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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Current Trustees Demonstrate Poor Judgement in Revising Bylaws

Howard Fredrics October 7, 2022

Dear Editors, As an Oberlin alum of the class of 1984 and a former visiting faculty member, I have always been proud of the democratic governance of the College as set forth in the Finney Compact, which...

Conservatory Performance at Kendal Was Remarkable

Sue Harper October 7, 2022

This letter is in response to Nikki Keating’s “Students Self Promote Performances Outside Conservatory,” Sept. 23, 2022 Dear Editor, As a new resident of Kendal at Oberlin, I was recently privileged...

Changes to Bylaws Undermine College Values

Andy Manshel, OC ’78 September 30, 2022

To the Oberlin College Board of Trustees, I am writing to try to understand the strategic long-term vision of the trustees of Oberlin College. I learned recently that the Board is planning to revise the...

Self-Diagnosis on Social Media Detrimental to Perceptions of Mental Health

Neva Tayler, Columnist September 30, 2022

As you scroll aimlessly through social media, a video pops up saying, “5 signs you have ADHD.” Quickly losing focus, losing track of time, mood swings, trouble listening, being extremely talkative,...

Dashing Through the Road, How Not to Get Slayed, Try Not to Get Hurt, It Will Ruin Your Day

Dashing Through the Road, How Not to Get Slayed, Try Not to Get Hurt, It Will Ruin Your Day

Emily Vaughan, Opinions Editor September 30, 2022

Editor’s note: The Review and its staff do not condone jaywalking in any form.  Jaywalking: we all know about it. Most of us do it. Some of us love it. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a...

Revisions to Oberlin Bylaws Are Necessary for Clarity on College Operations, Future Success

Lillie Edwards, OC ’75, Vice Chair of the Oberlin Board of Trustees September 30, 2022

Oberlin’s uniqueness resounds through our history. Since its founding in 1833, Oberlin has become synonymous with academic excellence, world-class musical instruction, and liberal arts as a path to social...

College Should Terminate Contract With Harness Health

Sam Beesley September 30, 2022

Let’s get a few facts straight regarding the outsourcing of Student Health to Harness Health. Harness is a division of Bon Secours Mercy Health, a Catholic healthcare network that follows the Ethical...

Cliques Inhibit First-Years From Fostering Connections

Sahil Novetzke, Columnist September 30, 2022

It’s been just a few days shy of a month since I began my first semester of college, and it’s clear as day that cliques are already emerging among my peers. A clique is a group of people, bonded by...

Activism on Campus Must Be Revitalized

Editorial Board September 23, 2022

Oberlin has a national and historical reputation for its politically active student body and campus that is constantly abuzz with activism and protests. We have noticed, however, that besides a few gatherings...

Professor Mahallati Should Condemn ’88 Iran Massacres

Dr. Mansour Farhang, Professor of Politics at Bennington College September 23, 2022

Editor’s note: Segments of this piece are reprinted from the author’s book review, “Nasser Mohajer, Voices of a Massacre: Untold Stories of Life and Death in Iran, 1988,” published on Oct. 27,...

College Seemingly Abandons COVID Mitigation Efforts

Oliver Niehaus September 23, 2022

I started school at Oberlin last fall when there were signs all over campus that said, “masks required outdoors.” I was initially surprised because this was above and beyond CDC guidance at that time...

Students Should Give Mobile ID Cards Time

Henry Larson, Columnist September 23, 2022

When I got my Mobile ObieID on my first day at Oberlin, I was thrilled with the convenience of the new technology. The ability to get into my dorm, order meals, and check out books just by tapping my phone...

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