The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
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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Ellianna Cierpiot

Ellianna Cierpiot, News Editor

Ellianna Cierpiot is a second-year English major & Film and Media Studies concentrator hailing from Kansas City, KS. Their interests include poetry, horror movies, and, recently, giraffes, but their journalistic interests lie in investigative explorations of how policy affects lives. They probably want to watch a movie together sometime.

All content by Ellianna Cierpiot
A student reacts in surprise as a jenga tower crumbles before them.

Bob’s Underground reopens with renovations

Ellianna Cierpiot, News Editor
April 28, 2023
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.

Badminton Club rallies with tournament

Ellianna Cierpiot, News Editor
April 24, 2023
Ian MacMoran `24 (upper left), Ivan Kwei `24 (lower left), Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24 (middle) and Phukao Prom- molmard `25 (middle-right) all competed in the Feb. 25 tournament hosted by Smash at Grinnell.

From fist bumps to knockouts: Smash at Grinnell hosts tournament

Ellianna Cierpiot, News Editor
March 5, 2023

Compromises proposed and new issues raised at Dec. 1 collective bargaining session

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers held a rally before the Nov. 10 collective bargaining session in support of Just Cause for academic workers and keeping negotiations open to an in-person audience.

UGSDW and Grinnell College collective bargaining proposals, side-by-side

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Members of the College’s team just before the Nov. 10 collective bargaining session. From left: Clark Lindgren, Marc Reed, Germaine Gross, Jana Grimes, Brad Lindberg and Frank Harty.

Collective bargaining yields first tentative agreement

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers held a rally before the Nov. 10, 2023 collective bargaining session in support of just cause for academic workers and keeping negotiations open to an in-person audience.

UGSDW rallies, negotiations continue behind closed doors

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022

Collective bargaining negotiations stall

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Representatives from UGSDW and the College meet every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to bargain a new contract that will affect all hourly student workers at Grinnell College.

College responds to UGSDW proposals with their own

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
The Grinnell Health Care Center, located at 415 6th Ave., closed in August 2022.

Grinnell Health Care Center closes; Psychiatric hospital intends to take its place

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Former UGSDW President Keir Hichens `22.5 spoke at the Union Kickoff Event on Aug. 27.

College rejects UGSDW accusations of federal labor rights violation

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Students at the first UGSDW general meeting on Sept. 11, when the Union announced their bargaining priorities.

UGSDW outlines bargaining priorities

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
The residents of 1021 High St. stand in front of their plant-filled home. From left to right: Amanda Ramirez `23, Zoe Robinson `23, Mia Overvoorde `23 and Samantha Morrison `23.5.

Cribz: 1021 High St. wants to buy your furniture

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
While the updates of Norris Hall are a welcome addition to the dorm, the disruption construction causes to daily life is not so welcome.

Renovations to Norris Hall complicate dorm life

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Contributed by Ellyonna Glenn.

Ellyonna Glenn

Ellianna Cierpiot
May 8, 2022
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers won their expansion election on April 26, 2022 to expand to all hourly student workers on campus.

UGSDW wins expansion election, will expand to all hourly student workers

Ellianna Cierpiot
April 26, 2022
The election, which is being held through mail-in-ballots, will determine whether UGSDW will expand to all eligible student workers. Photo by Ohana Sarvotham.

Historic UGSDW election underway

Ellianna Cierpiot
April 11, 2022
UGSDW President Keir Hichens `22.5 addressing UGSDW members at a meeting on Mar. 3. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

UGSDW and College reach agreement that paves the way for union expansion

Ellianna Cierpiot
March 4, 2022
UGSDW and College in talks over possible neutrality agreement

UGSDW and College in talks over possible neutrality agreement

Ellianna Cierpiot
February 11, 2022
Following Tyler Hoenig's resignation, the College is left with just two residence life coordinators on campus. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

RLC staffing issues worsen, leaving Residence Life staff overwhelmed

Ellianna Cierpiot
February 7, 2022
Following the rally outside of the JRC, representatives of UGSDW and student workers met with representatives from the College. Photo by Alex Fontana.

UGSDW rallies support for $15 an hour wage prior to meeting with College officials

Ellianna Cierpiot
November 18, 2021
UGSDW announces their campaign for $15 an hour for dining workers at a meeting on Nov. 6. Photo by Mohammad Igbaria.

UGSDW begins campaign for $15 an hour in dining in response to understaffing

Ellianna Cierpiot and Libby Eggert
November 15, 2021
The Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMOA) has purchased 14 of the 15 screen-prints in Jacob Lawrence's series, 11 of which are currently on display in the basement of Burling Library. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

Serigraphs by Jacob Lawrence highlighting Toussaint L’Ouverture and Black liberation exhibited in Burling Library

Ellianna Cierpiot
November 4, 2021
Mailroom employees held a rally to demand improved working conditions. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

Breaking: Mailroom student workers demonstrate on 8th Ave, demanding better working conditions

Ellianna Cierpiot
October 7, 2021
Despite the struggles of the past year, Saints Rest owner Sam Cox still loves what she does and the community it provides. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Saints Rest is open, but still struggling

Ellianna Cierpiot
September 23, 2021
Photo of Burling Library archives from 1971.

Burling Library Takeover, Revisited: What can a protest 50 years ago tell us about racism at Grinnell today?

Ellianna Cierpiot
September 19, 2021
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