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BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
Students with their images blurred stand and relax on Mac Field, fading into the background in front of Gates Tower.
47% of students have considered withdrawal from Grinnell College
Bakopoulos sits in his office with his three books, Summerlong, Please Dont Come Back From the Moon, and My American Unhappiness.
Garrison, Bakopoulos to leave Grinnell College
Stephanie Jones, associate professor of education, helped bring in consultants to build the department, planned for fall 2023.
African diaspora studies department approved by College
Daisys Tale was written and self-published by Liz Hansen (left) and illustrated by Makaella Mitchell (right).
“Daisy’s Tale” raises funds for animal shelter
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.
Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring
Caroline Cassidy `25 received first place at the SPARK pitch contest for the project she designed along with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce to allow students to use dining dollars at off-campus restaurants.
SPARK pitch contest funds three innovative community projects
After Imagine Grinnell plants the trees at the residents home, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of the tree long-term.
Imagine Grinnell keeps up reforestation plan for Grinnell
The plans for the development of Sapphire Lake are yet to be refined.
Sapphire Lake plans are underway
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.
“The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint
Nadia Langley and Athena Frasca look into the bathroom mirror. Allison Moore sips from a mug while seated at her dining room table.
Cribz: Editors in Chief air their dirty laundry
The five creators perch on parked bikes outside the JRC and hold their hands up to their chests in the shape of hearts.
Pedal Grinnell opens for Spring season
Students painted rocks with members of the Mayflower Community on Saturday, April 22.
Student programming returns to Mayflower Community with weekly April events
From Scarlet & Black November 20, 2006.
History Takeover: The Grinnell College Drag Show
Six students sit around tables in a HSSC classroom.
Farm House leads discussions on anti-racist agriculture
Olivia Rikabi `26 (left) and Hayden Suarez-Davis `25 (right) bring artists to campus and orchestrate production as Concerts Coordinators.
Faces of Freesound: Olivia Rikabi `26 & Hayden Suarez-Davis `25
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Amanda Lee (bottom).
Grinnell Artists: Amanda Lee
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.
Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble
Two gallery attendees stand looking at Kelly Banfields piece Sisterhood of the Traveling Spoons.
2023 Bachelor of Arts Exhibition
Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens
Aquapella has been preparing weekly for their upcoming show, “Aquapella’s Britney Spears Show.”
Aquapella is ready to sync and swim
Osel Tshering `25 (right) dribbles past Garikai Gijima `26 (left) during one of International Soccer Club’s scrimmages.
ISC brings recreational soccer to Grinnell
Emma Nelson `23, outfielder, bats against Coe College on April 24.
Softball matches nationally ranked Coe College in doubleheader
Three students stand smiling with arms crossed in front of a glass wall.
QAA is queer and here to stay
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.
Badminton Club rallies with tournament
Luke standing to the left of a football scoreboard.
Tackling mental health’s greatest opponent
Graphic by Cornelia Di Gioia.
Sage & Blunt: Ex on Eggshells
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Alumni support trans athletes at Grinnell after NCAA removes LGBTQ+ protections
Members of Chaverim Elizabeth Collinger, Batyah Selis and Nick Raphaelson (left to right), all 21.
Letter to the Editor: “Pioneers” no more
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House
Grinnell Bucket Lists
Episode 7: 24 Hours of Improv

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All content by Jane Hoffman
CLIMB Theatre Resident Artist Kia Brown.

CLIMB Theatre to hold workshops, performances throughout Grinnell

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
All Bird scooters are scheduled to be removed from Grinnell by the end of November.

Bird Scooters terminates contract with city of Grinnell

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Kate Nakamura `26 handles the ball in the Midwest Conference Tournament. Grinnell hosted the tournament and qualified for the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 2006.

Shootout! Women’s soccer wins conference title at home

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Lowerys exhibit consists primarily of monotypes, or unique, non-reproducible prints.

“Ripe and Rotting” is cute, colorful and a little bit creepy

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Michael Andrzejewski `23 presents his virtual reality project at the GrinTECH exhibition.

GrinTECH exhibition showcases student projects

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Students foraged for wild edibles on a trip to CERA.

Center of Prairie Studies continues to grow

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
1033 Elm Street poses with the portly cat Mercury. (From left: Kaya Matsuura, Lucien DeJule, Lily Thornton, Will Donaldson, Isabelle Madorsky and Maren Gingerich, all `23.)

Cribz: The Nightmare on Elm Street

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
President of the College, Anne Harris speaks at the HSSC Dedication on Oct. 1.

HSSC finally dedicated after 2.5 years

Jane Hoffman and Charlotte Krone
October 10, 2022
Members of the “Spaced” team discuss their proposal. They finished 1st and each won $500.

Students win thousands for project proposals in Pioneer Weekend

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Merchants National Bank, sitting on the corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue, was designed by renowned architect Louis Sullivan in 1914.

Uncovering the jewel box of the prairie

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Grinnells chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosted a meeting to discuss their planning for National Suicide Prevention Month.

NAMI raises awareness for National Suicide Prevention

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022
The Jewel Box Quilters Guild Exhibition has been on display in the Grin- nell College Museum of Art since June.

GCMoA keeps Midwest quilting and community building alive

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Campus Safety Officer Steve Kriegel holds a net with the bat he captured at Game House.

Increased bat encounters welcome students back to campus

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Sophie Jackson

Jane Hoffman
May 8, 2022
Graphic by Lilli Morrish.

Museum of Art opens 2022 Bachelor of Arts Exhibition

Jane Hoffman
May 6, 2022

Students share their backgrounds at Hometown Expo

Jane Hoffman
April 25, 2022
Parks album contains eight songs written during her time at Grinnell. Image contributed by Victoria Park.

Album Review: “The Parts I Dread” by Pictoria Vark

Jane Hoffman
April 7, 2022
The spring 2022 cast of the Neverland Players. Photo contributed by Evie Caperton.

Review: Neverland Players bring imagination to the stage

Jane Hoffman
March 12, 2022
Hannah Agpoon `22 and McKenna Doherty `22 at their shows opening reception in Smith Gallery. Photo by Paul Hansen.

“Hand Me Down” explores love, loss and generational memory

Jane Hoffman
March 7, 2022
Backpacks outside of Dining Hall cause accessibility issues

Backpacks outside of Dining Hall cause accessibility issues

Jane Hoffman
February 27, 2022
SHAWs spectrum of care model has increased student accessibility to their available services. Photo by Ariel Richards.

SHAW continues expansion of mental health services

Jane Hoffman
February 12, 2022
Digital Vision showcases works from seven artists. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

“Digital Vision” exhibition blurs the line between futuristic and traditional media

Jane Hoffman
February 5, 2022
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