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Assistant Professor of Theater Justin Emeka, OC ’95, interviews Avery Brooks, OC ’70, in Finney Chapel Saturday night. Brooks treated the audience to soulful music on the piano and a monologue from 'Othello,' and, at his request, the convocation concluded with two student performances.

Brooks, OC ’70, Returns to Oberlin

Nora Kipnis, Arts Editor February 28, 2014

Actor Avery Brooks, OC ’70, came onstage at Finney Chapel in an all-white suit, took a seat at the piano, and treated the audience to a dramatic performance of “Throw it Away” by jazz singer and...

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Fire at Oberlin Recycling Complex

Madeline Stocker, News Editor February 25, 2014

A fire broke out at Oberlin’s Public Works Complex Saturday, destroying all six of the city’s garbage trucks and temporarily suspending all residential recycling. According to City Manager Eric Norenburg,...

Seniors Jordan Attwood (left), Luke Harrison, Kelin Michael, Isaac Bacon, Robert McConkey, Katie Dunn, Chris Pickens and Rhys Hertafeld celebrate senior night at their final home meet. The Yeowomen finished seventh, while the Yeomen finished fifth at last weekend’s NCAC championships.

Successful Swimming and Diving Season Comes to an End

Hannah Heinke-Green February 21, 2014

After successful seasons, the Swimming and Diving Team traveled to Denison University this past weekend for the North Coast Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving championships.  The Yeomen finished...

From left, College junior Mike Sederquist as a Disciple, Conservatory first-year Billy Krager as John the Baptist, College first-year Jenny Kneebone, and College sophomores Ariana Silvan-Grau, Colin Anderson and Elizabeth Gobbo as Disciples leave it all on the stage during Godspell. The musical retold the story of Jesus with plenty of modern-day twists and turns.

The ‘Godspell’ According to OMTA

Andrea Goltz February 21, 2014

Conversations about faith are risky at Oberlin. Beliefs vary widely, and many students completely reject organized religion. Considering this sometimes uncertain religious climate, the high attendance...

From left, Conservatory senior Shea Pierre on the piano, double-degree fifth-year Daniel Pappalardo on bass and Conservatory senior Miles Labat on drums perform Pappalardo’s original composition, Over the Curve. Their performance was part of the Danenberg Honors Recital, which showcased the top talent from the Conservatory.

Conservatory Students Display Talent, Creativity in Annual Honors Recital

Clara Shannon February 21, 2014

It’s not easy to nab a spot in the Conservatory’s annual Danenberg Honors Recital. First, Conservatory faculty members recommend particular student musicians, and then those students must undergo a...

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Yeomen Defeat Hiram for Spot at NCAC’s

Tyler Sloan, Editor in Chief February 21, 2014

 The men’s basketball team defeated Hiram College in a stirring turnaround of events, breaking their three–game losing streak last weekend. The Yeomen, now 7–16 overall, secured the final spot in...

Seniors Johnnie Kallas (left), Eastman Presser, Griffin Sabelli and David Morris

In the Locker Room with Johnnie Kallas, Eastman Presser, Griffin Sabelli and David Morris

Sarah Orbuch, Sports Editor February 21, 2014

This week the Review sat down with senior bowling members Johnnie Kallas, Eastman Presser, Griffin Sabelli and David Morris to discuss their first bowling experiences,Tom Reid and the challenges of mental...

(From left) College senior Brandon Brown as Nellie’s husband, College senior Gynarva Monroe as Ossie Brown, and Cleveland-based actress Debra Rose as Nellie share a dramatic moment in Follow Me to Nellie’s. The play, which blended romance and small-town political intrigue, was performed at Hall Auditorium last weekend.

Follow Me to Nellie’s Takes Dramatic Look at Civil Rights Movement

Paris Gravley February 14, 2014

As one would predict of a play set in the South during the mid 1950s, racial conflict is at the forefront in Dominique Morisseau’s Follow Me to Nellie’s. Performed at Hall Auditorium on Feb. 6, 7 and...

Sophomore center Randy Ollie goes in for a layup against the DePauw University Tigers. Ollie has averaged 10.6 points and 8 rebounds a game this season.

Men’s Basketball Come Up Just Short to Tigers

Tyler Sloan, Editor in Chief February 14, 2014

After a hard-fought battle against the Wittenberg University Tigers, the men’s basketball team came up short in a 63–70 loss on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Yeomen kept the game exciting and at times closed...

Lena Dunham Dispenses Life Advice in Finney Convocation

Anne Pride-Wilt, Arts Editor February 14, 2014

As the most talked-about Oberlin alumna in recent years, Lena Dunham, OC ’08, returned to campus for a convocation in Finney Chapel last Saturday night like a conquering hero — a funny, humble, down-to-earth...

Student Senate Election on Horizon

Machmud Makhmudov, Contributing Writer February 7, 2014

I’m excited to announce that Student Senate will be holding our spring election next week! A total of six seats will be open for competition, which represent 40 percent of the total body of 15 senators....

Muted Sea Monster Attack Imminent: TIMARA Infects Audiences at the Cat

Olivia Menzer February 7, 2014

The energy that abounded at the Cat in the Cream on Monday night felt infectious in an eerie, bug-up-your-pants-with-a-rusty-knife way. The occasion for such an uncomfortably thrilling sensation? TIMARA’s...

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