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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
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
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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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