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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

The Scarlet & Black

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Conrad Dahm

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer

Conrad Dahm is a German Studies and History double major from Belleville, Illinois. When not writing for the S&B, you will most likely find him in the JRC at a union meeting, at Mac Field playing ultimate frisbee, or reading Wikipedia for fun.

All content by Conrad Dahm
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Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
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

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
After Imagine Grinnell plants the trees at the resident's home, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of the tree long-term.

Imagine Grinnell keeps up reforestation plan for Grinnell

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Amelia Nickle, director of operations and sales at Hotel Grinnell, stands behind the Periodic Table bar.

Periodic Table, where a table periodically opens

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
A two-story blue house with a front bay window and porch

Project house aims to create allergy-friendly environment

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Vonda Earnhart is the owner of Vonda's Flowers and Gifts.

Vonda’s Flowers and Gifts makes Grinnell’s creativity bloom

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Aiden Gilbert `23, guard, drives the ball down court in the Feb. 14 game against Beloit College.

Buzzer sounds on men’s basketball season in OT loss

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Nikki Ware `25, guard, dribbles the ball down court at the game against Beloit College on Feb. 14.

Shot-clock ticks down for women’s basketball season

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Line Dancing Club gathers for a night of fun, friends and footwork.

Line Dancing Club steps into the spotlight

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club has been rolling since 2011 when Leo Rodriguez (back right) wanted to keep training and practicing while in Grinnell.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club rolls into another semester

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
CLS offers CPR/BLS class, plans to provide more pre-health opportunities

CLS offers CPR/BLS class, plans to provide more pre-health opportunities

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Professor Masashi Harada teaches courses which would be included in the proposed Japanese major.

Japanese major proposed

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
The Grinnell swimming and diving team is eager to start their season. “We are always looking for continual improvement,” said Head Coach Erin Hurley.

Season Preview: Grinnell swimming and diving

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Lori Voss (pictured above) has owned and operated Loralei's Giftshoppe since its opening in 2003.

True Grinnellian: Lori Vos of Loralei’s Giftshoppe

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Grinnell Athletics Store opens; students skeptical of prices, selection

Grinnell Athletics Store opens; students skeptical of prices, selection

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Two Democrats and Grinnell residents, Sam Cox (left) and Sarah Smith (center), are running for state legislative positions.

Grinnell residents turned state legislative candidates speak at open panel hosted by Campus Democrats

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
The spontaneous 1008 High St. loves to host parties, but does not want another broken couch. 

Cribz: 1008 High St. is more than just a house

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
A photo of the Residence Life Coordinator residence on the first-floor of Younker Hall.

College hires four new RLCs, makes changes to ResLife

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022

Grinnell Athletics welcomes four coaches at start of fall season

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
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