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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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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
CErra 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 UGSDW action on Dec. 14.

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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