Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

In his last official at-bat for the Yeomen, College senior and baseball captain Brendan Mapes hit an RBI single into right field to break the school’s single-season hits record. Mapes departs Oberlin as one of the best players and most respected leaders in program history.

Baseball Captain Brendan Mapes Breaks Two Records, Closes Out Illustrious Career

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor May 10, 2019

In the bottom of the fifth inning in game two of Oberlin College’s Senior Day match-up with the Hiram College Terriers last Sunday, College senior and baseball captain Brendan Mapes stepped up...

Women’s track and field ventured to Gambier, Ohio for the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship last week and promptly swept the competition for the sixth time in a row. Guided by NCAC Women’s Outdoor Coach of the Year, Ray Appenheimer, the Yeowomen finished with 211 points — 51 points ahead of second-place Ohio Wesleyan University. While the NCAC season is now over, a select number of Oberlin’s track and field athletes will continue to train for the upcoming NCAA DIII Championships meet in the next few weeks. Until then, however, the team will celebrate its success as the season comes to a close.

Women’s Track and Field Win Sixth Championship Title

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor May 10, 2019

Because the hammer throw is banned at most high schools across the country, many of Oberlin’s throwers were first introduced to the event when they arrived on campus. After years of hard work, College senior Hank Sinn and College junior Maya English have a chance to qualify for nationals in the event.

Oberlin’s Hammer Throwers Compete With Passion, Win Big, Despite Dangers

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor May 3, 2019

The hammer throw might be the most dangerous event in the sport of track and field. It injures, and occasionally kills, more athletes and spectators per year than any other track and field event....

The MindSpa in Shanks Health and Wellness Center, located in room H111, was opened to students last month. The MindSpa, a room filled with various resources for students to unwind and take a step back from their hectic lives, is part of the new expansion added to Philips gym this past year. Available resources include stress balls, couches with fluffy pillows, guided meditations, nature sounds, a rakeable Zen garden, books on mindfulness, and much more. In order to access the space, the YeoFit website allows any student to reserve a 30-minute session. This space will be especially helpful as students approach final exam week and stress levels are high.

Shanks’ MindSpa Centers Mental Health

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor May 3, 2019

The intramural softball league provides an opportunity for non-varsity athletes to stay active and engage in a low-commitment afternoon activity, but many varsity athletes and retired student-athletes also take advantage of the relaxed yet competitive atmosphere this spring.

IM Softball Builds Community and Competitive Spirit

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor May 3, 2019

Every year shortly after spring break, students emerge from their dorm rooms and fill Wilder Bowl, Tappan Square, and the Arb with hammocks, frisbees, and picnic blankets. However, for intramural...

Son Heung-min Weighs in on England’s Race Debate

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor May 3, 2019

If you are familiar with my previous sports columns, then you are well aware that I am a huge fan of Tottenham Hotspur winger Son Heung-min — in spite of my die-hard allegiance to Arsenal FC....

Katie Ryan-OFlaherty

In The Locker Room with Katie Ryan-O’Flaherty, Senior Field Hockey Player and Religion Major

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2019

College senior, field hockey player, and Religion major Katie Ryan-O’Flaherty was recently named Oberlin’s first recipient of the $25,000 Jacob’s Prize for the Study of Religion. Her submitted...

Kyle Korver Calls on White Athletes to Recognize Their Privilege

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2019

Americans have a cultural fascination with the idea that sports are a meritocracy, where the only ingredients for success are physical prowess and a burning will to win. This mythology is strong...

Pole Vaulter Sarah Voit Finds Success in Her Very First Season

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor April 26, 2019

At the Case Western Reserve University Invitational last Saturday, first-year pole vaulter Sarah Voit cleared 11’-03.75” to win the event — something she has done at seven of the 11 meets...

Sean Kuo

In The Locker Room with Sean Kuo, College Junior, Fencer, Club Sport Athlete, and Pre-Med Student

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor April 26, 2019

While “In The Locker Room” interviews often focus on members of the Oberlin community associated with varsity athletics, College junior Sean Kuo is a prime example of the flexibility and fun...

As many of the spring sports teams celebrated Senior Day last weekend, College senior and former field hockey player Julie Schreiber took some time to reflect on her four-year career for the Yeowomen.

Reflections From a Graduating Four-Year Student-Athlete

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor April 26, 2019

My four years as a student-athlete at Oberlin have been commemorated generously. In addition to a celebratory Senior Day, I developed as an individual with a community of athletes who turned a...

OC Athletics Senior Day Photo Series

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor April 26, 2019

Balancing academics, athletics, and other extracurriculars at an elite institution like Oberlin is a challenge that very few student-athletes manage to tackle for all four years. Last weekend,...

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