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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
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
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
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
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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All content by Chloe Wray
Michael Williams, orginally from New York, moved from Kearney, Nebraska, to Grinnell in 2002. He is pictured here with his sons Danté and Michael Jr. in 2007. Contributed by Janalee Boldt.

Who Was Michael Williams?

Chloe Wray
October 7, 2020
Fiber internet in Grinnell set for November 2020 debut

Fiber internet in Grinnell set for November 2020 debut

Chloe Wray
January 23, 2020
The UGSDW held and election in JRC 101 during which student workers could vote to expand the Union.

UGSDW wins election to expand union

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
November 30, 2018
The view of a path through campus that students take from Burling to Park Street, notably lacking in light. Photo by Liz Paik

Safer Streets in Grinnell: The S&B examines potential improvements to campus lighting

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
November 16, 2018
A campus safety van parked outside of the JRC on 8th Avenue. These vehicles are used in the informal courtesy ride service the campus offers. Photo by Sarina Lincoln

Safer streets in Grinnell: The S&B examines informal campus courtesy ride program

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
November 2, 2018
Betty Moffett signs copies of her new book, “Coming Clean,” after a reading hosted by Pioneer Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Copies of the book will continue to be sold at Pioneer Bookstore. Photo by Liz Paik.

True Grinnellian: Betty Moffett: Moffett explores living a small-town life in her new book, “Coming Clean”

Chloe Wray
October 11, 2018
Facing north on Park Avenue directly east of the North Campus dorms, this is just one of the dimly lit paths students use on campus, despite the fear many have of encountering potentially dangerous situations in the dark. Photo by Zoey Kohler

Safer streets in Grinnell: The S&B examines student fears of gender based violence

Zoe Fruchter and Chloe Wray
October 4, 2018
Back to the chalkboard: school bond vote fails for the second time

Back to the chalkboard: school bond vote fails for the second time

Chloe Wray
September 13, 2018
Contributed photo.

Art department adds new faculty member on Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship

Chloe Wray
May 6, 2018

Bikes To You and GRMC donate helmets to kids

Chloe Wray
May 4, 2018
Research symposium features student work

Research symposium features student work

Chloe Wray
April 20, 2018
Senator Tim Kapucian and Representative Dave Maxwell were joined by Iowa Department of Human Services Director Jerry Foxhoven for the last of three legislative coffees with constituents. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

Department of Human Services dominates last legislative coffee

Chloe Wray
April 12, 2018
Democrats choose delegates for gubernatorial race, Republicans approve anti-abortion addendum at county conventions

Democrats choose delegates for gubernatorial race, Republicans approve anti-abortion addendum at county conventions

Chloe Wray
April 5, 2018
Cody Takabuki ’20 on the mound in Florida last spring break. The baseball team plays a busy spring break schedule. Contributed photo.

Teams gear up for spring break competition in Florida

Chloe Wray
March 8, 2018
Representative Dave Maxwell and Senator Tim Kapucian met with constituents for the second of three legislative coffee sessions to be held this spring. Photo by Sofia Mendez.

Legislative coffee sparks controversy on abortion, mental health

Chloe Wray
March 8, 2018
Chamber of Commerce, Poweshiek Iowa Development, Early Childhood Iowa seek to improve child care availability in Poweshiek County

Chamber of Commerce, Poweshiek Iowa Development, Early Childhood Iowa seek to improve child care availability in Poweshiek County

Chloe Wray
March 1, 2018
Poverty simulation reveals community struggle

Poverty simulation reveals community struggle

Chloe Wray
March 1, 2018
The Veterans Memorial Commission will contract with Amperage to conduct a study of the feasibility of raising $3 million for the renovation of the Veteran Memorial in Central Park. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Veterans Commission gains member, moves ahead with fundraising

Chloe Wray
February 23, 2018
Grinnell's school bond proposal received only 52% of the vote; it needed 60% to pass. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

School bond issue fails at the polls

Chloe Wray
February 15, 2018
Couple donates land to conservation trust

Couple donates land to conservation trust

Chloe Wray
February 15, 2018
State Senator Tim Kapucian and Representative Dave Maxwell met with constituents at Grinnell's First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Feb. 3. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Kapucian, Maxwell meet with constituents in legislative coffee

Chloe Wray
February 9, 2018
Harvesting History: identity in the digital era

Harvesting History: identity in the digital era

Chloe Wray
February 9, 2018

Tuition increases by second lowest percentage in five years

Chloe Wray
January 26, 2018
Holiday magic: horse-drawn carriages overtake downtown Grinnell at last year's Jingle Bell Holiday. Photo contributed.

Annual Jingle Bell Holiday event to be held in downtown Grinnell

Chloe Wray
November 15, 2017
Trustees led their last climate impact dialogues on campus this week. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Trustees return to campus for final climate impact talks

Chloe Wray
November 9, 2017
Nate Logsdon, a veteran of the Iowa arts scene, took over as Grin City's new director, replacing Molly Rideout '10. Contributed photo.

New director takes charge of Grin City

Chloe Wray
October 6, 2017
This year, prospective student tours will explore the City of Grinnell. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Campus tours show off the Jewel of the Prairie

Chloe Wray
September 22, 2017
Newly elected school board members discuss goals and concerns

Newly elected school board members discuss goals and concerns

Chloe Wray
September 21, 2017
Photo by HELENA GRUENSTEIDL

Food House: Get the Good Grub with a Great Group

Chloe Wray
September 8, 2017
Candidate forum held for school board elections

Candidate forum held for school board elections

Chloe Wray
September 7, 2017
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