Debates Around Rap Music’s Validity Rooted in Racism
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · These critiques were often rooted in racism and a distaste for Black American expression, rather than any real discourse on the music itself. “The term ‘jazz’ within itself is derogatory. It literally comes from ‘jackass,’” said Conservatory second-year Inayah Raheem. “That’s basically how they referred to Black music, and that ...
Former DoS Meredith Raimondo Leaves Oberlin
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Former Dean of Students and Vice President Meredith Raimondo left Oberlin in October to begin her role as vice president for student affairs at Oglethorpe University. Raimondo has been on sabbatical since stepping down from her position at Oberlin in early April, six weeks before she was originally scheduled to leave. When Raimondo left this...
U.S. News Ranks Oberlin 51st Among National Liberal Arts Colleges
WEBSep 22, 2023 · On Monday, Sept. 18, the U.S. News and World Report released its 2024 ranking of National Liberal Arts Colleges. Oberlin placed 51st out of 204 liberal arts colleges, dropping 12 positions since last year’s edition. This year’s ranking came with notable changes in methodology meant to accurately measure what students value in a four-year undergraduate...
“Black Panther” Shakes Foundations of Race, Gender Norms
WEBFeb 23, 2018 · T’Challa becomes king of Wakanda when his father, King T’Chaka (John Kani), is killed. But the king’s crown comes hand in hand with the mantle of the Black Panther — an ancient power granting the strength of the panther and the goddess Bast to the ruler of Wakanda. Boseman portrays T’Challa as …
The Oberlin Review – Established 1874.
WEBApr 5, 2024 · This week's show is a special episode about Juneteenth, made up of segments by The Weekly team: Nina Auslander-Padgham, Eric Schank, and Casey Troost. First, Nina and Eric present a segment on the Oberlin Juneteenth festival, how it is different this year, and address potential town and gown tensions as more students participate in …
Jury Rules For Gibson’s, Assigns $44 Million in Damages
WEBJun 14, 2019 · Gibson’s Bakery is the plaintiff in the lawsuit against Oberlin College and Dean of Students Meredith Raimondo and was awarded $44.2 million by a Lorain County jury this week. Editor’s note: Due to the scope of national media attention, the Review took the extraordinary step of covering the Gibson’s verdict outside of normal publication ...
Oberlin College v. Gibsons Bros., Inc. – The Oberlin Review
WEBSep 16, 2022 · The Original Incident On Nov. 9, 2016, three Oberlin College students — Elijah Aladin, Enida Lawrence, and Cecelia Whettstone — were taken into custody by the Oberlin Police Department on charges of shoplifting and assault. Aladin, Lawrence, and Whettstone were Black students at Oberlin. The incident took place in Gibson’s Bakery where, according to the...
NEWS - The Oberlin Review
WEBSeptember 20, 2024. The City of Oberlin Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve an application to repurpose empty retail space in The Hotel at Oberlin into classrooms and offices for the Oberlin Conservatory’s new Music Theater program. According to Andrea Simakis, director of media relations for the College, the new space will ...
Vice President and Dean of Students Steps Down to Return to …
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · One Oberlin. President Carmen Twillie Ambar. Student Senate. Meredith Raimondo will step down from her role as Vice President and Dean of Students at the end of the spring 2021 semester. After taking a sabbatical, Raimondo will return to her previous position as a tenured faculty member in 2023. Raimondo was …
Orientalism in Pop Culture Highlights Need for Informed …
WEBNov 4, 2022 · Defined by Palestinian scholar Edward Said in 1978, Orientalism is the interpretation of Asian cultures by Westerners that is often objectifying, stereotyping, and prejudiced. Orientalism is most commonly used to describe depictions of the Middle East and North Africa. Orientalism is a heavy, complicated topic, so I’m going to leave it to you ...