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Oberlin College's Football Team Faces Challenges Amid Student Indifference

Ava Harvey, a senior at Oberlin College, wrote an article for the Oberlin Review advocating for more support for the college's struggling football team, the Yeomen, which finished the 2025 season with a 0–10 record. Her piece prompted discussions among students about the cultural divide between athletes and non-athletes at the college, as well as the challenges faced by the football team, including limited resources and a small roster. The college's athletic director acknowledged these issues and the importance of ongoing discussions about athletics.

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Ava Harvey, a senior at Oberlin College, wrote an article for the Oberlin Review advocating for more support for the college's struggling football team, the Yeomen, which finished the 2025 season with a 0–10 record. Her piece prompted discussions among students about the cultural divide between athletes and non-athletes at the college, as well as the challenges faced by the football team, including limited resources and a small roster. The college's athletic director acknowledged these issues and the importance of ongoing discussions about athletics.

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A College Caught in the Middle of America’s Football Obsession

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Oberlin College's Football Team Faces Challenges Amid Student Indifference