Exploring the Money Behind OC Athletics
Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2019
In the midst of significant institutional change due to Oberlin’s mounting structural budget deficit, investments in spaces like the Shanks Health and Wellness Center and the Knowlton Athletics Complex have left some community members wondering where the money for such projects comes from. The an...
Varsity Softball Recognized for Academic Excellence
![The women’s softball team was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for its work in the classroom during the 2018–19 academic year. In order to receive this honor, teams must meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0, and the softball team went above and beyond this benchmark, earning a 3.42 grade point average as a team. Active communication with both coaches and professors is crucial to balancing academic and athletic responsibilities, in addition to the support of teammates.
“Our coaches are very respectful of our time,” College third-year Emily Tucci said. “For example, they create a detailed google calendar months in advance for our fall and spring seasons and make sure to check in with us before making sudden changes to the schedule. Also, they make sure to start and end practices on time as they know many of us have jobs and school work. Many of us [players] go to the Science Library, Mudd Center, or places to do homework together after practice and dinner. We also have lots of support from each other within the groups of girls who have similar majors.”](https://oberlinreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Softball_GiannaVolonte_WEB-475x285.jpg)
Zoë Martin del Campo, Contributing Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
Stephany Dunmyer, New Basketball Coach
Maranda Phillips
October 11, 2019
Stephany Dunmyer is starting as the new Oberlin women’s head basketball coach. Originally from Pemberville, OH, Dunmyer majored in Psychology and played varsity basketball for Kenyon College. Named the 2000 North Coast Athletic Conference Player of the year, Dunmyer served as assistant coach at Indi...
Women’s Soccer Starts New Preseason Tradition: Race and LGBTQ+ Workshops
Jane Agler, Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
This past summer, the Oberlin varsity women’s soccer team looked to foster an inclusive space for all members, new and old, through workshops addressing LGBTQ+, gender, and racial identities. Rather than solely adhering to the preseason strategies that have been implemented for many years, the team star...
All Talk: Varsity Athletes Go In On Trash Talk
Khalid McCalla, Contributing Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
College athletics are highly competitive and every athlete is unique in how they respond to and handle the tense moments that arise during competition. One method is a favorite among many: trash talk. While from the outside, players who trash-talk may appear to be letting the moment overwhelm them, for...
Dave Tempest, OC ’72, Heisman Inductee
Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
Dave Tempest, OC ’72, is one of the former Oberlin student-athletes being in- ducted into the John W. Heisman Club Hall of Fame at a ceremony later today. While at Oberlin, Tempest was an All-American cross-country runner and swim-mer, and his wife, Kathy, also OC ’72, played women’s basket...
Women’s Volleyball Takes Home First NCAC Win Of the Season
Zoë Martin del Campo, Contributing Sports Editor
October 4, 2019
The women’s volleyball team picked up their first NCAC win of the season at Philips gym last Wednesday night. It was a collective effort with the defense and offense putting forth their best game. College second-year Natasha Radic cited team dynamics as a key factor contributing to their...
Oberlin Welcomes Trustee-Student 5k Fun Run Tradition
Maranda Phillips
October 4, 2019
This weekend, Obie alum will make their way back to campus for Homecoming weekend, a tradition centered around the Oberlin community com- ing together to celebrate varsity sports. With the arrival of alumni from various class years, Oberlin students have the opportunity to catch up wit...
Varsity Athletes Find Teammates and Friends in Former Competitors
Khalid McCalla, Contributing Sports Editor
October 4, 2019
Oberlin students come from 39 different states in the U.S. and more than 30 countries around the world. This diversity is reflected in the athletics department, where athletes from all over the world compete for the College. Despite these circumstances, several athletes have had encounters w...
Leandre Glendenning, Biologist and Softball Player
September 27, 2019
College fourth-year Leandre Glendenning is from Concord, CA. As a varsity softball player majoring in Biology and French and minoring in Religion and Chemistry, Glendenning can be found in all corners of campus. She has conducted biological research about cells and genetics. In her spare time, she kn...
Sports Medicine Center Supports Athletes
Maranda Phillips
September 27, 2019
You can find the Sports Medicine Center packed with varsity athletes preparing for practice at 4 p.m. on any weekday. Student-athletes use the facility daily to ensure stronger physical health. The Sports Medicine Center is located in Williams Field House and has space for taping, treatment, reha...
Community of Athletes in OSCA Continues to Grow
Zoë Martin del Campo, Contributing Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
For many at Oberlin, being a member of the Oberlin Student Cooperative Association is a central part of their college experience. OSCA provides a quirky and affordable community, leadership opportunities, and environmentally-wise and healthy food options for nearly one-quarter of the student body. Because...
Athina Apazidis, Staff Cartoonist