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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Sunny with a Chance of Cynicism: The Three Albums You Missed Over Midterms

Libby Salemi, Columnist November 1, 2013

Since the entire campus has let out its usual giant sigh of relief after midterms ended, we can now focus on everything that really matters in college, like all the music I illegally downloaded when I...

Students Encouraged to Vote in Elections

Alison Ricker, Science Librarian November 1, 2013

To the Editors: I am writing as a board member of the League of Women Voters of the Oberlin Area to encourage all registered voters to participate in Tuesday’s election. The issues and candidates...

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...

Consider Sharon Pearson for Council

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...

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...

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...

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