The Scarlet & Black

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Grinnell administration lobbies in D.C., avoids 30 million dollar endowment tax
Grinnell administration lobbies in D.C., avoids 30 million dollar endowment tax
Ruth P. Feingold poses in front of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC).
Ruth P. Feingold appointed vice president for academic affairs
Dennis McKelvie, Noah Grage's defense attorney, walks out of the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on June 19, 2025. Grage has agreed to plead guilty to a serious misdemeanor assault charge after allegedly punching a Grinnell College student.
Durant, Iowa man set to plead guilty to assault of Grinnell College student, seeks deferred judgment
A drone shot of High Street in Grinnell, Iowa, photo taken on September 25, 2024.
Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
From left to right, Tony Perman, Mark Labor and Valeriya Woodward `25 played music from Mozambique and Zimbabwe at Grinnell Farm to Table’s Barbecue Party on Sept. 6, 2025.
Grinnell Farm to Table kicks off the school season with a fundraiser for local food access
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Latine students gather to eat and chat at the new Latinx/e Cultural Center (LCC) open house.
¡Bienvendios a Latinx/e Cultural Center House!
DAG House members, Jasper Butler-Kurth "Pink" `26, Henry William "Elk" `26, Charlotte Wade "Scary Yarn" `26, and House Coordinator Boston Gunderson "Philly" `26, pose in front of a new house sign.
DAG House replaces Art House: The Campaign for 1019 Park Street
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Dolls of a wealthy child, dressed in silk, and their nanny, dressed in plain cotton robes.
A glimpse of early 20th-century China at the Grinnell Historical Museum
Fron left: Barb Lease and Barb Briggs pose for a picture at the new Grinnell Historical Museum building.
Years in the making, Grinnell Historical Museum opens its doors
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Lívia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
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: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
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
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
President Anne Harris and Grinnell's response to the current administration
President Anne Harris and Grinnell’s response to the current administration
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Sophia Corinne
Scarlet Sessions: Sophia Corinne
Scarlet Sessions: Meet The Back Nine
Scarlet Sessions: The Back Nine
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
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

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