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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Context Must be Considered in the Review of Campus Events

Madeline Cline, College Junior November 1, 2013

To the Editors: When cultural events are critiqued, it is vitally important that the critic is familiar with the culture and context surrounding the event. This applies to drama, music, visual arts,...

Tony Mealy for City Council

Tony Mealy November 1, 2013

On Nov. 5 Oberlin citizens will be asked to elect a new City Council and I ask you to vote for me. I’ve been a resident for 48 years and I am fully familiar with our local issues. I am retired from...

Demands for Divestment

To the Editors: At the Trustee Open Forum three weeks ago, activists representing over 15 student groups presented a unified list of demands to Oberlin’s Board of Trustees. Members of Oberlin Students...

Ashenhurst’s Letter Requires Clarification

Ellen F. Broadwell, Oberlin College Library November 1, 2013

To the Editors: I am a bit confused by David Ashenhurst’s letter in Oct. 11’s Review (“Petition Aims to Restrict Right to Carry Arms,” The Oberlin Review, Oct. 11, 2013). He refers to Oberlin...

Support the Oberlin Public Library By Voting ‘Yes’ on Issue 34

Jeff Baumann and James Peake, OC ’06 November 1, 2013

To the Editors: Did you know? • The Oberlin Public Library has over 150,000 books, 13,000 DVDs, 10,000 audio books and CDs and subscribes to over 250 periodicals. • There are 9,682 active...

Obies Shouldn’t be Fairweather Fans of Sex and Body Positivity

The Editorial Board November 1, 2013

Since its inaugural year in 1990, the rules of Safer Sex Night have taken various forms (save a few constants: sweat, glitter, butt cheeks — but no nipples). The College banned the once infamous “Tent...

Consider Sharon Pearson for Council

John Petersen, OC '88 and Nancy London, OC '90 November 1, 2013

On Tuesday Nov. 5, citizens of Ohio have the opportunity (some would say responsibility) to vote on a range of important local issues. Oberlin College students who are registered to vote in Ohio often...

Ban Fracking on College Lands

Rhys Hertafeld and Emily Belle October 11, 2013

To the Editors: Many of us chose to attend Oberlin College based on its reputation for promoting social justice and environmental sustainability. In the spirit of this commitment, we encourage students,...

Petition Aims to Restrict Right to Carry Arms

David R. Ashenhurst October 11, 2013

To the Editors: For reasons I cannot fathom, Ohioans for Concealed Carry sued the city of Oberlin concerning its legislation designed to eliminate the blanket prohibition of the possession of fire-...

Larger U.N. Weaknesses Revealed in Spread of Cholera

Sean Para, Columnist October 11, 2013

On Wednesday, advocates for the victims of the Haitian cholera epidemic filed a formal lawsuit against the United Nations in New York. They blame Nepali U.N. workers for bringing cholera, absent from Haiti...

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...

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