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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
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
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
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
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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Over 100 Grinnell College students participate in the spring Beer die league. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Beer die league stokes athletic spirit amid winter chill

Ingrid Meulemans
February 26, 2022
Lesley Wright will be retiring from Grinnell College at the end of the semester, where she's worked for 22 years as the Director of the Museum of Art. Photo by Alex Fontana.

Lesley Wright reflects on her 22 years at Grinnell College

Ingrid Meulemans
December 7, 2021
2021 Homecoming round-up

2021 Homecoming round-up

Natalia Ramirez-Jimenez and Ingrid Meulemans
October 5, 2021
Photo contributed by Kate Smith.

Kate Smith

Ingrid Meulemans
May 16, 2021
Graphic by Rei Yamada.

Couples Speak: Grinnell love stories

Ingrid Meulemans and Abraham Teuber
February 14, 2021
John Nor takes a break from puzzling. Contributed by The Mayflower.

Larger than life: Grinnell resident completes 23-foot long puzzle

Ingrid Meulemans
November 25, 2020
Shabana Gupta '22 voted by mail in Iowa. Photo contributed by Shabana Gupta.

Check-in with the S&B staff on election day!

Ingrid Meulemans
November 3, 2020
A new activist group intends to "reimagine" policing in Grinnell. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Local activists take on anti-racist work

Ingrid Meulemans
August 4, 2020
A Mayflower staff-member in a face shield speaks with residents of the Mayflower. Photo contributed by The Mayflower.

Mayflower announces zero COVID-19 cases in a hazardous senior care landscape

Ingrid Meulemans
July 28, 2020
Residents at Mayflower have been sheltering in place and observing the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Photo by Elena Coppellel.

Mayflower Community confirms first case of COVID-19 in a resident

Ingrid Meulemans
July 8, 2020
The holidays bring Tassel Ridge Winery's seasonal murder mystery to Grinnell

The holidays bring Tassel Ridge Winery’s seasonal murder mystery to Grinnell

Ingrid Meulemans
December 5, 2019
Grinnell native Liz Kolbe was recognized at the Iowa State Extension and Outreach program's Women in Agriculture conference for her work with Practical Farmers of Iowa. Photo contributed by Liz Kolbe.

Grinnell native Kolbe is honored by ISU Extension and Outreach

Ingrid Meulemans
December 5, 2019
U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed the College's student union during a CNN town hall on Nov. 11, 2019.

Biden endorses UGSDW, possibly helping expansion efforts

Ingrid Meulemans
November 12, 2019
Grinnell High School celebrates homecoming week with parade, coronation and football game

Grinnell High School celebrates homecoming week with parade, coronation and football game

Ingrid Meulemans
October 3, 2019
Students express frustration with unreliable campus Wi-Fi

Students express frustration with unreliable campus Wi-Fi

David Gales and Ingrid Meulemans
October 3, 2019
Shafiq R. Khan, founder and CEO of Empower People, is awarded the 2019 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize during a ceremony Oct. 1, 2019. Khan and Empower People have been instrumental in the fight to eradicate bride trafficking in North India and in empowering the independence, agency, and leadership of girls and women who have been affected by this issue. (Photo by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College)

Shafiq Khan shares his mission and his motivation

Ingrid Meulemans
October 3, 2019
Inhabitants of Spanish House go about their daily lives. Photos by Shabana Gupta.

A talk with Stephen Cropper, coordinator of Spanish House

Ingrid Meulemans
September 26, 2019

Cribz: Fresh fruit and a chat with the inhabitants of GAME House

Ingrid Meulemans
September 6, 2019
An environmental legacy: Professor Jonathan "Jackie" Brown and the history of the Conard Environmental Research Area

An environmental legacy: Professor Jonathan “Jackie” Brown and the history of the Conard Environmental Research Area

Ingrid Meulemans
August 30, 2019
Matthew Cunningham was ranked as one of Iowa's top graduating seniors. Contributed photo.

Meet Matthew Cunningham

Ingrid Meulemans
May 2, 2019
Dean Bakopoulos, English, organizes the reading series Writers@Grinnell, bringing authors from around the world to the JRC. Photo by Liz Paik.

Bakopoulos reflects on Writers@Grinnell

Ingrid Meulemans
April 26, 2019
Ricker House sold to private citizens: New owners of Prairie-style architectural landmark remain dedicated to its historic preservation

Ricker House sold to private citizens: New owners of Prairie-style architectural landmark remain dedicated to its historic preservation

Ingrid Meulemans
April 4, 2019
Anne Harris, the College’s new vice president of academic affairs, joined the College from DePauw University. She served in the same role at DePauw. Contributed photo.

Anne Harris to join College administration as VPAA

Ingrid Meulemans
February 22, 2019
"Abolition and Freedom" is currently on display in the HSSC. Photo by Candace Mettle.

“Abolition and Freedom” debuts on wall of HSSC

Ingrid Meulemans
February 14, 2019
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