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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Kweli, Hip-Hop Icon, Discusses Activism in Music

Daniella Brito April 22, 2016

There weren’t any “murals of Biggie,” but Brooklyn beats reverberated off the walls of Hales Gymnasium this past Friday night as an energetic audience cheered ’90s New York hip-hop icon Talib Kweli...

College senior and hip-hop artist Robin Chakrabarti released his first album, 'Introvert Party,' in March. His songs are littered with lyrical contradictions that reflect Chakrabarti’s complex identity.

Chakrabarti’s Beats Blend Kanye with GoldLink

Julian Ring, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2016

Editor's note: This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. When College senior Robin Chakrabarti arrives at Azariah’s Café for our interview, he walks right past me. Dropping...

Steve Silberman gives a speech on his book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity as part of the Office of Disability Services’ Autism Week events. This year’s themes were neurodiversity and self-
advocacy.

Student Panelists Celebrate Neurodiversity

Adam Gittin, News editor April 22, 2016

A student-led panel, a book presentation and a guest lecture about poet and author Tito Mukhopadhyay, as well as several inter-department gatherings, comprised the events of Oberlin’s Autism Week. The...

enior midfielder Grace Barlow charges toward goal in the Yeowomen’s game against the Wittenberg University Tigers April 13. Barlow led her squad with four goals in the contest, but the Yeowomen were defeated by a score of 12–10.

Yeowomen Aim High for NCAC

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor April 22, 2016

The women’s lacrosse team is on a roll this week, securing two crucial conference wins: one at home Saturday against the Kenyon College Ladies and another Tuesday against the Hiram College Terriers. Saturday’s...

Career Center to Assess Student Needs

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2016

The Career Center’s “needs assessment” — an initiative looking to identify ways for the center to improve its facilities — is the first step in the College’s stated endeavor to improve career...

Conservatory senior and soloist Yiran Chen performs Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, accompanied by the Oberlin Chamber Orchestra. In their Saturday Finney Chapel concert, the orchestra performed a series of pieces ranging from Kodály’s whimsical Dances of Galánta to Sibelius’ somber “The Swan of Tuonela.”

Orchestra’s Synergy Eclipsed by Virtuosity

Jacob Narin April 15, 2016

With beautiful pieces and a talented ensemble, the Oberlin Chamber Orchestra made their mark on Finney Chapel Saturday night. Headlined by a performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s virtuosic Violin Concerto...

Students march through Oberlin in a parade marking the opening of the Ecolympics. This is the district’s third year participating in the competition.

In Ecolympics, Schools Compete for Low Marks

Kerensa Loadholt, News editor April 15, 2016

A competition in which green beats gold is a staple of the city’s school year for both the College and the city’s public school system. The third annual Ecolympics, which began April 8 and will...

Construction continues on the $38 million Gateway Center as the College and city spar over parking. The College recently filed a lawsuit against the city to get the permits necessary for opening the center.

College Sues City Over Gateway Center

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2016

After postponing its opening date for several months, Oberlin College officials filed a lawsuit last week against the city of Oberlin in an attempt to get the $38 million Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center...

Feature Photo: College Begins New Fundraising Initiative

Feature Photo: College Begins New Fundraising Initiative

Kerensa Loadholt, News Editor April 15, 2016

Though new swings in Tappan Square and a piano-themed crosswalk mark some of the most recent changes to Oberlin’s campus, many aspects of the College have remained the same over the years. Thus is...

Sophomore Jackie McDermott forehands a shot back at her opponent. McDermott and her team triumphed over Division II Walsh University on Friday, but fell to Division I Cleveland State on Saturday.

Tough Competition Tests Yeowomen

Jack Brewster April 15, 2016

The women’s tennis team split two match­es last weekend, knocking off Division II Walsh University 7–2 Friday before falling to Division I Cleveland State 6–1 Saturday. As a Division III school,...

College first-year Evan Board (left) and College seniors Preston Crowder, Axandre Oge, Colin Anderson and Tae Braun toe the line between ’60s beach party horror and humorous satire aimed at heteronormativity in Psycho Beach Party. The play, written by Charles Busch and directed by Associate Professor of Theater Matthew Wright, opened last night and will continue tonight, Saturday and Sunday in Hall Auditorium.

Wright Directs Comedic Play to Celebrate Gay Culture

Jake Frankenfield April 15, 2016

For anyone acquainted with the cinema of the early 1960s — with its psycho thrillers, horror films and beach party movies — Psycho Beach Party will feel familiar. And it will also feel a little ridiculous....

Ian Tomesch, OC ’10, plays the David and Sigrid Boe organ at Peace Community Church. The church is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

Peace Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Adam Gittin, News editor April 8, 2016

Peace Community Church officially kicked off the festivities for its 150th anniversary with an organ recital last week featuring Ian Tomesch, OC ’10, and will continue with more celebratory events in...

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