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Flowers adorn Julian Sahlin's bike outside of Younker Hall on April 14, 2025.
Grinnell College community mourns the death of Julian Sahlin `28
Pioneer Bookshop promotes GrinnBooks program through distribution of bookmarks on April 4, 2025.
GrinnBooks aims to provide affordable textbooks to students
Scholarships and fellowships under review following threats to DEI funding cuts
Scholarships and fellowships under review following threats to DEI funding cuts
Gwyn Redding’s `25 solicits help from Grinnell community in finding stolen mask, photograph captured on April 3, 2025.
Division of Student Affairs finds mask stolen from student art show
A sign with "Defend Science Don't Defund" written on it can be seen by those walking into the West entrance Noyce Science Center in front of Professor of Biology Liz Queathem's office.
Federal funding cuts signal uncertain future for science research
From left: Will Cloake (Ken), Ashley Beasley (Claire), Alexis Steele (Chris), Jenna Starke (Cookie), Crosby (Ernie), Craig Gibbens (Lenny), and Mike McKenna (Glenn) decorate the scene. (Contributed by Luke Saunders).
Grinnell Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Grinnell students feed cows at Compass Plant on Saturday, April 5.
USDA funding cuts leave Grinnell local food system vulnerable
Two bills, House Files 880 and 274, did not advance into the legislative session and are now considered dead. Staff members at Drake Community Library still await news on federal efforts to disband the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Drake and other local public libraries await news on federal funding changes
Greg Lincoln, Service Director, and Angie Radcliffe, Executive Director, pose outside of Renewed Hope Home Furnishings at Grinnell Friends Church.
Renewed Hope helps make houses into homes
The Stella Housing Development in Grinnell, Iowa on Monday Mar. 31.
Affordable housing complex The Stella nearing capacity
The Grinnell Redemption Center accepts bottles and cans and is located on 132 West St, Grinnell, IA.
Sustainability initiatives think beyond recycling, advocate for education and institutional memory
Students and faculty have conversations at French Table over lunch on Wednesday, April 2.
Affinity tables support language learning at lunchtime
Members of RISE gather to prepare for Cultural Evening on Wednesday, April 9. Contributed by Natalie Ng.
RISE represents the “rare birds” of Grinnell’s international students
Olivia Wang poses for a photo in the HSSC on Thursday, Apr. 3
Fischlowitz Travel Fellowship: Olivia Wang `25 reflects, Chikako Inoue `26 gears up
Sejal Sutaria taught at Grinnell from 2018-2023. Photo contributed by Viktoria Pötzl.
Remembering Professor Sejal Sutaria
From left: Will Cloake (Ken), Ashley Beasley (Claire), Alexis Steele (Chris), Jenna Starke (Cookie), Crosby (Ernie), Craig Gibbens (Lenny), and Mike McKenna (Glenn) decorate the scene. (Contributed by Luke Saunders).
Grinnell Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Levi McMillan `27 sings during choir performance.
Grinnell Singers bring tour back to campus with “The Light is the Same”
Dylan Rawlings `25 and Abigail Davison `26.
Disco Band: “I’m here and I’m gonna have a good time”
F. Hudson Miller `80 talks about his journey.
From Grinnell to Hollywood, says F. Hudson Miller `80, it’s who you know
From left: Maya Comer, Devorsetz and Bella Takata, all `28, strike a pose at the end of their first place-winning play.
Two Hour Play Contest is fast-paced theatre fun
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
Quincy Olivari (41) moves towards the basket while Skylar Mays (19) blocks during season closer game against South Bay Lakers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday Mar. 29, 2025.
A look into Iowa’s minor league scene
Grinnell women's soccer and tennis teams utilize the new equipment in the Fitness Center during an off-season team lift on March 31, 2025.
New equipment arrives at Grinnell’s Fitness Center
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
Birant Akbay returns to Grinnell under a postdoctoral fellowship position at SHAW with a built-in specialization that will have him working with student-athletes. Contributed by Birant Akbay.
Sports psychologist returns to Grinnell, hopes to support mental health
Asha Kulkarni `28 poses in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
O-pun-ion
Candice Hui-Chieh Lu `26 poses in the Global Kitchen on April 9, 2025.
From loss to belonging
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
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
Members of the women's volleyball team practicing on Wednesday Nov. 8 in preparation for their matches at the Midwest Conference tournament.
Letter to the Editor: Support women’s athletics
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
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?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Head Coach Arseneault reacts to a referee call during NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.
Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour
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
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel the night before the release of their album "Letters from the Atlantic" on Friday, Mar. 27.
PHOTOS: Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Horoscope: The Signs as Different Types of Trash

February 23, 2018

Aries: Care Bear stickers

Taurus: Crusted sponge

Gemini: Mayonnaise jar full of toenails

Cancer: Broken ant farm

Leo: Used makeup wipe

Virgo: Mildewed Pillow Pet

Libra: Crumpled newspapers from 1985

Scorpio: Stained leopard print high heel

Sagittarius: Crisper drawer full of bread twist ties

Capricorn: Unopened Nickelback album

Aquarius: Cool Ranch Doritos bag in puddle

Pisces:  Cardboard box full of broken light bulbs

— Sister Aurora Impulse

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Quincy Olivari (41) moves towards the basket while Skylar Mays (19) blocks during season closer game against South Bay Lakers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday Mar. 29, 2025.
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Pioneer Bookshop promotes GrinnBooks program through distribution of bookmarks on April 4, 2025.
GrinnBooks aims to provide affordable textbooks to students
Scholarships and fellowships under review following threats to DEI funding cuts
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Grinnell women's soccer and tennis teams utilize the new equipment in the Fitness Center during an off-season team lift on March 31, 2025.
New equipment arrives at Grinnell's Fitness Center
Birant Akbay returns to Grinnell under a postdoctoral fellowship position at SHAW with a built-in specialization that will have him working with student-athletes. Contributed by Birant Akbay.
Sports psychologist returns to Grinnell, hopes to support mental health
A sign with "Defend Science Don't Defund" written on it can be seen by those walking into the West entrance Noyce Science Center in front of Professor of Biology Liz Queathem's office.
Federal funding cuts signal uncertain future for science research
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Asha Kulkarni `28 poses in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
O-pun-ion
Candice Hui-Chieh Lu `26 poses in the Global Kitchen on April 9, 2025.
From loss to belonging
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
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