The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
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
Grinnell College intends to cut free housing, meals for students working non-academic periods starting in 2026
Grinnell College intends to cut free housing, meals for students working non-academic periods starting in 2026
The Global Café is piloting a new late-night dining option.
Grinnell College Dining Services pilots late-night Global Café program
Flowers adorn Julian Sahlin's bike outside of Younker Hall on April 14, 2025.
Grinnell College community mourns the death of Julian Sahlin `28
Pioneer Bookshop promotes GrinnBooks program through distribution of bookmarks on April 4, 2025.
GrinnBooks aims to provide affordable textbooks to students
American and Iowa state flags waving outside of Drake Community Library.
State Senator Sweeney talks fiscal responsibility at legislative coffee event
From left: Will Cloake (Ken), Ashley Beasley (Claire), Alexis Steele (Chris), Jenna Starke (Cookie), Crosby (Ernie), Craig Gibbens (Lenny), and Mike McKenna (Glenn) decorate the scene. (Contributed by Luke Saunders).
Grinnell Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Grinnell students feed cows at Compass Plant on Saturday, April 5.
USDA funding cuts leave Grinnell local food system vulnerable
Two bills, House Files 880 and 274, did not advance into the legislative session and are now considered dead. Staff members at Drake Community Library still await news on federal efforts to disband the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Drake and other local public libraries await news on federal funding changes
Greg Lincoln, Service Director, and Angie Radcliffe, Executive Director, pose outside of Renewed Hope Home Furnishings at Grinnell Friends Church.
Renewed Hope helps make houses into homes
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
Performers in ISO's Cultural Evening gather on stage for a final performance in the Harris Center on Saturday, April 12.
ISO Cultural Evening celebrates heritage through storytelling, song, dance and dress
The Grinnell Redemption Center accepts bottles and cans and is located on 132 West St, Grinnell, IA.
Sustainability initiatives think beyond recycling, advocate for education and institutional memory
Students and faculty have conversations at French Table over lunch on Wednesday, April 2.
Affinity tables support language learning at lunchtime
Performers dance during Agnes Allman's "Mixed Signals" performance on Friday, April 11.
Agnes Allman produces independent student choreography show
Henry Loomis' artwork displayed in the Smith Gallery.
Henry Loomis `26 creates “Bird Worlds”
BRASA members and friends celebrate at the BRASA Gardner.
“I HEART BR”: First-ever BRASA Gardner brings Brazilian funk to Grinnell
From left: Will Cloake (Ken), Ashley Beasley (Claire), Alexis Steele (Chris), Jenna Starke (Cookie), Crosby (Ernie), Craig Gibbens (Lenny), and Mike McKenna (Glenn) decorate the scene. (Contributed by Luke Saunders).
Grinnell Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Levi McMillan `27 sings during choir performance.
Grinnell Singers bring tour back to campus with “The Light is the Same”
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
Athletes check into the Walker Athletic Training Suite before practice where they are provided with care in order to both prevent injuries and rehabilitate students after an injury is sustained.
Injured athletes navigate campus resources
Grinnell men's golf walking to tee-off at the next hole at the Grinnell College Golf Course during practice on April 11, 2025.
The success behind Grinnell’s golf teams
Caitlin Ong `26 runs alongside athletes on Saturday, April 12 at the Dick Young Classic Invitational.
Grinnell’s track and field teams shatter records
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
Asha Kulkarni `28 poses in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
O-pun-ion
Candice Hui-Chieh Lu `26 poses in the Global Kitchen on April 9, 2025.
From loss to belonging
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
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?
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
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
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

The Scarlet & Black
Claire Giannosa

Claire Giannosa, Features Editor

Claire Giannosa is a third-year from New York City studying English and Anthropology at Grinnell. In her free time, she loves reading (and writing) novels, going on sunset walks, and watching movies with friends.

All content by Claire Giannosa
Evelyn Dziekan `24.

Evelyn Dziekan

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Aiyana Rockwell `24.

Aiyana Rockwell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Grinnell College’s annual Titular Head (TitHead) student film festival has been a longstanding tradition, serving as a cinematic celebration of Grinnell culture.

History Takeover: A TitHead Tale

Claire Giannosa, Staff writer
April 27, 2024
After the Lingerie Gardner party hosted in Main Hall by Birding Club on April 13, the laundry room was left with severe damage.

Gardner party leaves Main Hall vandalized

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 20, 2024
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell women's tennis' March 2 game against Morningside University. The Pioneers won the face-off 5-4.

Nationally-ranked women’s tennis sets the stage for NCAA appearance

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 13, 2024
Grinnell's annual Die League has kicked off with biz-ness as usual as teams compete for one of eight playoff spots.

It’s do or die as Die League season rockets ahead

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Michelle Trujillo answers questions from film students during the Q&A portion after screenings of her short films.

Experimental filmmaker Michelle Trujillo talks cultural borderlands

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Grinnellians chime in on Fire Alarm Frenzy

Grinnellians chime in on Fire Alarm Frenzy

Claire Giannosa, Staff writer
February 23, 2024
From left: Lucas Willett `26 and Karch Knoll `25 chest bump during their doubles match against Iowa Central Community College. They won their match 8-6, and the Pioneers won the matchup 5-4.

Men’s tennis opens season strong with key wins after first ever national ranking

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Johanna Meehan passed away on Jan. 8, 2024. Meehan had taught in the philosophy department at Grinnell College since 1990.

Remembering Professor Johanna Meehan

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
Sexual Health Information Center will no longer distribute sex toys to students for free.

SHIC “shifts away from sensuality and exploration” after restructuring

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
From left: Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24, Dillon Rawlings `25 and Collin Thomas-Green `26 play music from the Yucatan region of Mexico.

Latin American Ensemble plays first concert in anticipation of winter tour in Mexico

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Students report "condescending and snarky" treatment at UnityPoint

Students report “condescending and snarky” treatment at UnityPoint

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Želimir Žilnik addresses the audience at the Monday, Oct. 23 screening of a selection of his films.

Želimir Žilnik talks Yugoslavia and capturing lives through short film

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023

Oh, deer: Local critter rampages through Bikes to You in downtown Grinnell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
Hall of Science prior to its career as Noyce Science Center.

History Takeover: The a-maze-ing lab-yrinth of Noyce

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Students 21 or older are now able to drink in their room and in public spaces that are not designated as substance-free.

Student handbook updated: Changes in Academic Honesty Policy, alcohol policy

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Grinnell football playing against Ripon College on Sept. 9.

Football brings home first win of the season

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 24, 2023
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.

Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Athletes on the football team were provided with extra water during breaks and shortened practices as their coaches accounted for temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Athletes beat the heat

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Sam Reid

Sam Reid

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
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

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

Ekta Shaikh `24 and Emma Schaefer `23 awarded travel fellowship

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Sunna Butler `22 (left) and Sunny North `23 (right) sit at a table with an assortment of craft materials.

Students create center to celebrate disability culture

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
From left: Zoe Nechin `25, Theo Deitz-Green `23, Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay, and Livia Stein Freitas `25 perform a spiel.

Celebration and resilience in the month of joy: Purim at Grinnell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Aubrie Torhorst `23 stands between her pieces "A Body Touched" (left) and "One Needs to be Embraced" (right).

“Autonomy” at Smith Gallery explores intersection of medicine and identity

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Claire

[Photo] Claire Giannosa

February 27, 2023
The sign announcing "Artist Salon" at Stewart Gallery alongside two pieces by Henry Loomis `26.

Storytelling, creativity and community on display at Stewart Gallery

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Load More Stories
Donate to The Scarlet & Black
$0
$500
Contributed
Our Goal