Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Faculty Body Should Follow Junior Faculty Lead Through AAPR

Editorial Board September 28, 2018

“We chose to begin our careers at Oberlin College for a variety of reasons. Chief among those are Oberlin’s commitment to fostering a research-engaged faculty of the highest caliber, emphasizing an...

Hunger Games

Hunger Games

Maddie Shaw September 28, 2018

Group Meetings Will Support People With Autoimmune Diseases

Kathy Perales and Brittany Blakely September 28, 2018

I was interested to read about Jackie Brant’s trials with ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune disease, in last week’s issue of the Review (“More Than Just ‘Sore’”). It is so encouraging that...

Understanding Kavanaugh’s Flawed Jesuit Education

Kameron Dunbar and Mattie Gittings September 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article contains discussion of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. The motto “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” — which translates to “to the greater glory of God” — is a beloved...

Tom Reid Must Be Reinstated as Associate Director of Student Union

Johnnie Kallas, OC ’14 September 28, 2018

We, the undersigned group of students and alumni, created and distributed a petition on Sept.13, 2018, calling for the reinstatement of Tom Reid, OC ’80, in his position as associate director of the...

Kavanaugh Coverage Perpetuates Stigmas

Katie Friedemann, Contributing Writer September 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: This article contains discussion of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. “Let’s make consent a conversation.” Oberlin students have heard this phrase a million times before, and,...

Students Must Register in Time for Midterm Election

Alison Ricker, Head, Science Library; Co-President, League of Women Voters of Ohio September 28, 2018

National Voter Registration Day has just passed, and I was gratified to talk to and register Oberlin College voters and help them prepare for the 2018 midterm elections. If you intend to vote in Oberlin...

CDS Must Address All Accessibility, Health Concerns

Eilish Spear and Amber Scherer September 28, 2018

Eilish Spear and Amber Scherer are members of the Conservatory Council of Students, an elected body of four students that works closely with the Conservatory and College administration to represent the...

Oberlin Should Start Respecting Football Rivalry with Hiram

Jim Clarke, Resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH September 28, 2018

On Nov. 3, the Oberlin Yeomen football team will compete against the Hiram College Terriers in Hiram, OH. Few spectators may realize the contest will be the 61st meeting between the two competitors since...

Student Input Vital to AAPR’s Success

Kameron Dunbar, Sadie Keller, and Janet Wu September 24, 2018

Last spring, President Carmen Ambar called on the Oberlin community — students, staff, faculty, and alumni — to think critically and creatively about the institution’s present and long-term stability....

Hello Safety, Goodbye Security: An Unexpected Budget Cut

Madisyn Mettenburg, Production Staff Member September 21, 2018

Like any first-year reluctant to abandon the air-conditioned luxury of their home, Campus Safety — formerly known as Safety and Security — has certainly been dragging its feet on its move to Dascomb...

Cleveland Orchestra Fails to Provide Diversity in Repertoire

Matthew Bickett, Contributing Writer September 21, 2018

James Oestreich of The New York Times says the Cleveland Orchestra “may (quietly) be America’s best.” But what does it mean to be one of the best orchestras? For the players on stage, it means performing...

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