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Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
Students serve food at the food bazaar.
PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024
From left: Maddie Hartog `25 and Mira Diamond-Berman `25 pose for a photo in front of Carriage House on Nov. 19, 2024.
CRIBZ: Carriage House
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
Reena Esmail smiles mid-lecture.
Reena Esmail talks “This Love Between Us”
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"
Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
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
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Allison Moore

Allison Moore, Staff Writer

Allison is a fourth-year gender, women’s, and sexuality studies major from Granville, Ohio. In her spare time, she can be found crafting, cooking, and cuddling with her kitten, Koda. If you think her mini crossword is too hard, then too bad.

All content by Allison Moore
Feven Getachew

Feven Getachew

Allison Moore, Staff writer
May 6, 2024
Allison Moore, Staff Writer

Allison Moore, Staff Writer

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
GOGUE, Grinnell Underground Magazine, The Sequence, The Grinnell Review and Grinnell College Press — all publications that print student art — are confronting the likelihood of losing their print editions.

Student artists find meaning in printed publications

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.

History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.

Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 14, 2024
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.

Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel

Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
The new African diaspora studies department endowed chair was recently named after Kesho Scott.

Milestone African diaspora chair named after Kesho Scott

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024
S&Bar Hop: Grinnell Craft Brewhouse

S&Bar Hop: Grinnell Craft Brewhouse

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
The Brooklyn Opera House was officially reopened to the public after massive renovation efforts.

Brooklyn Opera House thrives after nearly 50 year hiatus

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Carl Olson-Skog `24, Carlie Duus `24, Max Kasten `26, Elsa Kasten `24, and Zade Mullin `24 invite few visitors, but, in exchange, they offer warm food, games, and a good time to all who enter.

Cribz: A funhouse at 1020 East st.

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Carol Welsman answers questions from students about being a professional musician.

Acclaimed jazz artist Carol Welsman joins Gabriel Espinosa’s quartet

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Contributed by Ann Landstrom. From left: Connor Arneson `23, Ella Unal `23, Lexi Mueldener `23 and Ella Maloney`23.

Grinnell College named top Fulbright producer

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024
Luca Fornari `25 vaults during the Darren Young Classic on Feb. 10. He earned 2nd in the event with a 4.25 meter pole vault.

Track and field shatters records, looks forward

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Early Decision (ED) has concluded for the class of 2028, and it continues to dominate Regular Decision — the College estimates that 57% of the incoming class will be ED admits.

Grinnell College estimates 57% of incoming class will be Early Decision admits

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Federal report reveals Grinnell women’s teams coaches paid $8,000 less than men’s

Federal report reveals Grinnell women’s teams coaches paid $8,000 less than men’s

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) located at 4167 20th St. recently hit full capacity.

PALS at full capacity, needing volunteers

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
From left: Sam Sirna `25, Phukao Prommolmard `24.5, and Andrew Lim `25 ravenously enjoy their Monday nights bonding over food.

Mealz: It’s dinner-Thai at 920 High

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Photo illustration: Grinnell College students can now use their Pioneer One-Card in select businesses downtown.

Dining dollars expand to downtown Grinnell businesses

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Rob Corry brings troubled and complicated past to city council race

Rob Corry brings troubled and complicated past to city council race

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
The stands at the men's basketball game on Oct. 25.

Low athletic turnout leaves athletes and administration confused

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
The Iowa Capital Dispatch was created to help fill in gaps in coverage.

Kathie Obradovich talks at Rosenfield Program symposium

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
CoSI plans international cookbook

CoSI plans international cookbook

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
From left: Zoe Knoernschild `24, Lexi Hankenson `24 and Joey Fisk `24

Cribz: A bat cave at 934 High Street

Allison Moore, Staff writer
September 25, 2023
Student organizations were left confused and concerned after receiving student budgets back.

Confusion reigns over budgeting process and regulations for student organizations

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at "It's 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”

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars

Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars

Allison Moore and Charlotte Krone
September 18, 2023
Minimum wage hike leaves students and admin with mixed reactions

Minimum wage hike leaves students and admin with mixed reactions

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
DAG takes a stab at a new semester

DAG takes a stab at a new semester

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Letícia Monteiro

Letícia Monteiro

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2023
Wagon Wheels West, a family business, has served the Grinnell community for nearly five decades.

Wagon Wheels West is big enough for this town

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2023
This memorial is not the first memorial to Williams held in Central Park. Last November, the family held a candlelight vigil to mark the start of the trial of Stephen Vogel, who was convicted that month of Williams' murder.

[Photo] Family of Michael Williams calls for permanent memorial

September 19, 2022
This memorial is not the first memorial to Williams held in Central Park. Last November, the family held a candlelight vigil to mark the start of the trial of Stephen Vogel, who was convicted that month of Williams' murder.

Family of Michael Williams calls for permanent memorial

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2022
Colleen Klainert is the owner and sole worker of Solera wine bar at 826 Broad St.

True Grinnellian: Colleen Klainert

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023

Alumni Professors Speak: “Finding a way back to Grinnell”

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
Davis Cooper’s coaches and teammates gathered on Nov. 7 on Rosenbloom Field to remember their friend and release lanterns into the sky.

“The Davis smile:” Honoring the legacy of Davis Cooper `26

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2022
Giovanna Romero `24 expresses gratitude for the altar as a visible space to celebrate her culture.

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Grinnell

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2022
Brazilian students traveled to Chicago to vote in their national election. From left: Clara Zioli da Igreja `23, Lívia Stein Freitas, `25 Carolina Klauck Novaes `23, Patrick Sales Garcia `25, Luís Felipe Koehler Domingues `26, Ana Beatriz Fernandes Costa `25, Cristian Sales Garcia `22 and Diogo Tandeta Tartarotti `24.

Brazilian students cast their votes in contentious election

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2022
Nagamatsu read excerpts from his novel "How High We Go in the Dark."

Writers@Grinnell: Sequoia Nagamatsu `04

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2022
The two leaders of tag, Jay Kratz `23 and Romeo Garcia `23, are hoping their advocacy meetings will build the foundation for trans students to feel comfortable asking for the resources they need.

“tag,” you’re it: Rebranded student trans group renews commitment to advocacy

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2022
Lizzo performing her single "Rumors" onstage in 2021. Photo contributed by Hollywood Life.

Op-Ed: Why I’m obsessed with Lizzo and you should be too

Allison Moore
May 2, 2022
Concrete Perspectives' 2020 cover. By Zainab Thompson.

Liberal Arts in Prison Program expands to include women’s prison

Allison Moore
April 26, 2022
Contribute by The King Center

Bernice King announced as 2022 commencement speaker

Allison Moore
April 24, 2022
Students crowd into a HSSC classroom to hear from professors and ask questions. Photo by Allison Moore.

Faculty host teach-in event on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Allison Moore
March 4, 2022
Pioneer tennis looks to conference after poor start to season

Pioneer tennis looks to conference after poor start to season

Allison Moore
February 20, 2022
Britt Kifer's book "A Silent Voice," went on sale in December 2021. Copies may also be found in the Grinnell High School library. Photo contributed by Britt Kifer.

Seventeen-year-old Grinnell author makes impressive debut

Allison Moore
February 11, 2022
Grinnell High School keeps many copies of Taylor Vander Leest's 'A Clash of Sea and Storms' in the library, celebrating the student's success. Contributed photo.

Grinnell teen gets early start on lifelong literary dream

Allison Moore
February 5, 2022
College suspends campus activity for afternoon and evening of Dec. 15 due to forecasted high-speed winds

College suspends campus activity for afternoon and evening of Dec. 15 due to forecasted high-speed winds

Allison Moore
December 14, 2021
Infinite Coincidence members (from left: Michael Lozada `24, Noa Goldman `22, Christian Stephens `24, Nadia Langley `23 and Sean Collins `22) performed a "La Ronde" at the Dec. 3 improv show. Photo by Alex Fontana.

Yes, and…? : Grinnell’s Improv Scene

Allison Moore
December 13, 2021
Kevin Engel

There’s no place like Grinnell: Kevin Engel, Kistle Citation Wizard

Allison Moore
December 5, 2021

Grinnell men’s Basketball breaks 66-year old rebound record

Allison Moore
December 2, 2021
Captain Sam Naik storms down the field as Illinois College players challenge him. Contributed by Ted Schultz.

Grinnell men’s soccer ends season with loss to Cornell College

Allison Moore
November 17, 2021
Title IX Paperwork

Oversights in enforcement of Title IX no-contact orders create discomfort for some students

Eleanor Corbin and Allison Moore
November 12, 2021
Grinnell students gather at The Periodic table for their Wednesday night happy hour. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Nightlife in the prairie

Allison Moore
November 10, 2021
Photo contributed by Simon & Schuster.

“Misery” Is Good Company!

Allison Moore
November 5, 2021
"Arcadia" opened in Roberts Theatre on Oct. 8 under the direction of Sandy Moffett after Ellen Mease was suspended from the production. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Professor Ellen Mease suspended from “Arcadia” production after alleged slapping incident during rehearsal

Allison Moore
October 11, 2021
Despite the grueling hours and stress of the past year, Bill and Andy Molison still enjoy baking together. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

True Grinnellian: Bill and Andy Molison of Grin City Bakery

Allison Moore
September 24, 2021
Movies will be shown every Friday in the Harris Cinema at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Graphic by Elisa Carrasco Lanusse.

A Promising Start for Grinnell’s burgeoning film scene

Allison Moore
September 23, 2021
Doherty sees Bucksbaum as an energizing hub of talent and expression. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Ode to Bucksbaum: A Hall Worth Getting to Know

Allison Moore
September 15, 2021
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