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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
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus
GOGUE, Grinnell Underground Magazine, The Sequence, The Grinnell Review and Grinnell College Press — all publications that print student art — are confronting the likelihood of losing their print editions.
Student artists find meaning in printed publications
College plans to move away from Pioneer-Web
College plans to move away from Pioneer-Web
Student publication members at Grinnell are concerned that the College will no longer fund print editions of their publications next academic year.
SPARC publication printing in the air as budget narratives vary
Grinnell College down to two Residence Life Coordinators, with one leaving soon
Grinnell College down to two Residence Life Coordinators, with one leaving soon
After the Lingerie Gardner party hosted in Main Hall by Birding Club on April 13, the laundry room was left with severe damage.
Gardner party leaves Main Hall vandalized
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
A map of Poweshiek County showing the distribution areas of papers headed by the Southeast Iowa Union media company.
Poweshiek County papers keep their head above water as print dies
Monique McLay Shore `90, Drake Community Library technology coordinator
Community Members Speak: In defense of print in town
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus
Twins Elizabeth and Katheryn Vermeulen `24 occassionally sow confusion amongst their classmates, building a bond as sisterly sidekicks.
It’s all relative: Students talk shared life on campus
The Bear cost $90 million dollars to construct.
Student survey questions sense of belonging on campus
From left: Phuong Tran `26, Quynh Dao `25 and Khanh Do `27 preview the Vietnamese Student Association dance that will be performed at Cultural Evening on April 27.
Photo Series: VSA brings Grinnell its Just Desserts
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
GOGUE, Grinnell Underground Magazine, The Sequence, The Grinnell Review and Grinnell College Press — all publications that print student art — are confronting the likelihood of losing their print editions.
Student artists find meaning in printed publications
From left: Georgia Carbone `24 and John Murphy `26 stand in the KDIC studio after working to bring back student music and talk shows.
KDIC tunes into Grinnell campus community
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.
Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader
From left: Aidan Klass 25 and Lucas Willett 26 beat theur Lake Forest College opponents 8-6. The Pioneers won the entire game 8-1, only giving up a single match.
Men’s tennis winds up for MWC tournament
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens tennis March 2 game against Morningside University. The Pioneers won the face-off 5-4.
Nationally-ranked women’s tennis sets the stage for NCAA appearance
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
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
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus
Student Publications Editorial: We need transparency on our budgets
Student Publications Editorial: We need transparency on our budgets
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 womens 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
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
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 practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Mohammad Igbaria `24 is the sports editor of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: How working for The S&B has helped me as a premed
Silvia Foster-Frau `15 works as a national investigative reporter at The Washington Post.
Op-Ed: The importance of print
Lyle Muller is the professional advisor of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: Student journalism’s moment to shine
Nick El Hajj `24 is the Editor-in-Chief of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: Grinnell is on a crash course
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.
Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.
Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader
From left: Phuong Tran `26, Quynh Dao `25 and Khanh Do `27 preview the Vietnamese Student Association dance that will be performed at Cultural Evening on April 27.
Photo Series: VSA brings Grinnell its Just Desserts
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing

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Jandry Perez Garcia

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor

Jandry is a fourth-year economics student. He loves to cook, especially crepes, which he can be found making in Younker kitchen.

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A graphic depicting a proposed Sapphire Lake project alongside the city of Grinnell. This graphic may not depict the final finished project.

Deep-dive: $650 million Sapphire Lake project promises growth amid concerns

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
October 30, 2023
Members of the open frisbee team playing on MacEachron Field (Mac) at their Sept. 27 practice. The open and womens teams practice there every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
October 2, 2023
GrinEats had over 600 downloaded within 24 hours of the apps release being announced.

Students develop GrinEats, an app to reduce food waste

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
September 25, 2023
CLS offers new programs

CLS offers new programs

Jandry Perez Garcia, News Editor
September 25, 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
Grinnell can only store approximately 23% of its daily chemically treated water production.

Corrosion threatens Grinnell water supply

Jandry Perez Garcia, Community Editor
February 20, 2023
DJ Spooky with Grinnell College string instrument faculty, who accompanied him during his performance.

“Hip-hop for geeks:” DJ Spooky remixes climate change

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
Payton Lowrey `22.5 has been named the Midwest Conference (MWC) Volleyball Player of the Year.

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

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Several floodlights were installed on campus, including on the corner of 10th Avenue and Park Street.

College and city mobilize in response to racist attacks

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Right to bear arms amendment on Iowas Ballot

Right to bear arms amendment on Iowa’s Ballot

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Jonathon Kellogg, pictured above, is one of the new exchange students at Grinnell College.

Exchange student program comes back to Grinnell after 10 years

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Jasper Gray `24 contacted Dining Services multiple times regarding issues with the gluten-free dining options.

Dining revamps operations as past problems persist and new frustrations arise

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Thousands of dollars in student loans may be forgiven under President Biden’s program

Thousands of dollars in student loans may be forgiven under President Biden’s program

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022

After Uvalde, Grinnell-Newburg School District tightens school security measures

Jandry Perez Garcia, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Photo by Ariel Richards.

Nini Pataridze

Jandry Perez Garcia
May 8, 2022
Chocolate-covered strawberries, cake-pops, and sugar cookies are some of the other goods available at Cupcakin Around. Contributed by Taylor Ruhnke.

Restaurant Review: Cupcakin’ Around

Jandry Perez Garcia
May 2, 2022
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available at HyVee, Walmart and the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

Second COVID-19 booster available to some residents in Grinnell

Jandry Perez Garcia
April 28, 2022
After a student worker at ITS approached them about the issue, Student Environmental Committee proposed changing ITS current procedures for recycling electronic equipment and technology. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Student Environmental Committee proposes changes to ITS technology disposal

Jandry Perez Garcia
April 24, 2022
Grinnell students protested in favor of HF 2305, which would end CAFO development in Iowa.

“Roses are red, CAFOs are a menace.” Students protest factory farms at Des Moines on Valentine’s Day

Jandry Perez Garcia
February 21, 2022
The anonymous survey was deployed by the Ahrens Family Foundation and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation in January, 2022. Photo Contributed.

College students partner with local organizations to survey community needs

Jandry Perez Garcia
February 13, 2022
Some students say the Colleges on-boarding testing protocols were sometimes confusing. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Isolation procedures cause confusion among COVID-positive students

Jandry Perez Garcia
February 4, 2022
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