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New Media, Old Media
Cory Arcangel ’00 once reprogrammed computers for the sheer enjoyment of teasing his friends. Today, as a pioneering video and chip music artist, his creations are turning heads for altogether different reasons.
by Janet Paskin ’98
 

Unburied Treasures
Oberlin’s libraries are home to hundreds of rare books, recordings, religious artifacts, and works of art. The librarians responsible for maintaining the collections offer an exclusive glimpse at the treasures among their shelves.
 

Statutes of Liberty
William Schulz ’71 builds a reasoned argument for balancing security and human rights in an age of terrorism. The executive director of Amnesty International USA since 1994, Schulz returned to campus in September to deliver a public lecture while being honored with the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award.
by Bill Schulz ’71
 

In Bloom
Kim Parker’s quest to reach beyond her music opened the doors to an unexpected career. The 1985 Conservatory graduate is now among the hottest new textile designers in New York.
by Penne Derethik