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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
Students and faculty protest against federal funding cuts instated by the Trump administration on March 7th.
Trump kills summer job and post-grad opportunities for students
Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.
Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years
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
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
Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.
Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years
Redding's multi-media sculpture.
Evie Redding `25 brings dark whimsy to Smith Gallery
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
Contributed by Carolyn Pierce. Following her injury, student-athlete Carolyn Pierce `27 was on crutches after a basketball game at Central College.
Athletes speak: injury recovery challenges
Luke Thompson, assistant of facilities and equipment, organizes baseball jerseys in the Cage.
The Cage staff, the heart of the Bear
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
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
Renfrow Hall Tour
Renfrow Hall 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

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, News Editor

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi is a first-year intended History and Economics major from San Francisco, California. Outside of The S&B, Isaiah enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and listening to The Daily.

All content by Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi
Three-hundred and seventy eight students enrolled in studio art classes for the 2024-25 academic year, the highest number in five years.

Highest number of students enroll in studio art classes in five years

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, News Editor
April 1, 2025
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear

Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear

Taylor Nunley and Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi
March 2, 2025
Hayley Carson `25 examines a digital copy of the Iowa Bystander on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Amidst erasure of U.S. government websites, Kari Bassett `98 preserves Iowa’s oldest Black newspaper

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, News Editor
February 24, 2025
One of nine securities cameras the College has installed in the North Campus loggia.

Nine security cameras installed on North Campus following 2022 racist incidents

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi and Akira Keene Teotrakool
February 16, 2025
The Scarlet & Black won 20 overall awards and was named 2024 Print & Multimedia Association of the year at the Iowa College Media Association awards on February 6, 2025.

The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year, 20 awards

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, News Editor
February 8, 2025
Mears Cottage, home to Campus Safety.

No increase in anti-LGBTQ+ bias incident reports in the 2024-25 school year

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi and Emma Kumano-Maloney
December 9, 2024
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?

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias

QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
Students celebrate 10/10 on South campus, 1992.

What does 10/10 mean to you?

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
October 12, 2024
Spring brings students off-campus

Spring brings students off-campus

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
Grinnell College drops eight ranks in 2025 U.S. News & World Report

Grinnell College drops eight ranks in 2025 U.S. News & World Report

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Students gather to play Bingo at Harris Concert Hall

A Look into Drag Bingo 2024

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi
September 24, 2024
Terrell Jermaine Starr speaks to students in HSSC auditorium.

Rosenfield program hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
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