Jean Foggo Simon, Member, Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee
• November 17, 2017
To the Editors:
On Aug. 21, 2017, Oberlin City Council passed a resolution declaring the second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the city of Oberlin. Thus, Oberlin became the first...
“When they go low, we go high.”
This quote by Michelle Obama became an overused and often cringe-inducing centerpiece of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. But there is a lot of truth...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
