Established 1874.

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 Health and Wellness Center provides no student-led emergency medical services.

[Photo] Oberlin Should Implement Student-Led Health Services

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
Students for a Free Palestine had a table in Mudd Sunday to Wednesday.

[Photo] Oberlin Students for a Free Palestine Launches Phone Banking Campaign

Lois Leung, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
Students attend a faculty panel discussing the possible effects of a Trump presidency Wednesday.

[Photo] Trump Election Rattles Oberlin

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor
November 8, 2024
Most Oberlin students voted at the Oberlin Enrichment and Activity Center.

[Photo] Anxiety, Excitement Mark Election Day in Oberlin

Karthik Ranganadhan and Cole Mirman
November 8, 2024
Students encouraged others to vote in this recent election.

[Photo] Student Stands by Decision not to Vote for Kamala Harris

Grace Sarafidis
November 8, 2024
Tank Hall, one of six co-ops, is located on East College Street.

[Photo] OSCA Members No Longer Lose Financial Aid

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor
November 1, 2024
Issue 1 potentially offers a protection against gerrymandering.

[Photo] Dishonest Issue 1 Ballot Language is Worth Caring About

Naci Konar-Steenberg
November 1, 2024
This Tuesday, students attended Carissa Chappell’s lecture “Leaving No Trace: Reading the Asexual Possibility in an Ancient Greek Novel.”

[Photo] Award-Winning Paper Says Classics Must Be Viewed Through Queer Perspectives

Ariel Papas, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Members of Student Senate answer questions at Wednesday’s town hall.

[Photo] Student Senate Expands Role of Committees, Engages with Student Body

Jesse Gross, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
On Nov. 5 Oberlin students and other residents will vote at polling places such as the Oberlin Enrichment and Activity Center.

[Photo] Voter Guide for November 5 Election

Ava Miller, Layla Wallerstein, and Karthik Ranganadhan
October 11, 2024
Senators listen to student's concerns at Wednesday's town hall.

[Photo] Student Senate Hears Concerns at First Town Hall

Yasu Shinozaki and Avishi Khar
October 11, 2024
John and Linda Gates

[Photo] John and Linda Gates: Award-Winning Community Organizers and Immigration Advocates

Gregory Amenta, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Halloween decor adorns an Oberlin lawn.

[Photo] Horror Folklore Encapsulates Generations of Students’ Stories

Ida Rosenstein
October 4, 2024
Alex Da Corte’s Rubber Pencil Devil screened at the Oberlin Film Co-op Oct. 1.

[Photo] Rubber Pencil Devil: Pedagogical Look Into Ever-changing Element of Art, World

Sydney Collinger, Senior Staff Writer, Layout Editor
October 4, 2024
Students demonstrate in Wilder Bowl last May, calling for divestment from Israel.

[Photo] College Proposes Changes to Policy on Student Protests, Demonstrations

Yasu Shinozaki, Layla Wallerstein, and Karthik Ranganadhan
October 4, 2024
Professor of Africana Studies and Religion Emeritus A.G. Miller speaks at Saturday’s ceremony honoring George Boyer Vashon, OC 1844.

[Photo] Oberlin’s First Black Graduate Honored in Tappan Square

Walker Prince, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Faculty held a teach-in in response to misinformation about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio promoted by former president and presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.

[Photo] Faculty Hosts Teach-In About Harmful Effects of Trump Comments on Immigrants

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Aaron Helgeson, OC ’05, leads a workshop on creative wellness.

[Photo] Aaron Helgeson, OC ’05, Discusses Science Behind Creative Wellness

Ariel Papas, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
The Hotel at Oberlin plans to repurpose unused retail space.

[Photo] Unused Retail Space In Hotel To Be Repurposed For Conservatory’s Music Theater Program

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor
September 20, 2024
Eastwood Elementary School has been unused since it closed in 2021.

[Photo] Developer Proposes Turning Eastwood Elementary Into Office Space

Lily Nobel, Production Editor
September 20, 2024
Lorain County Joint Vocational School has built two structures for Safety Town, which are made to look like scaled-down versions of familiar buildings in Downtown Oberlin.

[Photo] Lorain County JVS Builds Replicas of Downtown Oberlin to Teach Children Safety

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
September 20, 2024
Construction obstructs the sidewalk in some places along East College Street.

[Photo] Construction Causes Disruptions on East College Street

Walker Prince, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
The LWVO brought an Airstream to Oberlin’s campus on Monday as part of a campaign to register students across Ohio to vote.

[Photo] League of Women Voters of Ohio Visits Oberlin for Voter Registration

Lily Nobel, Production Editor
September 13, 2024
Dorms renovated by SIP had water heating difficulties on Sept 7.

[Photo] Hot Water Out Across Campus for Several Hours

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor
September 13, 2024
Dara Birnbaum’s Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman (1978–79) plays in AMAM’s Video Space.

[Photo] AMAM Presents Inaugural Video Space Exhibition

Eloise Rich, Arts & Culture Editor
September 13, 2024
Student protest in support of divestment during the Board of Trustees meeting in March.

[Photo] Board Turns Down Divestment Proposal

Yasu Shinozaki and Layla Wallerstein
September 6, 2024
The Board voted to replace 100-year-old Langston Middle School with a new building in the Spring of 2027.

[Photo] Oberlin School Board To Build New Middle School

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor
September 6, 2024
The E-bus travels Oberlin on a fixed route, providing free transportation to students and community members.

[Photo] City of Oberlin Launches Free Electric Bus Service

Cole Mirman
September 6, 2024
The Oberlin White Squirrel

[Photo] Local Shops Support Oberlin Artists After Ginko Gallery & Studio Closing

Ariel Papas, Staff Writer
September 6, 2024
Allen Memorial Art Museum

[Photo] Allen Reopens With New Exhibitions, Upgrades to Galleries

Chloe Ko, Arts & Culture Editor
September 6, 2024
Unsung America by Nick Lee

[Photo] FAVA Exhibit Makes Space for Artists of Color in Northeast Ohio Area

Sydney Collinger, Senior Staff Writer, Layout Editor
September 6, 2024
The People’s College for the Liberation of Palestine is occupying part of Wilder Bowl.

[Photo] Students Continue Holding Programming for Palestine, Halt Commencement Celebrations Tent

Andrea Nguyen, Sports Editor
May 10, 2024
Construction on SIP will continue over the summer.

[Photo] Construction on Sustainable Infrastructure Program to Continue Over the Summer

JP Liddy
May 10, 2024
Poets gather to honor the Underground Railroad.

[Photo] Poetry Reading Calls Upon the History of Activism, Abolition in Oberlin

Chloe Boccara, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
The Oberlin Community Music School.

[Photo] Community Music School Celebrates 20 Years

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024
Springfest was hosted in the Johnson House garden space.

[Photo] First Springfest Promotes Gardening, Community Involvement

Sloane DiBari
May 3, 2024
The survey asks students about their favorite local businesses and experiences.

[Photo] Oberlin Business Partnership, Bonner Scholar Launch Survey to Improve Connection Between Students, Local Businesses

Emily Vaughan, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2024
The “People’s College” encampment in Wilder Bowl held over 30 tents and around 200 students on Monday.

[Photo] Encampment, Teach-Ins, Fundraisers Held to Support Palestine

Layla Wallerstein and Yasu Shinozaki
May 3, 2024
Members of the Silkroad Ensemble gave a talk in Stull Recital Hall.

[Photo] Artist Recital Series Features Silkroad Ensemble

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Malcolm 2_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] Malcolm Bamba: Consent in the Conservatory

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
Members of The Oberlin Review speak about the state of journalism at Oberlin.

[Photo] Oberlin Celebrates 150 Years of Publication with Events for Alumni, Students

Yasu Shinozaki and Layla Wallerstein
April 19, 2024
Sidney Gish played live at The 'Sco Monday, April 15.

[Photo] Sidney Gish Brings Unique Lyrics, Powerful Vocals to ’Sco

Chloe Ko, Arts & Culture Editor
April 19, 2024
The LatinXcellence panel consisted of Oberlin professors.

[Photo] LatinXcellence Panel Speaks at Cat in the Cream

Sydney Collinger, Senior Staff Writer, Layout Editor
April 5, 2024
Dr. Lillian-Yvonne Bertram recited poetry April 3.

[Photo] Poetry Recitation Connects Crowd to Author’s Personal Perspectives

Grace Connell, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
OCS will use the federal funds to make renovations and improvements to their facility in the Cooper Community Resource Center.

[Photo] Oberlin Community Services Receives 1.28 Million in Federal Funds, Plans Renovations, Expansion

Jesse Gross
April 5, 2024
Oberlin will be in the path of totality during the total solar eclipse April 8, drawing many visitors to the City.

[Photo] City of Oberlin Prepares for Influx of Visitors During Eclipse

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor
April 5, 2024
Artemis Career Talk 4_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] ARTEMIS Jazz Ensemble Gives Career Talk

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
March 15, 2024
An art installation was on display in Tappan Square Friday to draw attention to Gaza.

[Photo] Oberlin Students for a Free Palestine Meet with Board of Trustees, Discuss Divestment from Israel

Delaney Fox, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024
Students participated in a walkout Friday when the Board of Trustees visited campus.

[Photo] Students for A Free Palestine Hold Demonstrations During Board of Trustees Visit to Campus

Layla Wallerstein and Yasu Shinozaki
March 15, 2024
Liz Burgess and her coworker Mari Kuroda run Ginko Gallery and Studio.

[Photo] Liz Burgess Retires, Ginko Gallery & Studio To Close

Rory Gielty, Opinions Editor
March 15, 2024
Legal aid clinics are held at Oberlin Community Services on East Lorain Street.

[Photo] Legal Clinics at Oberlin Community Services Provide Aid to Town Residents

Zach Terillion
March 15, 2024
The Environmental Dashboard tracks the energy and water usage of Oberlin College and community buildings during Ecolympics.

[Photo] Oberlin Ecolympics Begins, Buildings Compete to Reduce Resource Consumption

Karthik Ranganadhan, Contributing News Editor
March 8, 2024
Voice majors and dancers collaborate on stage to present Monteverdi’s opera.

[Photo] L’Orfeo Brings New Life to Timeless Tale

Travis O'Daniel, Managing Editor
March 8, 2024
Students sang and performed at the Spring Festival celebration last Saturday.

[Photo] Oberlin Celebrates Chinese New Year with Spring Festival

Grace Connell, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Ongoing construction is changing key campus features.

[Photo] Shifts in Oberlin Campus Life Disorient Students

Celeste Wicks, Columnist
March 1, 2024
The Wilson Bruce Evans House is being restored with the goal of making it a museum and educational space.

[Photo] Wilson Bruce Evans House Receives Ohio Historical Marker

Nimala Sivakumar, Production Editor
March 1, 2024
Part of North Professor Street has been closed recently due to construction for the Sustainable Infrastructure Program.

[Photo] Construction Continues on SIP, Woodland Street Dorm

Lily Nobel, Production Editor
March 1, 2024
Improvements to the Oberlin Preserve aim to make the 63-acre natural area more accessible.

[Photo] Oberlin Preserve Plans Renovations to Expand Accessibility

Zach Terillon
March 1, 2024
An organ in Warner Concert Hall.

[Photo] Oberlin Honors Tradition with Organ Collection

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Hathaway, left, and Telin, right, give students a lecture on their work.

[Photo] Mike Telin, OC ’87, and Daniel Hathaway: Cleveland Classical Founders, Professors of Music Journalism

Travis O'Daniel, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
Nikki Keating

[Photo] Ease On Down The Road: BHM Fashion Show

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2024
City Council voted to approve the Comprehensive Plan at Tuesday's meeting.

[Photo] Comprehensive Plan Passes, Provides Specific Steps to Meet City-Wide Goals

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
February 23, 2024
The MRC hosted the first monthly workshop to educate students on the passage of HB 68.

[Photo] Oberlin Students, Administration Prepare For Enactment of House Bill 68, Other Anti-Trans Legislation

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
City Council voted Feb. 5 to form a Social Equity Plan Steering Committee to create a Social Equity Plan for the City of Oberlin.

[Photo] Social Equity Plan Steering Committee Formed to Address Inequities in Oberlin Community

Layla Wallerstein, News Editor
February 16, 2024
Local businesses are participating in Love Local Oberlin during all of February.

[Photo] Love Local Oberlin Promotion Encourages Shopping Local

Emily Vaughan, Opinions Editor
February 16, 2024
Love in Many Tongues: Beauty in Translation was held at Slow Train Cafe.

[Photo] Love in Many Tongues: Beauty in Translation

Sydney Collinger, Senior Staff Writer, Layout Editor
February 16, 2024
The Office for Disability and Access recently opened a new testing space.

[Photo] ODA Opens Accommodated Testing Center in Biggs Commons

Lily Nobel, Production Editor
February 9, 2024
EDL Energy has made changes to their Oberlin Facility after nearby residents complained about noise pollution.

[Photo] EDL Energy Improves Methane Gas Facility to Mitigate Noise Pollution

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
February 9, 2024
Troubled Waters is an original play based off the experiences of Y-Haven residents.

[Photo] Troubled Waters Performs at Moffett Auditorium

Kayla Kim, Managing Editor
February 9, 2024
The Oberlin Creative Music Lab performs in the Birenbaum.

[Photo] Creative Music Lab Pushes Conservatory Boundaries

Lyric Anderson, Conservatory Editor
December 8, 2023
Third-year students attend Mocktails & Mingle to practice networking skills.

[Photo] Junior Runway: Third Year Prep Week Spreads Resources for Third-Year Internship Seekers

Adrienne Sato, Senior Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Professors in the REEES and MENA departments have adapted curriculums and hosted events to respond to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

[Photo] Academic Departments Address International Conflict

Ava Miller and Kayla Kim
December 8, 2023
Julia Kwon led a quilting workshop on Dec. 1.

[Photo] Julia Kwon Leads Quilting Workshop, Creates Art With Themes of Gender, Ethnicity

Chloe Boccara, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
Council meetings are held in City Hall and are open to the public.

[Photo] City Council Update for November 20

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
December 1, 2023
Employers and nonprofit organizations speak to Oberlin residents about career and educational opportunities.

[Photo] Community Hiring Event Connects Job-Seekers with Employers, Resources

Yasu Shinozaki, News Editor
November 17, 2023
StudiOC 4_Photo by Abe Frato_CLR

[Photo] StudiOC: Interdisciplinary Learning, Collaboration

Eloise Rich, Arts & Culture Editor
November 17, 2023
Conservatory Library Shelves

[Photo] Navigating Contemporary Repertoire Selection

Nicolas Stebbins, Senior Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Welcome Nursing Home has been operating in Oberlin since 1945.

[Photo] $927,000 Grant Approved For Lorain County Seniors

Jesse Gross and Grace Sarafidis
November 10, 2023
Helen Morales delivers a lecture on art and activism in Craig Hall.

[Photo] Helen Morales Delivers 2023 Martin Lectures on “Art, Activism, and Ancient Fiction”

Emma Benardete, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2023
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
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