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Students meant to move into Renfrow Hall this semester have been relocated to dorms, project houses and other locations.
Second delay hits Renfrow Hall, students scattered
Some students said they do not feel the rising costs at Spencer Grill and Global Café reflect improved quality.
Price increases at Spencer Grill and Global Café alarm students
Professor Andy Hamilton welcomes his students to "The Black Athlete: Changing 20th and 21st Century Society" first-year tutorial course in a Bear Athletic Center classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
Grinnell professors burdened with larger tutorial classes
Tatum Watkins `27 poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Tatum Watkins `27: From rural Iowa to the DNC main stage
Tommy Hexter `21 speaks at a rally held at Commencement Stage at Grinnell College on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Local candidates urge Grinnell students to vote in local elections
Screenshot of @catsofgrinnell Instagram page.
The Cats of Grinnell: Documenting Grinnell’s beloved felines
Community members mingle at the opening celebration for the Grinnell School of Music in downtown Grinnell on Friday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Rock on! Grinnell School of Music opens doors to community arts access
Tommy Hexter `21 speaks at a rally held at Commencement Stage at Grinnell College on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Local candidates urge Grinnell students to vote in local elections
The Grinnell-Newburg School District in rural central Iowa is facing nearly $1 million in budget cuts for next school year after a vote by the school board in March. The district, among swirling accusations of who to blame for the financial crisis, is struggling to retain staff and maintain morale. Across Iowa, many school districts are encountering similar challenges.
Inside a rural Iowa school district’s fight to save public education
I-80 Dhaba at 2110 West St. opened for business in March 2024.
I-80 Dhaba brings authentic Indian flavors to Grinnell
Tatum Watkins `27 poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Tatum Watkins `27: From rural Iowa to the DNC main stage
Jack Broadmoore `27 and AJ Trimble `27 take orders at their grilled cheese business in the South Campus loggia on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Grilled cheese melts hearts in South loggia
Grinnell College’s annual Titular Head (TitHead) student film festival has been a longstanding tradition, serving as a cinematic celebration of Grinnell culture.
History Takeover: A TitHead Tale
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus
Twins Elizabeth and Katheryn Vermeulen `24 occassionally sow confusion amongst their classmates, building a bond as sisterly sidekicks.
It’s all relative: Students talk shared life on campus
Emlyn Yoon-Buck ’25 stands beside ‘Impermanent’ — her charcoal artwork at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Gallery in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
Emlyn Yoon-Buck’s “To Capture” is capturing attention this month
Community members mingle at the opening celebration for the Grinnell School of Music in downtown Grinnell on Friday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Rock on! Grinnell School of Music opens doors to community arts access
The Merciful Marilyn Michael reaches towards her adoring fans.
QPOC Cabaret: Drag celebrates with Burlesque
The gamelan ensemble incorporates percussion and wind instruments.
Spotlight on Balinese Sound Ensemble
Alina Ihnatesku `26 sits in her gallery exhibition amidst walls that say "ONE STRONGER SPRING" in English and Russian, respectively.
Alina Ihnatesku `26’s love letter to her home at Smith Gallery
The Grinnell volleyball team celebrates after winning the first set during a game against Nebraska Wesleyan University at Darby Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
Volleyball kills beginning of season, hitting a win streak
Dylan Maddux (10) celebrates with Evan Larson (4) after scoring during a game against Eureka College at Springer Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell men’s soccer tallies first win with strong defensive effort
The Grinnell football defense prepares for the snap during a game against Lyon College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell football flashes potential, falters in second half in opener
Giada Bambi (24), left, and Reese Komsthoeft (21) attempt to win a loose ball against two opponents during a game against Mount Mercy University at Springer Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s soccer mounts second half comeback
The Honor G logo on the wall of the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center weight room. The logo will no longer be printed on new athletic gear according to multiple coaches and athletes.
Coaches say they were asked to remove Honor G logo from gear and uniforms as College reassess branding
Grinnell College President Anne Harris poses for a portrait at her desk in Nollen House on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Op-Ed: Grinnell College President Anne Harris offers motto meditation
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Professor Wayne Moyer poses for a portrait in his office in Harry Hopkins House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
Dear Grinnell: We’ve changed in 52 years, and so has the world. What now?
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
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: 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?
Horoscope: Your Zodiac's Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Victor Thorne `26 believes the left needs to improve its messaging.
Op-Ed: To preserve civil rights, the left must appeal to the middle
Bella Villarreal `26 believes there are better alternatives to the meal plan.
Op-Ed: Even with an increase in wages, the new meal plan is not worth it
Mohammad Igbaria `24 is the sports editor of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: How working for The S&B has helped me as a premed
Silvia Foster-Frau `15 works as a national investigative reporter at The Washington Post.
Op-Ed: The importance of print
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
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
The Grinnell football defense prepares for the snap during a game against Lyon College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell football flashes potential, falters in second half in opener
Giada Bambi (24), left, and Reese Komsthoeft (21) attempt to win a loose ball against two opponents during a game against Mount Mercy University at Springer Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s soccer mounts second half comeback
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.
Photo Series: Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader
From left: Phuong Tran `26, Quynh Dao `25 and Khanh Do `27 preview the Vietnamese Student Association dance that will be performed at Cultural Evening on April 27.
Photo Series: VSA brings Grinnell its Just Desserts
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band

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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 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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