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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Legally Revokes Democracy

George Berry, Columnist April 22, 2011

Firing elected officials and arbitrarily dissolving legal contracts are indicative of systems that suffer from a “democratic deficit.” We often see such cases from China or Russia on the front pages...

Art Analysis Requires Revision

Karin Drucker April 22, 2011

To the Editors: I am writing because Jimmy Hagan’s review of the last senior studio show cries out for someone to review it. First, a major blunder: Hagan, who is the arts editor, put the wrong...

A Barbie-Free Response to Professor Mehta

The Editorial Board April 16, 2011

First, the Editorial Board would like to thank Dr. Mehta for his well researched and thorough critique. Numbers speak louder than accusations, and his breakdown of the genre distribution of Review articles...

Alumni Applauds Fenty Appointment

Lucas Brown April 15, 2011

To the Editors: Although I’ve been gone from Oberlin for almost two years, its rapid growth and change keeps me checking in regularly. Oberlin continues to innovate in and outside the classroom, and...

Why the Uncut Movement Matters

Shannon Ikebe April 15, 2011

April 15 is ingrained in American consciousness as Tax Day, a day which cannot help but bear a political meaning. It was on April 15 two years ago that the Tea Party staged its first widespread demonstrations,...

Alumni Encourages Admissions Volunteer Work

Andy Rowan April 15, 2011

To the Editors: Hey seniors! After you leave Oberlin, you may find yourself longing for a way to maintain a connection to the place that has changed you so much. One way to stay connected is to become...

More Thoughts On Math Barbie Debate

Eli Bixby April 15, 2011

To the Editors: I’m new to the “Math Barbie” debate. I read the relevant articles not an hour ago, and I have yet to see the transgression in question. But journalistic wrongdoing aside, as I...

The Pursuit of Happiness

Sarp Yavuz, Staff Writer April 15, 2011

Inspired by my mother’s recently published article on making a list of things you want, I tried to make my own, and I am challenging you to do the same. Make a list, right now. Make a list of at least...

Review Missing Math And Science Coverage

Manish Mehta April 6, 2011

To the Editors: What does it mean for the Review to be the “Publication of Record for Oberlin College,” as it states atop your editorial masthead? The designation carries a weighty burden and...

Letter to the Editors: Math Barbie Debate Rages On

Tommy La Voy April 6, 2011

To the Editors: Full disclosure: I have trouble with mathematics, and do not plan to pursue it beyond the Calculus I class I took last semester. For the topic of my epistle, I refer to Professor...

Letter to the Editors: OC Republicans and Libertarians Respond to Letter

James Kuntz April 6, 2011

To the Editors: Despite his concerns, Owen Henry is mistaken in suggesting (1) that the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education receives funding solely from conservative organizations and (2)...

Letter to the Editors: Student Challenges Free Speech Organization

Owen Henry April 6, 2011

To the Editors: In last week's issue you had a letter lauding the efforts of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education in promoting free speech on college campuses nationwide. Assuredly, the...

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