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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Gibson’s Links Black People to Anti-Semitism

Booker C. Peek, Emeritus Associate Professor of Africana Studies December 1, 2017

To the Editors: As the founding fathers of Oberlin College and Arthur Tappan, whose name Tappan Square bears because of his much-needed financial support of the College, would have wanted, Oberlin remains...

Public Exhibit, Program Celebrates ASFC Centennial

David Finke, OC ’63 December 1, 2017

To the Editors: A multi-part public banner exhibit and program celebrating the centennial of the American Friends Service Committee will be held in the Community Room of the Oberlin Public Library throughout...

Oberlin Prepares Students for Real World

Donn Ginoza, OC ’74; At-Large Member, Alumni Leadership Council December 1, 2017

To the Editors: Are you a newly arrived freshman or a senior about to graduate without a clear plan for Year One after college? If you are, or you are simply wondering if Oberlin was the best school for...

The GOP's Newest Tax Plan

The GOP’s Newest Tax Plan

Brian Tom, Contributor December 1, 2017

Discussion of Enrollment, Retention Must Include Dorms

Editorial Board November 17, 2017

Enrollment and retention are two of the most immediate issues that Oberlin College must address. That much has become clear over the last few years, as the College has seen its Moody’s credit rating...

OSCA Fails to Adequately Address Needs of POC

Carson Li, Contributing Writer November 17, 2017

Alright, white folks, let’s be honest — do you really care that the co-op you’re living in is too white? I was pretty surprised when my white friend, not a friend of color, first raised this question....

GOP Tax Reform Threatens Future of Higher Education

Xander Kott, Contributing Writer November 17, 2017

In a 227 to 205 vote Thursday, the House of Representatives passed major tax reform legislation, described by President Donald Trump as “one of the great Christmas presents,” that has significant implications...

Oberlin, Gibson’s Should Settle Out-of-Court

Booker C. Peek, Contributing Writer November 17, 2017

We should all root for a quick out-of-court resolution between Gibson’s Bakery and Oberlin College. It can be exciting for us to root for our favorite teams; that is what sports are all about. We may...

Winter Term Changes Infantilize Students

Kameron Dunbar, Columnist November 17, 2017

Many students have not yet started the registration process for Winter Term, but many will find themselves amazed by the dramatic new changes implemented by the Winter Term Committee. Winter Term is one...

Students, Senate Vital to Productive Relationship

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2017

In discussions about the importance of engaging with elected representatives, our most local and available representatives are often left out of the conversation. Student Senate is a representative body,...

Student Criticism Crucial to Oberlin’s Future

Henry DuBeau, Contributing Writer November 17, 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...

A New Healthy Drink!

A New Healthy Drink!

Liz Amber, Contributor November 17, 2017

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