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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Seniors Mayada Audeh, Jackie McDermott, and Sarah Hughes were honored Saturday for their contributions to the women’s tennis program throughout their four-year careers. The team dropped the first match to Kenyon College and dominated Ursuline College in the second match.

Women’s Tennis Drops Kenyon Game Ahead of Championships

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor April 20, 2018

The women’s tennis team celebrated their three seniors’ final home game last Saturday, facing off against both their North Coast Athletic Conference rival the Kenyon College Ladies and the Ursuline...

NBA, Adam Silver Need to Address League’s Tanking Problem

Alex McNicoll, Sports Editor April 20, 2018

Tanking is no secret in the NBA. Teams like the Chicago Bulls or the Sacramento Kings openly sit their top veterans in an attempt to “develop young talent,” but in reality, they are intentionally losing...

Mike Mancini

In The Locker Room with Mike Mancini, Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications

Alex McNicoll and Alexis Dill, Sports Editors April 20, 2018

Mike Mancini came to Oberlin College after being appointed as the Sports Information Director on Dec. 31, 2007. Now, as Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, he keeps statistics and publishes...

Junior catcher Brendan Mapes rips the ball against competition in Tucson, AZ. Mapes currently leads the team in conference play with a .350 batting average.

First NCAC Win Gives Baseball Confidence, Momentum

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor April 13, 2018

After losing their first five conference games of the season, the Oberlin baseball team earned a 6–1 victory in the second half of their doubleheader against the DePauw University Tigers Saturday. Although...

NBA Expands from Two-Team Race

Alex McNicoll, Sports Editor April 13, 2018

Since the 2015–2016 season in the NBA, when the Golden State Warriors — the reigning champions — passed Michael Jordan’s 1995–1996 Chicago Bulls for a seemingly unbreakable record of 73 wins...

Underlying Racism Affects Lamar Jackson’s Draft Stock

Jason Hewitt April 13, 2018

Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson should easily be one of the top three quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft. He won the 2016 Heisman Trophy and arguably had a better season this year....

Junior midfielder Will Prangley drives to the net in a tense game against Denison University. The Yeomen made a valiant effort in their 14-6 loss to the No. 8 Big Red.

Men’s Lacrosse Drops Close Games to Denison, Kenyon

Owen Mittenthal, Staff Writer April 13, 2018

This week, the men’s lacrosse team dropped both of its games. While the team nearly pulled off an upset against the No. 8 nationally-ranked Denison Big Red, they ultimately fell short 14–6 last Saturday....

College sophomores Marija Crook and Shannon Wargo compete in the 1,500-meter at the Bob Kahn Invitational Saturday. Crook won the race, crossing the line in 4:53.31. Wargo finished in 4:58.45. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed first at the meet.

Yeomen, Women Take Senior Day at Bob Kahn Invitational

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor April 13, 2018

The Yeomen and Yeowomen track and field teams invited 19 different teams — 9 women’s and 10 men’s — to their annual Bob Kahn Invitational for Senior Day, besting them all as they both claimed first...

Lisa Thuer

In The Locker Room with Lisa Thuer, Yoga Instructor

Alex McNicoll and Alexis Dill, Sports Editors April 13, 2018

Lisa Thuer joined the Oberlin community less than two months ago to fill the position of Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving. She works on the Oberlin Annual Fund, which helps ensure that students...

Philanthropy Lifts Athletics to Next Level

Alexis Dill, Sports Editor April 6, 2018

The men’s and women’s tennis teams and softball team were welcomed to Amway Center two weeks ago to catch an Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers game and meet fellow Obie Jeff Weltman, OC ’87, president...

First-year pitcher Emily Tucci prepares to deliver a pitch against Grinnell College on March 22. Tucci has been a major addition to the softball team, boasting a team-low 2.72 ERA in 13 appearances and adding 14 hits and three home runs through 18 games.

Softball Earns Split Against Kenyon Ladies, Falls to Allegheny Gators

Alex McNicoll, Sports Editor April 6, 2018

The Yeowomen recorded their first win against rival Kenyon College Ladies in three years in their first week of North Coast Athletic Conference play last weekend 14–12. However, it was the only win they...

Senior Michael Drougas celebrated his illustrious collegiate career at Senior Day last Saturday with an 8–1 victory against Ohio Wesleyan University. Drougas and fellow senior Manickam Manickam sealed an 8–5 victory at No. 2 doubles.

Men’s Tennis Enjoys Victory Against OWU on Senior Day

Jackie McDermott, Sports Editor April 6, 2018

Four seniors who helped the men’s tennis team rise to become a formidable force in both the North Coast Athletic Conference and the region celebrated their Senior Day Saturday against the Ohio Wesleyan...

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