Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Swooshes Up in Ashes, Nike Up in Shares

Ify Ezimora, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

Nike’s close-up image of Colin Kaepernick’s face reads: “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” At the bottom: the classic swoosh followed by Nike’s slogan, “Just...

Junior All-American thrower Naeisha McClain.

Good Recruiting Leads to Great Success for Cross Country, Track and Field

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

It was four months ago that Lilah Drafts-Johnson, OC ’18, clutched her first-place trophy while being mobbed by teammates and coaches. She had just run the 10th fastest 400-meter hurdle time...

Standards Too High for Serena

Hannah Keidan September 14, 2018

As a tennis player, I grew up watching the Williams sisters on television. They were — and still are — my heroes. I would sit criss-cross-applesauce on the family room floor, eyes glazed over,...

From the Bass to Baseball: Perfecting the Right Pitch

Luke Sprecher September 14, 2018

Most Oberlin students arrive on campus at age 17 or 18, but Ian Ashby — first-year Conservatory student — familiarized himself with the College when he was 12 years old. He played baseball...

Malachi and Jabari Clemons with their mother.

In The Locker Room with Jabari and Malachi Clemons, Teammates and Brothers

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

Growing up, brothers Jabari and Malachi Clemons did everything together, from playing video games in the bedroom to running around the track while their dad timed them. Despite their closeness,...

YeoFit Knocks Out Grand Opening

YeoFit Knocks Out Grand Opening

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

College senior Olivia Shin brought a friend to a cardio boxing class taught by Head Softball Coach and Wellness Coordinator Sara Schoenhoft Thursday evening. Shortly after the Pat ’63 and Merrill...

Junior outside hitter Lexi Mitchell has been the most dominant offensive player for the Yeowomen. Shes been named to the all-conference squad twice.

Volleyball Gets Back on Track with Two Wins

Khalid McCalla, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

The Oberlin College volleyball team picked up a pair of wins Saturday against Franciscan University and La Roche College, giving them confidence and momentum heading into another busy weekend filled with...

The seven seniors on the field hockey team.

Field Hockey Maximizes Holistic College Experience

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

Field Hockey Head Coach Tiffany Saunders had no idea she wouldn’t be returning to Radford University at the conclusion of her fifth season as the lead assistant coach of the Highlanders. The...

From the Locker Room to the Copy Room

Ify Ezimora, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

Competing as a track athlete for the past eight years has heavily shaped both the way I navigate the space around me and way others regard me. Coming from a public California high school of...

The Patricia ’63 & Merrill ’61 Shanks Health and Wellness Center opened Aug. 28 after two years of construction. Inside, students can find a lounge, a fitness center full of new cardio equipment, and several multipurpose rooms that will be used for spinning, yoga, and other YeoFit classes.

New Building Promises Better Access to Wellness in Academic Year

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

Delta Lodge Director of Athletics and Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos beamed with pride last Tuesday as students and coaches gathered to celebrate the opening of the Pat ’63 & Merrill...

Wheelmen Roll Through Oberlin

Wheelmen Roll Through Oberlin

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2018

The Wheelmen, a national group that focuses on the preservation and celebration of antique bicycles made before 1932, visited Oberlin July 25-29 for their 51st annual National Wheelmen...

For Baseball Players in Cuba, a Unique Naming Convention

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

For many people in the United States, the happenings of everyday life in Cuba are nothing short of mysterious. Although the two countries are separated by a mere 103 miles, a half-century of socially-and-economically-restrictive...

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