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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
Ashley Baek

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer

Ashley is a second-year English and political science major from Vestal, NY. In her free time, she loves baking sweets, talking about cheesy romance novels, sipping on the various monthly Saints Rest specials, and overusing exclamation points!

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Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Osel Tshering `25 (right) dribbles past Garikai Gijima `26 (left) during one of International Soccer Club’s scrimmages.

ISC brings recreational soccer to Grinnell

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Ensemble members pose as a group around their instruments.

Spotlight on Latin American Ensemble

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Members of the South Asian Student Organization (SASO) dance together for a group performance featuring Bollywood music.

Cultural Evening fills the Harris Center with song and dance

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
PPEL votes usually pass, according to Dustin Smith, Grinnell-Newburg Board of Education.

Voters deny PPEL proposition due to unclear language

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Cullen Hendrix, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, gave a talk about climate change and security issues.

Visiting speakers spread awareness about climate change through Rosenfield Program

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Maia `23 (left) and Quinn `23 (right) began dating in high school.

Couples Speak: The first dates that started everything

February 13, 2023
Sabrina Tang `23 was ranked 13th nationally in women’s Division-III tennis.

Women’s tennis returns to play after stellar fall season

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
March 5, 2023
Nick Leedom (middle) and Abby Martin (right) are two of Grinnell Craft Brewhouses bartenders who give the Brewhouse its essence.

Meet the Bartenders: Brewhouse Edition

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Sawubona House, located at 1318 East St., will house 5 students in single rooms.

Sawubona House accepts first residents

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Students volunteer at the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic

Students volunteer at the University of Iowa Mobile Clinic

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
The international student monument has been reinstated after it was vandalized and repaired.

Vandalized international monument returns to campus

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Silverbergs writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Paris Review, among others.

Writers@Grinnell: Amy Silverberg

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
An artist rendering of the planned Civic Engagement Quad that will be completed by fall 2024.

Civic Engagement Quad to be College’s first dorm building downtown

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
On a rainy November day in 1961, members of the Grinnell 14 paused for a moment outside Burling Library before starting their long drive to Washington, D.C.

History takeover: Grinnell 14

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Rose Mary Pirkle decorates every one of her art pieces by hand, using a painted dot technique stylized in a mandala pattern.

Grinnell Artists: Rose Mary Pirkle

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Jocelyn Krueger, Collections Manager and Registrar at the Grinnell College Museum of Art.

Grinnell Artists: Jocelyn Krueger

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
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