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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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College goes all in on Duo

College goes all in on Duo

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December 5, 2019
Photo by Ariel Richards.

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 Citys 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 years 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 nations 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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