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Sound and Vision, Summer 2024
August 13, 2024
Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Book, album and podcast reviews published in the summer 2024 Oberlin Alumni Magazine, including new works from Emily Nussbaum ’88, Sarah Lariviere ’97, and Milena Williamson ’17.
The Power of Thinking Local
August 13, 2024
Hanna Raskin '98
With Beak Restaurant, Renee Jakaitis Trafton ’07 is transforming the dining scene in Sitka, Alaska.
Writing The Future
August 13, 2024
Serena Zets '22
With a hit Netflix adaptation and a new book looming, Rumaan Alam ’99 isn’t leaving the world—or Oberlin—behind.
Time of the Season
July 29, 2024
Kate Kaput
Edan Lepucki ’02 embraces the power of storytelling—with a little time travel on the side.
Called to Action
July 16, 2024
Maura Johnston
For Menna Demessie ’02, meaningful change is more than an aspiration—it’s a profession.
How to Succeed in Business
July 16, 2024
Annie Zaleski
As the Ashby Business Scholars celebrate 20 years of introducing Obies to the business world, three distinguished alums give updates on their careers.
Cream of the Crop
June 24, 2024
Hannah Van Sickle
Third-generation dairy farmer Sarah Lyons Chase ’10 is milking to the beat of a different drummer—and thriving in the process.
Secret Sauce
June 13, 2024
Hanna Raskin ’98
Once OSCA’s membership secretary, Maggie Bayless ’77 now helps food entrepreneurs hone their businesses.
The Long and Winding (Entrepreneurial) Road
June 13, 2024
Annie Zaleski
Evelyne White ’04 earned a degree in politics and is now the CEO and cofounder of SixPlus, a startup company that makes it easy for businesses and marketing professionals to source and book private event spaces.
Fancy Footwork
April 1, 2024
Emma Silvers
Ted Gradman ’81 is an ice skating lifer who is happiest at the rink—and has the medals to prove it.
