Oberlin Alumni Magazine
Tied Together in a Single Garment of Destiny
Alicia Smith-Tran ’10
King’s Commencement speech was the last in a series of visits he made to campus. According to the Oberlin College Archives, King delivered three talks during his first visit to Oberlin in February
Cooking Up a Cinematic Gem
Annie Zaleski
Peter Miller ’84’s documentary on Italian cooking legend Marcella Hazan stirs up positive acclaim.
Coming Full Circle
Jeremy Reynolds '15
Under Finney’s vaulted ceilings, the orchestra, several star vocal soloists, and the conservatory’s vocal ensembles—including the Oberlin College Choir, Oberlin Gospel Choir, and Oberlin Musical Union
Treasure Hunting
Serena Zets '22
A peek into the expansive world of Tony-winning costume designer Montana Levi Blanco '07.
Telling (Love) Stories
Serena Zets '22
Author Dominic Lim ’96 educates readers through romance with the novel Karaoke Queen.
The Body, The Host
Alicia Smith-Tran '10
An award-winning Allen Memorial Art Museum exhibition challenges the prevailing narrative of the 1980s HIV/AIDS epidemic.
True Connections
Hanna Raskin ’98
Daniel Wassé ’87’s vegan Ethiopian food stand Korarima is the real deal.
The Builder
Annie Zaleski
Once WOBC station manager, Ben Calhoun '01 now helps create great stories as executive editor of the New York Times' popular podcast The Daily.
The Culture Enthusiast
Annie Zaleski
Linda Holmes '93, co-creator of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, sets her latest delightful novel in the world of podcasting.
The Historian
Eloise Rich ’26
Katie Thornton '15's award-winning podcasts and magazine features reflect her love for radio, history, and archival research.