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The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Erin Koo

Erin Koo, Photo Editor and Layout Manager

Erin is a third-year Violin Performance and Neuroscience major from Hong Kong. She is the Layout Editor for the Arts section and one of the Review’s Photo Editors. When not doing Review work, she can be found in a Robertson practice room or the Stevenson Student Lounge in the Conservatory. Adobe InDesign has her whole heart (even the Review office computer ones).

All content by Erin Koo
The TIMARA concert is advertised on screens around the Conservatory.

[Photo] OCLIPSE Concert Series: TIMARA Preview

Sloane DiBari
April 7, 2024
Dave Lengyel

[Photo] Dave Lengyel: Observatory and Planetarium Coordinator

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor
April 5, 2024
Greggor Mattson moderated a panel of alumni who now own LGBTQ+ bars.

[Photo] Who Needs LGBTQ+ Bars? Panel Inspires and Speaks to Community Among Obies

Sadie Howard, Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
Students can now dispose of food waste and compostable dinnerware in composting bins at Heritage.

[Photo] Composting Program Begins at Heritage Dining Hall

Gregory Amenta
March 8, 2024
Students tabled to inform fellow Obies about the climate emergency.

[Photo] Oberlin Sunrise Regroups, Plans Emergency Teach-In

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
Student Health and Wellbeing now offers free remote therapy through UWill.

[Photo] Student Health Partners with UWill to Provide Free Teletherapy to Students

Yendi Kai Foo
February 16, 2024
Nyx Roberts speaking at the Afrikan Heritage House.

[Photo] Demystifying Hoodoo: Spiritual Tradition of Resistance Teaches Ancestral Connections

Calvin Ray Shawler, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Avery Russell co-organized SOSHA’s “Words of Healing.”

[Photo] SOSHA Hosts “Words of Healing” Coffeehouse Event

Kathleen Kelleher, Senior Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Students in Djembe Orchestra rehearse a piece for their upcoming performance on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Oberlin’s Djembe Orchestra Breaks Musical Boundaries

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
Board of Education seeks to renovate or replace Oberlin High School and Langston Middle School (pictured above).

[Photo] Board of Education Considers Potential Plans For New Oberlin City Schools Facility

Ava Miller, News Editor
December 1, 2023
Libni López speaks at the Community Candidates Night at the First Church in Oberlin.

[Photo] Libni López: City Council Member- Elect, Community Organizer, Therapist

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
November 17, 2023
Adam Mansbach reads from his book.

[Photo] Adam Mansbach Delivers Impassioned Reading at Cat in the Cream

Chloe Boccara, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Langston Middle School facilitates Writers in the Schools program.

[Photo] Writers In The Schools Program Transitions Leadership

Kathleen Kelleher, Senior Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
The film concluded with an Q&A with alumni and current students.

[Photo] Boxes Will Be Provided Premieres at Apollo Theatre

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Albert Herring

[Photo] Stephanie Havey Explores Britten’s Only Comedy as Social Commentary in Her First Oberlin Opera

Chris Leimgruber, Distributor
November 3, 2023
ENK_0073

[Photo] Oberlin Fosters Journalistic Skills Through Courses, Publications

Eloise Rich, The Bulletin Editor, Web Manager
November 3, 2023
Jack-o’-lanterns are displayed on porches across town.

[Photo] Obies Recount Trick-or-Treating Locally, Beyond

Sydney Collinger, Senior Staff Writer, Layout Editor
October 27, 2023
The basement of Talcott Hall features a caged door.

[Photo] Obies Decide: Haunted Spaces on Campus

Chloe Boccara, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
City Council candidates spoke at First Church on Monday.

[Photo] Oberlin City Council Hosts Candidates Night

Ava Miller, News Editor
October 6, 2023
The Lemon Twigs perform at the Cat in the Cream.

[Photo] Despite Skeptical Audience, The Lemon Twigs Interact Well with Crowd

Sadie Howard, Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
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[Photo] College Adds 25 Tenure-Track Positions

Carlota Lorán López
September 29, 2023
Maíra Vianna in a Bibbins Hall classroom.

[Photo] Dominique Arciero and Maíra Vianna: Singer-Songwriters, Producers, and Audio Engineers

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Decafe in Wilder Hall is one of many dining locations on campus run by AVI food services.

[Photo] AVI Updates Student Meal Plans, Ordering Systems, Dining Halls

Adrienne Sato, Senior Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Students gather to hear Professor Burgos speak.

[Photo] Tuesday Tea Talk Series Explores History of Witchcraft During Spanish Inquisition

Lucy Curtis, Arts & Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
People observed the different vendors at the FAVA Art Fair.

[Photo] FAVA Hosts First Annual Art Fair in Tappan Square

Sydney Collinger, Senior Staff Writer, Layout Editor
September 15, 2023
this Marley

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

Eloise Rich, The Bulletin Editor, Web Manager
September 15, 2023
Sammy Gardner

[Photo] Sammy Gardner: Music Theorist, Researcher in Music Cognition

Lyric Anderson, Conservatory Editor
September 15, 2023
Following the June 29 Supreme Court decision ruling affirmative action unconstitutional, Oberlin College released a statement promising that racial equity would still be at the forefront of Oberlin’s mission.

[Photo] Oberlin Navigates Admissions Post Affirmative Action Ruling

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
September 8, 2023
Amanda Hodes

[Photo] On The Record With Amanda Hodes: Lecturer, Author, Sound Artist

Lucy Curtis, Arts & Culture Editor
September 8, 2023
New statue outside of Mudd references the library’s mascot, “The Reading Girl.”

[Photo] New Oberlin Reader Statue Erected Outside Mudd

Kathleen Kelleher, Senior Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Creative Writing department in Peters Hall

[Photo] Oberlin Should Better Support Creative Writing Department

Anna Wenzel
September 8, 2023
Ada Ates

Ada Ates: Social Media and Web Manager

Erin Koo, Photo Editor and Layout Manager
May 26, 2023
Alexa Stevens.

[Photo] Alexa Stevens: News Editor

Cal Ransom, News Editor
May 19, 2023
The pin oak towers next to the painted message rock.

[Photo] Musings on Trees, Change, and Springtime

Eloise Rich, The Bulletin Editor, Web Manager
May 5, 2023
Femme ’n isms, Part I: Bodies Are Fluid, is an exhibit currently on display at the Allen Memorial Art Mu- seum.

[Photo] Bodies Are Fluid Film Screening Expands on AMAM Conversation Through Feminist Video Art

Dlisah Lapidus, Arts & Culture Editor
April 21, 2023
dandelion romp 6 – erin koo

[Photo] Dandelion Romp Returns for a Weekend of Contra Fun

Ava Cantlon, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Bryan Rubin and Ben Steger presented a talk Thursday in StudiOC.

[Photo] Bryan Rubin and Ben Steger: Entrepreneurs, Co-Founders of Virtu.Academy

Lyric Anderson, Senior Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Bags gather maple sap in Tappan Square.

[Photo] Maple Crew Gives Students Seasonal Opportunity To Engage with Land, Community

Hanna Alwine, Opinions Editor
March 10, 2023
Students often cross the street between the Science Center and Wilder Hall.

[Photo] Speed Limit Reduction for W. Lorain St. Approved

Ava Miller, News Editor
March 3, 2023
Students attend a panel discussion on improvisation with guest artists and faculty as part of Oberlin Improv Fest.

[Photo] Student Interest Drives Creation of First Oberlin Improv Fest

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2023
sideways stories 5 – erin koo

[Photo] Sideways Stories from Wayside School Cast Facilitates Workshop for Community Youth

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
February 24, 2023
Students showed up to Azariah’s Café for the first ever Azzie’s Open Mic Night.

[Photo] Students Host First Open Mic Night at Azariah’s Cafe

Lucy Curtis, Arts & Culture Editor
February 24, 2023
The community fridge may be located near the back patio of the Oberlin Public Library.

[Photo] Green EDGE Fund Fridge Project to Start Mid-April

Alexa Stevens and Ava Miller
February 24, 2023
Students ask ChatGPT questions.

[Photo] Students, Staff Engage in Dialogue About ChatGPT

Emma Benardete, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023

Timeline of “Save Women’s Sports” Act in Ohio

Isaac Imas, Kayla Kim, and Erin Koo
February 10, 2023
Kalamazoo Vapor announced its closure Jan. 23 of this year.

[Photo] Kalamazoo Vapor Closes Oberlin Location After Five Months

Isaac Imas, Production Manager
February 10, 2023
Oberlin College banned bottled water on campus in 1999, but has since overturned its decision. Now, bottled water can be purchased at several dining locations across campus for Flex Dollars or meal swipes.

[Photo] Water Bottle Debate Reveals Plastic Environmentalism

Jonah Barber
February 10, 2023
A piece featured in the new exhibit is displayed in the Ellen Johnson Gallery.

[Photo] Latest AMAM Exhibition Examines Ableist Barriers to Museum Access

Maeve Woltring, Senior Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Picture of the door leading to the Student Finance Committee office.

[Photo] College Should Pay Student Workers Higher Wages

Cecily Miles, Columnist
February 3, 2023
Small packages and mail delievered to the student mailroom can be picked up via the new electronic locker system.

[Photo] Student Mail Delivered to Electronic Lockers Amid Renovations

Celia Perks, Senior Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
Recycling bins will be used for mixed recycling in Spring 2023.

[Photo] College Reinstates Recycling, Composting in Dorms

Walter Thomas-Patterson, Conservatory Editor
February 3, 2023
knitting – erin koo

[Photo] Students Bring Crochet Into Classrooms: A Photo Essay

Dlisah Lapidus, Arts & Culture Editor
December 9, 2022
William Scott points at Behn during a scene in Or,.

[Photo] Oberlin Theater Presents Or, Brings Hilarity to Campus

Eloise Rich, The Bulletin Editor, Web Manager
December 9, 2022
Messy dorms pose health and safety hazards.

[Photo] Students Must Take Responsibility For Dorm Cleanliness

Henry Larson, Columnist
December 9, 2022
Small businesses in Oberlin offer a variety of Christmas gifts and decor.

[Photo] Celebrate Christmas With Crafting, Not Consumerism

Hanna Alwine, Opinions Editor
December 9, 2022
Alice Tumbles Down The Rabbit Hole, Up the Silks in OCircus’ Alice in Wonderland

[Photo] Alice Tumbles Down The Rabbit Hole, Up the Silks in OCircus’ Alice in Wonderland

Cal Ransom, News Editor
December 2, 2022
Signs placed on West Lorain Street points to the illegal crossing warning students of traffic laws.

[Photo] Oberlin Campus Safety Installs Signs Warning students Against Jaywalking on West Lorain Street

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
Oberlin dining co-op staple violates health inspection urging students to rethink food safety protocols.

[Photo] LCPH Inspections Cite OSCA “Tasty Things” As Critical Violation

Emma Benardete, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
Hall Auditorium, designed by architect Wallace Harrison, was built in 1953.

[Photo] Mapping Oberlin College Architecture Through History

Hanna Alwine, Opinions Editor
December 2, 2022
Mold and water damage were found in OSCA buildings.

[Photo] OSCA Threatens College with Legal Action Over Alleged Rent Contract Violations

Emma Benardete, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2022
Milun Micanovic makes a slam dunk in a game against Ohio Northern University on Tuesday.

[Photo] Oberlin Basketball Starts Season with Mixed Results

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
November 11, 2022
Fall sports have concluded their seasons and are preparing for winter training.

[Photo] Oberlin Athletics Concludes Fall 2022 Season

James Foster, Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Oberlin College Archives in the fourth floor of Mudd Center.

[Photo] Oberlin College Archives Adapt to New Media Formats

Dlisah Lapidus, Arts & Culture Editor
November 4, 2022
John Cavanaugh is the director of the Artist Diploma program.

[Photo] Piano Technicians: The Unseen Artists of the Conservatory

Gracie McFalls, Senior Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
The TIMARA makerspace hosts a mill and 3D printer.

[Photo] Students Eager to Utilize Makerspaces, Face Barriers to Entry

Leela Miller, Senior Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Oberlin campus and community members gathered outside of Wilder Hall yesterday to hear speeches from faculty, students, and staff.

[Photo] Faculty, Students Organize Teach-In, Protest Ahead of Board Bylaw Vote

Nikki Keating, Alexa Stevens, and Isaac Imas
October 7, 2022
A corner of Mad Cow displays handbags and duct-tape wallets.

[Photo] Weird, Wacky, Wonderful: Touring Oberlin’s Secondhand Stores

Leela Miller, Senior Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Due to an incident last Friday night, Clarity remained closed over the weekend.

[Photo] Campus Security Responds to Clarity Vandalism

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
The Board will vote on proposed amendments to the College bylaws Oct. 6.

[Photo] Board Committee Proposes Revisions to College Bylaws, Faculty Concerned

Kushagra Kar, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2022
Solomon Leonard by Conservatory Pond

[Photo] Solomon Leonard, Jazz and Hip-Hop Violist

Gracie McFalls, Senior Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Winter Term 2023: Projects to Consider

[Photo] Winter Term 2023: Projects to Consider

Cal Ransom, News Editor
September 16, 2022
Courtney-Savali Andrews

[Photo] Q&A with Courtney-Savali Andrews, Professor of Ethnomusicology

Gracie McFalls, Senior Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
The Research Center, located in Mudd Center, provides students with resources to support their interdisciplinary studies.

[Photo] Interdisciplinary Study Essential to Liberal Arts Education, Should Be Encouraged

Desmond Hearne Morrey
September 16, 2022

So You Want to Start a Student Organization

Cal Ransom and Erin Koo
September 9, 2022

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