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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Israel Mocks Democracy in Al Jazeera Shutdown

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2024

Earlier this week, Israeli soldiers infiltrated an Al Jazeera-occupied West Bank Bureau based in Ramallah and delivered a notice to shut operations down. Despite the territory being under Palestinian control...

L’union fait la force: Understanding Election’s Impact on Haitian Communities

Gabrielle Barnett, Contributor September 20, 2024

Haiti’s motto, “L’union fait la force” – “unity makes strength,” represents the courage of the people when they are together and is tied to their cultural identity of liberation. Known as...

61 Years After Birmingham Church Bombing, Fight for Justice, Action Continues

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2024

On Sept. 15, 1963, 61 years ago, four young girls — 14-year-olds Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, and Carole Robertson and 11-year-old Cynthia Wesley — were murdered in a bombing at the 16th Street...

Student Expresses Concern for Tied Electoral College Vote

Jonas Jarecki September 20, 2024

“They should have sent it back to the legislatures for approval,” former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump said during the Sept. 10 presidential debate with current Vice President and Democratic...

Oberlin Must Change Its COVID-19 Response, Adopt a Culture of Care

Pelham Curtis, Columnist September 20, 2024

There is a saying, born out of activist circles, that has made its way into the common vernacular: we keep us safe. In a country where many people feel left behind by the push for a return to normal and...

Getting Off Campus Is Important to Learning About Surroundings

Rhys Hals, Columnist September 20, 2024

The first weekend back on campus, my friends and I celebrated our reunion by taking a dip in Chance Creek. We took two cars to get there; my friend’s new whip and a little Chevrolet Bolt rented through...

Cryptozoology Provides Powerful Insight

Haze Doleys, Columnist September 20, 2024

I think cryptozoology is one of the most underrated and misunderstood fields of study out there. Cryptozoology is the study of cryptids, creatures unrecognized by science. Cryptids include mythological...

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...

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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....

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