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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Understanding Ohio’s Gun Control Debate

David Ashenhurst September 20, 2013

To the Editors: The Review’s reporters did a better job than some in trying to under- stand the current controversy over gun laws and explain it to others. Some of it was a little off, however, and...

Consent: Our Role in the Interruption of Rape Culture

Sophie Hess, Contributing Writer September 20, 2013

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to sexual violence. This week marked my weird public debut as a feminist hacker. I’ve been working with a group called FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture...

Washington Navy Yard Massacre Was Avoidable

Aaron Pressman September 20, 2013

Murdered: Kenneth Proctor, Frank Kohler, Vishnu Pandit, Mary Knight, Gerald Read, Kathy Gaarde, Martin Bodrog, Richard Ridgell, Arthur Daniels, Michael Arnold, Sylvia Frasier and John Johnson. Twelve innocent...

Sunny with a Chance of Cynicism: Counseling Center’s Shortcomings Must Be Addressed

Libby Salemi September 20, 2013

A few years ago, let’s say about halfway through my first year, I started feeling like there was something weird going on with my brain. I’d be sitting in the middle of class and everything would suddenly...

Kiss My Sass: I Don’t Like the Way You Twerk It

Sophia Ottoni-Wilhelm, Opinions Editor September 13, 2013

When Miley Cyrus took the stage at the recent MTV Video Music Awards, twerking away on the lap of R&B musician Robin Thicke, she made the whole world vomit a little as she proved just how far she’s...

College Faces Financial, Ethical Dilemma

The Editorial Board September 13, 2013

In light of the College’s recently assigned “negative outlook” by preeminent credit rating agency Moody’s, it is unclear if it will be able to respond in full — or at all — to renewed student...

Well, That’s Problematic: Liking a Macklemore Song Doesn’t Make You an Ally

Libby Salemi, Columnist September 13, 2013

While I’m on the subject of controversial songs (drawing back to last week’s article on “Blurred Lines”), let’s talk about the hit “Same Love” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Mary Lambert....

Campus Group Urges Student Involvement

Oberlin Students for a Free Palestine September 13, 2013

To the Editors: Students for a Free Palestine welcomes Oberlin’s student body back to campus. We hope you all had wonderful summers! As we all dive into the new learning and commitments that the...

Multilingualism Normal in Rapidly Changing World

Sean Para, Columnist September 13, 2013

This summer, I spent a week staying with a friend in São Paolo, Brazil. There I noticed a linguistic situation far different than those I had previously encountered. My friend, his family and most everyone...

Debate Over U.S. Involvement in Syria Bears Consequences for Thousands of Refugees

Sam White September 13, 2013

When the United States speaks, the world listens. Despite the heated global rhetoric, this is undeniable: President Obama’s threat of military action in Syria — and his subsequent request that the...

Evidence of Assad’s Involvement Lacking

Yagiz Harun, Contributing Writer September 13, 2013

On Aug. 21, President Assad’s forces supposedly used sarin gas on civilians. British Prime Minister David Cameron jumped at the chance to propose an attack on Syria. Using the G-20 Summit as a platform...

Military Intervention in Syria Problematic

Sam White, Contributing Writer September 6, 2013

With Congress set to vote this Monday on a resolution that would authorize limited military action in Syria, the United States finds itself yet again on the brink of a bloody, costly and entirely avoidable...

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