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Thousands of protesters march to Iowa State Capitol as a part of the "Hands Off Protest" on April 5, 2025. Contributed by Rachel Rudacille.
Students and faculty march in “Hands Off” protest, joining thousands in the streets of Des Moines
National Political Reporter for the Associated Press Tom Beaumont speaks at event hosted by The Scarlet & Black at Grinnell College on April 9, 2025.
The Scarlet & Black hosts Tom Beaumont, national political reporter for the AP
Gender-neutral bathrooms planned after years of student appeals
Gender-neutral bathrooms planned after years of student appeals
Associated Press Political Writer Tom Beaumont is photographed in the news agency's Washington bureau, Friday, April 27, 2018.
The Scarlet & Black to host AP National Political Reporter Tom Beaumont
Meals being prepared at Grinnell College's Spencer Grill.
Health inspectors cite Grinnell Dining for eight safety violations
Greg Lincoln, Service Director, and Angie Radcliffe, Executive Director, pose outside of Renewed Hope Home Furnishings at Grinnell Friends Church.
Renewed Hope helps make houses into homes
The Stella Housing Development in Grinnell, Iowa on Monday Mar. 31.
Affordable housing complex The Stella nearing capacity
Tanner Faaborg talks restorative farming practices and transformation at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell, IA on Wednesday, Mar. 26.
By giving up pigs for mushrooms, this Iowa farmer is fighting factory farms
Micho Adler, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs and LGBTQIA+ Student Specialist sits in the Stonewall Resource Center (SRC).
Community speaks: LGBTQ+ support in Grinnell
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Immigrant Allies of Marshalltown expands support network
Olivia Wang poses for a photo in the HSSC on Thursday, Apr. 3
Fischlowitz Travel Fellowship: Olivia Wang `25 reflects, Chikako Inoue `26 gears up
Sejal Sutaria taught at Grinnell from 2018-2023. Photo contributed by Viktoria Pötzl.
Remembering Professor Sejal Sutaria
Sara Hayden Parris poses in front of a table of books banned in Iowa Pubic Schools to hand out to attendees at the Shelf Awareness panel on Wednesday, April 2.
Shelf Awareness hosts panel to address Iowa book bans
Sara Garcia `25 poses outside the Joe Rosenfield `25 center.
Sara Garcia ’25 awarded Watson Fellowship to explore science through community-based research
Members of Gateway gather in groups to discuss chapters of the Bible at their club meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
Gateway Bible study paves the way towards community
Dylan Rawlings `25 and Abigail Davison `26.
Disco Band: “I’m here and I’m gonna have a good time”
F. Hudson Miller `80 talks about his journey.
From Grinnell to Hollywood, says F. Hudson Miller `80, it’s who you know
From left: Maya Comer, Devorsetz and Bella Takata, all `28, strike a pose at the end of their first place-winning play.
Two Hour Play Contest is fast-paced theatre fun
From left: K.L. Cook, Samantha Brockshus and Brittny Rebhuhn act in "Resistance" at Grin Cupola on March 29, 2025.
“Resistance” stops in Grinnell on spring tour, sparks conversation around herbicides
Students celebrate as I'm Still Here wins the Oscar for best international feature film at BRASA watch party.
BRASA hosts Oscars watch party, celebrates historic win
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Karch Knoll '25 yells after securing a point in a match against Iowa Central Community College on February 28, 2025.
Men’s tennis reflects on their recent Midwest Conference tournament performance
Evan Feilmeyer '28 takes a moment to take everything in after placing first in the 200-yard Freestyle Finals.
Reflecting on a successful men’s swim season
Grinnell’s downtown bowling alley, the Bowladrome, was covered in snow on Monday, March 3, 2025.
The impact of bowling at Grinnell
Noah, a first-grader, plays basketball at Bailey Elementary.
Kids at Bailey Elementary, their love for sports
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
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?
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Peter Versh `25 poses with the "Welcome" sign by the entrance of the dining hall.
Opinion: We need to treat our D-Hall workers better
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Head Coach Arseneault reacts to a referee call during NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.
Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel the night before the release of their album "Letters from the Atlantic" on Friday, Mar. 27.
PHOTOS: Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio

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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 7, 2020
The S&B Caucus Crossword

The S&B Caucus Crossword

Eva Hill
January 31, 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 on December 2, 2019.

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 3, 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 12, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 8, 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 15, 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 2, 2018
Photo by Rylee Dolezal.

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

Eva Hill
November 2, 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 12, 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 5, 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 14, 2018
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