“As a Bonner Scholar, I was lucky to work at Oberlin Community Services and help provide the community access to food”

“Lower-income communities are disadvantaged in access to technology. It’s inspiring that the Oberlin community organized to distribute computers and get internet access”

“I participated in the climate strike because I believe in youth activism in the environmental movement”

“Part of the beauty of Ben Franklin and Oberlin is encountering people who care about you”

“I will work hard not to pollute the air or water because animals can die from bad air or water”

“I think the whole community is really also beginning to embrace environmentalism and it is a community process of bringing awareness about taking care of the community here that will help us affect surrounding communities and the world”

“I want people to appreciate all the love that goes on behind the scenes in terms of understanding and working with one another”

“I love the garden because no one will come and destroy it”

“Climate change is the most important issues facing our generation”

“Everyone here seems to be conscious of the environment and their own resource use”

“Oberlin is a lovely place— I love the trees, squirrels, the bugs, everything”

“The Oberlin community has invested in its K-12 education, and knows the benefits of teaching young people the principles of positive action”

“There are more than 'enough facts' supplied to leave the student impressed with Oberlin’s greatness”

“Oberlin is a community, and as a community, that is how you build without barriers”

“Running a B&B in Oberlin isn’t work. It’s a real pleasure”

“Trust can be built only in the presence of Truth. If we're not truthful with the way we're treating Mother Nature, how can she trust us?”

“Since coming to Oberlin, I no longer chase neat conclusions. The world is not black or white”

“Oberlin is aware of social issues and climate issues — I like that about Oberlin”

“I’m amazed by the history of Oberlin”

“The police department’s climate action plan is to purchase hybrid vehicles from here on out”