The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Pretrial conference continued for man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Picture outside of Grinnell College Office of Admission.
Grinnell College receives fewer applications overall, early decision acceptance rate increases
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Protesters march down the streets of Grinnell, some holding Progress Pride Flags, on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Gov. Reynolds signs HF583 into law, making Iowa the first state to repeal trans civil rights
2025 Annual Celebration awards made by Grinnell student Evie Redding '25 at the STEW Makerspace.
Grinnell Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2025 business award recipients
Katie Babb `25.5 casts her vote at Elks Lodge on Tuesday, Mar. 4th.
Poweshiek County vote tally shows landslide win for tax levy
Boxes ready for transportation inside the patio of the McMurray House.
Local history is on the move: Historical Museum prepares to relocate
Exterior of First Presbyterian Church, located at 1025 5th Ave., where Community Support for Immigrants (CoSI) is based.
CoSI to start fundraiser for immigrant community
Veronica Ruse `19 currently Library Assistant at Drake Community Library in Grinnell poses at Drake.
Alums on the prairie: Why stay in Grinnell?
Aya Yamaguchi `27 and Addie Persian `27 pose on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Writing Through Conflict makes space for reflection
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Group photo of all event attendees on the Capitol steps before going inside to advocate during Lobby Day on Monday, Feb. 27.
Students for Reproductive Justice advocates at Planned Parenthood’s Iowa Lobby Day
Hayley Carson `25 examines a digital copy of the Iowa Bystander on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Amidst erasure of U.S. government websites, Kari Bassett `98 preserves Iowa’s oldest Black newspaper
Members of SALSC pose at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
SALSC plans “Fruit with Faculty” event to facilitate discussion
From left: Claire Mao `14, Emily Mester `14 and Steven Duong `19.
Writers@Grinnell brings alumni back to writing roots
Jefferson Airplane at Homecoming and Parents Weekend, Oct. 22, 1966.
History takeover: MAP sheds light on concerts
Dua Saleh performs on stage at Gardner Lounge on Friday, Feb. 21.
Concerts now: three concerts in February
Zhengxi Li `26 carefully paints Chinese characters onto a thin sheet of paper.
The Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Gala
From left: Felix Benardo `25, Maizie Schaffner `26, Nora Kohnhorst `25, Tanvi Bhujle `27, Maddie Yu `25 and Henry Coen `25 play "Dating Game".
Almost Always Improv finds love
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
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
From left: Alexa Hatcher ‘27, Saya Geisendorfer ‘27, Emily Lackershire ‘27; From left: Colton Benson ‘27, Grant Thurman ‘27, Finn Rowles ’27
Picklers serve a new club at Grinnell
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
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
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?
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
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson sits by the organ in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa.
Opinion: The anti-Christian rhetoric of Trump’s Christian America
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
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
Rajanea Landers `28 mid jump during long jump event at the Darren Young Classic track meet on Feb. 14 and 15.
PHOTOS: Both Grinnell teams finish second at annual Darren Young Classic track meet
Energetic and engaging, Milwaukee-based rapper MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance at Gardner Lounge in Grinnell, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 7.
PHOTOS: MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance during first concert of spring `25

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All content by Abraham Teuber
Bowen Mince `22 awaits an opponents return during the Midwest Conference championship doubles match. Photo contributed by Ted Schultz.

“Taking care of business”: Men’s tennis team claims 18th straight Midwest Conference title

Abraham Teuber
May 1, 2022
Grinnell’s chapter of Cops Off Campus held a protest outside of Mears Cottage against Campus Safety’s move on March 16. Photo by Abraham Teuber.

Campus Safety moves to Mears Cottage, sparking backlash from students

Eva Hill and Abraham Teuber
April 10, 2022
Sharp Barbering owner Dustin Sharp (left) cuts hair with his brother-in-law Ryan Dayton (right), who is a barber's apprentice. Photo by Hannah Agpoon.

A cut above the rest: The S&B reviews Sharp Barbering

Abraham Teuber
March 14, 2022
Graphic by Elisa Carrasco-Lanusse

New fashion magazine GOGUE tells the stories behind Grinnell’s looks

Abraham Teuber
February 21, 2022
S&B Editors Alanis Gonzalez '22, Mo Igbaria '24, Ray Goedeker '22 and Allison Moore '24 (left to right) all won Iowa College Media Association Awards.

The Scarlet & Black wins seven Iowa College Media Association Awards

Abraham Teuber
February 18, 2022
Abraham Teuber '22 asks iconic Grinnell couples how they met. Photo contributed by Professor Eiren Shea and Professor Elias Saba.

Couples Speak: Valentine’s Day Edition

Abraham Teuber
February 14, 2022
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie in "Euphoria" season two. Photo from HBO.

“Euphoria” Review: You have to stop romanticizing your life

Abraham Teuber
February 5, 2022
Photo contributed by Molly Nelson.

Molly Nelson

Abraham Teuber
May 16, 2021
Graphic by Tess Kerkhof.

New employment policies challenge student publications

Abraham Teuber
March 6, 2021
Graphic by Tess Kerkhof.

New student employment policies challenge student publications

Abraham Teuber
March 6, 2021
Graphic by Rei Yamada.

Couples Speak: Grinnell love stories

Ingrid Meulemans and Abraham Teuber
February 14, 2021
Photo contributed by Declan Jones.

After a summer of cabinet changes, SGA looks ahead to anti-racist work in the Fall

Abraham Teuber
August 29, 2020
Grinnell College cancels in-person classes, postpones campus arrivals as national COVID cases surge

Grinnell College cancels in-person classes, postpones campus arrivals as national COVID cases surge

Abraham Teuber
July 20, 2020
"I'd rather graduate late than compromise my time on campus"

“I’d rather graduate late than compromise my time on campus”

Abraham Teuber and Wini Austin
July 20, 2020
CAs and House Coordinators will no longer have a role in supervising student living. Photo by Garret Wang.

“One big messy limbo”: International students face housing, job uncertainty after College cuts CA and House Coordinator positions

Abraham Teuber
July 3, 2020
Student-led sustainability efforts increase on campus

Student-led sustainability efforts increase on campus

Abraham Teuber
February 21, 2020
As Director of the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, Rachael Kinnick is at the center of Grinnell's economic interactions with the Iowa caucuses. Photo by Ariel Richards.

What happens when the candidates come to town? A look at commerce and the caucuses

Abraham Teuber
January 31, 2020
The ongoing addition to the Loft Theatre at the Grinnell Arts Center will allow space for more scenery and accommodate larger productions and cast sizes. Photo by Abraham Teuber.

Grinnell Arts Center expands the Loft Theatre

Abraham Teuber
October 31, 2019
Accommodating dietary restrictions at events proves difficult

Accommodating dietary restrictions at events proves difficult

Abraham Teuber
October 10, 2019
True confessions of an A24 stan: An autumnal revisit of "Midsommar"

True confessions of an A24 stan: An autumnal revisit of “Midsommar”

Abraham Teuber
October 3, 2019
Grinnell citizens visit the Grinnell Farmer's Market, located in Central Park. Contributed photo.

The best neighborhood activities to do in Grinnell this fall

Abraham Teuber
August 29, 2019
Left to right: Anneliese Stattelman, Eyerusalem Desta, Wini Austin, and Abraham Teuber pose outside of Grin City. Bakery. Contributed photo.

The S&B reviews Grin City Bakery

Abraham Teuber and Wini Austin
August 29, 2019
On the evening of May 2, student-selected treasures from the Burling Library Special Collections archive were available to view. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Special Collections student workers “Break Open the Vault”

Abraham Teuber
May 2, 2019
AJ Lewis teaches Queer Oral Histories and has conducted oral histories of his own, such as through the NYC Trans Oral History Project. Photo by Liz Paik.

Queens of the cornfields: Documenting Iowa’s LGBT community through oral histories

Abraham Teuber
April 25, 2019
Hotel Grinnell saw about 250 customers at Tacos Don Diego Friday night. Contributed photo.

Hotel Grinnell rolls out ‘Food Truck Friday’

Abraham Teuber
April 25, 2019
The two proposed new murals will join murals like “Eclipse,” the first mural to be painted in Grinnell, created in 2000 by Dave Loewenstein. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Two new murals to join existing public art around Grinnell

Abraham Teuber
April 19, 2019
The MLab, funded jointly by the Grinnell Area Arts Council and the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership, hosts many opportunities for students and community members. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

MLab hosts sculpture contest

Abraham Teuber
April 18, 2019
Students at the Grinnell high school have worked to produce "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" over the winter. Contributed photo.

High school works through winter weather to open play this weekend

Abraham Teuber
March 7, 2019
Inside the Arts: Jacob Leder '20 on directing a gender-flipped version of “True West”

Inside the Arts: Jacob Leder ’20 on directing a gender-flipped version of “True West”

Abraham Teuber
February 22, 2019
Contributed photo.

Infinite Coincidence Impresses Competition in Kansas

Abraham Teuber
February 15, 2019
Jamal Poole-Preston, Gabby DeRoche and DJ Coleman, all '19, work with ACESS in order to provide a safety service to students from their peers at campus-wide events. Photo by Liz Paik.

ACESS advances Grinnell’s self-governance mission

Abraham Teuber
February 7, 2019
Victoria Park '21 performs under the name Pictoria Vark. She has worked throughout her career to be compensated for her bass-playing.

Grinnell students support themselves through creative work

Abraham Teuber
February 1, 2019
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