for the rebirth of oberlinreview.org....

Kiss My Sass: Lessons Learned in College

Sophia Ottoni-Wilhelm, Opinions Editor October 11, 2013

This time of year it’s completely normal to feel totally fried. With everyone on campus desperately trying to cram all the information they possibly can into their brains, the result is often that you...

Sunny with a Chance of Cynicism: Midterms Week

Libby Salemi, Columnist October 11, 2013

If the rest of this campus is feeling anything like I am at this moment in time, we might be having a problem with extreme ADHD and complete boredom. From my three fall semesters at this school, I’ve...

Conference Creates Middle Ground in Israel-Palestine Debate

Ruby Saha, Contributing Writer October 11, 2013

I’ve identified as pro-Palestine for most of my life. Despite my passion for Middle Eastern art, history and politics, I’ve been reluctant to join any of the various Israel-Palestine advocacy groups...

Attention to Food’s Origins is Critical in Light of Outbreak

Sam White, Contributing Writer October 11, 2013

We shouldn’t have to care about what’s in our food: Simply “eating a balanced diet,” complete with proteins, fats, greens and carbohydrates, should suffice. Today, however, it’s becoming increasingly...

Western Women in the East: Response to UChicago Student’s Take on Studying Abroad in India

Sophia Ottoni-Wilhelm, Opinions Editor October 4, 2013

On Aug. 18, a University of Chicago student using the alias Rose Chasm published an article, “India: the Story You Never Want To Hear,” on CNN’s website. In hopes of giving readers a glimpse of what...

Sunny with a Chance of Cynicism: Safe Spaces

Libby Salemi, Columnist October 4, 2013

I went for a run the other day with a couple friends, and an interesting conversation ensued between the three of us. It started with us getting to know a lot about each other’s family and friends, which...

Livestreaming of College Events

Robert N. Roth October 4, 2013

To the Editors: This week I had the pleasure of listening to, and seeing on my computer screen, no less than four great concerts from Conservatory venues. Because of age, I have increasing trouble getting...

Shutdown Shows Partisanship Trumps Nation’s Well-Being

Sean Para, Columnist October 4, 2013

The recent shutdown of the federal government serves as yet another stark reminder of the systemic failures of our political system. It did not need to happen; it did not have to happen; it should not...

Absolute and Reported Truth: Recognizing the Difference

Elizabeth Kuhr, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

In an eager endeavor to digest all that the news has to offer about the Arab Spring, particularly with regard to the current Egyptian and Syrian revolutionary movements working to reform the countries’...

Senate Liaison Encourages Participation

Machmud Makhmudov October 4, 2013

To the Editors: First, I would like to thank every Oberlin student who either voted or ran as a candidate in the recent Student Senate election. The election began last Tuesday, and ended Friday at...

Shutdown Rooted in Partisanship, Moralizing of Opposition

The Editorial Board October 4, 2013

Disappointment with Congressional performance might seem hard to quantify this week, as an uncompromising House of Representatives rendered the government defunct and the American public dismayed on Tuesday...

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