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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

(From left) Esmeria Bulgari, Vinicius Junqueira, Sérgio Dias and Vitor Trida of Os Mutantes trade vocal and instrumental licks during an extended jam. The band saturated the ’Sco with Brazilian beats and psychedelic sludge during its Tuesday night show.

Os Mutantes, Capsula Bring Rock From Below

Julian Ring, Arts Editor November 15, 2013

Sérgio Dias may be the sole original member in Os Mutantes — his revolving cast of psychedelic rockers has gone through more lineup changes than the band’s home country of Brazil has presidents —...

During the Saturday performance of Fall Forward, several student dancers open the second act with “Candela” — one of the liveliest performances of the night. Choreographed by Africana Studies Artist-in-Residence Adenike Sharpley, “Candela” was an engaging reprieve from overly experimental first act.

Fall Forward Gets Experimental with Mixed Results

Aria Dean November 15, 2013

Fall Forward, Oberlin’s fall dance showcase which took place in Warner Main on Nov. 7–9, featured a number of Oberlin students performing pieces that drew from a wide array of styles, including ballet...

First-year Ave Spencer spikes at the North Coast Atlantic Conference championships. The tournament was the Yeowomen’s last of the season.

Volleyball Team Takes 6th at Conferences

Emma Lehmann November 15, 2013

The women’s volleyball team took 6th place at the North Coast Atlantic Conference championships this past weekend. The tournament took place at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. The team...

Plans for the Austin E. Knowlton Athletic Complex are under way; the official groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Saturday. The $8 million donation marks the biggest donation Oberlin has received for athletics.

Groundbreaking for New Athletic Facility Begins Saturday

Sarah Orbuch, Staff Writer November 15, 2013

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex will take place this Saturday. The $8 million donation for the new facility marks the biggest donation the school has ever...

Vice President and Dean of Students Eric Estes addresses attendees of the forum held by the Sexual Offense Task Force as they gather to discuss the reform of the College’s sexual offense policy. The policy, which was adopted in 1993, has since undergone many changes.

New Initiatives for Campus-Wide Safer Policy Enacted

Rachel Weinstein, Staff Writer November 15, 2013

First adopted in 1993, the sexual offense policy has appeared in multiple incarnations, but the most recent changes were enacted in May 2012. The policy defines various types of sexual misconduct and asserts...

During Wednesday’s performance, Hänsel (Marisa Novak) is held captive by the Witch (Karen Jesse, OC ’04) as Gretel (Alexis Aimé) stands frozen. Superb singing and a powerful score helped build the onstage drama and made for an enjoyable listening experience.

Opera Theater Presents Dark Take on Humperdinck’s Classic

Jarrett Hoffman November 15, 2013

Posthumous decapitation? Gesticulating at the audience with their child-sized fists as their parents kneeled in prayer in a blatant eschewal of religious themes? This was no kids’ story. Spearheaded...

Tom Reid, bowling instructor and coach

In the Locker Room with Tom Reid

Nate Levinson, Sports Editor November 8, 2013

This week the Review sat down with Bowling I and II teacher, Tom Reid, to discuss Reid’s long tenure at Oberlin, how he started bowling and what you need to do to take his class next semester. When...

Oberlin College Aerialists, suspended high in the air in Hales Gym, hang upside-down over the audience below. The troupe paid tribute to famous works of art with deft movements and a hint of danger this past Saturday.

Aerialists Wow Audience with Art-Themed Show

Katherine Dye, Staff Writer November 8, 2013

Off the Wall, Saturday’s performance by the Oberlin College Aerialists, featured impressive death-defying feats of strength and flexibility. The aerialists exhibited a variety of skill levels and acts,...

Senior captain Ari Schwartz dribbles the ball. The Yeomen have enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in the last two decades.

Historic Soccer Season May Be Drawing to a Close

Rose Stoloff, Sports Editor November 8, 2013

After one of the most impressive seasons of the team’s last two decades, the Yeomen may be putting away their cleats until next year. The men’s soccer team traveled to Gambier, Ohio, twice in the last...

OCircus member College first-year Em Notely is caught by College junior Annie Valocchi as Notley stares in shock at a letter they have just received. The performance ensemble regaled their audiences with plenty of humor and the occasional striptease.

Steampunk Cabaret Revels in Risqué Humor at Cat

Anne Pride-Wilt, Staff Writer November 8, 2013

The student-run organization OCircus may call itself a circus, but a better label for the group’s production last week is cabaret — steampunk burlesque cabaret, to be precise. While the combination...

Luke Harrison swims the 200-yard butterfly last weekend. The swimming and diving team started their season 2–0.

Swimming and Diving Team Makes Splash with Weekend Wins

Nate Levinson, Sports Editor November 8, 2013

The swimming and diving team began its season impressively this past weekend with wins over the Hiram College Terriers and The College of Wooster Fighting Scots in the Greater Cleveland Swimming and Diving...

Creg Jantz (left), senior associate director of athletics, and Natalie Winkelfoos, director of athletics and Physical Education

In the Locker Room with Natalie Winkelfoos and Creg Jantz

Sarah Orbuch, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

This week the Review sat down with Director of Athletics and Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos and Senior Associate Director of Athletics Creg Jantz to discuss fall season highlights, mascots and pick-up...

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