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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 and Other Drug Policy and Marketing and Promotion Guidelines
Dining Services have partnered with the GET Mobile app, allowing customers to order food and beverages from the Spencer Grill and Global Café.
GET app gets at long Grill queues
Cameras alongside Joe Rosenfield `25 Center (JRC).
Camera Amnesty Policy implemented, cameras installed throughout 8th and 10th Avenues
A nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer uses a powerful magnetic field to analyze molecular structure.
Chemistry department buys a NMR machine for just under $600,000
Grinnell School of Music changes location, expands access to music education
Grinnell School of Music changes location, expands access to music education
CoSI plans international cookbook
CoSI plans international cookbook
From left: Owner of Uptown Nutrition Darian Morrison and employee Jillian Miller behind the front counter of the shake and tea bar.
Uptown Nutrition shakes up local health scene
Around 20 women attended the Thursday, Sept. 21 Connecting for Women breakfast networking event in the lounge of Grinnell Colleges golf course.
“Connecting for Women” event continues to promote unity among women in the workplace
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Two Town Halls took place in JRC 101 to discuss new alcohol policies. Photo by Jeff Li.
Students Speak: Updated Alcohol Policy
The Grinnell College Garden hosted a harvest and work session for students, faculty, and staff on Tue, Sept. 26.
Grinnell Garden blossoms into action for harvest season
From left: Zoe Knoernschild `24, Lexi Hankenson `24 and Joey Fisk `24
Cribz: A bat cave at 934 High Street
Grinnelllians participate in calming yoga exercises surrounded by art.
Grinnellians gather for art appreciation and yoga
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.
Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence
John Rommereim conducts the Grinnell Singers in rehearsal leading up to their Family Weekend Concert.
Grinnell Singers set to challenge themselves with ambitious plans for the year
Zack Walsh From left: Henry Coen `25, co-director of the Neverland Players, and Elena Busick `25. The Neverland Players continued their positive energy throughout the rehearsal process.
It’s never not fun in Neverland
Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell for roundtable and book talk.
Writers @ Grinnell: Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell
Stephen Appleby-Barr stands next to his work in his exhibition, Correspondence.
Stephen Appleby-Barr, Melena Johnson `23 explore theme of connection in new exhibition
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bobs open mic.
Bob’s Underground open mics are back
Members of the open frisbee team playing on MacEachron Field (Mac) at their Sept. 27 practice. The open and womens teams practice there every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Frisbee cuts to the chase, handles new season with focus on inclusivity
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.
Women’s soccer stalemates Central College
After graduating from Hendrix College in 2022, Cole Cody worked as an assistant golf coach at Henderson State University for a year before coming to head Grinnell’s golf program.
Grinnell golf has a new, ambitious coach
Grinnell football playing against Ripon College on Sept. 9.
Football brings home first win of the season
Members of Volleyball Club playing a game during their Sept. 6 practice. Between 30 and 40 participants attend each club practice.
Volleyball Club set for another year
Randye Jones is a singer, scholar and expert in spirituals.
“Carry Me Home: A Story of the Underground Railroad Told with Song”
Horoscope: Whats your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What’s your canine star sign?
Sage & Blunt: High and Dry
Sage & Blunt: High and Dry
Evelyn Wilber `26 listens to Days by Television while working on an assignment in her on-campus dorm room.
Playlist of My Life: Evelyn Wilber `26
Artist Liv Hage `25 poses with work from her exhibit Flesh/Blood at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.
Liv Hage shows off impressive body of work with original exhibit “Flesh/Blood”
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
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
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
Horoscope: Whats your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What’s your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
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
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Eleanor Corbin

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief

Eleanor is a fourth-year political science major with a concentration in statistics. Nine out of ten times she is ready and willing to discuss embroidery, types of loose-leaf tea, and metal music. Best approached with her favorite candy, cherry Twizzler bites, in hand.

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Zack Walsh From left: Henry Coen `25, co-director of the Neverland Players, and Elena Busick `25. The Neverland Players continued their positive energy throughout the rehearsal process.

It’s never not fun in Neverland

Eleanor Corbin, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2023
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.

Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2023
Kamal Hammouda left his position as the College imam

Imam leaves college

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2023
The Grinnell football team practicing in September 2022.

Football focuses on increasing roster size

Eleanor Corbin, Features Editor
April 17, 2023
Grinnell College makes monetary donations and contributes props to Grinnell High School for theatrical shows.

Grinnell High School presents “Crimes of the Heart”

Eleanor Corbin, Features Editor
March 13, 2023
The Iowa State Capitol building.

[Photo] Court records reveal College sued for discrimination in Title IX

March 6, 2023
Alicia Stanley realized her passion for an international education after she studied for a full year abroad in Paris.

Alicia Stanley wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Eleanor Corbin, Community Editor
December 5, 2022
Disability Resources is working to make sure campus is accessible.

“On the backs of vulnerable students:” Accessibility concerns on campus

Eleanor Corbin, Community Editor
November 14, 2022
The Stella: Affordable housing complex to be built in Grinnell

The Stella: Affordable housing complex to be built in Grinnell

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Grinnell College celebrates 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Grinnell College celebrates 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Grinnell football team won their first game of the season 28-7 against Lawrence College.

Grinnell football team wins first game of the semester

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
The Grinnell women’s soccer team is predominantly comprised of first- and second-year players, but some of the upperclassmen players plan to “keep team culture and team spirit alive.”

Women’s soccer kicks off season with a younger team

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Ella ONeill `25 prepares to spike the ball against Marian University. Grinnell won the match in four sets.

Womens’s volleyball opens season strong at home

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Voters Guide: Poweshiek County 2022 Midterms

Voter’s Guide: Poweshiek County 2022 Midterms

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
Student Government President Loyal Terry `23 will lead the new SGA Cabinet this academic year.

“Big things coming,” new SGA cabinet takes office

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Graphic by Qingshuo Du.

Op-Ed: We’re missing the point of the Amber Heard Trial

Eleanor Corbin
May 2, 2022
The proposal, which was sent to President of the College Anne Harris on February 21, requests that a new administrative supervisor for Student Government Association. Photo by Ariel Richards.

SGA submits proposal to rework relationship with College administration

Eleanor Corbin
April 10, 2022
Participants dance at visiting professor Amanda Lees workshop on March 9. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Jewish Dance Workshop takes a spin through diasporic history

Eleanor Corbin
March 13, 2022
Confused about campus COVID-19 policies? We can help.

Confused about campus COVID-19 policies? We can help.

Eleanor Corbin
February 4, 2022
Sophia Carrol `25 dashes down the lane during the Grinnell Triangular Meet. Contributed by Ted Schultz.

Pioneers sweep Loras College swim event

Eleanor Corbin
December 2, 2021
Confused about new masking rules? You asked. We got answers.

Confused about new masking rules? You asked. We got answers.

Eleanor Corbin
November 20, 2021
After the school board election results of Nov. 2, the Grinnell College community reflects on the importance of local politics. Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

Grinnell College community reacts to the school board election results

Eleanor Corbin
November 16, 2021
Title IX Paperwork

Oversights in enforcement of Title IX no-contact orders create discomfort for some students

Eleanor Corbin and Allison Moore
November 12, 2021

Grinnell Needs Better STI Testing

Eleanor Corbin
November 7, 2021
Breaking: College updates COVID-19 protocols on masking and dining

Breaking: College updates COVID-19 protocols on masking and dining

Eleanor Corbin
November 4, 2021
The board of trustees met for the first time this academic year from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Board of Trustees has first meeting of 2021-2022 academic year

Eleanor Corbin
October 8, 2021
Despite limited hours, Marias Fresh Mex always seems to have a line out the door. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Residents line up down the block to try Maria’s Fresh Mex

Eleanor Corbin
September 23, 2021
Emmy Potter 24 was surprised by the costs she was expected to pay as a second-year Questbridge scholar. Photo by Natalia Ramirez Jimenez.

Some second-year QuestBridge scholars faced with unexpected tuition costs

Eleanor Corbin
September 11, 2021
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