Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Obies, Please Vote For Biden-Harris 2020

Simon Idelson, OC ’20 August 25, 2020

I’m sure that, despite differing Democratic primary allegiances, many Obies understand the gravity of this country’s current political situation and are planning to vote for former Vice President Joe...

The Preying Manti Let Me Down

Natalie Soord August 17, 2020

On June 26, I posted an Instagram story detailing racism I experienced on Oberlin’s women and trans Ultimate Frisbee team, the Preying Manti. I spoke about racist comments made by teammates and about...

Club Sport Teams Plan Antiracism Programming in Response to Criticism

Zoë Martin del Campo, Contributing Sports Editor August 17, 2020

Some of Oberlin’s club sport teams are working to address racism in their communities and create safe spaces for Black, Indigenous, and students of color — particularly for Black athletes on predominantly...

For the culmination of their summer program, six Oberlin Organ Academy students played across the country in a Virtual Student Concert. The Organ Academy — which typically takes place on campus — was offered remotely this year due to the spread of COVID-19.

Conservatory Hosts a Summer of Remote Programming

Drew Dansby, Production Staff August 5, 2020

Oberlin’s Conservatory — which typically offers a range of workshops, camps, and other programming on campus each summer — did not host any students in-person this year due to the spread of COVID-19....

College’s Final UAW Offer Contradicted Union’s Purpose

Editor’s Note: This statement was originally sent in an email from James Monroe Professor of Politics Chris Howell to faculty on July 3, before it was posted on the Oberlin Beyond Austerity’s Facebook...

Howell Draws Improper Conclusion in UAW Statement

Editor’s Note: A longer version of this analysis appeared on the Alumni Facebook page on July 9 in response to James Monroe Professor of Politics Chris Howell’s statement. Read more of the Review’s...

Junior Practicum Aims to Provide Career Readiness Skills in Lieu of Summer Internships

Ella Moxley, News Editor July 19, 2020

While third-year College students won’t enroll in the fall due to the College’s three-semester plan, they will have the opportunity to continue their education off-campus with the Junior Practicum...

A still image from the Colleges video A Dozen Thorny Questions on Covid-19 and Fall Opening. President Carmen Twillie Ambar and Vice President for Communications Ben Jones, OC 96, social distance in Dye Lecture Hall and discuss the three-semester plan.

College Releases Details for Three Semesters of In-Person Classes

Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief July 18, 2020

Information about changes to housing, dining, student activities, and campus social life was sent in an email to students, faculty, and staff last Wednesday, accompanied by a community agreement for on-campus...

College No Longer Employs ResEd Staff Member Following Offensive Facebook Comment

Gigi Ewing, Managing Editor July 18, 2020

After a contentious Facebook comment posted by a Residential Education staff member surfaced in early June, students, alumni, and others called for the employee’s termination through a petition to College...

Preying Manti Captain Abby Cheng, OC ’20.

Preying Manti Captain Abby Cheng, OC ’20, Wins Donovan Award

Zoe Kuzbari, Contributing Sports Editor June 25, 2020

Despite the disappointment of seeing their 2020 season cut short, the Preying Manti, Oberlin’s women and trans Ultimate Frisbee team, celebrated good news last month when fifth-year captain Abby Cheng...

Student Senate Stands in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

Student Senate June 22, 2020

The individual members of Student Senate who drafted and approved this document are solely responsible for its content and the views expressed herein.  Student government is not authorized to speak on...

President Ambar Announces Presidential Initiative to Address Racial Injustice

Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief June 16, 2020

President Carmen Twillie Ambar sent an email to the Oberlin community announcing a new Presidential Initiative to educate and mobilize students against racial injustice. This announcement came six days...

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