Director of Chabad at Oberlin Rabbi Shlomo Elkan and I met for the first time Wednesday, Oct. 25, less than a week ago at the time of writing. We had spoken in passing a few times before, usually in the...
I’m not writing this in an attempt to propose a perfect solution that will put an end to the violent tragedies unfolding in the Middle East. That is outside my knowledge, my abilities, and my capacity....
Lest you think that I have a one-way view — since the Review mistitled my letter last month responding to Walter Moak’s call against parking lots and car culture — here are some points in the other...
Dean Grosbard, Letters to Editors
• October 27, 2023
My name is Dean Grosbard. I am an Oberlin alum and graduated in 2017. I’m writing regarding Zane Badawi’s article (“Palestine Needs Oberlin’s Jewish Voices,” The Oberlin Review, Sept. 29, 2023)....
At this election, those of you who vote in Oberlin will have the opportunity to reelect an outstanding City Council member. I write of Ray English, Azariah Smith Root director of libraries emeritus, who...
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Kate Gale, College third-year:
I do. Because I think it is kind of — the first word that popped up in my head was it’s my duty. I like to know...
A healthy democratic body depends on breathing fresh air. I am writing this letter in support of the new currents vying to fill the lungs of Oberlin City Council. I write in support of the candidacies...
In spring of this year, I went on a trip to Crocker Park sponsored by the Oberlin Program Board. When I got there, I remember being struck with a feeling of eeriness. Here was a dense urban space, but...
I grew up in a household where The New York Times was read every Sunday and family dinners mostly consisted of conversations on the mayoral race, recent worldwide injustices, or an interesting op-ed. Having...
Oberlin is among the large percentage of elite private colleges and universities that practice legacy admissions: giving special admission preference to the children and relatives of alumni. Until the...
