The Scarlet & Black

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Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
The Office of International Student Affairs distributed F-1 Know Your Rights cards around campus alongside Immigrant Legal Resource support cards.
Office of International Student Affairs urges Grinnell College students to know their rights
Transfer student Julie Howard `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Spencer Grill.
Grinnell College receives $150,000 grant to increase recruitment, support for transfer students
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Products line a table displaying local artists' work for purchase at Saint's Rest Coffeehouse.
Saints Rest hosts “Sweet Tooth Art Fair”
American and Iowa state flags waving outside of Drake Community Library.
State Senator Sweeney talks fiscal responsibility at legislative coffee event
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Performers dance during Agnes Allman's "Mixed Signals" performance on Friday, April 11.
Agnes Allman produces independent student choreography show
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
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?
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
From left: Alex Smith and Peyton Williams, both `27, pose in Burling Library on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: Why Grinnellians should start investing, and how to do it without losing your mind
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event

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Sanders, Trump win Poweshiek County caucuses: Final results

Sanders, Trump win Poweshiek County caucuses: Final results

Andy Pavey
February 3, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at Grinnell College's Darby Gym as Iowa caucus approaches.

Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar, others to visit Saints Rest this afternoon

Andy Pavey
February 1, 2020
Jane Sanders and Naomi Klein barnstorm for Bernie in Grinnell

Jane Sanders and Naomi Klein barnstorm for Bernie in Grinnell

Andy Pavey
January 30, 2020
President Raynard Kington will leave Grinnell in June to head Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. File photo by Sarah Ruiz.

BREAKING: President Raynard Kington to depart Grinnell at academic year’s end

Andy Pavey
December 5, 2019
Banned from Bump Grinnell

Banned from Bump Grinnell

Andy Pavey
November 21, 2019
Around 850 people gathered to hear Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speak in Harris Center on Monday. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

CNN given prior notice about protests

Andy Pavey
November 14, 2019
Protesters chanted "2050 is too late, climate chaos is our fate," at Biden's event on campus Monday night. Photo by Abraham Teuber.

Student protesters organized on Facebook to interrupt Biden’s CNN Town Hall

Andy Pavey
November 11, 2019
Beto O’Rourke during an April campaign visit to Grinnell. 450 people attended. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

“Man, I’m just born to be in it:” An obituary for the 2020 Beto O’Rourke presidential campaign

Andy Pavey
November 7, 2019
Change is coming to student groups

Change is coming to student groups

Andy Pavey
November 1, 2019
SGA Treasurer, Student Senate clash: Dispute centers on administration's new funding policies

SGA Treasurer, Student Senate clash: Dispute centers on administration’s new funding policies

Andy Pavey
September 26, 2019
Student Senate convenes for the first time on Sunday at JRC101

Low participation mars election of Student Senate

Andy Pavey
September 20, 2019
SGA Cabinet members answer questions about new policies in Joe Rosenfield Center Second Floor Lobby. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

SGA Treasury introduces reforms

Andy Pavey
September 6, 2019
Changes to SGA catering prompt pushback

Changes to SGA catering prompt pushback

Andy Pavey
August 29, 2019
Lily Hamilton ’19 was awarded the Midwest Confrence Elite 20 Award for her impressive tennis career and high GPA. Contributed photo.

Women’s tennis concludes historical season at conference

Andy Pavey
May 2, 2019

Iowa Flute Festival Comes to Bucksbaum featuring flutist Ian Clarke

Andy Pavey
February 15, 2019
Several staff members at the Grinnell United Methodist Church work together to create the rotating messages for this marquee, located on 5th Street. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

“Hate corny church signs? Amen”: The S&B sits down with United Methodist staff as they write their newest sign

Andy Pavey
November 15, 2018
Jordan Maddous '19 prepares to shoot against the Illinois College Lady Blues. Photo by Ted Schultz/Grinnell College.

No rest for the Pioneers: Athletics fall break re-cap

Andy Pavey
November 1, 2018
Dave Maxwell, Ann Egley compete for House District 76

Dave Maxwell, Ann Egley compete for House District 76

Andy Pavey
November 1, 2018
"soft light for sleepless nights" is an original work from theatre professor Craig Quintero. It opens this weekend. Photos by Shabana Gupta.

“soft lights for sleepless nights” to debut in Flanagan Theatre

Andy Pavey
October 11, 2018
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