The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
The Office of International Student Affairs distributed F-1 Know Your Rights cards around campus alongside Immigrant Legal Resource support cards.
Office of International Student Affairs urges Grinnell College students to know their rights
Transfer student Julie Howard `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Spencer Grill.
Grinnell College receives $150,000 grant to increase recruitment, support for transfer students
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Products line a table displaying local artists' work for purchase at Saint's Rest Coffeehouse.
Saints Rest hosts “Sweet Tooth Art Fair”
American and Iowa state flags waving outside of Drake Community Library.
State Senator Sweeney talks fiscal responsibility at legislative coffee event
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Performers dance during Agnes Allman's "Mixed Signals" performance on Friday, April 11.
Agnes Allman produces independent student choreography show
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
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?
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
From left: Alex Smith and Peyton Williams, both `27, pose in Burling Library on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: Why Grinnellians should start investing, and how to do it without losing your mind
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event

The Scarlet & Black

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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 16, 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 10, 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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