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Cole Mirman, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Pope Francis Dies Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church since 2013, passed away the morning of April 21, Easter Monday, at the age of 88. Francis was the first Jesuit pontiff and the first from Latin...

The College rejected the last divestment proposal to divest from companies tied to Israel. Photo courtesy of Eloise Rich.

Amid Transition to New Board of Trustees Leadership, Students Submit New Divestment Proposal

Isaiah Johnson, Opinions Editor April 18, 2025

On Monday, Oberlin College students submitted a proposal to the Board of Trustees to divest from military contractors and arms manufacturers. Nearly 50 student organizations have expressed support for...

The violation Lorain County inspectors cited the presence of flies in the kitchen of Stevenson as its critical violation.

Health Inspection Finds Multiple Code Violations in Stevenson, Rathskeller

Declan Bradley April 18, 2025

An April 9 inspection by Lorain County Public Health found multiple critical violations of health and safety codes at Stevenson Dining Hall and the Rathskeller. Inspectors cited the Rathskeller’s mechanical...

Voter Guide for May Primary and Special Election

Sloane DiBari and Delphine McGee April 18, 2025

This year’s primary and special election will be held May 6. Depending on their Oberlin precinct, voters can cast their ballots at the Oberlin Enrichment and Activity Center on 36 S. Prospect St., the...

The Oberlin Business Partnership organized its inaugural Restaurant Week.

Oberlin Restaurant Week Promotes Local Businesses

Lily Nobel, Production Editor April 18, 2025

Last week, the Oberlin Business Partnership put on Oberlin Restaurant Week, a series of promotions involving increased marketing and food and drinks specials to encourage community members to visit local...

SisterMentors visit the office of The Oberlin Review.

SisterMentors Visits Oberlin, Experiences Student Life

Nikki Keating, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2025

This week, SisterMentors traveled to Oberlin as part of their spring break college visit program. SisterMentors is a nonprofit that supports girls of color from low-income families through mentorship from...

DeCafé Accidentally Stocks Canned Still Water, Resparks Controversy Over Plastic Water Bottle Ban

Swaranya Sarkar, Senior Staff Writer April 18, 2025

DeCafé stopped stocking Liquid Death Mountain Water, the only available option for packaged still water on campus since the College reinstated a ban on single-use plastic water bottles in August 2024....

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Claire Pearson April 18, 2025

Supreme Court ruling undermines trans rights in the UK On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled that trans women are not legally women. The majority’s reasoning depended on their...

The College launched the Sustainable Infrastructure Program to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.

Oberlin Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Karthik Ranganadhan April 11, 2025

Oberlin College has achieved its goal of carbon neutrality by 2025.  The College began working toward this goal in 2004 when the Board of Trustees committed to a pledge of environmental stewardship....

Hundreds of people showed up to the “Hands Off!” protests agains the Trump administration. Photo courtesy of Isabella Moss.

Hundreds Gather for “Hands Off!” Rally

Layla Wallerstein and Lily Nobel April 11, 2025

Several hundred people filled Tappan Square Saturday to protest policies of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a nationwide mobilization, consisting of more than 1,400 “Hands Off!” rallies...

Lightning damaged the chimney at Hales Gymnasium.

Lightning Strike Damages Hales Chimney

Walker Prince, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

A lightning strike during an intense thunderstorm last Wednesday, April 2, caused visible damage to the chimney and roof of Oberlin College’s Hales Gymnasium. Campus Safety received a call shortly before...

Two Oberlin Officials Appointed to National League of Cities’ Race, Equity, and Leadership Council Promote Community Involvement

Sloane DiBari, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

In late March, Oberlin City Council President Eboni A. Johnson, OC ’97, and Oberlin Community Improvement Corporation Vice Chair Tyrone Wicks were both appointed to the National League of Cities’ Race,...

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