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Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Conservatory-Athletes Share Their Stories

Andrea Nguyen, Sports Editor October 28, 2022

At one practice, they’re stretching their legs, shooting goals, or running laps. At another, they’re tuning instruments, perfecting scales, or studying music theory. Oberlin has a unique population...

Adrienne Sato performs during the women’s soccer game against Denison University during Homecoming Weekend.

Taiko Narrates Artistry Through Athleticism

Kayla Kim and Adrienne Sato October 28, 2022

Editor’s note: Both authors are members of Oberlin College Taiko, with Sato serving as co-chair. All interviewees are current members. On a cold Wednesday night in October, 12 Oberlin students, dressed...

University of Tennessee football fans ride atop a goalpost
after an upset against the University of Alabama.

Gameday Riots Reflect Poorly on Athletic Culture

James Foster, Sports Editor October 28, 2022

On Oct. 15, University of Tennessee fans stormed Neyland Stadium in celebration when the Volunteers ended a 16-year drought and took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in a close 52–49. The contagious, overwhelming...

The Yeomen dive into the second meet of the season.

Oberlin Competes in Second Swim Meet of the Season

Chris Stoneman, Sports Editor October 28, 2022

Last weekend, the men’s and women’s Swim and Dive teams traveled to Canton, Ohio to take on the Malone University Pioneers. Both teams started off the meet extremely strong, beating the Pioneers...

Sam Rezaei (left) and James Dill (right) in a recent interview

In the Locker Room with James Dill, Men’s Tennis Player Walking Across the Country For Charity

Celia Perks October 28, 2022

James Dill is a fourth-year Economics major and a member of the men’s tennis team. This summer, he and his friend Sam Rezaei, a recent graduate of Northwestern University, started a 2,800 mile walk from...

Sports Editors Decide Everything: Homecoming Edition

Andrea Nguyen, Kayla Kim, and Zoe Kuzbari October 7, 2022

After a brief hiatus, the Sports Editors are here once again to settle any and all of your squabbles, tiffs, debates, and quarrels. If you’re somehow confused about who to root for during the...

Homecoming 2022 Schedule of Events

Andrea Nguyen, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Friday, Oct. 7 Homecoming TGIF and Alumni Welcome, 4:30–6 p.m. in Wilder Bowl Todd & Thomasina Houston Philips Renovation Project Dedication, 5–6 p.m. at Philips gym second floor...

Michael Takahashi holds a plaque from a chess tournament

In the Locker Room with Michael Takahashi, Chess National Master

James Foster, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

This August, Conservatory third-year Michael Takahashi became the fourth Iowan under 21 and second Oberlin student to pass the 2200 rating threshold and become a Chess National Master after his...

The Oberlin football team and staff pose on Fred Shults Field.

Oberlin Football Players Comment on Program Flaws

Zoe Kuzbari, Contributing Sports Editor October 7, 2022

It’s been 48 years since Oberlin’s football team had a winning season. In 1974 the team went 5–4 and hasn’t seen much success since. Now coined “America’s sport,” football is one...

Marta Laska and Anna Pastore compete together.

Tennis Doubles Pairs Dominate Ashland University Doubles Invitational

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor October 7, 2022

Last weekend, both tennis teams played their final matches of the fall season at the Ashland University Doubles Invitational. While the men’s team struggled, the women’s team, which won...

Tua Tagovailoa plays for the Miami Dolphins.

Learning from Tua Tagovailoa: Oberlin Football Players Reflect on Pressure to Perform

Chris Stoneman, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

Contact sports are dangerous games that afford their own risks to those who decide to play. As the intensity of play increases, so does the potential for violence, collisions, and severe injury....

Preying Manti members face Miami University’s defense.

Frisbee Teams Compete in First Home Competition

Chris Stoneman, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

Last weekend, Oberlin College hosted its 22nd annual Force Freedom Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Both of Oberlin’s teams, the women’s and trans Preying Manti and the Flying Horsecows, participated in...

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