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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
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
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
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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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 11, 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 7, 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 15, 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 4, 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 20, 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 3, 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 5, 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 1, 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 9, 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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