The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.
Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years
Loose Hall is set to open in the fall 2025 semester after undergoing extensive renovations.
Loose Hall to open fall 2025 semester after renovations
Twenty-one percent excise tax threatens Grinnell College's large endowment
Twenty-one percent excise tax threatens Grinnell College’s large endowment
Students and faculty watch Professor David Harrison speak about the importance of defending science in Kington Plaza on Friday, Mar. 7.
Students and faculty protest federal funding cuts to science research
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Pretrial conference continued for man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student
Micho Adler, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist sits in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC).
Community speaks: LGBTQ+ support in Grinnell
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Community members gather to share resources and support for LGBTQ+ individuals on Friday, Mar. 6.
Third Fridays, Third Space affirms queer community
Exterior of Davis Elementary School, built in 1917.
Grinnell-Newburg passes historic levy for new elementary school
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voter intimidation at the ballot box, says Grinnell College professor
Members of Gateway gather in groups to discuss chapters of the Bible at their club meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
Gateway Bible study paves the way towards community
From left: Aaron Boeller (German Language Assistant), Katya Lackey `27 and Jane Hoffman `25 make Kaiserschmarrn.
Grinnell language houses host first progressive dinner
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers hold up signs during a "Back to Bargaining" rally on Feb. 28, 2024.
History takeover: Disorientation preserves institutional memory
One of the two first place teams accepts their award. From left: Stephany Ronquillo-Contreras `28, Kayla Nguyen `28 and Italy Perez `28.
Paso Adelante and Kiddie secure funding at InnovateGC pitch competition
From left: Jules Wood `25 and Adam Figueras `25 hold a disco ball in their Renfrow apartment.
CRIBZ: Renfrow Hall’s sweet suite
Students celebrate as I'm Still Here wins the Oscar for best international feature film at BRASA watch party.
BRASA hosts Oscars watch party, celebrates historic win
Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.
Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years
Redding's multi-media sculpture.
Evie Redding `25 brings dark whimsy to Smith Gallery
Jadyn Al-Fatah `27 plays an instrument during the Grinnell Singers tour at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Chicago on Tuesday, Mar. 11.
Grinnell Singers on Midwest tour
Ray Young Bear reads from "Manifestation Wolverine."
Conversations in the humanities: Ray Young Bear `76
Contributed by Carolyn Pierce. Following her injury, student-athlete Carolyn Pierce `27 was on crutches after a basketball game at Central College.
Athletes speak: injury recovery challenges
Luke Thompson, assistant of facilities and equipment, organizes baseball jerseys in the Cage.
The Cage staff, the heart of the Bear
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
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
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
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
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
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?
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
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
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
Renfrow Hall Tour
Renfrow Hall Tour
An inside look at Grinnell's Stew Makerspace
An inside look at Grinnell’s Stew Makerspace
"My favorite part is the students": Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell's Dining Hall
“My favorite part is the students”: Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell’s Dining Hall
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes as Leaders of 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
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio

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