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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Congress Must Repeal Jones Act, Aid Puerto Rico

Editorial Board September 29, 2017

Hurricane Maria wrought destruction on Puerto Rico last week in the most disastrous storm the island has encountered in more than 80 years, leaving 3.5 million people without power. Large swathes...

Citizens Must Engage in All Levels of Elections

Cindy Frantz, Professor of Psychology September 29, 2017

To the Editors: Are you happy with how things are going in our country? If not, what are you doing to change things? The strength of our democracy rests on the engagement of its citizens....

Maybe Next Time...

Maybe Next Time…

Brian Tom, Contributor September 29, 2017

Respect, Personal Choice Vital in Decision to Study Abroad

Maddi Kimball, Ads Manager September 29, 2017

“It’s a life-changing experience.” Whether those five words prompt or end the conversation, they are likely embedded in any type of discussion about studying abroad. For me, the possibility...

Student Representation Imperative for Long-Term Change

Kameron Dunbar, Contributing Writer September 22, 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...

Pillich Offers Pragmatic Choice for Ohio Voters

Ezra Andres-Tysch and Harris Walker September 22, 2017

Although it seems that the last election cycle only just ended, it is already time to start thinking about the upcoming races this academic year. While smaller in scale than the presidential race...

Sensationalist Media Compromises Credibility for Click Bait

Editorial Board September 22, 2017

In the past, the College has been a target for outside news sources that cherry-pick the Review’s pieces on topics ranging from the cultural appropriation of food in the dining halls to the contentious...

Parking Policy Threatens Student Safety

Jackie Brant, Opinions Editor September 22, 2017

Upon my arrival to Oberlin as a first-year, I was told that the only designated parking areas for first-years are located next to Mercy Allen Hospital. First-years who park their cars anywhere...

Harvard Picks Politics over Truth

Daniel Markus, Managing Editor September 22, 2017

Harvard University’s coat of arms is perhaps one of the most recognizable in the world today — bold, yet simple, a plain crimson shield with three books in the foreground, across them inscribed...

Voters Can Correct City Council’s Mistakes

Steve Hammond and John Elder September 22, 2017

To the Editors: Two issues related to the use of Oberlin’s renewable energy credits (RECs) will be on the ballot this November. Why? Because voters need the opportunity to correct two Oberlin...

Gender Segregation in Sports Should Be Reconsidered

Brittany Mendez, Contributing Writer September 22, 2017

Last week, at the recommendation of my Philosophy professor, I attended a lecture by Dr. Rachel McKinnon titled “Including Trans Athletes in Sports.” I’m glad I went, because it challenged...

We Just Want a Crosswalk

We Just Want a Crosswalk

Liz Amber, Contributer September 22, 2017

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