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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

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’...

Athletics Encourages Toxic Belief Systems

Marissa Maxfield, Contributing Writer October 27, 2017

Editors’ Note: This article contains mention of unwilling ingestion of consciousness-altering drugs. I am a former athlete who played lacrosse at Oberlin for three years. From my first to fifth years...

2017 Candidates and Issues: Kelley Singleton

Sharon Fairchild Soucy, Member, Oberlin City Council October 27, 2017

To the Editors: It is important to return Kelley Singleton to Oberlin’s City Council for a second term. I have never seen a first-term councilmember work as hard as Kelley to understand the issues and...

2017 Candidates and Issues: Linda Slocum

To the Editors: When you vote in Oberlin in the upcoming election, please cast one of your votes for Linda Slocum for City Council. Here’s why. During her first term on council, Linda has demonstrated...

The Board's Empty Chair

The Board’s Empty Chair

Kathryn Blessington, Contributor October 27, 2017

2017 Candidates and Issues: William Jindra and Ronnie Rimbert

Fran Baumann and Jack Baumann October 27, 2017

To the Editors: We urge Oberlin voters to support Bill Jindra and Ronnie Rimbert in this year’s council race. Both candidates bring a wealth of experience, knowledge of city needs, and concern for others...

2017 Candidates and Issues: Local Issues

Carl McDaniel, Linda Slocum, and Tony Mealy October 27, 2017

To the Editors: The letter from Steve Hammond and John Elder on Sept. 22, 2017 in The Oberlin Review, “Voters Can Correct City Council’s Mistakes,” provides solid reasons for voting “Yes” on...

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