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A drone shot of High Street in Grinnell, Iowa, photo taken on September 25, 2024.
Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
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?
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Scarlet Sessions: E the profit
Scarlet Sessions: Meet My Best Friend
Scarlet Sessions: My Best Friend
Student-Run Beauty Businesses
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
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
Princess Joseph
Princess Joseph
Anastasia Rompi `25.
Anastasia Rompi
Alex Carlon
Alex Carlon
Agatha Fusco
Agatha Fusco
Zeineb Mezghanni `25
Zeineb Mezghanni

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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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