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A drone shot of High Street in Grinnell, Iowa, photo taken on September 25, 2024.
Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Products line a table displaying local artists' work for purchase at Saint's Rest Coffeehouse.
Saints Rest hosts “Sweet Tooth Art Fair”
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Performers dance during Agnes Allman's "Mixed Signals" performance on Friday, April 11.
Agnes Allman produces independent student choreography show
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
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?
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
From left: Alex Smith and Peyton Williams, both `27, pose in Burling Library on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: Why Grinnellians should start investing, and how to do it without losing your mind
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
Scarlet Sessions: E the profit
Scarlet Sessions: Meet My Best Friend
Scarlet Sessions: My Best Friend
Student-Run Beauty Businesses
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
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
Princess Joseph
Princess Joseph
Anastasia Rompi `25.
Anastasia Rompi
Alex Carlon
Alex Carlon
Agatha Fusco
Agatha Fusco
Zeineb Mezghanni `25
Zeineb Mezghanni

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College goes all in on Duo

College goes all in on Duo

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December 5, 2019
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Grinnell Artists: Justin Hayworth

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December 5, 2019
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Talking About Talking: On manipulation & abuse

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October 10, 2019
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Talking About Talking: A late-night conversation with my deep academic anxiety

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September 26, 2019
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Talking About Talking: On Being a Climate Change Burnout

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September 19, 2019
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Talking About Talking: What Type Am I?

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September 12, 2019
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Talking About Talking: Name, Class Year, Pronouns, and One Fun Fact

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September 5, 2019
Gabby Gordon ’22 is working on the Native Histories Project with Professor Deborah Michaels, education, on creating lesson plans about sports in Native American communities. Photo by Scott Lew.

Native Histories Project works to disrupt eurocentric narratives

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May 2, 2019
Students spent three hours repainting the iconic walls of Bob’s Underground Cafe on Sunday. The effort was part of a larger movement to get Bob’s operational again and open it for student use. Photo by Liz Paik.

Bob’s gets a makeover: Students add their own art to the underground cafe

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May 2, 2019

Students, faculty push for Jewish studies at Grinnell

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April 12, 2019
The Faulconer Gallery will host BAX towards the end of the spring semester. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

BAX approaches year six of student work in Faulconer Gallery

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March 8, 2019

Gender-neutral bathrooms open in JRC

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March 4, 2019
Ana Segebre '19 at work in the Spencer Grill, a popular source of employment on campus. Photo by Sofia Mendez

College addresses accusations of racial discrimination in the Spencer Grill

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February 8, 2019
Anaan Ramay '20 and Mithila Iyer '19 perform in SASO’s Diwali celbration. Photo by Paul Chan

SASO celebrates Diwali in Grinnell

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November 16, 2018
Mitch McCloskey '21, Carina Wilson '19, and Cinthia Romo '19 provide information about SCAW events. Photo by Liz Paik

Social Class Awareness Week prompts discussion of socioeconomic differences

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November 16, 2018

Students plan to hold sustainability summit

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November 9, 2018
Equestrian Club takes a break between rides to pose on a pile of hay bales. Contributed photo.

SGA ponies up funds for Equestrian Club

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November 1, 2018
Haunted Halls coming to Grinnell at Iowa Valley Community College

Haunted Halls coming to Grinnell at Iowa Valley Community College

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October 11, 2018
Graphic by Steven Duong.

Fall Fest Concerts Preview: Soccer Mommy, SASAMI, The Boy Illinois

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October 5, 2018
From left to right: Bardan Sigdel '20, Nicolette Musachio '19, Sonia Chulaki '19, Addi Gould '19 and Joseph Knopke '19 seated on their back stoop. Photo by Mahira Faran

S&B Cribs: High Street Manor

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September 28, 2018
Ally Christmas came to Grinnell to provide students with digital media classes that the studio art department had lacked in the past. Photo by Zoey Kohler.

Ally Christmas debuts video arts classes

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September 27, 2018
Bailey Asberry, Deputy Title IX Coor. for Case Mgmt/Strategic Planning Asst. staff and faculty headshots Jan. 31, 2018. (Photo by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College)

Change in Title IX Coordinator

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September 21, 2018
Ann Brau works to produce locally- sourced food for all Grinnellians. Photo by Kelly Page.

True Grinnellian: Ann Brau

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September 20, 2018
Concerts lineup released for fall

Concerts lineup released for fall

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September 13, 2018
Squirrel Flower is having a big spring, opening for Julien Baker at Iowa City's Mission Creek Festival and for Big Thief in Gardner Lounge. Contributed.

Squirrel Flower reflects on spring successes and women in music

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May 4, 2018
Rogers, a third-year from Chicago, IL, has been incorporating clothing and laundry into her art of late. A lover of routine, she recently created clothes out of linen tablecloths and wore them for 65 days straight. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Grinnell Artists: Anne Rogers

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May 4, 2018
Charlie Rosenblum ’18 performed at this year's Drag Show, part of Pride Week.

Pride Week prompts reflection on queer experience at Grinnell

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April 20, 2018

Draft of Diversity and Inclusion Plan unveiled to the campus

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April 6, 2018

Talk opens dialogue around learning disabilities on campus

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March 9, 2018
First of the class of 2022 admitted

First of the class of 2022 admitted

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March 2, 2018
Grinnell Water Plant stands tall, proud to hold one of the nation's best tasting water. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl

Water Panel to discuss the quality of Iowan water

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February 23, 2018
The Reverend Wendy Abrahamson, along with others, protest at Brownells to raise awareness for gun control measures. Photo by Kelly Page.

Vigil staged at Brownells following Parkland shooting

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February 16, 2018
Culture and community in one cool house

Culture and community in one cool house

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February 1, 2018
Nnamdi Ogbonnaya performing in DC taken by Julia Leiby, Photo Contributed

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya and Gully Boys to finish up the fall Concerts season

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November 30, 2017
Deniz Sahin ’20 smiles while singing onstage at Showvember. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Showvember: entertainment and English muffins

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November 17, 2017
Grinnell Technology Committee: Easing campus-life for everyone

Grinnell Technology Committee: Easing campus-life for everyone

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November 10, 2017
Tim Dobe, Religious Studies, led a talk on divestment this week. Photo by Charun Upara.

Students hold divest action

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November 10, 2017
Experimental College: from personal finance to songwriting

Experimental College: from personal finance to songwriting

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November 3, 2017
Monia St. Angelo is a devoted community member in Grinnell. Photo by Mai Vuo Phuoung.

True Grinnellian: Monica St. Angelo

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September 28, 2017

SEG to raise money with weekend yard sale

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September 21, 2017
Reverend Deanna Shorb, dean of religious life, and Nina Galanter '18 accept the "Leave It Better Than You Found It" Award for their work involving the community meal. Photo contributed.

SJAG wins Ahrens Foundation Award

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September 7, 2017
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