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The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Abe Frato

Abe Frato, Photo Editor, Web Manager

Abe is a Trombone Performance and Computer Science major from Stockholm, Sweden. He works as a Photo Editor for the Review, and likes taking on all kinds of photographic challenges. When not practicing, obsessing over not practicing, or doing homework, Abe enjoys riding his bike, reading, listening to Sibelius, and arranging Swedish folk music for different brass groups.
All content by Abe Frato
The Oberlin Enrichment and Activity Center is one of numerous polling places in Oberlin where citizens will cast their votes for Issues 1, 2, and 20, as well as for City Council on Tuesday.

[Photo] Issue 20 Proposes Changes to County Government, Generating Controversy

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
November 3, 2023
10 out of the 11 candidates for City Council were present at a forum organized by Oberlin Sunrise.

[Photo] Oberlin Sunrise Hub Hosts City Council Candidates Climate Forum

JP Liddy and Belle Robles
November 3, 2023
Oberlin High School

[Photo] Ms. Ruby N. Jones Community Scholarship Fund Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Maja Saveva, Micah Rodriguez
November 3, 2023
’Sco bookers are tasked with bringing artists to perform.

[Photo] ’Sco Booker Spotlight: From Paperwork to Performance

Calvin Ray Shawler, Conservatory Editor
November 3, 2023
The Oberlin Gasholder Building was listed on the national register of historic places in 1998.

[Photo] Oberlin Underground Railroad Center Opens in Gasholder Building After Years of Effort

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
October 27, 2023
Students and Rabbi Shlomo Elkan pose with Torah scrolls.

[Photo] Ancient Scroll to Descend from Rare Book Vault for Simchat Torah

Isaac Imas, Production Editor
October 6, 2023
The Banned Books Week display is in Mary Church Terrell Main Library.

[Photo] Banned Book Week Revives Preservation of Marginalized Experiences

Calvin Ray Shawler, Conservatory Editor
October 6, 2023
Elijah Freiman

[Photo] Elijah Freiman: OSCA President

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2023
Bike co-op 1_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] Artistic Scene Traditionally Ingrained Within Bike Co-op

Eloise Rich, Arts & Culture Editor
October 6, 2023
The City of Oberlin held public input sessions last weekend on the new Comprehensive Plan.

[Photo] Public Input Sessions Held on New Comprehensive Plan

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
September 29, 2023
Northeast Ohio Area Coordinating Agency held an engagement meeting Sept. 12 at the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies

[Photo] Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency Holds Engagement Meetings on Climate Change Policy

Layla Wallerstein and Carlota Lorán López
September 22, 2023
David Gutherz worked on the NPR podcast Invisibilia.

[Photo] David Gutherz, OC ’09: Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing and Communication

Cal Ransom, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Student organizations use social media to advertise.

[Photo] Exploring Student Organizations in Digital Age

Sadie Howard, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
Oberlin Community Mural Project works on new mural in town.

[Photo] New Mural Painted in Oberlin Town Center

Kathleen Kelleher, Senior Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
The Sco 3_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] The ’Sco: Intersections of Past and Future

Eloise Rich, Arts & Culture Editor
September 22, 2023
Secondary Lessons are available to all students.

[Photo] Secondary Lessons Bridge Gap between College, Conservatory

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
The EDL landill gas facility on Hill Creek Drive

[Photo] Commissioning Process Begins at EDL Facility

Ava Miller, The Bulletin Editor
September 15, 2023
The new OCS location is on E. Lorain St.

[Photo] OCS Moves Food Pantry to New Location

Karthik Ranganadhan and Carlota Lorán López
September 15, 2023
Oberlin Buddhist Fellowship will lose their mentor after next week.

[Photo] Buddhist Fellowship Prepares for Mentor Jacques Rutzky’s Departure

Kathleen Kelleher, Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
FIG sang and asked trivia questions to her audience.

[Photo] FIG Engages Audiences at Cat in the Cream with Unconventional, Interactive Show

Chloe Ko, Arts & Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
Badrinath throws a vessel in the Pottery Co-op.

[Photo] Beginner BIPOC Pottery ExCo Returns, Facilitates Community in Cherished Artistic Space

Eloise Rich, Arts & Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
The Oberlin Civic Winds play at their evening rehearsal.

[Photo] Director of Bands at Oberlin City Schools Establishes Oberlin Civic Winds

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Over the summer, construction began on a new residential building on the west side of Woodlands Street.

[Photo] Construction Begins on Woodland Street; Off-Campus Housing to be Phased Out

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor
September 8, 2023
Oberlin Conservatory experiences new construction in Central hall.

[Photo] Conservatory Renovations to Visually Connect Kohl and Bibbins, Foster Community

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Out of state students should take a page from Midwest handbook.

[Photo] Oberlin Can Learn from Midwestern Kindness

Selena Frantz, Columnist
September 8, 2023
This past Thursday, the BadArtCo Gallery Show exhibited art created using methods and forms that have conventionally been considered poor.

[Photo] BadArtCo Gallery Show Questions Mainstream Values of Art

Maeve Woltring, Senior Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
A group of neighbors congregate at Prospect Park with their dogs.

[Photo] Dog Park Proposed at City Council Meeting, Residents Suggest Prospect Park

Cal Ransom, News Editor
April 21, 2023
Eight lots owned by the City would be developed into affordable housing by Revitalization Strategies Group, Inc.

[Photo] Affordable Housing Plan Discussed at City Council Work Session, Project in Development

Cal Ransom, News Editor
April 21, 2023
The Theater Department presents its Mainstage production Stonewallin’ this weekend.

[Photo] Stonewallin’ Blends Fantasy, Comedy in Examination of Contemporary Issues

Lucy Curtis, Arts & Culture Editor
April 14, 2023
The Allen Memorial Art Museum has adopted a new mission statement.

[Photo] AMAM Revises Mission Statement, Emphasizes Accessibility and Adaptability

Tate van der Poel, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
In addition to this symposium, each of the professors led  workshops that explored the specific way they as scholars have explored the  Renaissance and its continued importance in both academic and nonacademic circles.

[Photo] Panelists Bring Innovative Perspective to European Renaissance at Symposium

Ava Cantlon, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
The cast of Candide travels the world in Hall Auditorium. 

[Photo] Bernstein’s Candide Satirizes Narratives of Hope and Optimism

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
March 10, 2023
WOBC-FM DJs sit in the new studio spaces at Wilder Hall.

[Photo] WOBC Hosts and DJs Get Creative Amid Lack of Online Streaming Capability

Tate van der Poel, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Two Personal Vending Machines are now available on campus.

[Photo] Vending Machines Distribute Sexual, Menstrual Health Products

Alexa Stevens and Cal Ransom
March 3, 2023
The Office of Spirituality and Dialogue has undergone transformations in the way it facilitates student engagement with religion.

[Photo] Office of Spirituality and Dialogue Implements Changes to Religious Life in Oberlin

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
The Oberlin Bookstore displays popular banned books.

[Photo] Book Banning Inhibits Education on Both Sides of Political Spectrum

Oliver Niehaus
March 3, 2023
Repeat Glass bins are now located on campus.

[Photo] College Introduces Glass Recycling

Emma Benardete, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
Bowling league 3_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] Bowlers Delight in College Lanes Bowling League

Eloise Rich, Arts & Culture Editor
March 3, 2023
Musical Union rehearses in Finney Chapel.

[Photo] Musical Union Fosters College and Community Collaboration

Gracie McFalls, Senior Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
Models posed in fashion show wearing designs crafted by students using sustainable clothing and resources.

[Photo] Black History Month Fashion Show Promotes Sustainability and Thrifting

Maeve Woltring, Senior Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The Kenny Endo Contemporary Music Ensemble featured a koto player at their concert in Finney Chapel last spring.

[Photo] Students Perform Traditional Music in Conservatory Despite Lack of Resources

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Students are able to craft in Oberlin’s print lab and letterpress studio

[Photo] Oberlin Students Should Utilize Reproducible Media Studios

Ava Cantlon, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
City Council meetings are held bi-weekly in person.

[Photo] City Council Approves Crosswalk, Other Proposals at Meeting

Selena Frantz
February 24, 2023
The event was hosted by OHM Advisors and KM Date Community Planning.

[Photo] Community Discusses City Policies, Future Comprehensive Development Plans

Cal Ransom, News Editor
February 24, 2023
The Conservatory koi pond lies beside Bibbins Hall.

[Photo] Koi Pond Has Long Provided Sanctuary, Serenity to Conservatory

Gracie McFalls and Delaney Fox
February 17, 2023
Tyler’s Farm has grown leafy greens hydroponically since 2014.

[Photo] Center for Food Innovation Proposes Year-Round Agriculture to Bolster Local Farming

Cal Ransom, News Editor
February 17, 2023
Downtown Strategies presented their findings to OCIC Feb. 8

[Photo] Downtown Strategies Inc., Oberlin Community Improvement Corporation, Present Draft Report on Downtown Revitalization Plan

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor
February 17, 2023
Burton Hall was among the buildings that suffered damage as a result of Winter Storm Elliott.

[Photo] Winter Storm Elliott Caused Damages to Student Housing, Impacted Personal Property

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
February 10, 2023
Zeinab Abul-Magd

[Photo] Zeinab Abul-Magd: Professor of Middle Eastern History and Chair of International Affairs

Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
The Apollo Theater screened Everything Everywhere All At Once this weekend.

[Photo] Embrace Weirdness To Fully Enjoy Everything Everwhere All At Once

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
February 3, 2023
Oberlin College Lanes served as the set for Lorber’s short film.

[Photo] OTR: Lola Lorber

Cal Ransom, News Editor
February 3, 2023
Photo of Oberlin's Cooper International Learning Center.

[Photo] Accessible Language Software Provides Alternative to Traditional Classes

Sahil Novetzke, Columnist
February 3, 2023
The Office of Student Leadership and Involvement worked to create an Oberlin chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success.

[Photo] Oberlin Forms NSLS Chapter, Nominates Students

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
February 3, 2023
The classroom features toys, crafting supplies, and other activities for visitors.

[Photo] OberlinKids to Create Playspace in Prospect Building Classroom

Cal Ransom, News Editor
February 3, 2023
Electric Vehicles will be available at the AJLC for college and community use.

[Photo] Two Electric Cars Added to City-College Fleet for Resident, Student Rental

Alexa Stevens and Cal Ransom
February 3, 2023
Aldi is the first building in the Oberlin Crossing shopping center being built by Carnegie Development Corporation.

[Photo] City Prepares for Next Phase of Oberlin Crossing Shopping Center Development Following ALDI Opening

Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
The Wilson Bruce Evans Home, built in 1856 and located at 33 East Vine Street, is undergoing a renovation.

[Photo] Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society Commemorates African-American History at Oberlin

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
December 9, 2022
As part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Project, new trees were planted to replace those that had been removed during construction.

[Photo] K&R Landscaping Replace Trees for SIP Initiative

Cal Ransom, News Editor
December 9, 2022
Stevenson Dining Hall is a central location for students to eat meals and socialize.

[Photo] Stevenson Dining Hall Important to Oberlin Social Life

Catherine Saccone
December 9, 2022
Talcott Hall, designed by architects Weary and Kramer, was built in 1886.

[Photo] Mapping Oberlin College Architecture Through History

Hanna Alwine, Opinions Editor
December 2, 2022
Shoes 2_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] Stepping into Style with Obie Shoes: A Photo Essay

Dlisah Lapidus, Arts & Culture Editor
December 2, 2022
A recent Lorain County Public Health inspection found three health code violations in the Rathskeller kitchen.

[Photo] Lorain County Public Health Reports Health Code Violations in Rathskeller

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
November 18, 2022
Kahn Hall now features compost receptacles, which students can use to compost accepted materials.

[Photo] Kahn Hall Pilots Campus-Wide Compost Program

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
The new locker system will begin operation in January of next year and digitize the mailroom system.

[Photo] Mailroom Prepares to Implement Electronic Lockers

Yendi Kai Foo
November 18, 2022
Central Heating Plant operates and distributes heating to dorms.

[Photo] Sustainable Infrastructure Project to Transition Campus Heating to Geothermal System by 2024, Faces Challenges

Sofia Tomasic, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Iron chef 12_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] Oberlin Co-ops Take Part in Annual Iron Chef Cook-Off: A Photo Essay

Dlisah Lapidus, Arts & Culture Editor
November 18, 2022
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[Photo] SFC to Disburse Student Activities Fund at Pre-Pandemic Rate

Ava Miller, The Bulletin Editor
November 11, 2022
The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts is housed in the New Union Center for the Arts on South Main Street.

[Photo] Firelands Association for the Visual Arts Opens New Fiber Arts Studio

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
November 11, 2022
Clara Dahmer plays Berenice in Rossini’s L’occasione fa il ladro

[Photo] Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Double-Bill Performance

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2022
The Office of Financial Aid encourages students to apply for the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan.

[Photo] Office of Financial Aid Advises Next Steps on Securing Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Loan Debt Relief Funds

Ava Miller, The Bulletin Editor
November 4, 2022
The Oberlin community experienced a City-wide blackout last weekend.

[Photo] City-Wide Planned Blackout Allows for Successful Power Line Repairs, Concludes Early

Isaac Imas, Production Editor
November 4, 2022
Mercy Health - Allen Hospital held a mammogram clinic for faculty and staff and their spouses.

[Photo] Mercy Health – Allen Hospital Holds Free Mammogram Clinic for College Faculty and Staff

Sofia Tomasic, Senior Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Students wait in line to use the kiosk at the Rathskeller.

[Photo] Automated Ordering Systems Don’t Improve Workers’ Conditions

Emily Amenda
October 28, 2022
President Ambar and Dean Quillen met with Conservatory orchestra and choir members in Finney Chapel during a partial City blackout to inform them that they would be performing before the U.N. in December.

[Photo] College-UNITAR Partnership to Kick Off with Carnegie Hall Performance

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
October 7, 2022
Olive Klug sings and plays guitar at their Cat in the Cream concert.

[Photo] Olive Klug, Singer-Songwriter, TikTok Sensation

Juliana Gaspar, Arts & Culture Editor
October 7, 2022
Schrimer Construction built staircases on either side of the wetland spillway. The City also plans to refurbish the set of stone stairs at the southwest corner of the reservoir.

[Photo] Arboretum Wetland Construction Complete, Reopen to Public

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
September 30, 2022
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