The Oberlin Review

October 14, 2005

Due to midterms, there will be no issue published on October 21st. The next issue of the Review will be published November 4th.

NEWS

Nov. 8 ballot issues may change Ohio politics
By Brian Pugh
In November, Oberlin voters will have to decide on a series of ballot items to change Ohio’s state constitution, presented by the political action group Reform Ohio Now.

Mudd staff responds to thefts
By Gabriele Johnson
Mudd Library staff took an unprecedented move in an attempt to combat the recent series of backpack thefts in the library.

Also in news:
• Union Street gas line installation delayed
• Author rips Obies and Clintons
• Obie returns from Iraq war
• Unionized Wal-Mart in Oberlin?
• Safer Sex Night to return with some new tricks
• Student volunteers seek more aid for Jones Farm
• Social life settles down in Union St.
• Students strive to revamp Lorain County Transit

• Science: Mathematics + Biology = ?
• Off the Cuff: Gina Fusco
• This Week in Oberlin History:
The LiveJournal of the 1890’s

SPORTS

Field hockey continues winning ways
By Michael Mullalay
It is a euphoric time to be an Oberlin field hockey player and/or fan.

OCXC runs amuck
By Julia Rossi
On Oct. 7, the Oberlin men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Delaware, Ohio to compete in the Division III branch of The All-Ohio Championships.

Also in sports:
• Yeo-women soccer in rut
• Yeomen neuter Hiram Terriers 4-0
• Volleyball strives to regain winning ways
• Football gets trampled on road by Little Giants
• In the Locker Room With Deb Ranier

ARTS

Convocation continues with Persepolis author
By Erica Tempesta
On Monday, a throng of Oberlin residents and students filled Finney Chapel to see an unusual convocation speaker: Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian graphic novelist, best known for her first book, Persepolis.

Cat Power lacks charge in ’Sco gig
By Joshua Keating
One convenient thing for a writer reviewing a Cat Power performance is that you pretty much know exactly what to expect.

Also in arts:
• Stillwater starts with a bang
• Print master shares craft
• Bakkens come better in twos
• Obie hobo plays the banjo for Obie bohos
• Trombone alumnus goes international
• Short Cuts: DVDs from the dark side, Milestone revisited
• Wanton Distraction: Sound off: From fun with zombies to impending doom
• O Style: Finding function in formlessness

COMMENTARY

• Editorial: Committee roles must be clarified
• Letters
• Cartoon:
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