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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

American Apathy Perpetuates Gun Violence

Sam Schaffer, Contributing Writer November 10, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article contains mentions of violent imagery. America is truly an exceptional place. One exceptional aspect of American life is the possibility for an American to go to a concert...

Weinstein Scandal Representative of Deeper Dynamics

Christian Bolles, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2017

“They knew.” That’s a mantra oft-repeated by the public in response to the cascade of celebrities who have denounced their colleagues following a cataclysmic domino effect of assault allegations...

Warfield Represents Change Police Department Needs

Ray English, Director of Libraries Emeritus November 10, 2017

To the Editors: I am writing regarding the Review’s Nov. 3 article “Oberlin Police Chief Hire Sparks Controversy Within Department.” Readers who did not follow the process closely might not be aware...

Accessibility to Philosophy Will Positively Affect Field

Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor November 10, 2017

The role of college students in the Oberlin community has long been hotly debated. So, too, has been the lack of the diversity in the field of philosophy. Though these two issues may seem unrelated, the...

Student Debate Will Help Strengthen Personal Views

Booker C. Peek, Emeritus Associate Professor of Africana Studies November 10, 2017

To the Editors: When some anti-Semitic signs appeared on campus, President Ambar announced that her administration will not automatically amplify those messages by informing the entire campus each time...

Senior Year: A Self-Portrait

Senior Year: A Self-Portrait

Melissa Harris, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2017

PAL Represents Best, Worst of Oberlin

Kameron Dunbar, Columnist November 10, 2017

I never had a PAL, but I certainly could have used one as a fledgling first-year. Oberlin has a lot of resources available for students, many of which are difficult to access if you don’t know they exist....

Ohio Residents Should Consider Whaley for Governor

Aliza Weidenbaum, Oberlin Resident November 10, 2017

To the Editors: Of all the candidates running for Ohio Governor, Nan Whaley is my favorite. I see something refreshing — presidential — in her. She brings experience as the Mayor of Dayton, moral...

Brazile Revelations Must Be Carefully Evaluated

Xander Kott, Contributing Writer November 10, 2017

Donna Brazile, the former interim chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, made waves last week by publishing an excerpt of her new book Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns...

Student Engagement in Elections Must Be Well-Informed

Editorial Board November 3, 2017

One of the first questions many Obies are asked upon arriving on campus for their first-year orientation is whether they would like to register to vote in Ohio. Several groups — student and community,...

Board Decision Disregards Value of Student Input

Josh Koller, Contributing Writer November 3, 2017

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...

Claims About Athletics Perpetuate Community Divisions

Gwennie Gardiner, Production Editor November 3, 2017

In order to produce tangible resolutions to discourse surrounding the athlete/non-athlete divide on campus arising from the “Athletics 101/Hate Sports?” panels, it is important that multiple perspectives...

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