The Scarlet & Black

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Students and faculty watch Professor David Harrison speak about the importance of defending science in Kington Plaza on Friday, Mar. 7.
Students and faculty protest federal funding cuts to science research
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Pretrial conference continued for man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Picture outside of Grinnell College Office of Admission.
Grinnell College receives fewer applications overall, early decision acceptance rate increases
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Community members gather to share resources and support for LGBTQ+ individuals on Friday, Mar. 6.
Third Fridays, Third Space affirms queer community
Exterior of Davis Elementary School, built in 1917.
Grinnell-Newburg passes historic levy for new elementary school
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voter intimidation at the ballot box, says Grinnell College professor
2025 Annual Celebration awards made by Grinnell student Evie Redding '25 at the STEW Makerspace.
Grinnell Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2025 business award recipients
Katie Babb `25.5 casts her vote at Elks Lodge on Tuesday, Mar. 4th.
Poweshiek County vote tally shows landslide win for tax levy
One of the two first place teams accepts their award. From left: Stephany Ronquillo-Contreras `28, Kayla Nguyen `28 and Italy Perez `28.
Paso Adelante and Kiddie secure funding at InnovateGC pitch competition
From left: Jules Wood `25 and Adam Figueras `25 hold a disco ball in their Renfrow apartment.
CRIBZ: Renfrow Hall’s sweet suite
Aya Yamaguchi `27 and Addie Persian `27 pose on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Writing Through Conflict makes space for reflection
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Group photo of all event attendees on the Capitol steps before going inside to advocate during Lobby Day on Monday, Feb. 27.
Students for Reproductive Justice advocates at Planned Parenthood’s Iowa Lobby Day
Ray Young Bear reads from "Manifestation Wolverine."
Conversations in the humanities: Ray Young Bear `76
From left: Claire Mao `14, Emily Mester `14 and Steven Duong `19.
Writers@Grinnell brings alumni back to writing roots
Jefferson Airplane at Homecoming and Parents Weekend, Oct. 22, 1966.
History takeover: MAP sheds light on concerts
Dua Saleh performs on stage at Gardner Lounge on Friday, Feb. 21.
Concerts now: three concerts in February
Zhengxi Li `26 carefully paints Chinese characters onto a thin sheet of paper.
The Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Gala
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
From left: Alexa Hatcher ‘27, Saya Geisendorfer ‘27, Emily Lackershire ‘27; From left: Colton Benson ‘27, Grant Thurman ‘27, Finn Rowles ’27
Picklers serve a new club at Grinnell
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
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?
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson sits by the organ in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa.
Opinion: The anti-Christian rhetoric of Trump’s Christian America
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
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
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio
Rajanea Landers `28 mid jump during long jump event at the Darren Young Classic track meet on Feb. 14 and 15.
PHOTOS: Both Grinnell teams finish second at annual Darren Young Classic track meet
Energetic and engaging, Milwaukee-based rapper MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance at Gardner Lounge in Grinnell, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 7.
PHOTOS: MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance during first concert of spring `25

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Beatrice Crist

Beatrice Crist, Arts Editor

Beatrice Crist is a fourth year English major from Durham, North Carolina. She has previously worked as a staff writer for the S&B. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and painting, among other arts-related hobbies.

All content by Beatrice Crist
Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.

Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"

Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”

Bea Crist
December 9, 2024
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

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".

Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
Grinnell College's alumni philanthropy lower than peer institutions

Grinnell College’s alumni philanthropy lower than peer institutions

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Deborah Dodge will assume the position as the College’s second ever ombudsperson on Dec. 2.

Grinnell College hires new ombudsperson

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.

“Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.

Art in the heartland: Students to debut ‘Hodgepodge’ exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 10, 2024
From left: Frannie Crego '25 and Maddie Church '27 perform at Maison a la Musique.

Musique à la Maison: French House’s First French-Only Musical Performance

Bea Crist
October 5, 2024
Amy Kan, Catherine Kim, and Isaiah Schlimm, all `27.

Bookworms at Grinnell

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
Andra Velis Simon, workshop director, praises and gives feedback to student, Libby '27 (left) after singing her audition piece.

Confidence and Collaboration: Andra Velis Simon Leads Musical Theatre Workshop at Grinnell

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Endowment dependency too high, College reconsiders need-blind admissions

Endowment dependency too high, College reconsiders need-blind admissions

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Grinnellians gathered in Stonewall Resource Center (SRC) to share in grief and solemn mourning.

TaG hosts vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Economics Department will match declaring majors to advisors randomly

Economics Department will match declaring majors to advisors randomly

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Christine Duncan leads the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Friday, Nov. 10.

Improvisational singer Christine Duncan leaves students and attendees jazzed

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Burling 1st before it was the printing center of campus.

History Takeover: A Burling biography

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Department of Mathematics and Statistics vote to split the department

Department of Mathematics and Statistics vote to split the department

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
Drew Cameron poses with his artwork.

Veteran and artist Drew Cameron delivers the paper

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
From left: Ben Curran `25 on the drums, Frannie Crego `25 playing the guitar and singing during My Best Friend's set at Farmstock.

For folk’s sake: Farmstock brings in the fall season

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Dining Services have partnered with the GET Mobile app, allowing customers to order food and beverages from the Spencer Grill and Global Café.

GET app gets at long Grill queues

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Transgender, Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts a poetry reading in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.

Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts readings on renewal

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Tutorial courses continue to welcome new students to Grinnell

Tutorial courses continue to welcome new students to Grinnell

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
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