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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Student-athletes and coaches gather for the first symposium session on Friday evening.

Heisman Club Symposium Offers Leadership Workshops

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor March 15, 2019

Last weekend, Oberlin student-athletes and coaches were invited to the first Leadership Symposium sponsored by the Oberlin Heisman Club, titled “Leveraging the Leader in You.” On Friday, Saturday,...

Jacob Thompson swings during his at-bat against Capital University over the weekend. He recently was named National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Rookie of the Week after his performance.

Baseball Looks to Have a Rebound Year

Luke Sprecher March 15, 2019

As small puddles accumulated on Dill Field's bleachers from a brief rainstorm Saturday, the Oberlin College baseball team began its season with a double-header against the Capital University Crusaders. Despite...

Liv Canning

In The Locker Room with Olivia Canning, Senior Basketball Center

Alexis Dill and Jane Agler March 15, 2019

College senior Olivia Canning has her hands full. As a starter on the Oberlin women’s basketball team, a Psychology and Sociology major and Anthropology minor, and an active member of various...

Megan Rapinoe Leads the Race for Women’s Rights in Sports

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

If you’re in search of a hero during Women’s History Month, look no further than Megan Rapinoe. As one of the most important players on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Rapinoe played...

Former Men’s Soccer Players Take Up Horseback Riding

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

As a child, College senior and former men’s soccer player Daniel Tuzzolino wanted to be a cowboy. In his last semester at Oberlin, he convinced his housemate and then-teammate Trenton Bulucea...

Despite the departure of national champions Lilah Drafts-Johnson and Monique Newton, both OC ’18, the women’s track and field team proved they are no less dominant as they secured their third straight Indoor Track and Field North Coast Athletic Conference Championship Saturday.

Women’s Track and Field Wins Third Straight NCAC Title

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor March 8, 2019

For the past few years, Oberlin track and field stars like Lilah Drafts-Johnson, Ana Richardson, and Monique Newton — all OC ’18 — have been household names in the Oberlin athletic community....

College senior and women’s lacrosse player Sabrina Deleonibus was recruited to play basketball at Oberlin, but quit after her first year to join the women’s lacrosse team. She is now one of the Yeowomen’s biggest offensive threats and a leader on the team.

Walk-Ons Are Crucial to Varsity Athletic Success

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor March 8, 2019

As she runs out to Bailey Field, ready for that day’s practice, College senior and women’s lacrosse player Sabrina Deleonibus exudes the confidence of a veteran, but on the inside she’s filled...

Women Remain Underappreciated in Athletic World

Khalid McCalla, Sports Editor March 8, 2019

ESPN’s annual World Fame 100 List, a definitive compilation of the world’s most famous athletes, determines its order through criteria like social media followers, yearly net-worth, and Google...

Claudia Olaes

In The Locker Room with Claudia Olaes, Sophomore Tennis Player and Former State Representative Candidate

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor March 8, 2019

College sophomore and Oberlin native Claudia Olaes is well known around campus. During her spring semester last year, she decided to take time off from Oberlin in order to run for state representative...

Last Friday, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee hosted its first-ever Dive-Into Spring Semester event in Carr Pool. With an entry fee of $2, Oberlin students and community members alike were able to jump into the pool while watching the on-theme feature film of the night, Finding Nemo. Popcorn and floaties were provided, allowing attendees to snack and drift through the water, turning Carr Pool into an aquatic drive-in movie theater. The SAAC’s mission is to create a strong relationship between the Oberlin community and varsity athletics through sponsored projects and events such as this one.

Student-Athletes “Dive-Into” Spring Semester

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor March 8, 2019

Under the leadership of new Head Coach Kim Russell, the women's lacrosse team has focused on holistic wellness this season.

Women’s Lacrosse Relies on Wellness to Win

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor March 1, 2019

Head women’s lacrosse coach Kim Russell has a unique motto for her players whenever they’re feeling stressed, scattered, or overwhelmed: Eat a Cheeto. “As a coach, I really prioritize wellness,”...

College fourth-year Julia Butler and College first-year Mira Newman at the Oberlin College Climbing Wall.

As Rock Climbing Enters Mainstream, Accessibility Concerns Remain

Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2019

Alex Honnold’s figure is only partially visible, positioned halfway inside the deep fissure that runs through the granite wall he is scaling. He pushes steadily upwards, moving through the motions...

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