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Renfrow Hall’s new Katherine Howell Weingart `61 Civic Innovation Pavilion will function to build a community between Grinnell’s College campus and people within Grinnell’s town.
Katherine Howell Weingart `61 Civic Innovation Pavilion to connect campus and town
Grinnell College to stop the creation of additional staff positions
Grinnell College to stop the creation of additional staff positions
Avaash Bhattarai `26 maintains GrinEats on his personal laptop.
GrinEats app to shut down in January 2026
MacInnes' research focuses on heavy metal ions and how they interact with mineral surfaces in water.
Grinnell College professor awarded $225,960 National Science Foundation grant
From left: Sophia Cruz `27, Avaash Bhattarai `26, Amy Nguyen `26 and Mihail Palmov `27 – all International Pre-Orientation Program mentors – pose together.
International student enrollment decreases by 27 percent this fall
Zach Wahls, Democrat, speaks with community members during his U.S. Senate campaign stop at Saints Rest Coffee House in Grinnell on Sept. 13, 2025.
Zach Wahls calls out Hinson during Grinnell U.S. Senate campaign stop
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa's 2nd district is running for Senate. (Contributed from the Office of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.)
Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson runs for Senate, opening a spot for Iowa’s 2nd district
Andrea Cooper Stajcar is the owner of Andrea's Massage at 705 West Street. She has over 11 years of massaging experience.
Have You Heard of Andrea’s Massage?
Dan Agnew has served as mayor of Grinnell for nearly eight years.
After two mayoral terms, Dan Agnew says he won’t run for re-election
Tammy Jo Zywicki `93 was The Scarlet & Black's photo editor in 1990. (Contributed from 'Who Killed Tammy Zywicki' Facebook group)
Remembering Tammy Zywicki `93
From left: Duels and Games (DAG) members Henry William `28 “Elk” and Charlotte Wade `26 “Scary Yarn” battle as Boston Gunderson `26 “Philly” and Jasper Butler-Kurth `28 “Pink” engage in combat.
Calling all Daglings! DAG House ventures beyond Mac Field
BSU anticipates fall events, BCC BBQ welcomes first years
Attendees mingle and practice queer joy at the Big Gay Picnic outside Younker Hall.
Stonewall Resource Center hosts Big Gay Welcome Picnic
Latine students gather to eat and chat at the new Latinx/e Cultural Center (LCC) open house.
¡Bienvenidos a Latinx/e Cultural Center House!
From left: DAG House members, Jasper Butler-Kurth "Pink" `26, Henry William "Elk" `26, Charlotte Wade "Scary Yarn" `26, and House Coordinator Boston Gunderson "Philly" `26, pose in front of a new house sign.
DAG House replaces Art House: The Campaign for 1019 Park Street
The skull of the deer that James Snyder `26 hunted is currently on display.
Amidst Rurality: Moments in time with James Synder `26
John Weaver delivered an artist talk at the opening of his first-ever show at the Stewart Gallery on Sept. 4.
John Weaver breathes life into Stewart Gallery
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers delivered an exhilarating performance at Central Park on Sept. 4.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers: “The Most Famous Bagpipe Band on the Planet” comes to Grinnell
Bruna Foss `27 poses for a photo on Sept. 1 outside of the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
“Não Volto Mais”: Bruna Foss `27 releases debut single
Dolls of a wealthy child, dressed in silk, and their nanny, dressed in plain cotton robes.
A glimpse of early 20th-century China at the Grinnell Historical Museum
Grinnell football fights back but falls against Macalester
Grinnell football fights back but falls against Macalester
Eric Blevins `04 poses with his Honor G flag and two medals at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore. Contributed by Eric Blevins.
From “country” to world champion: Eric Blevins `04 takes gold
Outside Hitter Kinsey Carrigan `29 (15) serves in the Grinnell/Central Volleyball Tournament.
Photo Series: Grinnell College women’s volleyball begins with home tournament
Samuel Gojjam `27 (11) receives a ball against Coe College on Aug. 29.
“Grit never sleeps”: Grinnell College men’s soccer starts season without suspended head coach
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Henry Horn `26 is sports editor by day, restaurant reviewer by night. This time around: Centro, in Des Moines.
Chez Henri: My two cents on Centro
Vote in the online Snedge: RFK Jr. or OK Computer?
Vote in the online Snedge: RFK Jr. or OK Computer?
Horoscope: What's your new zodiac sign?
Horoscope: What’s your new zodiac sign?
Peyton Williams `27 thinks its time for you to start investing in your future retirement goals.
Opinion: Roth IRAs and the race against future taxes
Vote in the online Snedge: Move-in crew or Global Cafe cold brew?
Vote in the online Snedge: Move-in crew or Global Cafe cold brew?
Horoscope: What's your new zodiac sign?
Horoscope: What’s your new zodiac sign?
Horoscope: Which niche microtrend are you?
Horoscope: Which niche microtrend are you?
Horoscope: Which childhood book series are you?
Horoscope: Which childhood book series are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Peyton Williams `27 thinks its time for you to start investing in your future retirement goals.
Opinion: Roth IRAs and the race against future taxes
Professor David Harrison, French, thinks deeply about the state of today's youth while reading in a hammock.
Opinion: I’ll Apologize So Your Parents Don’t Have To.
Matt Hayek thinks Iowa's intellectual culture needs revitalizing. Contributed by Matt Hayek.
Opinion: What’s driving Iowa’s “brain drain”?
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Sharyn Obsatz `93 is a journalism professor at Santa Monica College.
Letter to the Editor: Support The S&B
Jay Dick `93 works as Sr. Director of Advocacy and Partnerships at Americans for the Arts.
Letter to the Editor: The Vanishing of Printed Student Media?
Sasha Aslanian `90 is a member of the Grinnell College Alumni Council.
Letter to the Editor: Physical papers have pull on Grinnell campus
Comic: False Spring
Comic: False Spring
Comic: You Are What You Eat
Comic: You Are What You Eat
Comic: Ambroos and Wilhelmina van Buskirk the Tulip Fairies
Comic: Ambroos and Wilhelmina van Buskirk the Tulip Fairies
Comic: Spring Break Expectation vs. Reality
Comic: Spring Break Expectation vs. Reality
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
President Anne Harris and Grinnell's response to the current administration
President Anne Harris and Grinnell’s response to the current administration
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Sophia Corinne
Scarlet Sessions: Sophia Corinne
Scarlet Sessions: Meet The Back Nine
Scarlet Sessions: The Back Nine
Outside Hitter Kinsey Carrigan `29 (15) serves in the Grinnell/Central Volleyball Tournament.
Photo Series: Grinnell College women’s volleyball begins with home tournament
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records

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Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa's 2nd district is running for Senate. (Contributed from the Office of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.)
Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson runs for Senate, opening a spot for Iowa’s 2nd district
Manny Soloway, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Grinnell College to stop the creation of additional staff positions
Grinnell College to stop the creation of additional staff positions
Akira Keene Teotrakool, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Avaash Bhattarai `26 maintains GrinEats on his personal laptop.
GrinEats app to shut down in January 2026
Akira Keene Teotrakool, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025
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Zach Wahls, Democrat, speaks with community members during his U.S. Senate campaign stop at Saints Rest Coffee House in Grinnell on Sept. 13, 2025.
Zach Wahls calls out Hinson during Grinnell U.S. Senate campaign stop
Thai Theodoro, Community Editor • September 16, 2025
Quick Hits
Attendees mingle and practice queer joy at the Big Gay Picnic outside Younker Hall.
Stonewall Resource Center hosts Big Gay Welcome Picnic
Andrew Ruger, Staff Writer • September 13, 2025
Dan Agnew has served as mayor of Grinnell for nearly eight years.
After two mayoral terms, Dan Agnew says he won’t run for re-election
Ivan Marev, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers delivered an exhilarating performance at Central Park on Sept. 4.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers: “The Most Famous Bagpipe Band on the Planet” comes to Grinnell
Stella Jackson, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025
News
Renfrow Hall’s new Katherine Howell Weingart `61 Civic Innovation Pavilion will function to build a community between Grinnell’s College campus and people within Grinnell’s town.
Katherine Howell Weingart `61 Civic Innovation Pavilion to connect campus and town
Akash Roy, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025

The idea of Renfrow Hall began as a project for expanding housing options for students, said Grinnell College President Anne Harris to The S&B. However, it has evolved into becoming a launching space for campus- town collaborations, promoting local...

MacInnes' research focuses on heavy metal ions and how they interact with mineral surfaces in water.
Grinnell College professor awarded $225,960 National Science Foundation grant
Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025
From left: Sophia Cruz `27, Avaash Bhattarai `26, Amy Nguyen `26 and Mihail Palmov `27 – all International Pre-Orientation Program mentors – pose together.
International student enrollment decreases by 27 percent this fall
Akash Roy, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025
Grinnell Police Chief Michael McClelland used video footage from Grinnell Campus Safety to identify a black truck seen harassing students.
Trucks harass students near campus, police investigate
Asha Kulkarni, News Editor • September 8, 2025
Community
Andrea Cooper Stajcar is the owner of Andrea's Massage at 705 West Street. She has over 11 years of massaging experience.
Have You Heard of Andrea’s Massage?
Abdiel Lopez, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Tammy Jo Zywicki `93 was The Scarlet & Black's photo editor in 1990. (Contributed from 'Who Killed Tammy Zywicki' Facebook group)
Remembering Tammy Zywicki `93
Thai Theodoro, Community Editor • September 8, 2025
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Grinnell football fights back but falls against Macalester
Grinnell football fights back but falls against Macalester
Scarlett Saldaña, News Editor • September 12, 2025
Eric Blevins `04 poses with his Honor G flag and two medals at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore. Contributed by Eric Blevins.
From “country” to world champion: Eric Blevins `04 takes gold
Akira Keene Teotrakool, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025
Outside Hitter Kinsey Carrigan `29 (15) serves in the Grinnell/Central Volleyball Tournament.
Photo Series: Grinnell College women’s volleyball begins with home tournament
Julia Marlin, Staff Photographer • September 8, 2025
Video & Podcast
President Anne Harris and Grinnell’s response to the current administration
Marc Duebener, Video Editor • May 18, 2025
Features
From left: Duels and Games (DAG) members Henry William `28 “Elk” and Charlotte Wade `26 “Scary Yarn” battle as Boston Gunderson `26 “Philly” and Jasper Butler-Kurth `28 “Pink” engage in combat.
Calling all Daglings! DAG House ventures beyond Mac Field
Stella Jackson, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
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Arts & Culture
The skull of the deer that James Snyder `26 hunted is currently on display.
Amidst Rurality: Moments in time with James Synder `26
Carrie Little, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
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Opinion
Henry Horn `26 is sports editor by day, restaurant reviewer by night. This time around: Centro, in Des Moines.
Chez Henri: My two cents on Centro
Henry Horn, Sports Editor • September 15, 2025
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