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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?
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: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
From left: Alex Smith and Peyton Williams, both `27, pose in Burling Library on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: Why Grinnellians should start investing, and how to do it without losing your mind
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
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
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

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Henry Horn

Henry Horn, Staff Writer

Henry Horn is a third year history major from Pasadena, California. He enjoys watching hockey, slowly learning the guitar, and getting sandwiches from Jay’s Deli.

All content by Henry Horn
Alair Ferguson Hautzinger `25

Alair Ferguson Hautzinger

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
May 4, 2025
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.

BAX Celebrates Student Art

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Quincy Olivari (41) moves towards the basket while Skylar Mays (19) blocks during season closer game against South Bay Lakers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday Mar. 29, 2025.

A look into Iowa’s minor league scene

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.

PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Dylan Rawlings `25 and Abigail Davison `26.

Disco Band: “I’m here and I’m gonna have a good time”

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Twenty-one percent excise tax threatens Grinnell College's large endowment

Twenty-one percent excise tax threatens Grinnell College’s large endowment

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.

Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
The Grinnell baseball team does a team cheer after beating Beloit 8-1 in conference on April 21, 2024.

Baseball hopes for successful season, bigger turnout at games

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025
Nathan Hoffman

Nathan Hoffman

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
The Honor G logo on the wall of the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center weight room. The logo will no longer be printed on new athletic gear according to multiple coaches and athletes.

Coaches say they were asked to remove Honor G logo from gear and uniforms as College reassess branding

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.

“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Lucas Fadden `26 prepares to take off ahead of the 200-meter dash.

James Snyder `26 wins Elite 20 award as track and field takes it outdoors

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
Ava Rodriguez `26 walks past cheering onlookers during the Midwest Conference Championships.

Swim and dive makes waves as teams extend MWC streak

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Members of the football team practicing in August 2023.

S&B investigation reveals Grinnell Football tackle stats are inflated

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Erin Lillis `24 celebrates with her teammates during the Feb. 7 game against Illinois College. The Pioneers won 78-63 to secure Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dana Harrold’s 100th career victory.

Women’s basketball secures 100th win for Coach Harrold, climbs to 3rd in MWC

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
Kelly Banfield `24, in a veil himself, reflects on his name that now shows on the door of the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.

The “Veils” of Kelly Banfield `24 at the Smith Gallery

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2024
Luca Fornari `25 won the pole vaulting event for the men’s team at the Jan. 27 Grinnell Invitational indoor track meet.

Track and field opens indoor season with new records

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024

KAI IS THAT GUY

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
February 4, 2024
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
College Rabbi establishes God Café

College Rabbi establishes God Café

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
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

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Bates Flowers by Design shop owner and Iowa Master Florist Stephanie Latimer tends to one of her floral arrangements.

In full bloom: Bates Flowers cultivates joy and tradition

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Grinnell November Election: Mayoral Matchup, Convicted Contender, Superintendent Search

Grinnell November Election: Mayoral Matchup, Convicted Contender, Superintendent Search

Zach Spindler-Krage and Henry Horn
November 3, 2023
Letters informing students about a compromise in their payroll information were sent to student's residences.

Grinnell College students’ payroll information compromised

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
Henry Horn `26 listens to "In My Life" by The Beatles while on his homework grind at Saints Rest coffeehouse.

Playlist of My Life: Henry Horn `26

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
From left: Farmers Donna Windburn and Aaron Lehman advocated for local, small farming at the Tuesday, Oct. 3 Farm Bill panel.

Local farmers criticize agriculture industry under current Farm Bill

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Grinnell College rankings vary across sources

Grinnell College rankings vary across sources

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Farm House residents plan on implementing a Permaculture system when they regain access to the original plot of land.

Farm House adapts and expands farm

Henry Horn and Jandry Perez Garcia
September 22, 2023
Sexual Health Information Center will no longer distribute sex toys to students for free.

SHIC faces restructuring

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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