Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Challenging Opinions Important for Productive Discourse

Ella Powell, Opinions Editor November 10, 2023

In today’s culture, openly sharing opinions seems to have become more and more intimidating. This conflict is seen primarily when discussing hot-button issues. When it comes to specific topics, it can...

Students hang out in Conservatory Lounge.

Random Interactions Crucial to Community Building

Muhsen Al-Dajani November 10, 2023

I believe that I am inordinately adept at social interactions, and I enjoy when I get to stretch my proverbial legs within a conversation. I spent a good amount of time in middle school just trying to...

Oberlin Review Comic 11/10/2023

Oberlin Review Comic 11/10/2023

Molly Chapin, Layout Manager and Illustrator November 10, 2023

Rhetoric Against Ohio Issue 1 Inflammatory

Selena Frantz November 3, 2023

On Nov. 7, Ohioans will be voting on one of the most controversial elections we’ve had within the past 10 years. While there are other district-to-district matters on the ballot, the two issues receiving...

Signs encourage voters to vote yes on Issue 1 this November.

Vote to Protect Abortion Rights, Legalize Marijuana, Prevent Gerrymandering

Editorial Board November 3, 2023

The Editorial Board strongly encourages people to vote Yes on Issue 1 and 2 and No on Issue 20. Issue 1, the Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative, involves protecting all...

Lord Saunders Dining Hall is located in Afrikan Heritage House.

Bring A-House Lunch Back

ABUSUA November 3, 2023

To Oberlin College and Conservatory administration, Board of Trustees, and Oberlin students:  On Sept. 15, 2023, ABUSUA held a community meeting to discuss issues around campus. A big issue that was...

Investment in Tenure-Track Professors Should Extend to Current Faculty

Cecily Miles, Columnist November 3, 2023

Oberlin’s faculty has been characterized recently by an increasing proportion of visiting, part-time, and adjunct professors that mimics nationwide trends in higher education. However, 25 tenure-track...

Call for Cohesion Amid War in Israel–Palestine

Zane Badawi and Shlomo Elkan November 3, 2023

Director of Chabad at Oberlin Rabbi Shlomo Elkan and I met for the first time Wednesday, Oct. 25, less than a week ago at the time of writing. We had spoken in passing a few times before, usually in the...

Editorial Cartoon

Oberlin Review Comic 11/3/2023

Molly Chapin, Layout Manager and Illustrator November 3, 2023

Students walk out of classes Oct. 25.

Compassion Essential in Oberlin Response to Israel–Palestine

Andy Roshal November 3, 2023

I’m not writing this in an attempt to propose a perfect solution that will put an end to the violent tragedies unfolding in the Middle East. That is outside my knowledge, my abilities, and my capacity....

Instead of Parking Lots, Better Resource Sharing

Aliza Weidenbaum October 27, 2023

Lest you think that I have a one-way view — since the Review mistitled my letter last month responding to Walter Moak’s call against parking lots and car culture — here are some points in the other...

Supporting Palestine is Choosing Life

Dean Grosbard, Letters to Editors October 27, 2023

My name is Dean Grosbard. I am an Oberlin alum and graduated in 2017. I’m writing regarding Zane Badawi’s article (“Palestine Needs Oberlin’s Jewish Voices,” The Oberlin Review, Sept. 29, 2023)....

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