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Togetherall, SHAWs new program
Togetherall, SHAW’s new program
Deanna Shorb leaves Grinnell after 26 years
Deanna Shorb leaves Grinnell after 26 years
Farm House residents are using plant beds to grow food after losing farm due to the Civic Engagement Centers construction.
Farm House loses its farm
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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Libby Eggert
May 8, 2022
Kate Petley presents her work at the GCMoA. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Museum of Art hosts Zellen and Petley of “Digital Vision”

April 7, 2022
Grinnell’s Restorative Practices Ambassadors often hold circles within their own community to “refill their cup.” Contributed by Fred Van Liew.

Restorative Practice circles come to the campus community

March 12, 2022
Sophie Wojdylo `22 dove in regional event, placing 11th and 16th in the 3-meter and 1-meter events respectively. Photo by Isabel Torrence

“I’m not happy” says Sophie Wojdylo ’22 after sub-par performance at DIII Region 2 dive event

Libby Eggert
March 7, 2022
The GNSD has a deficit of nearly $400,000, which could increase in the coming years, resulting in cuts to school programs and an uptick in average class size. Photo by Paul Hansen.

Iowa increases state K-12 funding by 2.5 percent, but Grinnell teachers plead for more

Libby Eggert
February 28, 2022
Jeff Phelps `73 grew up in Grinnell. After his graduation, he worked odd jobs around Grinnell, eventually founding Saints Rests coffeehouse.

From culture shock to lifelong love: Students and alumni reveal what they learned growing up in Grinnell

Libby Eggert
February 20, 2022
New chief of staff and vice president of administration, Myrna Hernandez, appointed

New chief of staff and vice president of administration, Myrna Hernandez, appointed

Libby Eggert
February 12, 2022
People working for Iowa Prison Industries make furniture for colleges and universities around the state. Photo contributed.

Grinnell College ends partnership with Iowa Prison Industries

Libby Eggert
November 27, 2021
Chris Jones

Chris Jones: Archivist Extraordinaire

November 18, 2021
The gallery featured photos of Mrs. Smith’s family, her high school years, her life in Grinnell and her life in Chicago where she now resides. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

A “True Grinnellian” featured in Smith Gallery

Libby Eggert
November 16, 2021
1015 High Street

Cribz: The Swamp of 1015 High Street

Libby Eggert
October 25, 2021
Durowaa Ageyeman-Mensah

SHIC facing delays with staff applications

Libby Eggert
October 7, 2021
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