Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

What Does ‘Solidarity’ Mean?

Jacob Schiff March 15, 2013

As a newcomer to Oberlin — I joined the faculty of the Politics department this year — last week’s day of action in solidarity against hate on campus provided an inspiring introduction to our vibrant...

Update from Student Senate

In light of the recent displays of bias and hate speech, we want to assure you that we, your student senators, are here for you, along with so many other resources on campus. Oberlin College and community...

Apology for Divisive Nature of Responses, Not for Protesting Krislov

A.D. Hogan March 15, 2013

Last week, a petition calling for a “formal, public apology” from me was circulated on the internet, primarily through social media. I’m writing to apologize. I am deeply apologetic for the distracting,...

Letter Requesting Hogan’s Apology Reconsidered

Emily Robinson March 15, 2013

A week ago, a few of my peers and I published a letter and petition online that requested an apology from Senior Class President A.D. Hogan for intercepting Marvin Krislov’s CNN interview in a manner...

I Am a Jew, a Zionist, an Obie

Mira Taichman and Danielle Rinat March 15, 2013

Last week was full of irony. I watched proudly as our campus mobilized against hate, strived for open dialogue and embraced each other’s differences. And yet, during a time so focused on solidarity and...

In Response To Hate, Obies’ Privilege Unchecked

Will Rubenstein, Columnist March 15, 2013

As I was walking through Wilder Hall one morning a few weeks ago, I noticed that an event poster related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict had been altered with a blue marker to display the phrase, “Dirty...

Conditions That Led to Incidents Should Be Challenged

As members of the Oberlin Asian/Pacific American Alumni Association spanning the past four decades, we join other alumni in expressing shock, disappointment and outrage over the events of bigotry and...

Steven Plaut’s Letter to the Review Inflammatory, Outrageous

Melanie Malinas and Anonymous March 15, 2013

Events in Oberlin these past few weeks have provoked conversation around the topic of Palestine. Students for a Free Palestine is a group committed to serving as an educational resource for the campus...

Dear Science: Answering Your Questions: Throwing Cats, College Smoking, and Eternal Sickness

Nicole Le, Columnist March 1, 2013

Dear Science, A friend’s been trying to convince me that if you throw a cat from a building above a certain height, it will survive — even though throwing it from a window below that height would...

Fear of Failure (On Getting an ‘F’ and Not Letting It Stop You)

Monica George, Contributing Writer March 1, 2013

I want to discuss a topic that is, for many (including myself ), a source of shame, shrouded in secrecy. But it shouldn’t be. What I went through last semester was made easier by those who have gone...

Workplace Flexibility Best for Both Employer, Employee

The Editorial Board March 1, 2013

Perhaps it was unfair to place Marissa Mayer on a pedestal she never asked for. When the 37-year-old Google wunderkind convinced Yahoo! to make her the youngest Fortune 500 CEO — while she was pregnant,...

Kosher Halal Co-op Vital to OSCA, Oberlin Community

Eva Sachs, Contributing Writer March 1, 2013

Imagine Oberlin without vegan dining options. Or without vegetarian options. What if vegans and vegetarians were required to undergo regular review of their eating habits? Given our student body, the...

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