The Oberlin Review

March 19, 2004

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NEWS

ResLife will allow co-ed rooming in Noah
By Tristan Jones
Reslife’s decision comes amid years of requests for the change. Associate Director of Residential Life and Services Kim LaFond says that ResLife has been getting requests for co-ed housing since 2000.

David Brooks predicts 2004
By Cecilia Hayford
In his Tuesday talk, peppered with witty sociopolitical commentary he described the two biggest changes in the electorate leading to the polarization of the electorate, demographic changes in education and geography. The rise in the percentage of Americans with a college degree has been directly responsible for the increase in straight-ticket voting, he said.

Also in news:
• OSCA contract talks get rough
• Why Jesus loves your body
• Lectures advocate disvestment
• Impending doom
• College once banned meat
• Fighting words and numbers
• The truth about birds and ants
• Off the Cuff: Lisa Jervis
• News Calendar

SPORTS

Men’s lacrosse upsets the W&J Presidents
By Matthew A. Kaplan
Oberlin’s men’s lacrosse team opened the 2004 campaign with a 12-4 whooping of the Washington and Jefferson Presidents.�

Women’s lacrosse hits field
By Ryan Silakoski
The 2004 Oberlin College women’s lacrosse team returns a strong roster this season. Returning for the Yeowomen are an experienced midfielder a veteran goalkeeper who will be aided by a large number of first-year who will give the team the scoring potential needed to improve on last year’s losing record.

Also in sports:
• Women’s tennis knock down Walsh
• Softball looks to shine in 2004
• Yeomen perfect on the season so far
• In the Locker Room with Jonah Teitelbaum

Will your girlfriend allow this mess?: Changes in next year’s housing arrangements will allow co-ed rooming on the second and third floors of Noah Dormitory.

ARTS

Albert Herring impresses, amuses and delights
By Sarah Carsman
The Oberlin Conservatory Opera Theater’s production of this work is a reward in itself — both audience and cast enjoyed themselves thoroughly for the full duration of the three-hour-long but tightly-knit performance.

Taiko drummers are a big hit
By Lily Schatz
Last Tuesday, the Portland Taiko Ensemble, an award-winning Asian-American drumming group, gave an energy-filled performance that captured all the senses of the enthusiastic audience that filled Finney Chapel.

Also in arts:
• Shansi reading is surprising success
• Pop Culture Digest: Pearl Earring makes leap from page to screen
• Contemporary Music Ensemble fires up Finney
• Writer’s Bloc doesn’t blow
• Big Fish to grace the Apollo
• Arts Calendar

COMMENTARY

• Tomasevic’s integrity asserted
• Sweet innocence of Ed Beard
• Former J-board member discusses Bosko’s past
• Tappan Square global community peace vigil
• Many thanks to Carr’s article
• Orchestra member’s reply to Sarah Carsman article
• Passionate response to The Passion of Christ
• Passion shows human cruelty
• Justice within April
• Rec Center changes
• FIELD magazine
• Evans on election
• Kimmel pitted against Evans
• Editorial: Athletic efforts appluaded
• Food: A necessary 40 minute drive to find good coffee