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Now removed graffiti of a Star of David on an arch outside of Dibble Hall, a Grinnell College north campus dorm, prompted an all-school email condemning antisemitic acts.
Star of David graffiti prompts campus response and search for perpetrators
Spring `24 registration delayed despite newly designed system
Spring `24 registration delayed despite newly designed system
The KDIC recording studio hasnt been up and running since the summer. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.
Breaking Radio Silence: Students, staff speak on KDIC
Sexual Health Information Center will no longer distribute sex toys to students for free.
SHIC “shifts away from sensuality and exploration” after restructuring
Grinnell Students for Justice in Palestine staged a sit-in at Nollen House that began Thursday afternoon
Grinnell SJP Challenge President Harris’ Response to Israel-Hamas Conflict
Community Members Speak: Holiday season in Grinnell, Iowa
Community Members Speak: Holiday season in Grinnell, Iowa
Nikki Haley delivers remarks at a town hall in Newton on Friday, November 17.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump’s “vermin” comment, receives endorsement in Newton
Vivek Ramaswamy revisited Grinnell on Jan. 15. to rally Republican voters ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Smooth sailing for Ramaswamy’s Grinnell revisit, despite major prior altercations
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) located at 4167 20th St. recently hit full capacity.
PALS at full capacity, needing volunteers
Grinnells Railway Express Model Club members Dave Benson, Jed Peterson, Michael Thorndike and Robin Broders showing off their developing historical Grinnell railway model. Not pictured is Chris Walters.
Back on track: Grinnell’s Railway Express Model Club chugs along
Grinnellians gathered in Stonewall Resource Center (SRC) to share in grief and solemn mourning.
TaG hosts vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance
From left: Professional German Shepherds June and Odin attracted their own crowd of canine connoisseurs.
Therapy dogs deliver a dose of paw-sitivity
Grinnell College Mock Trial leader Kaycie Brookens `26 cross-examines Lily Piede `26.
Mock Trial brings order to the court
From left: Editor Carter Ottele `25 manages Henry Coen `25, Elke Calhoun `25 and a team of serious B&S writers.
Meet the SPARC: Pubs office profiles
Ashley Pacheco `24
Students Speak: Negative Experiences with Registration Process
From left: Ethan Versh `27 and Eli Brotman `25 take turns DJing, showing each other aspects of their respective techniques.
Spotlight on student DJs: Eli Brotman `25 and Ethan Versh `27
From left: Amika Matteson `26, Ché Glenn `26 and Emily Terrell work together on a shift at the Spencer Grill, presumably with fire music playing in the background.
Who’s on aux? Spencer Grill workers serve up fresh vibes
Kathryn Vermeulen `24 sits in the center of Smith Gallery, her art adorning the walls behind her. She enlisted a friend to help her set up the exhibition in time.
Deep Dive: Smith Gallery, behind the scenes
From left: Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24, Dillon Rawlings `25 and Collin Thomas-Green `26 play music from the Yucatan region of Mexico.
Latin American Ensemble plays first concert in anticipation of winter tour in Mexico
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the S&B went backstage at the Queer People of Color (QPOC) fall drag show to get quotes from performers while their adrenaline was still high. This was J Lusts first ever drag performance. Photo by: Zack Walsh
Photo Series: QPOC hosts fantasy-themed fall drag show
Sean Murphy `26 takes a shot on basket. The key tenets of the Grinnell System include taking 94 shots a game, half those shots being taken form the 3-point line, recovering one-third of the missed shots, taking 25 more shots than their opponents and forcing 32 turnovers.
The Grinnell System: Men’s basketball’s defining trait
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Club members rolling during a practice on Monday Nov. 27.
Photo series: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club rolls through another semester
Bryant Nguyen `25 dives for the ball during a volleyball club practice.
Volleyball club bumps record to 1-1 in season’s first competitions
Erin Lillis `24 breaks through two Central College defenders on her way to the basket during the Nov. 15 game the Pioneers lost 62-57.
Women’s basketball brings the energy in home opener against Central College
Caleb Hoereth `24 dribbles the ball in a game against the University of Dubuque on Sept. 5. Grinnell lost 3-0.
Men’s soccer falls short of title in unexpected MWC tournament matchup
Maddie and me, two days into her stay with the Corbins. 2010.
Ode to a childhood pet
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Krista Spies `24 poses in front of her Barbie poster with a vinyl copy of The Runaways self-titled record.
Playlist of My Life, Tattoo Tour Edition: Krista Spies `24
Chica, Freddy, Foxy and Bonnie look more menacing in this still than they ever do in the actual film.
Review: Marcy has five thoughts and they’re all about Freddy
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
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Feast of the Grand High Ghost to Which All are Invited
Comic: The Feast of the Grand High Ghost to Which All are Invited
Comic: The Spookiest Time of the Year at D-Hall
Comic: The Spookiest Time of the Year at D-Hall
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: We know you dont have a Halloween costume yet
Horoscope: We know you don’t have a Halloween costume yet
Horoscope: Whats your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What’s your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Josh Paul said weapons transfers give the U.S. leverage with countries.
Ex-U.S. State Department Official Josh Paul provides insider’s view on weapons transfers in first public event post-resignation
Meet your Student Government senators
Meet your Student Government senators
The walkout was part of an international day of pro-Palestine demonstrations facilitated by the Palestinian Youth Movement, an organization with over 200 college chapters in America and Canada.
Grinnell College students stage walkout in support of Palestine
Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy
Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Evan Hein

Evan Hein, Staff Photographer

Evan is a second-year psychology major from Kansas City, Kansas. He once had to ask his friends to describe him in one word for a psych project. 33% of the twenty-five descriptive responses were the word “ginger,” followed by a small chortle.
All content by Evan Hein
From left: Ethan Versh `27 and Eli Brotman `25 take turns DJing, showing each other aspects of their respective techniques.

[Photo] Spotlight on student DJs: Eli Brotman `25 and Ethan Versh `27

December 4, 2023
A volunteer shares an embrace with one of the dogs at the shelter.

[Photo] PALS at full capacity, needing volunteers

November 20, 2023
The four club members, who rushed outside mid-interview, stare off into the distance at a train barreling through the heart of Grinnell.

[Photo] Back on track: Grinnell’s Railway Express Model Club chugs along

November 18, 2023
Erin Lillis `24 lays up a point as a Central College defender watches.

[Photo] Volleyball club bumps record to 1-1 in season’s first competitions

November 20, 2023
Members of the swim and dive teams practicing in the Natatorium in the Charles Benson Bear 39 Recreation and Athletic Center.

[Photo] Cross country clinches MWC title

November 4, 2023
Members of the womens team tossing at the Sept. 27 practice.

[Photo] Frisbee cuts to the chase, handles new season with focus on inclusivity

October 2, 2023
Claire Forrest `13 addresses audience at reading on Sept. 14

[Photo] Writers @ Grinnell: Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell

September 25, 2023
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[Photo] Women’s soccer stalemates Central College

September 25, 2023
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.

[Photo] Grinnell golf has a new, ambitious coach

September 25, 2023
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.

[Photo] Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan

September 18, 2023
A piece from the exhibition

[Photo] Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina breaks convention with new exhibit “It’s Not What It Is”

September 18, 2023
Kamal Hammouda left his position as the College imam

[Photo] Imam leaves college

September 11, 2023
Athletes on the football team were provided with extra water during breaks and shortened practices as their coaches accounted for temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

[Photo] Athletes beat the heat

September 11, 2023
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[Photo] Skye Ryan

May 8, 2023

[Photo] Greta Schmidt

May 8, 2023
Cosmic Cunt Wrangler props their cowboy boot on the knee of a seated audience member mid-lap dance.

[Photo] Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens

April 24, 2023
Students can self-report postive COVID test results to SHAW, to aid in tracking COVID cases on campus.

[Photo] Changes to COVID reporting policy leave questions about testing at Grinnell

April 17, 2023
Organizers prepared over 15 dishes of Russian, Central European and Eurasian origin.

[Photo] Slavic Coffeehouse returns to celebrate spring

April 14, 2023
A two-story blue house with a front bay window and porch

[Photo] Project house aims to create allergy-friendly environment

April 10, 2023
Payton Lowrey `22.5 has been named the Midwest Conference (MWC) Volleyball Player of the Year.

[Photo] Payton Lowrey named MWC women’s volleyball Player of the Year

November 14, 2022
Tate McLean `23 on the offense against Northern Iowa Area Community College in a scrimmage on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Men's basketball preview: defense, effort top priorities

November 14, 2022
Andre Wright `25, number 23 and a guard on the Grinnell mens basketball team, pictured playing in a scrimmage on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Men’s basketball preview: offense a bright spot amid slow start before conference play

November 21, 2021
Ella ONeill `25 prepares to spike the ball against Marian University. Grinnell won the match in four sets.

[Photo] Womens’s volleyball opens season strong at home

September 19, 2022
Volunteer Coach Paige Olowu `22, track and field.

[Photo] Grinnell Athletics welcomes four coaches at start of fall season

September 19, 2022
Brian Goodell `24, right, finished 14th out of 127 men’s runners.

[Photo] Miyamoto, Goodell set pace for cross country teams at historic meet

September 19, 2022
The Grinnell football team practices following their season-opening loss to Monmouth University, 48-0. Players remain hopeful for success this season despite the disappointing opener.

[Photo] Grinnell football opens season with 48-0 loss to Monmouth, team remains optimistic

September 19, 2022
Jocelyn Krueger, Collections Manager and Registrar at the Grinnell College Museum of Art.

[Photo] Grinnell Artists: Jocelyn Krueger

September 19, 2022
The Grinnell women’s soccer team is predominantly comprised of first- and second-year players, but some of the upperclassmen players plan to “keep team culture and team spirit alive.”

[Photo] Women’s soccer kicks off season with a younger team

September 26, 2022
Members of the Grinnell women’s tennis team said they hope to continue their impressive winning streak from last season.

[Photo] Straight down the line: Grinnell Women’s Tennis set to repeat last year’s success

September 26, 2022
Merchants National Bank, sitting on the corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue, was designed by renowned architect Louis Sullivan in 1914.

[Photo] Uncovering the jewel box of the prairie

September 26, 2022
Paige Lewis read poems from their book Space Struck at the Sept. 20 Writers@Grinnell.

[Photo] “Married to my favorite poet” W@G: Paige Lewis and Kaveh Akbar

September 26, 2022
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers has been distributing their weekly newsletter, Worker Power, since the first week of September 2022. The newsletters have been removed in what the Union has alleged is a violation of the National Labor Relations Act; the College has alleged the method of distribution of the newsletters violates both the College’s own Advertising/ Signs/Tabling Policy and the current 2021-23 collective bargaining agreement between UGSDW and the College.

[Photo] College and UGSDW disagree about Union newsletter distribution practices

October 3, 2022
Nate Girard `23 winds up to kick in Grinnell men’s soccer’s game against Cornell College on Oct. 4. Grinnell won 4-2.

[Photo] Men’s soccer maintains 3-0 winning streak in conference play with big revenge win over Cornell

October 10, 2022
Bhuyans exhibit is composed of five prints made using the printmaking technique chine collé.

[Photo] A small show with a big heart: "Xoti" in Smith Gallery

November 10, 2022
The team faced off against Luther College on Nov. 5.

[Photo] Season Preview: Grinnell swimming and diving

November 4, 2022
Dean Mazlish `23, number 15, goes for a layup in a scrimmage against Northern Iowa Area Community College on Oct. 26.

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Alicia Stanley realized her passion for an international education after she studied for a full year abroad in Paris.

[Photo] Alicia Stanley wins Lifetime Achievement Award

December 5, 2022
Lucia Cheng 23 sitting in HSSC.

[Photo] If you’re reading this, would you understand me?: A look back on four years at Grinnell as an Asian American

March 13, 2023
Loyal Terry `23

[Photo] BSU distributes mutual aid to Black students

March 12, 2023
Sheahan Virgin `08 recreates a photo from his time as a student at Grinnell.

[Photo] Alumni Professors Speak: “Finding a way back to Grinnell”

February 6, 2023
Professor of Studio Art and Chair of American Studies Jeremy Chen.

[Photo] Grinnell Artists: Jeremy Chen

February 13, 2023
The sign announcing Artist Salon at Stewart Gallery alongside two pieces by Henry Loomis `26.

[Photo] Storytelling, creativity and community on display at Stewart Gallery

February 13, 2023
River Bed by Vian Sora. Oil on canvas, 2022.

[Photo] Museum acquires four pieces by artist Vian Sora for permanent collection

February 13, 2023
Joel Choi `23 came out on top of the competition. He competed play- ing as Incineroar.

[Photo] From fist bumps to knockouts: Smash at Grinnell hosts tournament

March 5, 2023
UGSDW held an organizing meeting on Sunday, Feb. 26.

[Photo] UGSDW Bargaining: March 6 bargaining update

March 6, 2023
In her time as head swimming and diving coach, Erin Hurley has earned the title of Midwest Conference Coach of the Year 23 times. She was also awarded the College Swimming Association of America’s Richard E. Steadman Award, which is given to the coach who spreads the most happiness.

[Photo] Erin Hurley retires after 28 years and 41 Midwest Conference titles

February 27, 2023
Photo of a student using a computer with ChatGPT pulled up.

[Photo] ChatGPT’s potential to rewrite the classroom

February 27, 2023
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