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Farm House residents plan on implementing a Permaculture system when they regain access to the original plot of land.
Farm House adapts and expands farm
Togetherall, SHAWs new program
Togetherall, SHAW’s new program
Deanna Shorb leaves Grinnell after 26 years
Deanna Shorb leaves Grinnell after 26 years
Sexual Health Information Center will no longer distribute sex toys to students for free.
SHIC faces restructuring
Kamal Hammouda left his position as the College imam
Imam leaves college
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.
Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan
From left: Co-owners of Olmstead Sweet Treats, Charlotte Ashby and Troy Olmstead with their daughter who also is a manager.
Olmstead Sweet Treats serves up newest scoops
Sheryl Anderson, 72, showcasing her ceramic booth at the Farmers Market
Community Members Speak: On small-town living
Two-hundred and seventy-nine vehicles parked on the streets on downtown Grinnell on Sat., Aug. 26.
50th annual car show drives a number of people to town
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.
Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
Transgender, Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts a poetry reading in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.
Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts readings on renewal
Students Speak: Summer Spotlight
Students Speak: Summer Spotlight
Tutorial courses continue to welcome new students to Grinnell
Tutorial courses continue to welcome new students to Grinnell
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bobs open mic.
Bob’s Underground open mics are back
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at Its Not What It Is opening reception on September 7.
Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina breaks convention with new exhibit “It’s Not What It Is”
From left: Spencer Poole, Daniel Stewart `26, Ari Dworkin-Cantor `24. Not pictured: Morgan Trujillo `27.
New hardcore band begins with poster
Spin the Clouds, from left: Collin Thomas-Green `26, Oliver Wolfe `25, Evan Hein `26 and Elizabeth Clarkson `25.
Students band together: Start year strong with Gardner concert
Olivia Rikabi `26 (left) and Hayden Suarez-Davis `25 (right) bring artists to campus and orchestrate production as Concerts Coordinators.
Faces of Freesound: Olivia Rikabi `26 & Hayden Suarez-Davis `25
Members of Volleyball Club playing a game during their Sept. 6 practice. Between 30 and 40 participants attend each club practice.
Volleyball Club set for another year
Grinnells Fireballs (dark caps) defend against Carleton Colleges attack at the Heartland Division Championship in April 2023.
Championship winning water polo club encourages more newcomers to dive in
After two years as senior associate athletic director at California Lutheran University, Holly Roepke has been appointed Grinnell College’s director of recreation and athletics.
Holly Roepke returns to head athletics and recreation
Athletes on the football team were provided with extra water during breaks and shortened practices as their coaches accounted for temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Athletes beat the heat
Aquapella has been preparing weekly for their upcoming show, “Aquapella’s Britney Spears Show.”
Aquapella is ready to sync and swim
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
Sage & Blunt: Open Letter to 2027
Sage & Blunt: Open Letter to 2027
The fitness center at the Charles Benson Bear `39 Recreation and Athletic Center offers weightlifting and cardio options.
Op-ed: What does the major cut to fitness center hours say about the College’s priorities?
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Alumni support trans athletes at Grinnell after NCAA removes LGBTQ+ protections
Members of Chaverim Elizabeth Collinger, Batyah Selis and Nick Raphaelson (left to right), all 21.
Letter to the Editor: “Pioneers” no more
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House

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Farm House residents plan on implementing a Permaculture system when they regain access to the original plot of land.
Farm House adapts and expands farm
September 22, 2023
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
September 19, 2023
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.
Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence
September 18, 2023
Deanna Shorb leaves Grinnell after 26 years
Deanna Shorb leaves Grinnell after 26 years
September 18, 2023
Togetherall, SHAWs new program
Togetherall, SHAW's new program
September 18, 2023
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
September 18, 2023

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