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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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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 Colleges administrative spending and revenue, but the schools 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 Iowas 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 policys 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 Bobs 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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