What's
Inside?

Cover Story
Class Deans Close Cracks in Oberlin's Student Support System.

In View
Oberlin's newest study-abroad program explores the economics, institutions, and business practices shaping Europe today. A participant details her experiences.

Obies
Jackie Downing, a courageous student activist, investigates, educates, and acts nonviolently.

News
A first-year student defeats an international chess master.

Center Piece
Oberlin is plagued with pesky mosquitoes every summer. But they'd better watch out: biology Professor Mary Garvin and her student assistants are after them.

Profile
Conservatory Professor Tom Lopez guides student composers in producing a CD of their works.

Arts
An installation by Professor Johnny Coleman exhibits the possibilities of Oberlin's new arts satellite in Cleveland.

Yeosports
Transfer student Ricky Valenzuela is a winning addition to the Yeoman football team.

Nzinga Broussard competes in women's basketball in an international sporting event.

The Big Picture
Obies take it to Freedom Plaza

Side Lines
Little facts you might be interested in.