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The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Mads Olsen

Mads Olsen, Photo Editor

Madison is an over-caffeinated second-year Environmental Studies student from Austin, Texas who prefers her puns intended. She believes pineapple belongs on pizza and you shouldn’t be surprised when she stops you to pet your dog. Her interests include photography, music, breakfast for dinner, socialism memes, and making vague references to her favorite stand-up. When she’s not running around with a camera, she can be found volunteering with Sunrise or working on a Model United Nations presentation.
All content by Madison Olsen
The College released a statement to the student body last Saturday that a student on campus tested positive for COVID-19.

[Photo] College Departs from CDC Recommendations, No Longer Requires Testing for Individuals Exposed to COVID-19

Gigi Ewing, Managing Editor
August 13, 2021
Professors from Geology, Psychology, and Computer Science participated in Departmental Action and Reflection Teams this year to promote inclusive excellence in STEM.

[Photo] Geology, Computer Science, Psychology Departments Engage in Year-Long Process to Promote Inclusivity

Katherine MacPhail and Anisa Curry Vietze
April 30, 2021
The solar field, installed in 2012, provides 12 percent of Oberlin’s electricity. This summer, Oberlin will begin a four-year infrastructure project to develop a geothermal energy system, adding another carbon-free energy source.

[Photo] College Will Invest in Geothermal Energy to Meet 2025 Carbon Neutrality Goal

Jenny Rowlett, Writer
April 28, 2021
Heritage Kitchen in Talcott Hall will become a certified kosher facility this May.

[Photo] Chabad at Oberlin, AVI Fresh Partner to Certify Kosher Kitchen

Olive Hwang, Production Staff
April 28, 2021
The Office of Undergraduate Research highlights labs on campus through its TikTok series called Lab Brag.

[Photo] Office of Undergraduate Research Introduces New Initiatives

Walter Thomas-Patterson, Conservatory Editor
April 28, 2021
While graduating fourth-years are grateful for their in-person Commencement, many students’ family members will still be attending remotely because of pandemic restrictions and ticket limits.

[Photo] Obies Supporting Obies: Students, Parents Look Forward to Celebrating Graduates

BellaClare Baily
April 21, 2021
This year, students observing Ramadan can pick up pre-sunrise meals from a special cooler in DeCafé.

[Photo] AVI Expands Food Offerings for Students Observing Ramadan

Sydney Rosensaft, Senior Staff Writer
April 16, 2021
The College will require students to be vaccinated within 45 days of the FDA granting full vaccine approval.

[Photo] College Completes Weekend Vaccination Clinic Just as CDC Issues Pause on J&J Vaccine

Gigi Ewing, Managing Editor
April 14, 2021
The Oberlin College Bookstore is now selling Commencement regalia in preparation for the in-person ceremony on May 14.

[Photo] Peter Baker to Speak at Modified, In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

Youssouf Doumbia, Writer
April 14, 2021
An AVI Fresh employee works in DeCafé. Oberlin’s dining hall workers recently signed a union contract with AVI FoodSystems.

[Photo] Dining Hall Workers Unionize with AVI After Tumultuous Year

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021
Students in STEM departments have reacted over the last few weeks to accusations of racism and discrimination within the departments.

[Photo] Students, Faculty Respond to Discrimination Allegations within Oberlin STEM

Ella Moxley and Zoë Martin del Campo
April 9, 2021
A student works on an assignment for Principles of Accounting — a course in the College’s new integrative Business concentration.

[Photo] Business Concentration to Launch This Summer, Receives $2.5 Million in Donations

Victor Salcido and Ella Moxley
April 7, 2021
Students will be moved from the South Campus dormitories to complete heating infrastructure projects this summer.

[Photo] College Releases Summer Housing Plan, Requires In-Person Enrollment

Walter Thomas-Patterson, Gigi Ewing, and Ella Moxley
March 19, 2021
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[Photo] Be Patient With Us: Reflections on a Rocky Return to Oberlin

Ella Moxley and Gigi Ewing
March 19, 2021
Oberlin Conservatory Pond.

[Photo] Obies Share Thoughts on Self-care for Upcoming Long Weekend

Casey Troost
March 19, 2021
Students in Practicing the Art of Music Journalism attend in-person class. Over the course of the semester, they will publish eight pieces each to the digital publication The Updraft.

[Photo] “The Updraft” Publishes Dynamic Music Journalism

March 19, 2021
A group of students play Dungeons & Dragons in their common area. Tabletop role-playing games can foster playful, creative spaces to explore identity.

Wendell Morris Logan, memorialized here, founded the Jazz department at the Oberlin Conservatory.

[Photo] “Black Renaissance” Continues The Celebration of Black Creatives

BellaClare Baily
March 19, 2021
Despite economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic, Oberlin’s endowment surpassed $1 billion for the first time last November.

[Photo] College Endowment Surpasses $1 Billion

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
Students will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination starting March 29.

[Photo] College Approved as Vaccination Site, Ohio to Expand Eligibility to Anyone 16+

Gigi Ewing and Ella Moxley
March 17, 2021

The Texas Snow Storm: Another Deadly Wake Up Call

Madison Olsen, Photo Editor
March 3, 2021
Follow this map to go on a curated culinary crusade through Oberlin.

[Photo] An Unofficial Self-Guided Food Tour of Downtown Oberlin

Anna Farber, Arts and Culture Editor
March 3, 2021
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[Photo] No Delayed Commencement for Class of 2020, Says College

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
Oberlin Community Services has faced an increase in demand for financial assistance over the last year.

[Photo] Community Orgs Care for City Residents Amid Financial Hardship

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
February 19, 2021
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[Photo] Reviewing Oberlin’s Trimester Plan with Juniors

Nico Vickers, Managing Editor
February 17, 2021
A student picks up dinner at Heritage, the kosher dining hall located in Talcott Hall. The space was previously occupied by the Kosher and Halal co-op.

[Photo] Kosher Halal Co-op Deserves Space on Campus

Emily Ostrom
February 12, 2021
Students are required to show green health passes to dining employees as part of new COVID-19 precautions implemented for the spring semester.

[Photo] College Prepares for Spring Vaccination Campaign, Urges Caution as COVID-19 Variants Spread

Katherine MacPhail, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2021
Fred Shults Field is empty of students during a day without practice.

[Photo] Cancellation of Spring Season Stirs Controversy Amongst Student-Athletes

Zoë Martin del Campo and Zoe Kuzbari
February 5, 2021

In Memory of Helen Hastings, College First-Year

Anisa Curry Vietze and Madison Olsen
February 5, 2021
AVI Fresh will permanently occupy the former Fairchild co-op as the location for the Umami Dining Hall.

[Photo] OSCA Signs New Rent Contract; Fairchild and Kosher Halal Co-ops Close Their Doors

Gigi Ewing, Managing Editor
February 5, 2021
Yeobie trades in their Birkenstocks for some hockey skates at Winter Oberland.

[Photo] Walking in a Winter Oberland

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
February 5, 2021
After closing last spring, Agave Burritory recently announced its reopening under new ownership.

[Photo] Burritos Back in Business: Agave Reopens

Walter Thomas-Patterson, Conservatory Editor
December 4, 2020
During the fall semester, students were tested for COVID-19 in the Heisman Club Field House.

[Photo] Weekly COVID-19 Update

December 4, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College is offering more flexible policies for junior faculty who are pursuing tenure.

[Photo] Professors Balance Work and Parenting, College Grants Extensions for Faculty Applying for Tenure

Ella Moxley, News Editor
December 4, 2020
Ben Franklin sells everything from school supplies, to snacks, to potted plants and relies heavily on student patronage.

[Photo] Local Businesses Reflect on Tumultuous Year

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
Clarity is the new allergen-free dining hall, housed in the former Harkness dining co-op.

[Photo] Members of “No OSCA? No Oberlin” Advocate for Future of Co-ops

Gigi Ewing, Managing Editor
November 20, 2020
Resident Assistants say that new ObieSafe restrictions have created extra responsibility for their jobs this year.

[Photo] RAs Request Hazard Pay For COVID-19 Responsibilities

Alexa Stevens, News Editor
November 20, 2020
Students were tested for COVID-19 once a month at the Heisman Club Field House during the spring 2020 semester. Testing currently takes place at Hales Gymnasium.

[Photo] DeWine Warns Ohio Colleges Might Not Reopen in January

Anisa Curry Vietze, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2020
Oberlin students sitting on Wilder Bowl watched the election results roll in on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Oberlin Professors Weigh in on a Narrowing Election

Katherine MacPhail and Anisa Curry Vietze
November 5, 2020
Students and community members vote at the Heisman Field House on campus.

[Photo] Jim Jordan Defeats Democrat Shannon Freshour in 4th Congressional District Race

Ella Moxley, News Editor
November 5, 2020
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