Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review

Gym Renovations Necessary

Jackie McDermott, Sports Editor October 28, 2016

The walls of Philips Gym are lined with photos of those who came before us — the varsity athletes and coaches that dedicated their time, their bodies, their hearts and souls to representing Oberlin to...

Senior Jillian Hostetler leaps for a spike against Denison University on Wednesday.

Yeowomen Face Fierce Competition in California

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor October 28, 2016

The women’s volleyball team took to Southern California over fall break to battle Chapman University, Pomona-Pitzer and Occidental College. For a team used to weathering the seasons in one of the coldest...

From Curses to Recluses: World Series Features Captivating Characters

Jack Brewster, Columnist October 28, 2016

Editor’s Note: The Oberlin Review’s policy is to avoid calling the Cleveland baseball team by its name due to its derogatory nature and racist caricature. Towards the end of the beloved baseball...

Seniors Nora Cooper (left) and Kathleen Falk.

In The Locker Room with Swimming & Diving Captains

Darren Zaslau, Sports Editor October 28, 2016

This week, the Review sat down with women’s swimming and diving team captains Nora Cooper and Kathleen Falk to discuss the importance of veteran leadership, offseason training and favorite memories....

A model of the recently approved expansion of Philips gym. The expansion will include several new fitness rooms and a renovation of Carr Pool.

Philips Expansion Debate Continues

Jackie McDermott and Darren Zaslau October 28, 2016

Plans for an expansion of Philips Gym that include the construction of several new workout rooms and the updating of Carr Pool were unveiled by the administration this week. The renovation, which administrators...

Nationally Ranked Yeomen Prepare for Postseason

Marissa Maxfield October 28, 2016

It only took two goals to seal the deal. With a 2–0 win over the Hiram College Terriers Tuesday, the No. 25 Oberlin College Yeomen earned their place in the North Coast Athletic Conference tournament...

NCAC Powerhouses Await Yeomen

Alex McNicoll October 28, 2016

In what was arguably the football team’s best-played game of the season, the Yeomen fell 34–30 in a heartbreaker to The College of Wooster Fighting Scots. Now the Yeomen look to regroup as they set...

Men’s Soccer Climbs to No. 17 in NCSAA Top-25 Poll

Jackie McDermott, Sports Editor October 7, 2016

Men’s soccer has reached new heights. The team ascended to No. 17 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division-III Top-25 Poll — its best national ranking of all time. Oberlin is...

Fernández Never Forgotten

Darren Zaslau, Sports Editor October 7, 2016

José Fernández was one of the best pitchers in the history of the Miami Marlins. Posting a 16–8 overall record with a 2.86 earned-run average this season, the star right-handed pitcher will always...

Sophomore Grant Sheely turns a corner in the University of Rochester Yellow Jacket Invitational Sept. 17. In the All-Ohio Championships on Sept. 30, the Dobbs Ferry, NY, native completed the trek in 26 minutes, 29.6 seconds for a 10th place Division-III finish.

First-Years Excel at All-Ohio Championship

Sydney Allen, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2016

Hundreds of runners hit the trails at the All-Ohio Championships 6K in Cedarville, Ohio, last Friday, but Oberlin managed to stand out among them all. The women’s team placed second out of 17 teams,...

Flying horsecows captain Peter LaFreniere makes a leaping catch during the team’s practice.

Ultimate Frisbee Teams Take Flight

Julie Schreiber, Sports Editor October 7, 2016

The women’s ultimate Frisbee team kicked off its season in Niagara Falls, Canada last weekend, readying for its nationals campaign. The Preying Manti, one of Oberlin’s most popular club teams, have...

Senior midfielder Megan Herrmann settles a pass against DePauw University. After a 1–1 draw against The College of Wooster last Saturday, the Yeowomen are 5–3–1 overall.

Yeowomen Continue to Make Strides

Marissa Maxfield October 7, 2016

Just two and a half minutes into Saturday’s game versus The College of Wooster, junior midfielder Hannah Cook sent a sweeping cross to junior forward Gwennie Gardiner. Gardiner found the back of the...

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