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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Programs like Border Studies Are More Necessary Than Ever — And They Are Disappearing

Clara Smith April 4, 2025

At a moment in time in which anti-immigrant policies and sentiments are intensifying, firsthand education in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands has never been more necessary. Yet, even as walls are built and...

Progressives Can Redefine, Reject Manosphere

Zane Badawi, Columnist April 4, 2025

It is virtually impossible to spend any meaningful amount of time on social media and not be bombarded with “inspirational” capitalist content. Whether it’s clips of Mark Cuban bragging about his...

Farah L. Emeka announced her candidacy for judge in 2024.

Editoral Board Endorses Farah Lillian Emeka For Oberlin Municipal Court Judge

March 14, 2025

The Oberlin Municipal Court serves several jurisdictions in Lorain County, including Oberlin, Amherst, the villages of Wellington, South Amherst, Kipton, and Rochester, and the townships of Amherst, Brighton,...

"Spring of Deception" - Editorial Comic 3/14/2025

“Spring of Deception” – Editorial Comic 3/14/2025

Molly Chapin, Layout Manager and Illustrator March 14, 2025

Mental Health Must Be Prioritized in Juvenile Justice Systems

Chloe Ko, Arts & Culture Editor March 14, 2025

The nationwide mental health crisis disproportionately affects incarcerated youth. Most of us are familiar with the concept of mental health, whether we have personally gone through a crisis, witnessed...

Students often struggle managing their many commitments on campus.

Lack of Commitment Hurts Our Community

Sadie Howard, Arts & Culture Editor March 14, 2025

I was in a work meeting when, after noticing we had forgotten to respond to an email for days, my coworker exclaimed, “I hate being a flaky Oberlin student!” It had never occurred to me that this...

Mercy Health - Allen Hospital has recently sat down with the nurses union.

Mercy Health Allen Hospital Must Respect Nurses

March 14, 2025

To the Editors: My name is Derek Chaffins, and I am a registered nurse at Mercy Health - Allen Hospital in Oberlin. I am writing to you as one of three nurses on the negotiating committee for our union,...

Societal Conceptions of Hard Work Unrealistic, Harmful Within Context of Systemic Barriers

Gabby Barnett, Columnist March 14, 2025

“Working hard or hardly working?” This phrase has shaped some of the most harmful mindsets in our society, particularly affecting older generations and continuing to influence younger ones. The belief...

Student protesters rally against the Board of Trustees.

Oberlin Activism, Outrage Politics Unproductive

Lauren Moore, Columnist March 14, 2025

Oberlin has a reputation for activism. The institution has historically pushed the boundaries, empowering and encouraging marginalized people to agitate for their rights and interests on this campus. Oberlin...

The Housing Games - Editorial Comic, 3/7/25

The Housing Games – Editorial Comic, 3/7/25

Molly Chapin, Layout Manager and Illustrator March 7, 2025

Artwork created by pro-Palestinian activists.

We Cannot Forget About West Bank, Palestine

Pelham Curtis, Columnist March 7, 2025

On Jan. 19, a ceasefire deal went into effect in Gaza, allegedly putting a stop to the horrific genocide and colonial violence being enacted by Israel against Palestinians. The ceasefire purportedly meant...

The Woodland suites' kitchens feature a microwave, sink, and refridgerator.

Village Housing Open Letter to ResLife

March 7, 2025

Dear Oberlin College Administration and Residence Life, The past three weeks have been tense for almost all of the rising fourth-years I know. We were all anxious to learn where we would be living next...

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