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BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
Students with their images blurred stand and relax on Mac Field, fading into the background in front of Gates Tower.
47% of students have considered withdrawal from Grinnell College
Bakopoulos sits in his office with his three books, Summerlong, Please Dont Come Back From the Moon, and My American Unhappiness.
Garrison, Bakopoulos to leave Grinnell College
Stephanie Jones, associate professor of education, helped bring in consultants to build the department, planned for fall 2023.
African diaspora studies department approved by College
Daisys Tale was written and self-published by Liz Hansen (left) and illustrated by Makaella Mitchell (right).
“Daisy’s Tale” raises funds for animal shelter
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.
Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring
Caroline Cassidy `25 received first place at the SPARK pitch contest for the project she designed along with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce to allow students to use dining dollars at off-campus restaurants.
SPARK pitch contest funds three innovative community projects
After Imagine Grinnell plants the trees at the residents home, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of the tree long-term.
Imagine Grinnell keeps up reforestation plan for Grinnell
The plans for the development of Sapphire Lake are yet to be refined.
Sapphire Lake plans are underway
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.
“The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint
Nadia Langley and Athena Frasca look into the bathroom mirror. Allison Moore sips from a mug while seated at her dining room table.
Cribz: Editors in Chief air their dirty laundry
The five creators perch on parked bikes outside the JRC and hold their hands up to their chests in the shape of hearts.
Pedal Grinnell opens for Spring season
Students painted rocks with members of the Mayflower Community on Saturday, April 22.
Student programming returns to Mayflower Community with weekly April events
From Scarlet & Black November 20, 2006.
History Takeover: The Grinnell College Drag Show
Six students sit around tables in a HSSC classroom.
Farm House leads discussions on anti-racist agriculture
Olivia Rikabi `26 (left) and Hayden Suarez-Davis `25 (right) bring artists to campus and orchestrate production as Concerts Coordinators.
Faces of Freesound: Olivia Rikabi `26 & Hayden Suarez-Davis `25
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Amanda Lee (bottom).
Grinnell Artists: Amanda Lee
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.
Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble
Two gallery attendees stand looking at Kelly Banfields piece Sisterhood of the Traveling Spoons.
2023 Bachelor of Arts Exhibition
Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens
Aquapella has been preparing weekly for their upcoming show, “Aquapella’s Britney Spears Show.”
Aquapella is ready to sync and swim
Osel Tshering `25 (right) dribbles past Garikai Gijima `26 (left) during one of International Soccer Club’s scrimmages.
ISC brings recreational soccer to Grinnell
Emma Nelson `23, outfielder, bats against Coe College on April 24.
Softball matches nationally ranked Coe College in doubleheader
Three students stand smiling with arms crossed in front of a glass wall.
QAA is queer and here to stay
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.
Badminton Club rallies with tournament
Luke standing to the left of a football scoreboard.
Tackling mental health’s greatest opponent
Graphic by Cornelia Di Gioia.
Sage & Blunt: Ex on Eggshells
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
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
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House
Grinnell Bucket Lists
Episode 7: 24 Hours of Improv

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Allison Moore

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief

Allison is a gender, women's and sexuality studies major with an American studies concentration. Please ask her about Keith Haring. Please don't ask her about growing up in Ohio.

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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
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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