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Student organizations were left confused and concerned after receiving student budgets back.
Student organizations face reduced, denied budgets
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
An increase of parking tickets across campus has led some students to be frustrated over a lack of student parking spaces available.
Parking tickets increase across campus, students blame fewer parking spaces
Caleb Elfenbein, associate dean for faculty development and diversity, equity and inclusion, is leading the search for the new African Diaspora Studies department chair.
Inside Grinnell College’s faculty search process
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
From left: Tommy Hexter `21, moderator Joanna Hofer, and Dean Fisher, seated at debate table on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024.
Tommy Hexter vs Dean Fisher: Iowa State House District 53 candidates face off
Ivy, 4-month old Cocker Spaniel fostered by Kathy Elliot plays fetch at Dolly's Dog Park in Grinnell, Iowa.
Dolly’s Dog Park barks back: student initiative launches
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir, led by Barry Jones, performs to close out the dedication ceremony as wildflowers fly in the wind on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Renfrow Hall dedicated, Edith Renfrow Smith `37 honored over two-day celebration
Students celebrate 10/10 on South campus, 1992.
What does 10/10 mean to you?
Reem Elamin `27 and ... pose for a photo on October 4.
Shining through: BSU’s “Ghetto-Gold” Harris celebrates Southern Black culture
Mary Higgins `25 and Henry Coen `25, Circle members.
Pagan Circle provides peace and connection
Lal Verda Karaoglu `25 teaches a Turkish class.
ALSO breaks down language barriers
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.
Students Speak: Vice presidential debate
The cast performs on stage at Sebring Lewis Hall.
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” steals hearts
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.
“Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.
Art in the heartland: Students to debut ‘Hodgepodge’ exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib
95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.
95 Bulls’ Fever Dream in Gardner
From left: Frannie Crego '25 and Maddie Church '27 perform at Maison a la Musique.
Musique à la Maison: French House’s First French-Only Musical Performance
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
The team prepares to dive into the pool.
Swim season opens, hopes for nationals
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Contributed Photo: The stands were filled with fans, friends and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College.
College to develop athletic, recreation goals
Varying preseasons pose challenges
Varying preseasons pose challenges
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Reed Karkula `27 poses for a portrait by the Commencement Stage on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The lesser of two evils: from Burr to today
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Raffay Piracha `25 poses for a portrait in Islington, London on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Opinion: If we’re going broke, let’s do it in style: a 12.5-year plan
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?
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Reed Karkula `27 poses for a portrait by the Commencement Stage on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The lesser of two evils: from Burr to today
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Raffay Piracha `25 poses for a portrait in Islington, London on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Opinion: If we’re going broke, let’s do it in style: a 12.5-year plan
Renfrow Hall Tour
Renfrow Hall Tour
An inside look at Grinnell's Stew Makerspace
An inside look at Grinnell’s Stew Makerspace
"My favorite part is the students": Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell's Dining Hall
“My favorite part is the students”: Cheery Checkers reflect on being the face of Grinnell’s Dining Hall
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Members of the class of 2024 advise their first-year selves
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024
Grinnell High School football players raise the trophy after a commanding 45-7 win over South Tama County on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell High School football victorious on homecoming
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn

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Vance Byrd, German, noted this expansion of the German major into German studies allows more voices of study and meets intersectional student interest. Photo by Shabana Gupta

German department rebrands as German studies, changes scope

Julia Anderson
April 25, 2019
C'Erra Houston '21, Jelani McCray '21 and Malcolm Davis '21 tabling for Million Hoodies' prison divestment action. Photo by Caelin Bryant.

Million Hoodies launches Iowa Prison Industries Divestment Campaign

Julia Anderson
April 12, 2019
The Historical Society, located at 1125 Broad St., worked throughout the winter months to renovate the Historical Museum and outfit a new gift shop. Photo by Keli Vitaioli.

Historical Society opens gift shop

Julia Anderson
April 11, 2019
Admissions system compromised in hack: Student social security numbers compromised

Admissions system compromised in hack: Student social security numbers compromised

Julia Anderson
April 5, 2019
Umang Kamra '22 (Top) and Preksha Bajaj '19 (Bottom) have both felt able to examine the conflict in Kashmir in new ways since coming to Grinnell. Photo by Liz Paik.

Conflict in Kashmir: Pakistani and Indian students reflect

Julia Anderson
March 8, 2019
Tony Miyambo leads a physical movement workshop, From Character to Ritual. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Center for the Humanities brings “Kafka’s Ape” to Grinnell

Julia Anderson
March 1, 2019
Annual art show for Grinnell middle and high schoolers provides space for self-reflection, pride

Annual art show for Grinnell middle and high schoolers provides space for self-reflection, pride

Julia Anderson
March 1, 2019
Karla Erickson is a professor of sociology at Grinnell. Photo by Minh Tran.

Bucket Course to be taught by Professor Erickson on robots in the workplace

Julia Anderson
February 14, 2019

Inside the Arts: Casting Twelfth Night

Julia Anderson
February 8, 2019
Ella Williams '19 and Nate Williams '20 lead Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers action on Dec. 14, 2018.

Update on UGSDW post-concessions

Julia Anderson
February 1, 2019
Dance Ensemble rehearses “ACORN,” based off of Yoko Ono’s as-titled book of poems.

What’s in Bucksbaum before break?

Julia Anderson
December 7, 2018
Campus Safety responded to the dorm assault by circulating a Clery Report.

Campus Safety circulates Clery Report after assault

Julia Anderson
November 30, 2018
From left to right: Annie Kratz and Emma Thram, both '22, occatsionally remembering to eat a vegetable in dining hall. Photo contributed

First-year, first semester in review

Julia Anderson
November 16, 2018

Photography course added for first time in years

Julia Anderson
November 15, 2018

SGA opens Student Initiatives

Julia Anderson
November 9, 2018
From left to right: Sophia Stern, Lydia James, Maddie Birchfield, Maggie Dambro, Sophia Deleonibus, all '19. Photo by Mahira Faran

S&B Cribs: The Broads of 1132 Broad

Julia Anderson
November 2, 2018
UGSDW members debate on how to spread their influence to other student workers despite administrative pushback. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

UGSDW aims to expand

Julia Anderson
October 12, 2018
Bojana Crnomarkovic '20 decided to put work that might have been discarded into a gallery space at Smith. Photo by Liz Paik.

Bojana Crnomarkovic ’20 reflects on Smith Gallery show

Julia Anderson
October 5, 2018
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