Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Course Registration Issues Remain Unaddressed

David Mathisson, Columnist November 8, 2019

 The student community elected me to Student Senate so that I could push a three-point policy plan. You’ve probably heard about the first point: improving the variety, quality, and value of goods at...

College’s Appeal in Gibson’s Case Misguided, Avoidable

David Marwil OC ’70 November 8, 2019

 I urge the College to refrain from appealing the Gibson’s case. Instead, Oberlin must turn inward and reflect on what led to this unfortunate state of affairs in the first place. The behavior of the...

Koppel’s Gibson’s Coverage Provides Biased Perspective

Booker C. Peek, Professor Emeritus of Africana Studies November 8, 2019

 Ted Koppel struck out with the bases loaded this past Sunday on CBS News’ “Sunday Morning.” The segment focused on the nearly $50 million lawsuit filed by Gibson’s Bakery against Oberlin College;...

Proposed Journalism Concentration Deserves Support

Editorial Board November 1, 2019

 “We decided to take an approach to the story that a national outlet might not, and reach out to the university,” Andrew Howard, a managing editor for The State Press, Arizona State University’s...

Universal Health Care Requires Universal Sacrifice

Leo Lasdun, Production Staff Member November 1, 2019

 Near the end of his rally with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Queens, NY on Saturday, Nov. 19, presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders asked the crowd to look at the people...

Colonial Hangover, Right-Wing Populism Define Indian Democracy

Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

 History testifies that the single most influential construct in the postmodern world is imperialism. The remnants of colonial structures still loom over integral aspects of society in what we know today...

Senate Welcomes Collaboration with Student Body

Joshua Rhodes, Contributing Writer November 1, 2019

 This article is part of the Review’s Student Senate column. In an effort to increase communication and transparency, student senators will provide personal perspectives on recent events on campus and...

Slocum Invites Students to Azariah’s Meet and Greet

Linda Slocum, Vice President, Oberlin City Council November 1, 2019

 As the Nov. 5 City Council election approaches, I’d like to hear from Oberlin College students and give them a chance to meet me. I’ll be in Azariah’s Café on Friday, Nov. 1 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,...

Vote Slocum for City Council

Bryan Burgess, President, Oberlin City Council November 1, 2019

 I encourage voters in Oberlin to vote for Linda Slocum for Oberlin City Council this November. Linda’s tenure on the Council, like many others who have held the position, could be scored based on her...

Oberlin Finds Great Candidates in English, Price

Kathleen Abromeit, Public Services Librarian November 1, 2019

 Today I have chosen to write in support of Ray English and Mary Price for Oberlin City Council. Oberlin has been fortunate for many years with a wonderful City Council, and I commend those who are currently...

In Council Race, Voters Should Consider Climate Policies

John D. Elder, OC ’53, Vice President, Communities for Safe and Sustainable Energy November 1, 2019

 Of the dozen fine Oberlinians running for City Council, I urge you to vote for those who have been clear about their support for preserving the entire $2.8 million Renewable Energy Credits money for...

Building Consensus, Transparency Among Slocum’s Strengths

David Snyder, Oberlin Resident November 1, 2019

 I am pleased to write this letter asking you to vote for Linda Slocum for Oberlin City Council on Nov. 5. Here is why Linda deserves re-election: Linda Slocum brings experience and community-oriented...

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