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Thousands of protesters march to Iowa State Capitol as a part of the "Hands Off Protest" on April 5, 2025. Contributed by Rachel Rudacille.
Students and faculty march in “Hands Off” protest, joining thousands in the streets of Des Moines
National Political Reporter for the Associated Press Tom Beaumont speaks at event hosted by The Scarlet & Black at Grinnell College on April 9, 2025.
The Scarlet & Black hosts Tom Beaumont, national political reporter for the AP
Gender-neutral bathrooms planned after years of student appeals
Gender-neutral bathrooms planned after years of student appeals
Associated Press Political Writer Tom Beaumont is photographed in the news agency's Washington bureau, Friday, April 27, 2018.
The Scarlet & Black to host AP National Political Reporter Tom Beaumont
Meals being prepared at Grinnell College's Spencer Grill.
Health inspectors cite Grinnell Dining for eight safety violations
Greg Lincoln, Service Director, and Angie Radcliffe, Executive Director, pose outside of Renewed Hope Home Furnishings at Grinnell Friends Church.
Renewed Hope helps make houses into homes
The Stella Housing Development in Grinnell, Iowa on Monday Mar. 31.
Affordable housing complex The Stella nearing capacity
Tanner Faaborg talks restorative farming practices and transformation at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell, IA on Wednesday, Mar. 26.
By giving up pigs for mushrooms, this Iowa farmer is fighting factory farms
Micho Adler, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist sits in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC).
Community speaks: LGBTQ+ support in Grinnell
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Olivia Wang poses for a photo in the HSSC on Thursday, Apr. 3
Fischlowitz Travel Fellowship: Olivia Wang `25 reflects, Chikako Inoue `26 gears up
Sejal Sutaria taught at Grinnell from 2018-2023. Photo contributed by Viktoria Pötzl.
Remembering Professor Sejal Sutaria
Sara Hayden Parris poses in front of a table of books banned in Iowa Pubic Schools to hand out to attendees at the Shelf Awareness panel on Wednesday, April 2.
Shelf Awareness hosts panel to address Iowa book bans
Sara Garcia `25 poses outside the Joe Rosenfield `25 center.
Sara Garcia ’25 awarded Watson Fellowship to explore science through community-based research
Members of Gateway gather in groups to discuss chapters of the Bible at their club meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
Gateway Bible study paves the way towards community
Dylan Rawlings `25 and Abigail Davison `26.
Disco Band: “I’m here and I’m gonna have a good time”
F. Hudson Miller `80 talks about his journey.
From Grinnell to Hollywood, says F. Hudson Miller `80, it’s who you know
From left: Maya Comer, Devorsetz and Bella Takata, all `28, strike a pose at the end of their first place-winning play.
Two Hour Play Contest is fast-paced theatre fun
From left: K.L. Cook, Samantha Brockshus and Brittny Rebhuhn act in "Resistance" at Grin Cupola on March 29, 2025.
“Resistance” stops in Grinnell on spring tour, sparks conversation around herbicides
Students celebrate as I'm Still Here wins the Oscar for best international feature film at BRASA watch party.
BRASA hosts Oscars watch party, celebrates historic win
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Karch Knoll '25 yells after securing a point in a match against Iowa Central Community College on February 28, 2025.
Men’s tennis reflects on their recent Midwest Conference tournament performance
Evan Feilmeyer '28 takes a moment to take everything in after placing first in the 200-yard Freestyle Finals.
Reflecting on a successful men’s swim season
Grinnell’s downtown bowling alley, the Bowladrome, was covered in snow on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The impact of bowling at Grinnell
Noah, a first-grader, plays basketball at Bailey Elementary.
Kids at Bailey Elementary, their love for sports
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
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?
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
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
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
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel the night before the release of their album "Letters from the Atlantic" on Friday, Mar. 27.
PHOTOS: Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel
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

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Ben Mikek
May 16, 2021
This weekend will mark the start of the second farmers market held during the pandemic. Contributed photo from 2017.

Grinnell farmers market ready for summer season

Ben Mikek
May 12, 2021
As at many other U.S. colleges, Grinnell saw a jump in application rates in the current admissions cycle. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Grinnell College application rates spike after pandemic-related changes

Ben Mikek
April 30, 2021
New position titles for Ben Newhouse and Sarah Moschenross are a reflection of a larger reorganization of the Student Affairs division of the College, but some students doubt much about the department will change. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Student Affairs is changing, but it’s not the shift some students have been looking for

Ben Mikek
April 18, 2021
Dari Barn recently installed new outdoor seating and remodeled its service window. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Business in Grinnell is returning to normal, but symptoms of the pandemic linger

Ben Mikek
April 13, 2021
Dave Maxwell defeated Democratic challenger Sarah Smith and Independent candidate Kamal Hammouda last November to secure a fifth term in office. Photo from WikiCommons.

Rep. Maxwell answers questions about this year’s busy, sometimes controversial legislative term

Ben Mikek
March 12, 2021
Dr. Laura Ferguson, physician at Family Medicine in Grinnell, receiving her COVID-19 vaccine. Photo contributed by UnityPoint.

Grinnell College is ready to host vaccination clinics, when the time is right

Ben Mikek
February 28, 2021
Emily Pftisch, along with members of assisted living communities around the county, have been some of the first people to receive the vaccine. Photo contributed by The Mayflower.

Poweshiek County begins new wave of vaccine distributions

Ben Mikek
February 9, 2021
The pandemic has impacted several areas of Grinnell College's administrative spending and revenue, but the school's financial situation remains overall strong. Photo by Mahira Faran.

How has the pandemic affected Grinnell College’s finances?

Ben Mikek
December 22, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) is counting on the vaccine to kick-start Iowa's Coronavirus recovery. Graphic by Tess Kerkhof.

Hope on the horizon as Poweshiek County prepares to receive first batches of vaccine in coming weeks

Ben Mikek
December 17, 2020
Celeste Kaspar '21, seen here in November of 2019, has been practicing her diving this fall. Photo contributed by Ted Schultz.

Swim and dive teams continue practice without hope of a season

Ben Mikek
December 8, 2020
Soaring COVID rates draw global comparisons in Iowa; Poweshiek County

Soaring COVID rates draw global comparisons in Iowa; Poweshiek County

Ben Mikek
November 19, 2020
Graph by Ben Mikek.

By the numbers: the 2020 election in Poweshiek County

Ben Mikek
October 30, 2020
According to Associate Professor and Archivist of the College Chris Jones, Grinnell competed as Iowa College until 1919 before adopting the "Pioneers" nickname. Photo contributed by Chris Jones.

Why the Pioneers?

Ben Mikek
October 13, 2020
Executive Council bans the n-word, but Black students push back on the policy's simplicity, blanket coverage

Executive Council bans the n-word, but Black students push back on the policy’s simplicity, blanket coverage

Ben Mikek
October 8, 2020
Photo by Kaya Matsuura

Local businesses continue to feel the strain of a student-less Grinnell

Ben Mikek
September 17, 2020
Dawn Driscoll, a Republican candidate for the Iowa State Senate, addresses attendees at the Republican caucuses in Grinnell. Photo by Ben Mikek.

Grinnell Republicans caucus overwhelmingly for Trump, cite concerns about abortion and socialism

Ben Mikek
February 3, 2020
Bernie Sanders visits Grinnell for a pre-caucus pitch

Bernie Sanders visits Grinnell for a pre-caucus pitch

Ben Mikek
February 1, 2020
Grinnell students gain health care skills as nursing assistants in training

Grinnell students gain health care skills as nursing assistants in training

Ben Mikek
January 23, 2020
Daria Guzzo '19 goes in a layup against Central College on Thursday, Nov. 8. The team lost 55-59. Contributed photo.

Women’s Basketball ends losing streak in surprising victory against Lawrence University

Ben Mikek
December 8, 2018
Poweshiek County Democratic Party co-chiar John Grennan addresses the caucus-goers on Monday evening. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Students clash with residents at democratic caucus

Ben Mikek
February 9, 2018
Robert Marko-Franks '18 explains the stigmatization of mental illness during a NAMI-led talk event in Loose Lounge on Wednesday. Photo by Reina Shahih

Student organization on mental health hosts destigmatization event

Ben Mikek
December 1, 2017

Pioneer Weekend 4.0 continues student entrepreneurship

Ben Mikek
November 17, 2017
SHACS, which provides mental health services to students, is located in the basement of the Forum. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Intersection between mental health and employment sparks discussions on protections for College members

Ben Mikek
November 3, 2017
Rhonda Stuart, performing with her band in The Pub, now Bob's Underground. Contributed.

Rhonda Stuart ’86 and Intercultural Affairs spearhead first Multicultural Reunion

Ben Mikek
October 27, 2017
ITS observes "Cyber Security Week," brings activities to campus

ITS observes “Cyber Security Week,” brings activities to campus

Ben Mikek
October 27, 2017
Clery reports show decrease in reported crimes

Clery reports show decrease in reported crimes

Ben Mikek
October 6, 2017
Campus Climate Survey results show disparities in level of comfort on campus

Campus Climate Survey results show disparities in level of comfort on campus

Ben Mikek
September 29, 2017
Brian Kalt, left, and Andy Grewal, right debated presidential pardons in JRC 101. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Constitution Day features debate over presidential pardons

Ben Mikek
September 22, 2017
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