The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Transfer student Julie Howard `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Spencer Grill.
Grinnell College receives $150,000 grant to increase recruitment, support for transfer students
Grinnell College intends to cut free housing, meals for students working non-academic periods starting in 2026
Grinnell College intends to cut free housing, meals for students working non-academic periods starting in 2026
The Global Café is piloting a new late-night dining option.
Grinnell College Dining Services pilots late-night Global Café program
Flowers adorn Julian Sahlin's bike outside of Younker Hall on April 14, 2025.
Grinnell College community mourns the death of Julian Sahlin `28
Pioneer Bookshop promotes GrinnBooks program through distribution of bookmarks on April 4, 2025.
GrinnBooks aims to provide affordable textbooks to students
American and Iowa state flags waving outside of Drake Community Library.
State Senator Sweeney talks fiscal responsibility at legislative coffee event
From left: Will Cloake (Ken), Ashley Beasley (Claire), Alexis Steele (Chris), Jenna Starke (Cookie), Crosby (Ernie), Craig Gibbens (Lenny), and Mike McKenna (Glenn) decorate the scene. (Contributed by Luke Saunders).
Grinnell Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Grinnell students feed cows at Compass Plant on Saturday, April 5.
USDA funding cuts leave Grinnell local food system vulnerable
Two bills, House Files 880 and 274, did not advance into the legislative session and are now considered dead. Staff members at Drake Community Library still await news on federal efforts to disband the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Drake and other local public libraries await news on federal funding changes
Greg Lincoln, Service Director, and Angie Radcliffe, Executive Director, pose outside of Renewed Hope Home Furnishings at Grinnell Friends Church.
Renewed Hope helps make houses into homes
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
Performers in ISO's Cultural Evening gather on stage for a final performance in the Harris Center on Saturday, April 12.
ISO Cultural Evening celebrates heritage through storytelling, song, dance and dress
The Grinnell Redemption Center accepts bottles and cans and is located on 132 West St, Grinnell, IA.
Sustainability initiatives think beyond recycling, advocate for education and institutional memory
Students and faculty have conversations at French Table over lunch on Wednesday, April 2.
Affinity tables support language learning at lunchtime
Performers dance during Agnes Allman's "Mixed Signals" performance on Friday, April 11.
Agnes Allman produces independent student choreography show
Henry Loomis' artwork displayed in the Smith Gallery.
Henry Loomis `26 creates “Bird Worlds”
BRASA members and friends celebrate at the BRASA Gardner.
“I HEART BR”: First-ever BRASA Gardner brings Brazilian funk to Grinnell
From left: Will Cloake (Ken), Ashley Beasley (Claire), Alexis Steele (Chris), Jenna Starke (Cookie), Crosby (Ernie), Craig Gibbens (Lenny), and Mike McKenna (Glenn) decorate the scene. (Contributed by Luke Saunders).
Grinnell Community Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
Levi McMillan `27 sings during choir performance.
Grinnell Singers bring tour back to campus with “The Light is the Same”
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
Athletes check into the Walker Athletic Training Suite before practice where they are provided with care in order to both prevent injuries and rehabilitate students after an injury is sustained.
Injured athletes navigate campus resources
Grinnell men's golf walking to tee-off at the next hole at the Grinnell College Golf Course during practice on April 11, 2025.
The success behind Grinnell’s golf teams
Caitlin Ong `26 runs alongside athletes on Saturday, April 12 at the Dick Young Classic Invitational.
Grinnell’s track and field teams shatter records
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
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
Asha Kulkarni `28 poses in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
O-pun-ion
Candice Hui-Chieh Lu `26 poses in the Global Kitchen on April 9, 2025.
From loss to belonging
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
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?
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
Lyle Muller, professional adviser to The S&B, poses on the second floor of the JRC, where the College's publications room is located.
Opinion: Why college journalists like The S&B’s do what they do
David Harrison, professor of French and Arabic, reads a textbook on "Transubstantiation."
Opinion: Stay strong when facing government intimidation
From left: Hannah Sweet `25 and Conrad Dahm `26, co-presidents of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (USGDW), hold up the Apr. 2024 ratified contract that turned the UGSDW into the first wall-to-wall undergraduate labor union in U.S. history.
Opinion: Grinnellians need to show the f**k up
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Head Coach Arseneault reacts to a referee call during NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.
Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour
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
Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel the night before the release of their album "Letters from the Atlantic" on Friday, Mar. 27.
PHOTOS: Butcher Brown performs in Herrick Chapel

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Krista Spies

Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies is a fourth-year English and Spanish major from St. Louis, MO. She loves writing about the arts almost as much as getting tattooed, and she hopes to turn going to concerts into a full-time job.

All content by Krista Spies
Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
May 6, 2024
Student publication members at Grinnell are concerned that the College will no longer fund print editions of their publications next academic year.

[Photo] SPARC publication printing in the air as budget narratives vary

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
GOGUE, Grinnell Underground Magazine, The Sequence, The Grinnell Review and Grinnell College Press — all publications that print student art — are confronting the likelihood of losing their print editions.

[Photo] Student artists find meaning in printed publications

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
From left: Grant Anguiano `24 and Theo Richter `24, both on guitar and vocals, and Noah Mendola `26 on the upright bass open the night.

South of Tama starts the show strong

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
March 11, 2024
Creeping Charlie performed in Gardner Lounge on Friday, March 1.

Concert Review: Creeping Charlie

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
March 8, 2024
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.

Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

Zach Spindler-Krage and Krista Spies
February 26, 2024
Contributed by Monica St. Angelo

Grinnell Arts Center hosts Artist Salon featuring works by Grinnell students

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
February 19, 2024
Spin the Clouds released their first EP on Thursday, February 5.

Review: “Now Here to Go” by Spin the Clouds

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
February 18, 2024
Marc Duebener From left: Rumesa Qalbani `25, Chae Yu `24, Reem Elamin `27 and Helena Callil Tomei `27 strike their own model poses in fron tof the GOGUE Fall 2023 release table.

GOGUE strikes a pose: Fall 2023 issue release

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
February 5, 2024
From left: Ethan Versh `27 and Eli Brotman `25 take turns DJing, showing each other aspects of their respective techniques.

Spotlight on student DJs: Eli Brotman `25 and Ethan Versh `27

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
From left: Editor Carter Ottele `25 manages Henry Coen `25, Elke Calhoun `25 and a team of serious B&S writers.

Meet the SPARC: Pubs office profiles

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Krista Spies `24 poses in front of her "Barbie" poster with a vinyl copy of The Runaways' self-titled record.

Playlist of My Life, Tattoo Tour Edition: Krista Spies `24

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns

Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 12, 2023
From back left: Fui Hawsatitam `27, Ian Macdonald `25, Nic Grofsorean `24, Phukao Prommolmard `24.5, Dillon Rawlings `25. From front left: Mia Eierman `24, Sophie Youngdahl `24, Collin Thomas-Green `26, Tim Murphy `23.5, Benjamin Sheeley `26. BĀDPHAYÁK gets their spook on.

BĀDPHAYÁK reflects on band after Harris party

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
The Iowa Dance Festival came to Grinnell for the first time. On Oct. 13 and 14, dancers and performers explored the art of dance in Roberts Theater in the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.

Dance Dance Instituiton: Iowa Dance Festival takes a chance on Grinnell

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 29, 2023
From left: Mark Laver and Erik Jarvis `12 performing in the dining room of the restaurant Relish at 834 Park St.

Songwriters at Relish event brings together town, College through music

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
GWARC, French House, Freesound and the Concerts Committee teamed up for a night of music and mocktails!

Food-lovers and French friends host music over mocktails

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
John Rommereim conducts the Grinnell Singers in rehearsal leading up to their Family Weekend Concert.

Grinnell Singers set to challenge themselves with ambitious plans for the year

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
Grinnelllians participate in calming yoga exercises surrounded by art.

Grinnellians gather for art appreciation and yoga

Krista Spies, Staff writer
September 25, 2023
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bob's open mic.

Bob’s Underground open mics are back

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Spin the Clouds, from left: Collin Thomas-Green `26, Oliver Wolfe `25, Evan Hein `26 and Elizabeth Clarkson `25.

Students band together: Start year strong with Gardner concert

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Skye Ryan

Skye Ryan

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.

Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
Sancho Stardust is caught mid-hair toss with arms spread out side to side.

Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Ted Braun (L) and Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies Nich Perez (R) discuss Braun's film.

“¡Viva Maestro!” explores art, political unrest

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Singers of various ages stand in the aisle of a theatre, each standing on a separate stair. They are singing and holding sheet music.

Spotlight on Grinnell Oratorio Society

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Feng answered questions and discussed the film with attendees following the screening.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Violet Du Feng visits Grinnell

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Clark's debut poetry collection (pictured) was published in 2022.

“To write and create are not the same thing”: Writers@Grinnell welcomes John Lee Clark

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Left to right: Silhouette-Ware Ewer with Nashki script on shoulder. Late 12th - early 13th century, Iran. Fritware with black slip under turquoise glaze. Pitcher with Naskh inscription around shoulder. Late 13th century, Iran. Fritware with light brown luster glaze decoration. Ewer. Late 12th century, Syria. Fritware, underglaze blue and turquoise with luster over transparent glaze.

“Fragmentary Visions” showcases work from the past millennium and beyond

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Student Ceramics Studio monitor Zo Zentner `25 reaches for bisque, or fired, unglazed ceramic pieces, in the studio.

Student Ceramics Studio spins back into action for spring

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Illustration of a man wearing a virtual reality headset on a Viking longship.

David Neville sets sail on virtual Viking longship project

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Thomas Nsereko `26 hosted a private dinner party in Des Moines on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Thomas Nsereko dishes on balancing life as a student chef

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
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