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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Falsely Equating Gun Control With Abortion Restrictions Prevents Productive Reform

Editorial Board March 30, 2018

While the student-led movement to tackle gun reform has spread across the country, culminating in hundreds of thousands participating in the March for Our Lives throughout the U.S. on Saturday, many Americans...

Philosophy Degree Gives Students Major Edge in Work-Force

Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor March 30, 2018

As a Philosophy major, I have heard all the jokes. One of my personal favorites: “What’s the difference between a large pepperoni pizza and a philosophy major? A large pepperoni pizza can feed a family...

Leona Grigsby Finds Excellent Candidate in Charlita Anderson White

Leona Grigsby March 30, 2018

To the Editors: Magistrate Charlita Anderson White is a glowing example of professionalism, intuition, and legal knowledge. She is the only candidate with 19 years as a domestic relations court jurist....

Communal Support Imperative in Fighting for Tolerance

David H. Finke March 30, 2018

To the Editors: I was heartened to be able to join several hundred other Obies on March 14 at the bandstand in solidarity with school kids across the country walking out to protest gun violence. Hearing...

Alums Disrespected, Tricked By Oberlin Alumni Association

Stan Robinson March 30, 2018

To the Editors: A word to the wise from a 1962 alumnus: After graduation, prepare for a lifetime of slick marketing and disingenuous representations by the Oberlin Alumni Association. I’m one of 1,720...

Comprehensive Evaluation Essential For Academic Success

Daphne John, Bill Quillen, and Ross Peacock March 30, 2018

To the Editors: Every 10 years, Oberlin College is formally reviewed by our accreditor, The Higher Learning Commission. A successful review is necessary to award accredited degrees, thereby demonstrating...

Publication of Numerous Articles Attempts to Censor Conversation

Jonathan Karpatkin March 30, 2018

To the Editors: By publishing no fewer than three responses to Jacob Britton’s letter on AR-15s, The Oberlin Review showed that its interest is not in dialogue but in punishment for holding dissenting...

Current Gun Control Debates Give Inadequate, Ineffective Solutions

Jonathan Karpatkin, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018

This op-ed is both a response to Jacob Britton’s letter disputing the constitutionality of a federal ban on AR-15s and similar weapons (“Founding Fathers Would Approve of AR-15 Sales,” The Oberlin...

Student-Athletes Should Not Skip Vital Gender Inclusivity Training

Katie Lucey, News Editor March 9, 2018

Recently, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the athlete/non-athlete divide at Oberlin. I believe that one of the most preeminent ways students can bridge this so-called “divide” is by challenging...

Britton Cherrypicks Statistics, Presents Narrow View

Roman Broszkowski and Julia Peterson March 9, 2018

Last week, the Review published a letter to the editors that raised a number of points about gun violence (“Founding Fathers Would Approve of AR-15 Sales,” The Oberlin Review, March 2, 2018). Given...

Closing Dascomb Dining Presents As Many Problems As It Solves

Editorial Board March 9, 2018

While the administration’s potential decision to shut down Dascomb Dining Hall may reduce costs during a time of financial stringency, the decision has far-reaching implications that jeopardize the already-delicate...

Students Shouldn’t Bear All Cost of Incoming Financial Decisions

Duncan Reid, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018

After listening to President Ambar’s presentation and going over the notes, one thing kept repeating itself in my head: That just doesn’t add up. President Ambar mentioned that our tuition is similar...

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