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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Authenticity Through Identity a Misguided Concept

Taiyo Scanlon-Kimura April 5, 2013

College senior AD Hogan’s recent apology letter to the Review deeply upsets me. I understand the motivation behind the interruption of Krislov’s interview with CNN, though not through any productive...

Health Services Fee Has Potential for Positive Change

The Editorial Board April 5, 2013

According to the Office of Financial Aid’s website, the cumulative cost of one year for a full-time student at Oberlin is set to rise $831 next year, as the price jumps to a jaw-dropping $59,474. It’s...

Pope Francis Allegations of Tortue Unmentioned

Marc Blecher April 5, 2013

In the Review’s March 15 edition, Will Rubenstein asks us to look beyond the usual campus boundaries and tropes in thinking about hate. We might also look beyond sexuality and sex crimes, crucial though...

OSCA’s Decision To Kick Out Kosher-Halal Co-op Upsetting, Disappointing

Hannah Seidel April 5, 2013

On March 17, the OSCA Board of Directors decided to remove Kosher-Halal Co-op from the Oberlin Student Cooperative Association. As a member of both organizations, I am deeply ashamed of OSCA for this decision....

The Future of Socialism

Sean Para, Columnist March 15, 2013

The death of Hugo Chávez last week was a landmark event. It will have a dramatic impact on the future not only of Venezuela, but also for socialism as a political ideology. Hugo Chávez came to power...

Mental and Emotional Wellness Vital for Future

Simone Brodner, James Luttrell, and Sinem Semsioglu March 15, 2013

Recent events have stirred conversations throughout campus about what kind of changes our community needs and how to implement them. As three students actively concerned about our community in the present...

Status Quo Reigns Supreme at Vatican

March 15, 2013

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on Wednesday, the event was hailed as a sign that the Catholic church was finally, mercifully beginning to evolve to reflect the interests of its 21st-century...

Oberlin-Wide Skillshare System Would Facilitate Connection

Daniel Lobb, Peter Saudek, and Essie Weiss-Tisman March 15, 2013

In light of recent events in this community, we would like to encourage courageously creative brainstorming in the continuous effort to foster a more cohesive Oberlin. The ongoing forums at Afrikan Heritage...

Struggling with Allyship, or, It Takes a Village

Ryan Brazell March 15, 2013

As an open and visible member of the trans* community, I know intimately how it feels to be subjected to micro- and macroaggressions on a regular basis, even in historically and notoriously liberal pockets...

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,...

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