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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Students Have Right to Vote in Oberlin Elections

John Petersen, Contributing Writer November 3, 2017

“Think One Person Can Change The World? So Do We.” This is one of the most successful promotional campaigns Oberlin College has ever run, because the desire to bring about positive change by engaging...

Insufficient ODR Funding Should Discourage Prospies

Liz Cooper, College Sophomore November 3, 2017

To the Editors: More than a month has passed since Isabella Moreno resigned as the interim director of Oberlin College’s Office of Disability Resources, and we have still seen no significant structural...

REC Revenue Should Be Invested in Sustainability

Madeleine Page, Contributing Writer November 3, 2017

Students should do all that they can to educate themselves before voting in the elections that are coming up this Tuesday, Nov. 7. I care deeply about Issues 16 and 17, which are focused on the City of...

Singleton Offers Expertise to City Council

Martha Ferrazza, Oberlin Resident November 3, 2017

To the Editors: On Tuesday, Nov. 7, I will have the distinct pleasure of voting for Kelley Singleton for Oberlin City Council. I urge you to do the same — not because of Kelley’s experience in management,...

Hope Paramount in Face of Danger

Booker C. Peek, Emeritus Associate Professor of Africana Studies November 3, 2017

To the Editors: We on earth have our problems. The first is that in a second, comets, asteroids, or an all-out unleashing of the world’s nuclear stockpiles could wipe us all out. More slowly, it could...

Review Unintentionally Misrepresents History of Student Activism

Jeremy Poe, Double-degree Fifth-year, Student Senator 2015–2016 November 3, 2017

To the Editors: In the Oct. 27 edition of The Oberlin Review, it was implied that I began the student representatives initiative recently rejected by the board (“Trustees Reject Proposal for Student...

Firearm Restrictions Imperative to Protect Citizens

Joe Bialek, Cleveland Resident November 3, 2017

To the Editors: The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,...

Redd, Williams Provide Experienced Candidates

Jim Walsh, Professor of Mathematics November 3, 2017

To the Editors: I am writing to express strong support for School Board candidates Sandra Redd and Jason Williams. I believe it is important that we elect School Board candidates that will move the district...

The Power of Awareness

The Power of Awareness

Mikaela Fishman, This Week Editor November 3, 2017

Policy of Silence Threatens Students

Editorial Board October 27, 2017

In the wake of anti-Semitic flyers being discovered by Safety and Security on Warner Center and Peters Hall early in the morning Oct. 13, President Ambar announced in an email to the students, faculty,...

Oberlin Must Embrace Disabled Students Without “Despites”

El Wilson, Opinions Editor October 27, 2017

I don’t accept “despites.” They lead me to build walls between myself and my family. My best friends forcefully dismantle them. And I see their presence in romantic relationships as potentially abusive. I...

Hillard Should Maintain Commitment to Warfield

A.G. Miller, Pastor, Oberlin House of The Lord Fellowship October 27, 2017

To the Editors: I am writing in response to “Sergeants Oppose Oberlin Police Chief Hire” by Jodi Weinberger that appeared in The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram on Oct. 7, 2017 about three sergeants’...

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