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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Zion Williamson’s Shoe Incident Revives One-and-Done Debate

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor March 1, 2019

When potential number one NBA Draft pick and Duke University’s current star forward Zion Williamson walked onto the court last week, it was to compete in one of the most heated rivalries in college...

Izzy and Emily Berner

In The Locker Room with Emily and Izzy Berner, Student-Athletes and Sisters

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor March 1, 2019

Sisters Emily Berner, College junior, and Izzy Berner, College first-year, grew up in an athletic family of seven in Reisterstown, MD. Although a majority of the Berner siblings played baseball...

First-Year Football Player Launches ObieEats Business

Jason Hewitt March 1, 2019

Between classes and football practice, College first-year Raul Segredo has little time to spare. Recently, his list of commitments grew when he launched his own business, ObieEats, through Oberlin’s...

Students from Brotherhood Hall in the Afrikan Heritage House, the Black History Month Committee, and Professor of English Yago Colás hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament this past Sunday. Over 30 students and community members got together to celebrate Black History Month and enjoy an afternoon of pickup.

Breaking Down Barriers Through Basketball

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

The son of a Presbyterian minister, Randy Miller arrived at Oberlin College in 1966 as a broad-shouldered, long-limbed first-year with a gentle demeanor and keen interest in music and art — as...

Chris Broussard

In The Locker Room with Chris Broussard, Sports Analyst and Oberlin Varsity Basketball Alum

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor February 22, 2019

When Chris Broussard, OC ’90, began his journey as an Oberlin College student-athlete in 1987, he didn’t know what he wanted to study or do for a living. He was only sure of two things: He...

Asian Athletes Conquered 2018

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor February 22, 2019

Last Wednesday’s Champions League soccer match featured one spectacular moment that caused me to pause and reflect on 2018’s athletic feats. Son Heung-Min, winger for the English soccer team...

Students practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures on both infant and adult CPR manikins during a free University Hospital instructional course hosted by the Oberlin Sports Medicine Department last Monday. Oberlin students, faculty, and staff arrived at the Knowlton Athletics Complex Social Space at 6 p.m. to learn various life-saving techniques to prepare for a potential emergency situation. At least two members of each Oberlin club-sport team were encouraged to attend, along with other organizations on campus that openly recommended the training. The event was attended by over 70 people — many more than the expected 40.

Athletics Department Offers CPR Training

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor February 22, 2019

For Student-Athletes, Experiences Navigating Concussions Differ

Graham Armknecht February 22, 2019

For many student-athletes, concussions are a looming and incessant threat to their athletic endeavors, academic standing, and general well-being. Many Oberlin athletes have a concussion story:...

The men’s basketball team looks to conclude their regular season on a high note tomorrow at Wabash College, after compiling the team’s best record in over a decade. The leadership and perseverance of the upperclassmen have been indispensable to the team’s success.

New Year, New Record for Men’s Basketball

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor February 15, 2019

With 2.3 seconds left on the clock and the basketball in his hands, College junior and point guard Josh Friedkin didn’t miss a beat, swishing an off-balance jumper to secure a triple-overtime...

College junior, football player, and sportswriter Jason Hewitt believes he can offer a unique perspective as a journalist of color. Last spring he had the opportunity to interview Jimmy King, a member of the University of Michigan’s Fab Five.

From the Perspective of a Black Journalist

Jason Hewitt February 15, 2019

Perspective is one of the most important aspects of journalism. I believe that every single voice matters, because every voice has a story behind it. I want to take this time to thank every single...

Frisbee and Football: An Unlikely Love Story

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor February 15, 2019

Unlike what its name might suggest, the Oberlin Flying Horsecows Ultimate Frisbee team should be taken seriously. According to USA Ultimate, its A team had a 25–12 record last year, sweeping...

The Oberlin women’s volleyball team held a fundraiser Thursday, making individualized $25 candy bags for Valentine’s Day and allowing Oberlin students to surprise their loved ones with a hand-delivered holiday treat. The idea was inspired by the Oberlin women’s softball team, which has been making and delivering Halloween gift bags as a fundraiser for the past three years. The volleyball team’s gift bag featured an assortment of sweets, including Skittles and chocolate. Throughout the day, members of the team ran across campus, knocking on dorm room doors to bestow the Valentines on their excited recipients.

Volleyball Makes Valentine’s Day Extra Sweet

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor February 15, 2019

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