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Economics Department will match declaring majors to advisors randomly
Economics Department will match declaring majors to advisors randomly
Eric Green `85 supported efforts to prevent and de-escalate the war with Russia.
Former presidential aide reveals lead-up to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Three years of President Harris culminate in Grinnell College’s Knowledge into Action 2030 plan
Three years of President Harris culminate in Grinnell College’s ‘Knowledge into Action’ 2030 plan
Students report condescending and snarky treatment at UnityPoint
Students report “condescending and snarky” treatment at UnityPoint
College Rabbi establishes God Café
College Rabbi establishes God Café
Nikki Haley delivers remarks at a town hall in Newton on Friday, November 17.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump’s “vermin” comment, receives surprise endorsement in Newton, Iowa
Vivek Ramaswamy revisited Grinnell on Jan. 15. to rally Republican voters ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Smooth sailing for Ramaswamy’s Grinnell revisit, despite major prior altercations
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) located at 4167 20th St. recently hit full capacity.
PALS at full capacity, needing volunteers
Grinnells Railway Express Model Club members Dave Benson, Jed Peterson, Michael Thorndike and Robin Broders showing off their developing historical Grinnell railway model. Not pictured is Chris Walters.
Back on track: Grinnell’s Railway Express Model Club chugs along
We create our own Hallmark moment: Grinnell prepares for annual Jingle Bell Holiday
“We create our own Hallmark moment”: Grinnell prepares for annual Jingle Bell Holiday
From left: Editor Carter Ottele `25 manages Henry Coen `25, Elke Calhoun `25 and a team of serious B&S writers.
Meet the SPARC: Pubs office profiles
Ashley Pacheco `24
Students Speak: Negative Experiences with Registration Process
Students dish up cuisine and culture at the International Student Organizations food bazaar.
Photo series: ISO celebrates largest food bazaar in history
Under Atticus’ robust, pink exterior, Grinnellians can create visual representations of their personal bodies and spirits.
Portrait pop-up celebrates student individuality
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
Kathryn Vermeulen `24 sits in the center of Smith Gallery, her art adorning the walls behind her. She enlisted a friend to help her set up the exhibition in time.
Deep Dive: Smith Gallery, behind the scenes
From left: Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24, Dillon Rawlings `25 and Collin Thomas-Green `26 play music from the Yucatan region of Mexico.
Latin American Ensemble plays first concert in anticipation of winter tour in Mexico
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the S&B went backstage at the Queer People of Color (QPOC) fall drag show to get quotes from performers while their adrenaline was still high. This was J Lusts first ever drag performance. Photo by: Zack Walsh
Photo Series: QPOC hosts fantasy-themed fall drag show
Christine Duncan leads the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Friday, Nov. 10.
Improvisational singer Christine Duncan leaves students and attendees jazzed
Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns
Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns
Bryant Nguyen `25 dives for the ball during a volleyball club practice.
Volleyball club bumps record to 1-1 in season’s first competitions
Erin Lillis `24 breaks through two Central College defenders on her way to the basket during the Nov. 15 game the Pioneers lost 62-57.
Women’s basketball brings the energy in home opener against Central College
Caleb Hoereth `24 dribbles the ball in a game against the University of Dubuque on Sept. 5. Grinnell lost 3-0.
Men’s soccer falls short of title in unexpected MWC tournament matchup
Members of the volleyball team practicing on Wednesday Nov. 8 in preparation for their matches at the Midwest Conference tournament.
Volleyball looks for revenge in MWC tournament
A group of prospective students and their families receiving a tour of Grinnell’s campus on Oct. 27. Grinnell College spent $62,043 on athletic recruiting during the 2022-2023 academic year.
How does Grinnell recruit new athletes?
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Krista Spies `24 poses in front of her Barbie poster with a vinyl copy of The Runaways self-titled record.
Playlist of My Life, Tattoo Tour Edition: Krista Spies `24
Chica, Freddy, Foxy and Bonnie look more menacing in this still than they ever do in the actual film.
Review: Marcy has five thoughts and they’re all about Freddy
Molly Wilcoxson `26 browses her musical library on a stroll by the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Playlist of My Life: Molly Wilcoxson `26
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Alumni support trans athletes at Grinnell after NCAA removes LGBTQ+ protections
Members of Chaverim Elizabeth Collinger, Batyah Selis and Nick Raphaelson (left to right), all 21.
Letter to the Editor: “Pioneers” no more
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Feast of the Grand High Ghost to Which All are Invited
Comic: The Feast of the Grand High Ghost to Which All are Invited
Comic: The Spookiest Time of the Year at D-Hall
Comic: The Spookiest Time of the Year at D-Hall
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: We know you dont have a Halloween costume yet
Horoscope: We know you don’t have a Halloween costume yet
Horoscope: Whats your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What’s your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Josh Paul said weapons transfers give the U.S. leverage with countries.
Ex-U.S. State Department Official Josh Paul provides insider’s view on weapons transfers in first public event post-resignation
Meet your Student Government senators
Meet your Student Government senators
The walkout was part of an international day of pro-Palestine demonstrations facilitated by the Palestinian Youth Movement, an organization with over 200 college chapters in America and Canada.
Grinnell College students stage walkout in support of Palestine
Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy
Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell

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.

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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 mens 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
The Student Government Associations rollover budget was given to Weekend.

Confusion reigns over budgeting process and regulations for student organizations

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at Its 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
At the Williams birthday celebration, held on Sept. 10, attendees created signs in honor of Williams and wrote letters to the city of Grinnell advocating the creation of a permanent memorial to honor Williams.

Family of Michael Williams calls for permanent memorial

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 Kifers 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 Leests A Clash of Sea and Storms in the library, celebrating the students 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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