News
Black Student Athlete Group Focuses on Community, Mentoring, and Diversifying Athletics
Amanda Nagy
Without a rigorous competition schedule this fall, the group has used the time to network with alumni and develop a mentoring program with local high school students.
This Week in Photos: Creativity and Strength
Yvonne Gay
Inspirational words and chalk drawn images on the sidewalks of Wilder Bowl greeted those passing by this past week. This chalk walk exercise resulted in several standout images featured in this week’s photo series.
Heisman Club and President Ambar Host An Evening with Tommie Smith
Communications Staff
The 1968 Olympic gold medal winner and former Oberlin College coach is known for his activism.
More than 120 Participants Took Part in Presidential Tire Flip Challenge
Oberlin Athletics
Each competitor was allotted one minute to flip the tire as many times as they could. At the end of the four hour event, 2,062 flips were made for an average of 16.8 per round.
Flexing the Reporting Muscles: Jenna Gyimesi ’19
Jaimie Yue '22
As a graduate student at the Columbia University School of Journalism, Gyimesi is gaining experience in reporting and news production by working in the field.
Women and Nonbinary Athletes Partner with Colombian NGO
Erin Ulrich ’18
Women and nonbinary athletes in the athletics initiative Stronger Together have partnered with Niñas Sin Miedo, a Colombian NGO, to further both organizations’ missions of empowering women through sport.
Beyond Athletics: New Health and Wellness Center Pushes Campus to “Be Bold”
Erin Ulrich ’18
The new health and wellness center is a campuswide effort to create a larger conversation around wellness at Oberlin.
Japanese Language and Lacrosse
Hillary Hempstead
A love of Japanese culture and language led Kinori Rosnow ’17 to live, work, and play lacrosse in Japan.
Lilah Drafts-Johnson Closes Stellar Collegiate Track Career with NCAA Title
Athletics Communications
Oberlin senior Lilah Drafts-Johnson won the national championship in the 400-meter hurdles in 59.34 seconds, a school record time.
Monique Newton ’18 Wins National Title in Discus on First Day of NCAA Championships
Communications Staff
Newton is a seven-time All-American and the first woman athlete in school history to win a national championship.