Oberlin Blogs

When I tell my kids where I was when this part of history was made, I will say this: I was in Oberlin. The best place in the world.

Hello! My name is Emily Robinson, and I'm a first-year.

Like most people in America (I gather), I thought Obama was going to win but also was distrustful enough of my fellow citizens that I had to wait until it was announced on the news to believe it.

Just so you can be as cool as the rest of the voting community.

"Professors' Liberalism Contagious? Maybe not." -New York Times "Am I supposed to be surprised? No." -Me

I went as Bettie Page, which is hard to do.... in public. For the sake of Oberlin College, I won't do too much description. Suffice to say, I looked classy.

I had the distinct pleasure of flying to Rome for fall break to see my S.O., who is studying Classics there, and I got to employ a lot of what I've learned in classrooms and the coops during my stay.

From one Obie to another: if you really want to take a break from life during a school break, the easiest way to do it is to stay put.

Hi! My name is Aries!

Photographs from an average Tuesday in the life of an average Obie.

To assure that we have great diversity when we are done with the final crafting of our international class and that we have also chosen the individual applicants who are most likely to thrive, we use a three-decision process for early decision applicants.

I listened to Jim's piece "Chorale" this morning. Damn, it was great.