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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Sen. Booker speaks in the Senate.

Political Purism Prevents Progress

Makela Reid, Production Editor April 18, 2025

There has been debate over whether or not Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech was a positive, impactful move. Booker is a Democrat representing the state of New Jersey, and he spoke on the Senate...

Sen. Booker Speech Unimpressive, Hypocritical

Julia Xu April 11, 2025

Editors’ Note: In light of safety concerns, this article was removed from public view from Sept. 17 through Oct. 1. Last Monday and Tuesday, Cory Booker broke racist Strom Thurmond’s former record...

Quick Debate Unproductive, Fails to Promote Effective Discourse

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2025

Impatience is often seen as the province of youth. The tendency to be restless, whether in one’s personal life or political engagement, is something many in my generation experience on a daily basis....

Emeka’s Experience, Community Connection Will Aid in Judgeship

April 11, 2025

When I think of what is needed to be in any political position, the first things that come to my mind are experience, integrity, and compassion. Farah Lillian Emeka, OC ’97, who has stepped up to run...

Students Offer Current Political Perspectives

April 11, 2025

These interviews have been edited for length and clarity. Has your opinion on the necessity for being politically engaged and vocal changed since the Trump administration took power in January? Asquith...

Voting For Emeka is Exercising Political Agency

April 11, 2025

I really enjoyed the Hands Off Rally. Being with like-minded people always helps mitigate feeling overwhelmed and powerless With that said, I walked home wishing that there was something I could do that...

Student Discusses How Money Shapes Black Women’s Paths

Gabby Barnett, Columnist April 11, 2025

At Oberlin College, there is a commitment to providing a space for students of all backgrounds, and many Black women experience this environment as one that values our presence and contributions. Oberlin’s...

Democrats Ineffectual in Shaping Opinion

Gregory Amenta April 11, 2025

Recently, various political commentators have speculated that U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariff policy could have greater negative political repercussions than anything else so far in...

Emeka Has Qualities to Succeed

April 11, 2025

Farah Lillian Emeka, OC ’97, believes in justice that is accessible to all, a sentiment sadly lacking in today’s world. She is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of legal experience in various...

Editorial Board Condemns Senate Bill 1 as Anti-Democratic

April 4, 2025

Last Friday, on March 28th, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1, titled the “Advance Ohio Higher Education Act,” into law. Scheduled to go into effect 90 days after DeWine’s signature,...

Join Us for Hands Off Rally Saturday

April 4, 2025

It’s been over two months since the new administration took control of our government. How are you feeling about it? Have you seen the vast improvements to your everyday life that we were all promised...

Obies for Undocumented Inclusion held an UndocuAlly training in Moffett Auditorium.

Undocumented and Unafraid

Pelham Curtis, Columnist April 4, 2025

Obies for Undocumented Inclusion demands Oberlin College: Revitalize and disseminate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Procedure with Oberlin College students, staff, and faculty. Train all existing...

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