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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Tennis Teams In Search of Consistency Following Tough Losses

James Blankenship and Ariel Lewis March 11, 2011

Last week was a rough one for Oberlin’s tennis squads, who dropped a combined three matches in the season’s early going. The Yeomen suffered consecutive defeats in their doubleheader last Saturday,...

Rhinos, Billy Goats Gruff Set to Unleash Wrath on Spring Opponents

John Critterden March 11, 2011

As Oberlin's winter gradually becomes nothing more than a bad memory, some dangerous creatures are awakening from hibernation. I'm speaking, of course, about the Oberlin College rugby teams: the Rhinos...

Obies, Athletes Need to Break Down Barriers

James Blankenship, Sports Editor March 4, 2011

She wasn’t nervous, you could see it in her eyes. They bounced to the left side of the court, and then to the right, then back again to the left. She was calculating. Dump it down low for a high percentage...

In the Locker Room: The Gipsy Kings

John Critterden March 4, 2011

What inspired your team name? Alen Cisija: It was inspired by a Spanish band name for absolutely no reason. Nobody knows the actual team name, though. We're usually known as The Oberlin Miami Heat. What's...

Yeomen, Chrapczynski Look Strong in Preparation for NCAC Championships

Chris Landers, Sports Editor March 4, 2011

It was a record-setting day for Oberlin track and field at the North Coast Athletic Conference Indoor Pentathlon last Saturday. Junior Shawn Chrapczynski set a new school record for total points in...

Chun Leads Yeomen to a Perfect Week

Chris Landers, Sports Editor March 4, 2011

The men’s tennis team was on fire this week, defeating Heidelberg University on Saturday by a score of 7–2 and picking up a 6–3 win over Mount Union College on Wednesday. The Yeomen, who improved...

Poor Shooting, Missed Opportunities Doom Yeowomen

Chris Landers, Sports Editor February 25, 2011

The women’s basketball team saw its season end in a frustrating fashion this past Wednesday, as it fell to the second-seeded Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops, 67–60, in the quarterfinals of the North...

Baseball Set for a Record-Setting Spring

Alen Cisija February 25, 2011

Our time has come. That's what the Oberlin College men’s baseball team is claiming as it finishes up preparations for the upcoming season. Coming off of a record-setting year in which they went 18–19...

Holloway Inspires Average Joes, NBA Players Alike

Hal Sundt, Staff Writer February 25, 2011

On Feb. 16, Wilson Holloway passed away at the age of 22 after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma for three years. Standing at six feet six inches and weighing 275 pounds, Holloway earned a scholarship to...

Yeowomen Sweep Doubleheader with Ease

Max Anzilotti February 25, 2011

The Yeowomen opened the day against Otterbein and dominated from the start. All three doubles pairings won by a score of 8–1. In the top slot, junior Ariel Lewis and sophomore Farah Leclercq teamed...

In the Locker Room: Matthew and Daniel Fineman

Brenna Sheldon February 25, 2011

When did you start playing lacrosse? M: Fourth grade. Did you play other sports growing up? M: We played football, ice hockey, roller hockey, soccer and baseball. D: We were miserable at baseball....

News with Natalie

Ariel Lewis February 25, 2011

In addition to your responsibilities as co-interim director of athletics, you also have your own position to fill. What’s your official title, and what capacities does the job entail? My official...

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