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Caleb Elfenbein, associate dean for faculty development and diversity, equity and inclusion, is leading the search for the new African Diaspora Studies department chair.
Inside Grinnell College's faculty search process
Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Spring brings students off-campus
Spring brings students off-campus
Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Grinnell College President Anne Harris poses for a portrait in her office in Nollen House on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Trustees renew contract of President Harris
Sarah Evans, News Editor • October 2, 2024
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.
Art in the heartland: Students to debut 'Hodgepodge' exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib
Bea Crist, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024
Marc Duebener, Photographer • October 6, 2024
Grinnell High School football players raise the trophy after a commanding 45-7 win over South Tama County on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell High School football victorious on homecoming
Zach Spindler-Krage, Editor in Chief • October 6, 2024
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.
Students Speak: Vice presidential debate
Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer • October 5, 2024
Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, third-years will no longer be allowed to live off campus. In an email sent to all students, Residence Life pointed to the over 100 new housing spaces in Renfrow Hall and Loose Hall as a reason for the change.
Third years required to live on campus starting next year
Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer • September 29, 2024

Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, Grinnell College will restrict off-campus housing applications to only fourth-year students, with exceptions for those who are married, have children, are over 24 or live with family in the local area. The additional...

A communal study area on the second floor of the south tower in Renfrow Hall.
PHOTOS: First look inside Renfrow Hall
Zach Spindler-Krage, Editor in Chief • September 29, 2024
From left: Tommy Hexter `21, moderator Joanna Hofer, and Dean Fisher, seated at debate table on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024.
Tommy Hexter vs Dean Fisher: Iowa State House District 53 candidates face off
Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Ivy, 4-month old Cocker Spaniel fostered by Kathy Elliot plays fetch at Dolly's Dog Park in Grinnell, Iowa.
Dolly's Dog Park barks back: student initiative launches
Cadence Chen, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Varying preseasons pose challenges
Varying preseasons pose challenges
Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
The starting line up runs back to the bench to do the pregame cheer.
Men and women's soccer compete in first Midwest Conference game against Lake Forest
Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football
Meilynn Smith, Photographer • October 4, 2024
Renfrow Hall Tour
Alex Carlon, Media Editor • September 29, 2024
Reem Elamin `27 and ... pose for a photo on October 4.
Shining through: BSU’s “Ghetto-Gold” Harris celebrates Southern Black culture
Emma Kumano-Maloney, Arts Editor • October 11, 2024
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95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.
95 Bulls' Fever Dream in Gardner
Thai Theodoro October 6, 2024
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Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you're walking
Marianne Ronan October 6, 2024
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