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Editorials
Drag Ball May Have Run its Course
 
Drag Ball is nearly two weeks past, and although that makes its discussion perhaps a bit untimely, it also has left time for contemplation. That contemplation has resulted in a single basic thought: maybe it’s time for Drag Ball to end.
It is hard to make this admission as an Oberlin student. Drag Ball is the biggest party we have here, easily the largest assemblage of students in a single place outside of graduation. It’s crazy, cathartic and usually a lot of fun. This year’s Drag Ball, however, left a bit of an odd taste in the mouth.
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Letters
Admissions Clarifies Policies

To the Editor:

In the April 6, 2001 Oberlin Review, two members of La Alianza Latina raised concerns about Oberlin’s commitment to the recruitment and enrollment of Latino students. As members of the admissions staff, we welcome discussions of our ongoing efforts to diversify the campus. We further invite La Alianza members to work with us to bring more Latino students to Oberlin. For starters it might be useful for La Alianza Latina members to meet with admissions staff, as happened late last week, to learn just how vigorous are our efforts to recruit Latinos to Oberlin.
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