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The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Sophomore middle hitter Jaya Flynn-Young spikes over the net as junior setter Sara Chang supports in the Yeowomen’s victory over John Carroll University Wednesday.

Volleyball Crushes Competition

Will Cramer September 22, 2017

The Yeowomen carried their scorching start to the season into Wednesday night’s game against the John Carroll University Blue Streaks, as they dropped just one set in the win. With a 9–3 record, Oberlin...

NCAC Athlete Death Shocks Colleges

Alex McNicoll, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

The College of Wooster’s Clayton Geib, a senior Chemistry major, All-Conference lineman, and two-time North Coast Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll member, passed away this past Monday. The 21-yearold...

Senior defender Lauren Koval rifles the ball past the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Panthers’ defense in their 4–0 win Sept. 1. The Yeowomen, who are 6–0–1, start conference play against Ohio Wesleyan University tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Fred Shults Field.

Yeowomen Finish Non-Conference Stretch Undefeated

Sam Harris, Staff Writer September 22, 2017

The Yeowomen’s electric start came to a halt when they were handed their first non-victory at the hands of the Heidelberg University Student Princes Wednesday. While the 0–0 draw may have ended their...

ESPN Should Join Jemele Hill in Anti-Trump Stance

Nathan Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2017

There is a pervasive narrative in the United States that sports and politics should not mix — that we should leave our entertainment unsullied by the hard work of navigating the often-taxing challenges...

Senior captains Anthony Allen, number 66, and Avery McThompson, number 54, represent the Yeomen for the coin toss in their 24–6 season opening-victory against Kalamazoo College Sept. 2. The Yeomen will play the Denison University Big Red tomorrow in Granville, Ohio.

In the Locker Room with Anthony Allen and Avery McThompson, Football Captains

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

This week, the Review sat down with senior football captains Anthony Allen and Avery McThompson to discuss the team’s performance so far, as well as the state of football as a sport. The Yeomen are currently...

Russian PED Scandal Poses Ethics Challenge for 2018 Olympics

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea are just months away, and it remains to be seen whether athletes from team Russia will be allowed to compete. As the February start date approaches,...

Perspective: D3 Sports Emphasizes Community

Yago Colás, Professor of English September 15, 2017

What I really wanted was the t-shirt. At least, that is what I told myself. After all, I’m not a football fan. I haven’t been to a game in person in over a decade, and I could count the number of...

Senior forward Timothy Williams in the Yeomen’s scrimmage against the Capital University Crusaders.

In The Locker Room With Timothy Williams, Men’s Soccer Captain

Julie Schrieber and Alex McNicoll September 15, 2017

This week, the Review sat down with senior captain and forward Timothy Williams of the Yeomen soccer team. This season, Williams has led the charge for the current 3–1–1 record after a crushing North...

NBA Jersey Ads Signal Corporate Encroachment

Alex McNicoll, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

The Golden State Warriors inked yet another eight-figure contract this week that will completely reshape the NBA. Instead of adding another MVP to their roster, however, the reigning world champions signed...

Sophomore quarterback Zach Taylor threads the needle through the Kenyon College secondary in the Yeomen’s 31–10 dismantling of the Lords. The football team is 2–0 for the first time since 1989.

Football Advances to 2–0

Jane Agler, Contributing Sports Editor September 15, 2017

The Yeomen followed up a strong start to the season with a dominating 31–10 victory in their homecoming game against the Kenyon College Lords. Oberlin now commands their first 2–0 start since 1989...

Junior Linnea Halsten makes her rounds in last year’s Rumble, the annual Oberlin Cross Country home meet.

Cross Country Teams Open Season with Strong Performances

Julie Schrieber, Sports Editors September 15, 2017

The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in their second race of the season last Saturday at the annual Ohio Wesleyan University Invitational in Delaware, Ohio. Building off of their successes...

Senior captain Jackie McDermott gets set in Oberlin’s Fall Invitational last season. This season’s Invitational kicks off tomorrow and goes through Sunday.

Tennis Teams Win Big at Opening Invitationals

Sam Harris, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

The women’s and men’s tennis teams both hit the road last weekend to start their respective seasons with fierce competition on both sides. The women competed at Division I Bowling Green State University...

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