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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

2017 Candidates and Issues: Heather Adelman and Linda Slocum

Cindy Frantz and Dina Schoonmaker October 27, 2017

To the Editors: The City of Oberlin is blessed to have a number of excellent candidates for City Council this year. Two candidates in particular may be less familiar to many but merit special attention:...

2017 Candidates and Issues: Heather Adelman, Bryan Burgess, Sharon Pearson, and Linda Slocum

Charles Peterson, Associate Professor of Africana Studies October 27, 2017

To the Editors: I am writing this letter in support of the candidacies of Heather Adelman, Sharon Pearson, Linda Slocum, and Bryan Burgess for Oberlin City Council. I fortunately have some experience...

Lack of Gun Laws Fails U.S. Citizens

Julia Peterson, Arts & Culture Editor October 6, 2017

When I was growing up in Montreal, Quebec, there was a shooting at the school that I would later attend. I mentioned it to some of my friends here in Oberlin last year, when the topic of gun violence had...

Medicare For All Represents Best Path Forward

Xander Kott, Contributing Writer October 6, 2017

When the latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act — the Graham-Cassidy bill — failed before reaching the Senate last week, many people were left wondering how the health care debate will move...

Office of Disability Resources Vital to Community, Institution

Editorial Board October 6, 2017

As significant budget constraints threaten to jeopardize everyday aspects of campus life, the Oberlin community has rallied around the Office of Disability Resources — an office that a large number of...

Student Representation Essential, Not Radical

Thobeka Mnisi, Contributing Writer October 6, 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...

Oberlin Voters Must Evaluate Building Proposal Carefully

Jim Walsh, Professor of Mathematics October 6, 2017

To the Editors: Kudos to the Review for reporting on local town issues, namely the desire of Oberlin city school officials to have a new building built at a cost to taxpayers of $36 million. Any attempt...

Voting Rights Crucial to America’s Future

Alice Koeninger, Arts Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2017

Over the past nine months, the American Civil Liberties Union has taken a prominent role in fighting the Trump administration’s attempts to oppress marginalized communities across the country. Many of...

Singleton Provides Honest, Committed Council Candidate

Marianne Caldwell, Oberlin Resident October 6, 2017

To the Editors: Kelley Singleton deserves to be reelected to Oberlin City Council. As a registered Oberlin voter and one that attends most council meetings, I have been impressed by Kelley’s efforts...

Environmental Work Sets Adelman Apart

Yael Reichler, OC ’19 October 6, 2017

To the Editors: Election day is Nov. 7. It is important that those of us students who vote in Oberlin learn more about the experience, goals, and passions of the candidates for City Council. I’d like...

Rimbert, Jindra Provide Leadership Experience

Jean Foggo Simmon, Retired City Clerk/Clerk of Council October 6, 2017

To the Editors: I write in support of both Ronnie Rimbert and Bill Jindra’s bids for Oberlin City Council in this next election. Both men have prior service on the council and have proven themselves...

Still Not Done?

Still Not Done?

Shea Sion, Contributor October 6, 2017

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