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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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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
Grinnells 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 Grinnells 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 years 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 Citys 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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