The Scarlet & Black

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Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
Students serve food at the food bazaar.
PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024
From left: Maddie Hartog `25 and Mira Diamond-Berman `25 pose for a photo in front of Carriage House on Nov. 19, 2024.
CRIBZ: Carriage House
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
Reena Esmail smiles mid-lecture.
Reena Esmail talks “This Love Between Us”
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"
Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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
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
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
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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