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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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Photo by John Brady. Pioneer Weekend 2.0 on April 8-10 will allow students to develop start ups and compete for the best pitch.

[Photo] Pioneer Weekend 2.0 Inspires Innovation

April 8, 2016
Lydia Stariha ’17 runs alongside a dribbling Alissa Hirsh ’16 on Senior Day last week. Photo byJohn Brady

[Photo] Women’s basketball sees milestone season end

March 3, 2016
Gov. Martin OMalley speaks to students and community members in Harris on Wednesday. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] O’Malley emphasizes stance on environment in final stretch before Iowa caucus

January 31, 2016
Lily Hamilton ’19 made it to the semifinals last weekend at Conference. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Tennis brings home hardware from Conference

October 29, 2015
A member of our team, Team Mario (right), attempts to catch a Frisbee last weekend. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] First-years show off disc skills at Elephantitis

September 24, 2015
The Pioneers in acion against Simpson College last Tuesday, a match they lost 3-0. Photo by Jeff Li

[Photo] Volleyball picks up first victory of season

September 11, 2015
Judith Fan ’19 is looking to play an integral role in the Pioneers’ quest for a Conference Championship. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Freshmen help tennis earn first victory of season

September 4, 2015
Braedon Bayer ’18 leaps for the ball earlier this season. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Basketball falls in Conference as season ends

March 6, 2015
April Dobbins ’99 discussed her story, “Home is Where the Heart of the Story Is.”’ Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] CLS explores Access at Work

February 27, 2015
The Conrad Environmental Research Area has started offering programming for students outside the Biology Department. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Nature reserve embraces the liberal arts

February 27, 2015
Grinnellians rushed to the stage to see King Louie last Friday. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] King Louie and The Stray Birds hit Gardner

February 26, 2015
Yousuf Hafuda ’16: ... I intend to provide Grinnellians with more time to fulfill their competing objectives, by integrating post-grad plans and skills into the classroom, working to reduce reading loads to encourage thoughtful readings of class texts and spreading work evenly across the semester to avoid periods of intense stress... Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Meet Your SGA Executive Candidates for the 2015-2016 Academic Year

February 20, 2015
John Mertes 15 sprinting last weekend. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Track and Field face tough competition in meet

February 20, 2015
Ian Dixon-Anderson 17 swimming last weekend. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Swimming and Diving win conference

February 20, 2015
The Grinnell Regional medical center is using its Moving at the Speed of Life fundraising campaign to expand its mental health services and the emergency department. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] GRMC fundraises to expand services

January 30, 2015
David Ternes ’15 and Richard Renteria ’15 both enjoyed steller seasons for the Pioneers. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Ternes, Renteria named to all-star game

January 23, 2015
Zane McHarris ’17 finished third in the three meter and one meter diving contests. Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Swimming and diving win big at Invitational

January 23, 2015
Jenny Dong ’17 swims butterfly at last weekend’s Pioneer Classic. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Swimming and diving dominates Pioneer Classic

December 12, 2014
Katherine McClelland organizes foods into bags that will be distributed to one to two person families. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Poetry performance featured Iowan generations

December 12, 2014
The panel discussed the issue of athlete and non-athlete divide on campus on Thursday, Dec. 4. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Pioneer Diversity Council discusses campus unity

December 5, 2014
Zane McHarris ’17 was one of many Pioneers to claim victory in last week’s meet against Luther College. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Swimming and diving starts season with a splash

November 14, 2014
Lauren Yi ’18 putts at last weekend’s Grinnell Invitational. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Women’s golf prepares to defend MWC crown

October 3, 2014
SHACS administrators give updates on the state of mental health counseling in Loose Lounge. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] The State of SHACS

October 3, 2014
Ben Weideman ’15 attempts a shot in last weekend’s game. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Men’s water polo dominates Div. I opponents

September 25, 2014
Evelyn Weidman 17 and Nelson Ogbuagu 16 Photo by John Brady

[Photo] Symposium reviews weaponized drone usage

September 12, 2014
Rep. Pat Murphy talks with college students following his campaign speech in downtown. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Iowa Congressional candidate Pat Murphy campaigns in Grinnell

September 5, 2014
Sam Tinkham ’16 struck out 16 batters to tie the school record for most strikeouts in one game. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Tinkham fans 16 Blueboys, ties school record

April 25, 2014
Cole Miller ’17 gets ready to serve against his opponent on Feb. 1.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis sweeps opponents 36-0

March 7, 2014
Cole Miller ’17 gets ready to serve against his opponent on Feb. 1. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis sweeps opponents 36-0

March 7, 2014
Kelly Maynard, History, at PUBTalks on Feb. 27. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Day in the Life: Nathan Forman ’14

February 28, 2014
Yuki Kawahara ’15 hits during batting practice on Monday Feb. 24. Photograph by John Brady.

[Photo] A cool start to the baseball season

February 28, 2014
Diana Seer ’15 won her race by nearly 17 seconds at last weekend’s Darren Young Classic. Photograph by John Brady.

[Photo] Records set at Darren Young Classic

February 21, 2014
The women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams cheer during last weekend’s conference meet. Photograph by John Brady.

[Photo] Women’s Swimming tops Conference

February 21, 2014
Corral signs books after his reading. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Beautiful bilingualism: Eduardo Corral talks poetry, family

February 14, 2014
Coval chats with the audience before his talk. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Kevin Coval: A poet who believes in young talent

February 7, 2014
Cassie Nedoroski ’14 shows off her knitting skills. Photo by John Brady.

[Photo] Dropping names, deuces at Big Momma’s House

February 7, 2014
Students and Dining Hall staff help prepare the main dish for the Stir Fry station. John Brady.

[Photo] Dining Hall reaches greatest staffing shortage in recent years

November 22, 2013
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