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The S&B won the Iowa college newspaper of the year award and 19 individual awards at the Iowa College Media Association conference in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 8, 2024.
The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year award
Learning Environment Policy Update
Learning Environment Policy Update
Ramaswamys talks on the phone as he prepares to walk into the event in Grinnell on Oct. 5, 2023. Moments later, a Grinnell College students accidentally backed into a campaign vehicle.
Ramaswamy’s vehicle was parked illegally during Grinnell accident; police and driver refute misleading accounts of the incident
Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with Grinnell College students following a televised panel with KCCI at Saints Rest Coffee House.
“It was truly just an accident”: Students who hit Ramaswamy’s car speak out after media frenzy
Juniper Schwartzman `27 joined the football team as a kicker. She became the first woman to play and score for the team during their Sept. 30 game against Lawrence University.
Juniper Schwartzman `27 becomes first woman to play for Grinnell football
Following a national search, Grinnell College has announced that JC Lopez, current interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs, will fill his role permanently.
JC Lopez appointed full-time Vice President of Student Affairs
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Students protest outside of Wells Fargo in 2017. Among Grinnell students, 77% said they worry a little or a lot about damaging their reputation because someone misunderstood them.
Grinnell College ranked worst school in the US for comfort expressing ideas
Kyla Miller `25 was elected as the president of Grinnells Student Government Association.
SGA elects president and VPAA for 2024-25
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers display the first wall-to-wall undergraduate contract in U.S. history. The Union approved the contract by a vote of 162-1. It will immediately take effect after Grinnell College signs it on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Grinnell College student Union ratifies historic contract
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.
Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
The Black Church and Bible Study work to rebuild a post-pandemic religious tradition on campus.
Students build sacred spaces as spirituality thrives
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
For student workers, off-campus work can present a chance to prepare for life after college and build relationships with the community.
Off-campus workers “pop” the Grinnell college bubble
Marina Busby `24
Student speaks: Dorm Hall Defense
From left: Georgia Carbone `24 and John Murphy `26 stand in the KDIC studio after working to bring back student music and talk shows.
KDIC tunes into Grinnell campus community
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
Aisha Saparali, foreign language teaching assistant for Russian, holds scarlet and black ribbons in her hand.
“Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback” chronicles Grinnell across time
From left: Aidan Klass 25 and Lucas Willett 26 beat theur Lake Forest College opponents 8-6. The Pioneers won the entire game 8-1, only giving up a single match.
Men’s tennis winds up for MWC tournament
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens 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
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Members of the womens 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
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
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
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 practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Womens basketball scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15, surpassing Kelsey Plum.
Caitlin Clark breaks scoring record, but her legacy was already cemented
Syd Weller `26.
Grinnell and Title IX: How ineffective training breeds discomfort and distrust
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.
Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing
Creeping Charlie, a band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, rocked the halls of Gardner Lounge in what was the first concert of the school year.
Photo Series: Creeping Charlie brings first concert of the year to campus
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.
Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
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 Hoenigs 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 Lawrences 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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