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The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
All content by Julian Ring
The College’s Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan encourages faculty and staff to retire early in exchange for a significant compensation package. This plan is projected to save the College $1.5–3.5 million per year.

College Offers Cash for Early Retirement

Julian Ring and Madeline Stocker
May 6, 2016
Assistant Professor of Music Theory Andrew Pau joins host Alex Trebek on the Jeopardy! set before one of Pau’s six consecutive wins. He excelled in various topics, including Shakespeare and U.S. governors.

Music Theory Professor Wins Big on “Jeopardy!”

Julian Ring, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2016
College senior and hip-hop artist Robin Chakrabarti released his first album, 'Introvert Party,' in March. His songs are littered with lyrical contradictions that reflect Chakrabarti’s complex identity.

Chakrabarti’s Beats Blend Kanye with GoldLink

Julian Ring, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2016

Upcoming Arts Events

Julian Ring, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2016
From left, Leyla McCalla, Rhiannon Giddens, OC ’00, and Bhi Bhiman collaborate as part of the “Swimming in Dark Waters” tour Saturday night. The show, which touched upon various forms of protest music throughout the evening, was emotionally impactful, if somewhat monotonous.

‘Swimming in Dark Waters’ Powerful, if Repetitive

Julian Ring, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2016

Playboy Hoaxers Preach Sexual Consent, Support

Julian Ring, Arts Editor
December 13, 2013
(From left) Esmeria Bulgari, Vinicius Junqueira, Sérgio Dias and Vitor Trida of Os Mutantes trade vocal and instrumental licks during an extended jam. The band saturated the ’Sco with Brazilian beats and psychedelic sludge during its Tuesday night show.

Os Mutantes, Capsula Bring Rock From Below

Julian Ring, Arts Editor
November 15, 2013

No More Starving Artists: Entrepreneurship in the Conservatory

Daniel Hautzinger and Julian Ring
November 8, 2013
Professor Fredara Hadley commutes from New York City once a week to teach Oberlin’s Introduction to African-American Music course.

On the Record with Fredara Hadley, Visiting Associate Professor of Jazz Studies

Julian Ring, Arts Editor
November 8, 2013

Paul de Jong Embraces the Absurd at Fairchild Chapel

Julian Ring, Arts Editor
September 6, 2013

Last Splash Leaves Lasting Impression

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013

Marnie Stern Sloppy But Sincere on ’Sco Stage

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013

Hip-Hop Heavyweight Yasiin Bey Delights

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
April 5, 2013

Kids These Days Tears Up ’Sco, Samples Best of Every Genre

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
February 22, 2013

Lucia Mad Brings Passion to Insanity, Captures Audience

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013

Into the Woods A Fun, Fairytale Romp

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
December 14, 2012

Our Favorite Peanuts Grow Up in Dog Sees God

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
December 14, 2012
Linfield's expertise in cultural criticism gave her a unique perspective on the Arab Spring for the "Documenting Violence: Photography, History, Memory" symposium.

Linfield Discusses the Role of Media in Revolution

Julian Ring, Staff Writer
November 16, 2012

Apollo Outreach Initiative Finds New Home

Julian Ring
September 28, 2012

Apollo Returns to Educate, Entertain

Daniel Hautzinger and Julian Ring
September 21, 2012
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