The Scarlet & Black

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Dennis McKelvie, Noah Grage's defense attorney, walks out of the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on June 19, 2025. Grage has agreed to plead guilty to a serious misdemeanor assault charge after allegedly punching a Grinnell College student.
Durant, Iowa man set to plead guilty to assault of Grinnell College student, seeks deferred judgment
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
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 Jackson Schulte
Grinnell Concerts co-chairs Phinn Lloyd ’21 and Victoria Park ’21, who receive $40,000 from Student Government Association, have been working to book artists to play at the Gardner Lounge this year. Contributed photo.

Grinnell Concerts announces fall lineup

Jackson Schulte
September 5, 2019
Green Fund members Lukas Mendel ‘21, Ryuta Kure ‘21, Rachel Snodgrass ‘21, Isabella Kugel ‘20, Luca Nelson ‘20 and Nick Haeg ‘20 pose in front of the new industrial composting bin behind the JRC. Editor’s note: Ryuta Kure ‘21 is the graphics editor for the S&B. Contributed photo.

Industrial composting comes to Grinnell

Jackson Schulte
May 2, 2019
Christopher Castellani spoke about his new book, “Leading Men” on Thursday. Photo by Minh Tran.

Writers @Grinnell panel talks fiction at Harris

Jackson Schulte
March 1, 2019
Students explore work options off-campus

Students explore work options off-campus

Jackson Schulte
January 31, 2019
Student protesters gather outside Mears Cottage awaiting orders to march to Nollen House. Photo by Jackson Schulte.

UGSDW withdraws petition to expand union, case will not reach NLRB

Jackson Schulte
December 15, 2018
Director Alexander Payne has been chosen to give a lecture on Thursday, Nov. 15 for the semester’s final Scholar’s Convocation. Contributed photo.

Award-winning director Alexander Payne to give Scholars Convocation lecture

Jackson Schulte
November 9, 2018
Ohmme is playing on Saturday night at Gardner Lounge.

Ohmme to play Gardner Saturday

Jackson Schulte
September 20, 2018
Adrienne Celt ’06 came to campus to give a round-table and reading on Thursday. Her book, "Invitation to a Bonfire," is out now. Illustration by Zoe Fruchter.

Adrienne Celt ’06 is 2018-2019’s first Writer@Grinnell

Jackson Schulte
September 7, 2018
SAAC Kicks Off New Season

SAAC Kicks Off New Season

Jackson Schulte
August 31, 2018
The Grinnell Arts Center is home to the Stewart Gallery and arts classes available to the community.

Stewart Gallery debuts exhibition

Jackson Schulte
August 31, 2018
Students urge the College to address theft on campus

Students urge the College to address theft on campus

Jackson Schulte
May 4, 2018
Men's tennis wins 9-0 at Lawrence

Men’s tennis wins 9-0 at Lawrence

Jackson Schulte
April 12, 2018
Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

Baseball team splits double-header with Illinois College

Jackson Schulte
April 6, 2018
The Ahrens Park location is only the latest of several giving gardens in Grinnell. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Giving garden coming to Ahrens Park

Jackson Schulte
March 8, 2018
The baseball team enters the season with high expectations. They starts their season this weekend. Photos by Hung Vuong.

Baseball begins its regular season this weekend in St. Louis

Jackson Schulte
March 2, 2018
Men win, women fall in last home basketball game against Knox

Men win, women fall in last home basketball game against Knox

Jackson Schulte
February 16, 2018
Professor Fredo Rivera, art history, led the course on Grinnell’s architecture. Photo by Mai Phuong Vu.

Bucket course connects local architecture to history

Jackson Schulte
February 16, 2018
Abby Hellweg ’19 on the floor for the Pioneers. The women's basketball team competed several times at Darby Gym while most students were away.

Winter break wrap-up: basketball and swimming and diving teams compete through break

Jackson Schulte
January 25, 2018
Fall sports wrap up: Pioneers find success across the board

Fall sports wrap up: Pioneers find success across the board

Jackson Schulte
November 17, 2017
James Harden and Aaron Gordon go head-to-head in a matchup last season. Both are having stellar seasons so far. Contributed photo.

For good reason, the NBA is becoming the most fun pro sport

Jackson Schulte
November 9, 2017
The Pioneer women's soccer team qualified for conference last weekend in a 1-0 win over Monmouth. They begin tournament play Friday, Nov. 3. Contributed photo.

Women’s soccer makes conference tournament

Jackson Schulte
November 3, 2017

Women’s tennis wins conference

Jackson Schulte
October 26, 2017
Kaepernick is only a fraction of the NFL's problems

Kaepernick is only a fraction of the NFL’s problems

Jackson Schulte
September 21, 2017
Emma Luhmann '18 and Emma Zimmerman '18 smile outside their colorful house. Luhmann and Zimmerman are looking to lead the Grinnell women's cross country team to new personal and team heights this fall. Photo by Jackson Schulte.

Women’s cross country Emmas reflect on their Grinnell experience as they gear up for a final season

Jackson Schulte
September 8, 2017
Simo Bambi '20 is a key returner to a women's soccer team with high expectations. Contributed photo.

Fall into sports 2017

Jackson Schulte
September 1, 2017
This year in sports: Get to know some first-year fall athletes

This year in sports: Get to know some first-year fall athletes

Jackson Schulte
August 25, 2017
Everyone's favorite Tithead judge Kelly Edgington has been part of the Grinnell community for 17 years. Photo by Jackson Schulte.

True Grinnellian: Kelly Edgington

Jackson Schulte
May 4, 2017
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