Oberlin Alumni Magazine
An Obie Legacy Takes Flight
Helen Paxton ’73
It’s a story as old as time: The strong woman, often a wife, plays a critical but largely unrecognized role behind a famous man. But in the case of Katharine Wright Class of 1898, it’s the strong
Wright On, Sister
Doug McInnis '70
Would the Wright brothers have invented their airplane without the support of their sister, Katharine Wright Class of 1898? Probably. But they might not have been the first.
...And The World’s Your Oyster
Stephanie Manning '23
Oberlin’s new music theater program is producing tomorrow’s Broadway stars
Between The Lines
Annie Nickoloff
Oberlin’s book studies minor uses the school’s library resources to open up critical questions around the history, culture, and creation of books.
In the Fold
Annie Nickoloff
Aimee Lee ’99 is a renowned hanji scholar and teacher. Having found her inspiration at Oberlin, she now shares her art and knowledge with the world.
Plot Points
Serena Zets ’22
How Oberlin helped authors Sam Sax ’09 and Fiona Warnick ’22 find their voices.
The ABCs of STEM Research
Annie Zaleski
At Oberlin, undergraduates work alongside faculty members on incredible scientific breakthroughs.
How Alison Bechdel ’81 Blends Fact and Fiction
Sloane DiBari ’27
A Q&A with Alison Bechdel '81, the writer and cartoonist behind Fun Home.