Ilona Maher Shines Light on Women’s Rugby Ilona Maher entered the spotlight three years ago at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics where she used social media to show what the Olympics look like for athletes behind the scenes. This year, at the age of 27, Maher represented the United States in her second Olympic games. The U.S. rugby sevens team, led by Maher, was down by five in the final seconds of the bronze medal game. The American women were backed up, just a few yards away from their own try zone (the rugby equivalent of the endzone in football). In a sheer moment of determination, Alex Sedrick scored...
Formula 1 held the first of its three Grand Prix in the United States this season last Sunday, May 5, at the Miami International Autodrome. The circuit was added to the Formula 1 calendar in 2022 and received criticism for being yet another race in the U.S., which is the country to host the most Grand Prix on the calendar despite lacking the passionate fan base F1 has in the rest of the world. After last weekend, though, fans are sure to remember Miami for hosting a thrilling race and bringing a long-awaited race result: Lando Norris’ first win in Formula 1. Norris is in his sixth year in...
Ever since I was little, I’ve always been told communication is the most important skill to have. As someone who didn’t start learning till I was five years old, and now only mediocrely know three languages, communication has always been one of the things I’ve struggled with the most. My second year here at Oberlin, I was roped into writing for the Review by Zoë Martin del Campo, OC ’22, and Zoe Kuzbari, OC ’23. To be honest, I knew nothing about sports and I didn’t even really like them. But this leap of faith helped me with quite literally all other aspects of my life, such...
The sports journalist Hunter S. Thompson once described the Kentucky Derby as “decadent and depraved,” and any native Louisvillian will tell you that the sentiment absolutely still rings true. Since 1875, the Derby has been bringing in crowds from far and wide to Louisville, KY, all eager to see the first thoroughbred-horse race in the Triple-Crown tournament — “the greatest two minutes in sports.” Growing up in Louisville, Derby culture is ingrained into your childhood; I’ve known how to bet on horses and make mint juleps since middle school. The first weekend in May was always...
Pre-pandemic, the Sports Editors had a tradition of trying out sports that aren’t available within the limits of Oberlin. The previous Review Sports Editors most notably attempted a much more athletic endeavor known for its test of strength and agility: pole dancing. Though logistics got in the way of James and I living up to that legacy, we tried a well-known offshoot of a sport that neither of us had played in a while. On Monday, James and I decided to hit up SportsVille, a family-owned sports park in Northridge. At SportsVille, there are many different activities including driving range...
May 1 marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While the Asian Student-Athlete Group will not be officially chartered until the fall semester, the group is ensuring that athletes are able to celebrate their heritage and find community. First-years and co-chairs JJ Gray and Peyton Lee met in an Economics class and decided to found ASAG, noting that affinity spaces for Asian-American athletes did not exist on campus. They shared an awareness of how being Asian-American affected them in their respective sports of basketball and lacrosse. Though participation...
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Oberlin’s men’s and women’s soccer teams defended their home pitch, with both teams winning their home openers and consequently their first wins of what are sure to be fruitful seasons. The men’s team faced off against Chatham University. In a hard fought defensive first half, highlighted by first-year goalkeeper Grayson Benson’s save in the 37th minute, both teams headed to the locker room with the score knotted up 0–0. The Cougars came out of halftime firing. Chatham’s Luke Matzelle snuck his way past the Yeomen backline, firing the ball into the net and...
At the end of every semester in Oberlin, the Cat in the Cream holds an event that radically departs from the usual concert, Conservatory recital, or trivia night. The metamorphosis is subtle yet striking; excited parents, siblings, and grandparents from the Oberlin community fill the seats to face a stage populated by young girls and boys, who, along with an Oberlin instructor, perform a choreographed routine they have been practicing all semester. This is Kids in Motion: an Oberlin ExCo that sends College students into the classrooms of Langston Middle School and Oberlin Elementary School to offer...
In a display of unyielding determination, the Oberlin men’s open Ultimate Frisbee team soared to victory at the Division III Ohio Valley Regional Championships, earning a spot in the National Championship. The journey to this moment was paved with countless hours of sweat, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. The weekend prior, the Flying Horsecows faced many disappointing defeats at Sectionals: plagued by injuries and illness, they finished with a 0–4 record in the Miami, OH competition. However, looking forward to a redeeming performance in Butler, PA, the Flying Horsecows entered the...
Fourth-years Allison Lupatkin and Sumner Wallace both joined the Preying Manti, the women’s and trans ultimate frisbee team on campus, their first year and have been heavily involved since. As they get ready for their first spring tournament in two weeks, they reflect on their last four years with the Manti. Many Manti come from different backgrounds and levels of frisbee. Lupatkin got started with frisbee her first year at Oberlin. It was fall 2020, during the pandemic, and many first-years were doing outdoor social distancing activities. Her friend group tossed in North Quad, and although...
This past Saturday, the Black Student Athlete Group, along with Oberlin Club Soccer and YeoFit, hosted a soccer tournament on Bailey Field. The matchup consisted of 9–10 players on each team and eight teams total, which included Koby’s BFFs, Him, Tacha’s Team, Nut Jacks, Amandla, Tinta’s Warriors, Flying Delta, and The Captains. The first and second round games were played with mini goals and no goalkeepers. However, for the third and final round, teams played with regular soccer goals and goalkeepers. Each game was around 30–45 minutes long. The referees for the tournament were third-year...
The New York Mets, the team with the highest estimated payroll in the MLB, are an underdog. When current owner Steve Cohen bought majority ownership of the Mets in 2020,...
Third-year Jacob Epps is a two-sport athlete playing both football and baseball at Oberlin. He suits up at wide receiver and defensive back in football and plays third base...
Lauren Mills is a third-year midfielder on the women’s lacrosse team. A double major in Neuroscience and Biology on the pre-medical track, she is constantly on the run....
For student-athletes, finding a space that can support both their academic and athletic goals is hard enough. But the student-athlete experience is at its best when they are...
For graduating seniors who play sports in high school, a major factor in their college decision can center around sports. Whether someone is looking to play a varsity sport...
Jill Rondini is entering her 20th year as an athletic trainer for Oberlin College. As a trainer for the Sports Medicine department, Rondini only treats varsity athletes. After...
On Feb. 2, the Oberlin track and field team hosted several other colleges in their first home meet of the season. The athletes performed well across the board, but only the...