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Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
Students serve food at the food bazaar.
PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024
From left: Maddie Hartog `25 and Mira Diamond-Berman `25 pose for a photo in front of Carriage House on Nov. 19, 2024.
CRIBZ: Carriage House
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
Reena Esmail smiles mid-lecture.
Reena Esmail talks “This Love Between Us”
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"
Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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
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
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

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All content by Eva Hill
Grinnell’s chapter of Cops Off Campus held a protest outside of Mears Cottage against Campus Safety’s move on March 16. Photo by Abraham Teuber.

Campus Safety moves to Mears Cottage, sparking backlash from students

Eva Hill and Abraham Teuber
April 10, 2022
The free shuttles depart from Noyce Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. once an hour. Photo by Alex Torrence.

College launches free town shuttle program

Eva Hill
March 11, 2022
Leah Reuber, associate director of residence life, will leave after seven years at Grinnell College.

Leah Reuber to leave Grinnell for Kenyon College

Eva Hill
February 21, 2022
Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Grinnell College initiates more restrictive COVID-19 prevention protocols as spring semester begins

Eva Hill
January 14, 2022

Op-Ed: Grinnell Flips the Bird

Eva Hill
October 5, 2021
East Campus, previously Grinnell's newest dorm, was built in 2006. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Grinnell College looks ahead to the Downtown Student Residence project

Eva Hill
May 16, 2021
Photo by Reina Shahi.

Vidush Goswami

Eva Hill
May 16, 2021
Jackson Breshears

Jackson Breshears

Eva Hill
May 16, 2021
The HSSC interior will eventually feature a total of 12 new names inscribed on the walls of the enclosed Alumni Recitation Hall. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Baldwin, Biko, Butler, Carson, and Kahlo to accompany Morrison inscription in the HSSC interior

Eva Hill
February 25, 2021
SGA election results: Villatoro, Kenley, Aveling take the top spots

SGA election results: Villatoro, Kenley, Aveling take the top spots

Eva Hill
February 22, 2021
From left to right: Declan Jones '21, Ashton Aveling '22, Destiny Magnett '22, Loyal Terry '22, Andy Kenley '22, Fernando Villatoro '22, Makaela Burch '22, and Lana Katai '21.

At a candidate forum in the shadow of the pandemic, goals are similar but the paths vary

Eva Hill
February 19, 2021
Grinnell College will replace need-based loans with scholarships

Grinnell College will replace need-based loans with scholarships

Eva Hill
November 17, 2020
Breaking: Classes canceled Monday, Sept. 21 in wake of Michael Williams' killing

Breaking: Classes canceled Monday, Sept. 21 in wake of Michael Williams’ killing

Eva Hill
September 20, 2020
Michael Williams of Grinnell is the person found killed in Jasper County, police report

Michael Williams of Grinnell is the person found killed in Jasper County, police report

Eva Hill
September 19, 2020
A test you’ll want to take: College expands COVID-19 testing program to include unapproved off-campus students

A test you’ll want to take: College expands COVID-19 testing program to include unapproved off-campus students

Eva Hill
September 15, 2020
Alexander McLean named 2020 Grinnell Prize recipient

Alexander McLean named 2020 Grinnell Prize recipient

Eva Hill
September 2, 2020
Student residents of Broad street confront the damage and debris left by the derecho which tore through Iowa in mid-August. Photo contributed by Sarah Weltz.

Derecho cleanup in Grinnell is a community affair

Eva Hill
August 21, 2020
Photo contributed by Marnie Monogue '21

Classes postponed to August 31

Eva Hill
August 12, 2020
Photo contributed by Marnie Monogue '21

A perfect storm: roads mostly clear in Grinnell, but power still out in the wake of gale-force winds

Eva Hill
August 11, 2020
Students have written their design opinions on whiteboards in Burling. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Burling spices up seats, students can’t take the heat

Eva Hill
February 6, 2020
The S&B Caucus Crossword

The S&B Caucus Crossword

Eva Hill
January 30, 2020
Students rallied in support of Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers outside of Nollen House in December 2019. Speakers who addressed the crowd argued there was a disconnect between the College's reputation for social justice and the administration’s delay in unionization.

UGSDW rallies as Trustees deliberate

Eva Hill
December 5, 2019
USGDW President Sam Xu '20 speaks to protestors at Nollen House. Photo by Eva Hill.

UGSDW protests outside Nollen House, demands expansion now

Eva Hill
December 2, 2019
A team of CNN workers as well as College staff worked throughout the week to transform Roberts Theatre. Photo contributed by CNN.

How the Grinnell CNN town halls came to be

Eva Hill
November 14, 2019
Athletic director Andy Hamilton will assume interim head coach duties for the football team until it finds a new head coach.

Jeff Pedersen changes roles on football staff, remains as track coach

Eva Hill
October 31, 2019
The football program deliberates on ways to increase number of players on roster to continue the program next year. Contributed

Football team questions its future after season cancellation

Eva Hill
October 10, 2019
Football versus Ripon Sept. 29, 2018. (Photo by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College)

Football team withdraws from rest of season after multiple injuries

Eva Hill
October 3, 2019

Trustees will not yet vote on Union expansion

Eva Hill
October 3, 2019
Grinnell College has withdrawn from its remaining football games for the 2019 season. Photo by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College.

Breaking: Grinnell College withdraws its football team from its remaining games, cites injuries and concerns for player safety

Eva Hill
October 1, 2019
Senator Cory Booker, Democratic presidential candidate, spoke to community members at Saints Rest Coffee. Photo by Eva HIll.

Senator Cory Booker makes his first pitch to Grinnellians

Eva Hill
September 26, 2019
Press offers student publishing platform

Press offers student publishing platform

Eva Hill
September 19, 2019
Pink Neighbor, comprised of Erik Jarvis ’12, Katie In ’13 and Carlos Ferguson ’92, will perform their album "Time Beach Universe" at The Loft theatre at Grinnell Area Arts Council on Friday, Sept. 18th. Contributed photo.

Alumni band Pink Neighbor to perform debut album at The Loft

Eva Hill
September 5, 2019
At the end of the spring semester, UGSDW held chalk protests as bargaining stalled between the College and Union. Contributed photo.

UGSDW and College agree to new contract

Eva Hill
August 29, 2019
Visitors walk around the extensive state fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. Contributed photo.

Summertime in Iowa brings warm temperatures and the state fair

Eva Hill
August 29, 2019
Nolan Boggess ’19 officiates a wedding between Lucie Duffy ’19 and Steven Duong ’19 for the finale of Tithead 2019. Contributed photo.

Tithead 2019 goes off with a wedding bell

Eva Hill
May 2, 2019
Windstream to install fiber optic internet

Windstream to install fiber optic internet

Eva Hill
April 25, 2019
Photo by Rylee Dolezal.

This Week in Wellness: The Science of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Eva Hill
April 25, 2019
Julia Broeker '17, Kathryn Yetter '18 and Linnea Schurig '17, enjoying their time outside on High Street during block party in the spring of 2017. Photo contributed

Block Party enters its 21st year: Current students and alumni reflect

Eva Hill
April 19, 2019
Audrey Boyle ‘21 rehearses for True West, showing this weekend at the Loft. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

True West Debuts @ Arts Council Loft Theater

Eva Hill
April 19, 2019

End-of-course evaluations transition to online format

Eva Hill
April 11, 2019
This Week in Wellness: Workshop on street harassment

This Week in Wellness: Workshop on street harassment

Eva Hill
April 11, 2019
Paglai's, pictured here, won Buisness of the Year at the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce's annual awards on March 13.

Pagliai’s, Solera win top awards from Grinnell Chamber

Eva Hill
April 4, 2019
Dean Mike Latham talked to The S&B about the College's recent accreditation update. Grinnell was evaluated by the Higher Learning Commission. Photo by Liz Paik.

Trustee winter meeting and accredidation update

Eva Hill
April 4, 2019
President-Elect Regina Logan '20 (left) vacated her cabinet role as Diversity and Outreach Coordinator for the remainder of the spring semester while Syamala Gumidyala '21 was confirmed to replace her. Contributed photos.

SGA scrambles to fill second cabinet vacancy this semester

Eva Hill
April 4, 2019
This Week in Wellness: The importance of healthy eating during midterms

This Week in Wellness: The importance of healthy eating during midterms

Eva Hill
March 8, 2019
Saketan Anand '21 campaigned for his new SGA executive role with an emphasis on opening Bob’s with more regularity. Negotiations with the College are not proving very fruitful, though. Photo by Eva Hill.

Students collaborate to reopen Bob’s Underground Cafe, fulfill campaign promises

Eva Hill
March 7, 2019
The color photo (top) depicts Guy Potter '92 and fellow Grinnellians painted green for a party at "Green House." Once converted to black and white for the yearbook (bottom), the image could be mistaken for one of students engaging in blackface, which prompted The S&B investigation of the photograph.

Institutional memory, blackface and Grinnell: interrogating our past in yearbook photos

Zoe Fruchter and Eva Hill
March 1, 2019
The harpsichord was integral to the music of the Baroque Era. Photo by Eva Hill.

Trio brings the Baroque to Bux

Eva Hill
February 22, 2019
Andrew tucker The City of Grinnell will switch to an automatic pick-up system for trash this spring, which requires these new carts. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

City dumps old trash disposal system in favor of new, automatic pick-up

Eva Hill
February 21, 2019
On Feb. 12, Dr. Hassard gave the first convocation speech of the spring semester. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Dr. Hassard on “Living in a Post-Hydrocarbon World”

Eva Hill
February 15, 2019
College announces 2019-2020 comprehensive fee: 3.75 percent increase from 2018-2019

College announces 2019-2020 comprehensive fee: 3.75 percent increase from 2018-2019

Eva Hill
February 14, 2019
Logan, Wallach, Anand win SGA executive roles positions

Logan, Wallach, Anand win SGA executive roles positions

Eva Hill
February 8, 2019
Professor Emma Lee Running installed this artwork in the waiting room to the Governor's office in December. The project was sponsored by the Governor's Office and the Iowa Arts Council. Photo contributed by the Iowa Arts Council.

Grinnell Professor Lee Running’s artwork installed in Iowa Capitol building

Eva Hill
February 8, 2019
Applied Music Associate and Grinnell resident Fred Buck teaches his students banjo, mandolin and resophonic guitar. The music department employs 40 faculty members to teach everything from accordion to cello.

Breaking down the music department’s over 40 faculty members

Eva Hill
February 1, 2019
Multicultural Alumni Weekend won a Bronze award for Best Diversity Program.

Multicultural Alumni Weekend earns bronze award from CASE

Eva Hill
November 30, 2018
Two local children participating in Grinnell’s biannual Ignite program, in which College students design and teach their own curriculum in a day of community engagement. Photo contributed

Ignite community engagement continues, Brownell gift not renewed

Eva Hill
November 16, 2018
Photo by Rylee Dolezal.

This Week in Wellness: Self-care

Eva Hill
November 15, 2018
Andrew Gordon addresses students on how to use diverse backgro

Andrew Gordon leads workshop on embracing diversity abroad

Eva Hill
November 9, 2018
Volunteers from NextGen America have spent the past few months reminding students to vote in the midterms.

Students make their voices heard at midterm elections

Eva Hill
November 9, 2018
The new Admissions and Financial Aid building is ready for the offices to start moving in. Photo by Andrew Tucker

Admissions, Financial Aid, and cashier offices change buildings

Eva Hill
November 1, 2018
Photo by Rylee Dolezal.

This Week in Wellness: Mythbusting suggested 96 ounces of water per day

Eva Hill
November 1, 2018
Photo by Rylee Dolezal.

This Week in Wellness: The importance of high-quality sleep

Eva Hill
October 12, 2018
Security changes bring new P-Cards

Security changes bring new P-Cards

Eva Hill
October 11, 2018
The contract between Poweshiek County and Midwest Ambulance is up for renewal in 2019. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

County contract for ambulance service up for renewal

Eva Hill
October 4, 2018

This Week in Wellness: Vitamin supplements, global women, the Pernice Brothers and guacamole

Eva Hill
September 27, 2018

This Week in Wellness: Mindfulness to improve focus and reduce stress levels

Eva Hill
September 13, 2018
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