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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Lack of Diversity in Theater Isolates POC Actors

Nimala Sivakumar, Production Editor September 13, 2024

In my second year of high school, I transferred from Princeton High School to the Hill School, excited to have a real fresh start after going to school with the same people for nine years. I had done theater...

Board of Trustees Divestment Rejection Dismisses Students, Lacks Empathic Language

Editorial Board September 13, 2024

On Aug. 14, the Oberlin Board of Trustees released its decision addressing the April proposal for divestment titled, “Oberlin College Board Response to Student Initiated Proposal for Divestment.” The...

America’s Fixation With Wealth Must Be Addressed Within Middle Class

Gabrielle Barnett, Columnist September 13, 2024

With Elon Musk on track to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027 according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, he is the ultimate example of the “American Dream.” Born in South Africa, Musk...

Mudd Center’s Exterior Deceptively Uninviting

Lauren Moore, Columnist September 13, 2024

Last semester I had a friend visit me, and when looking for places for us to hang out, I noticed a distinct lack of third places. Wilder Hall was always crowded, the dining halls didn’t offer the most...

An Oberlin property displays a Harris–Walz sign.

Why Issue 1 Needs to Be Prioritized

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2024

As someone from Washington, D.C., where the lack of voting representation is an everyday reality and politics are very different, I was immediately drawn to Ohio politics and the state level voting process....

Editorial Comic

Oberlin Review Comic 9/13/24

Molly Chapin, Layout Manager and Illustrator September 13, 2024

The Trump and Harris campaigns agreed to muted mics during the recent debate.

New Presidential Debate Format Works, Room for Improvement

Travis O’Daniel, Managing Editor September 13, 2024

I, as I’m sure was the case with many Oberlin students, spent my Tuesday night watching the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Following the altogether...

Student Uses mobile order.

Phones Impact Students’ Mental Health, Should Be More Options

Maia Hochheiser and Naci Konar-Steenberg September 6, 2024

Two years ago, campus dining looked a little different. Instead of alphabetically organized orders lining the counter of Azariah’s Café and a table in front of the Rathskeller, long lines extending...

Oberlin Campus has 120 acres of turf grass.

Increase in Biodiversity on Campus Would Increase Student Wellbeing

Rhys Hals, Columnist September 6, 2024

Oberlin College has pledged itself to sustainability. In its efforts to be carbon neutral by 2025 it has made great environmental progress, having on-campus emissions since the first greenhouse gas inventory...

Democratic ‘Weird’ Strategy Harmful for All, Especially Progressives

Zane Badawi, Columnist September 6, 2024

Minnesota Governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz made waves in the American political world by deploying a new — and, by many metrics, effective — tactic against Kamala Harris’ opponents.  “I...

Dr. Martin Luther King speaks before the Oberlin Student body.

Progressives Should Compromise on Kamala Harris as President

Isaiah Johnson, Opinions Editor September 6, 2024

Since Israel’s assault on Gaza began in response to Hamas’ attack on Southern Israel in October, at least 40,738 Palestinians have been killed, including almost 17,000 children. The international community...

Rejected Divestment Right Call

Haze Doleys September 6, 2024

On Aug. 14, 2024, the Oberlin Board of Trustees rejected Students for a Free Palestine’s Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions-based proposal to divest from Israel and shared a response explaining why....

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