The Oberlin Review

September 9, 2005

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NEWS

Oberlin responds to Katrina crisis
By Milena Evtimova
This fall, Oberlin welcomes back students, faculty and staff members during the tragic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The rocky road to Union Street
By Emma Dumain
As returning students moved back into their residences this past Sunday, happily decorating their walls with the quintessential Picasso posters and trying to connect their computers to the campus server, 23 of them dragged their luggage instead into the Oberlin Inn, 11 into College rental housing and one into a converted janitors’ closet in Langston Hall

Also in news:
• Times’ Rich critiques media and government
• The Lewis center expands
• New faces in Dean’s Office

• Off the Cuff: Frank Rich

SPORTS

Lananna says farewell to Oberlin
By Sam Vanderpol and Joshua Keating
Vin Lananna, former Delta Lodge director of athletics and physical education professor at Oberlin College, stepped down from his position in mid-August to pursue a new position at the University of Oregon, where he will have the opportunity to create a development program for elite distance runners from around the nation.

Yeomen soccer still seeking first win
By Sam Vanderpol
The Oberlin Yeomen soccer team opened their season up Sept. 3 with a home game against Babson College. The Yeomen started the game somewhat lethargic, and Babson capitalized, scoring a goal at the 21:03 mark of the first half.

Also in sports:
• Field hockey rolling
• XC looks good for season
• Football comes up short in close opener with Case
• Volleyball starts season 2-2
• Women’s soccer starts out strong

• Schedules and Standings (PDF)

ARTS

Pianist Anthony Molinaro plays with lightning
By Sophia Yan
Classical music audiences everywhere have dwindled, prompting the current generation of artists to develop new methods of attracting the public. Pianist Anthony Molinaro of Chicago strives to revitalize the genre by “bring[ing] something new out to the audience.”

Review(s)
Arts staff
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COMMENTARY

• Editorial: Katrina, in perspective
• Letters: Ohio Voting reform bill, rape crisis services