Build the habit of reading business news
Business faculty want Oberlin students to build the habit of reading business news regularly and researching new terms and concepts. The Wall Street Journal and Economist subscriptions are intended to support this habit, learn how to sign up for them below. As you encounter new technical terms in the articles, use background sources to learn more.
Wall Street Journal Online Membership
All current Oberlin College & Conservatory students, faculty, and staff have access to the Wall Street Journal website and Wall Street Journal apps, which include the last four years of content.
You must register for an account using your @oberlin.edu email address via the link below:
Students
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WSJ Student HubCurated content focused on job preparation, finance tips, career insights and expert advice.
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WSJ Student HomepageOpportunities to have their work published on WSJ.com, relevant podcasts and newsletters, and updates about when WSJ will be at their campus.
Professor Tools
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WSJ ContextBridge the gap between theory and practice by seamlessly integrating WSJ content into lesson plans through shared reading lists. (Note: Blackboard integration is not yet available.)
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Assessment ToolTest your students’ comprehension and awareness of current events through online quizzes on WSJ articles.
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WSJ Seminar SeriesLearn how to use WSJ’s content to connect academic theory with real-world applications through these webinars.
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Weekly ReviewDiscover relevant articles, along with thought-provoking questions and classroom applications, through these weekly, discipline-specific emails created by specialized faculty.
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Critical Thinking ResourceEasily integrate WSJ articles into your classes, and energize discussions with tangible examples of course concepts your students can apply in the real world.
The Economist
Oberlin has two primary access points for the Economist - 1997-present on the economist.com and a historic archive through Gale Primary Sources.
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Economist.comCurrent access to the economist magazine on their website. Oberlin users must register with their Oberlin.edu email account from anywhere in the world to browse unlimited articles.
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The Economist Historical Archive (OhioLINK Access) This link opens in a new window
Research global political and economic news and analysis with the source used by top leaders and thinkers. Part of Gale Primary Sources.
