The Hotel at Oberlin’s Retail Space: This is Not a Metaphor?
Madisyn Mettenburg, Production Editor
May 10, 2019
Last Friday, the Review missed an opportunity to report on a truly remarkable piece of sensationalism: a gold Prius, driving through three panes of glass at The Hotel at Oberlin on Thursday, May 2. Here were all the makings of a great story: drama, action, intrigue, no one getting hurt — and yet ...
OSCA: The Problem and Opportunity
John Petersen, Contributing Writer
May 10, 2019
“Oberlin’s relevance as an institution is more important today than it’s ever been.” So said President Carmen Twillie Ambar in the pages of the Review at the time she became our 15th President (“Off the Cuff: Carmen Ambar, President of Oberlin College,” Sept. 1, 2017). I think just about every s...
Senate Reflects on Year and Looks Ahead
Serena Zets, Contributing Writer
May 10, 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 in the community. This year has brought unprecedented changes, triumphs, and challenges that im...
Community Should Promote Oberlin’s Green Fire Station
Devlin O’Keefe, Julia McCormick, Bella Tuffias-Mora, and Clara Zucker
May 10, 2019
Founded in 1853, Oberlin’s Fire Station has a long history of assisting its residents in times of need. However, many are unaware that the Oberlin Fire Department is dedicated to the Oberlin community in ways beyond protecting its citizens from fire and accidents. As the City of Oberlin planned ...
Buffy Lukachko Excellent Bargaining Representative Candidate
Tracy Tucker, OCOPE Local 502 Administrative Assistant, Departments of Politics and Latin American Studies
May 10, 2019
UAW Local 2192 elections will be held Thursday, May 16. As a union member, I am writing to urge my UAW brothers and sisters to vote for Buffy Lukachko as your bargaining representative. Dedication, experience, knowledge, and determination are all qualities of a leader — all of which Buffy possesses,...
Erik Villar for UAW Chair
Buffy Lukachko, Member and Women’s Committee Co-Chair, UAW Local 2192
May 10, 2019
Brothers and Sisters of Oberlin College UAW Local 2192: I’m writing to you today to go on the record that I fully support Erik Villar’s candidacy for Chair of Oberlin College UAW Local 2192. Erik is uniquely qualified for this leadership position because he has worked in more than one department...
Ariana Grande Should Not Be Your White Queer Icon
Aly Fogel, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2019
A couple of months ago, I wrote an article for the Review about queer tropes in the music video for Ariana Grande’s song, “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” (“Ariana Grande’s Music Video Perpetuates Queer Stereotypes, Tropes,” March 8, 2018). Writing under the assumption that...
Disabled Student-Athletes Must Have Accessibility Needs Met
Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2019
In light of the Academic and Administrative Program Review and financial stress at Oberlin College, there has been a lot of student concern surrounding physical accessibility. We know that there will be absolutely necessary cuts in order to secure the financial longevity of the institution. However, one...
International Programming Needs Greater Support
May 3, 2019
The last decade has seen the population of international students attending Oberlin nearly double, stabilizing at an average of 11 percent per year. The profile of the class of 2022 includes 13 percent international students from 35 different countries. However, despite this population growth, resources ...
Current Facilities Don’t Meet Accessibility Needs
Zoe Luh and EmmaLia Mariner
May 3, 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 in the community Since publishing her article “Inadequate Facilities Unsafe, Inaccessible for Disabled Students,” (The...
Mercy Nurses Deserve More Respect, Thanks
Jaimie Yue, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2019
As I approached the doors to Stevenson Dining Hall on Wednesday, April 24, a man stopped me and introduced himself as James. Clipboard in hand, he explained how the nurses at Mercy Allen Hospital were negotiating with hospital administrators and were considering striking due to being overworked and under...
Career Communities Represents Positive Change, But Funding Must Be Accessible
Lior Krancer, Production Editor
May 3, 2019
My experience with the Career Communities Program was very valuable. As a member of the Nonprofit and Public Sector Career Community, I learned so much about career preparedness, networking, and interviewing. It really showed me how strong Oberlin’s alumni network is — there are so many Obies doi...
Michelle Liu