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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love how every few weeks someone comes here and makes a post about how Oberlin isn’t -really- a bunch of fringe left activists basting in their own juices.

Are you suspicious that houses in your neighborhood that lack “hate has no home here” signs might house hate?

Do you make a mental note of people who say “mailman” instead of “letter carrier” or who say “homeless” instead of “unhoused?”

Do you ask people what their pronouns are or think gender is “assigned“ at birth?

You will find Oberlin is quite normal…

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Oberlin was deemed on of the top five liberal arts schools in the 70’s.

Clearly not the case any longer.

Moreover, it is unthinkable to consider Ohio State being much more competitive than Oberlin.

It is one of the very lowest colleges for social mobility. Perhaps the conservatory plays a part in this. But a stat that is in conflict with the school’s progressive values.

It has not managed its endowment well and has made cuts and will continue to do so.

[quote]The handling of the Gibson case was beyond tone deaf. Query whether the administration has changed its mindset. 
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That said, one can receive a fine education at the school.

The question isn’t as much about politics as whether the school is making the right decisions in the face of a looming demographic cliff that all colleges are facing.

These are realities to consider no matter how normal the student body may be. [/quote]
*Yawn* I know very little of Oberlin. I don't even ever think of Oberlin until I'm on this forum and someone mentions it. When are you gonna get over this idiotic one-time problem? Oberlin is not really in demand, because it does not have the endowment returns that you see at schools like Williams, Pomona, or Swarthmore. A significant portion of Oberlin notable alum are in academia or the arts, both of which are experiencing some stagnancy currently. This is not to say you can't leave Oberlin and go on to be an investment banker or leader in AI- that's the purpose of the liberal arts, but it happens to be that the Oberlin community is dedicated to the arts and these days that's a - on your outcomes and your alumni returns.[/quote]

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