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Economics Department will match declaring majors to advisors randomly
Economics Department will match declaring majors to advisors randomly
Eric Green `85 supported efforts to prevent and de-escalate the war with Russia.
Former presidential aide reveals lead-up to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Three years of President Harris culminate in Grinnell College’s Knowledge into Action 2030 plan
Three years of President Harris culminate in Grinnell College’s ‘Knowledge into Action’ 2030 plan
Students report condescending and snarky treatment at UnityPoint
Students report “condescending and snarky” treatment at UnityPoint
College Rabbi establishes God Café
College Rabbi establishes God Café
Nikki Haley delivers remarks at a town hall in Newton on Friday, November 17.
Nikki Haley criticizes Trump’s “vermin” comment, receives surprise endorsement in Newton, Iowa
Vivek Ramaswamy revisited Grinnell on Jan. 15. to rally Republican voters ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Smooth sailing for Ramaswamy’s Grinnell revisit, despite major prior altercations
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) located at 4167 20th St. recently hit full capacity.
PALS at full capacity, needing volunteers
Grinnells Railway Express Model Club members Dave Benson, Jed Peterson, Michael Thorndike and Robin Broders showing off their developing historical Grinnell railway model. Not pictured is Chris Walters.
Back on track: Grinnell’s Railway Express Model Club chugs along
We create our own Hallmark moment: Grinnell prepares for annual Jingle Bell Holiday
“We create our own Hallmark moment”: Grinnell prepares for annual Jingle Bell Holiday
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
Ashley Pacheco `24
Students Speak: Negative Experiences with Registration Process
Students dish up cuisine and culture at the International Student Organizations food bazaar.
Photo series: ISO celebrates largest food bazaar in history
Under Atticus’ robust, pink exterior, Grinnellians can create visual representations of their personal bodies and spirits.
Portrait pop-up celebrates student individuality
From left: Sam Sirna `25, Phukao Prommolmard `24.5, and Andrew Lim `25 ravenously enjoy their Monday nights bonding over food.
Mealz: It’s dinner-Thai at 920 High
Kathryn Vermeulen `24 sits in the center of Smith Gallery, her art adorning the walls behind her. She enlisted a friend to help her set up the exhibition in time.
Deep Dive: Smith Gallery, behind the scenes
From left: Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24, Dillon Rawlings `25 and Collin Thomas-Green `26 play music from the Yucatan region of Mexico.
Latin American Ensemble plays first concert in anticipation of winter tour in Mexico
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the S&B went backstage at the Queer People of Color (QPOC) fall drag show to get quotes from performers while their adrenaline was still high. This was J Lusts first ever drag performance. Photo by: Zack Walsh
Photo Series: QPOC hosts fantasy-themed fall drag show
Christine Duncan leads the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Friday, Nov. 10.
Improvisational singer Christine Duncan leaves students and attendees jazzed
Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns
Student bands take the spotlight while Grinnell Concerts faces budgetary concerns
Bryant Nguyen `25 dives for the ball during a volleyball club practice.
Volleyball club bumps record to 1-1 in season’s first competitions
Erin Lillis `24 breaks through two Central College defenders on her way to the basket during the Nov. 15 game the Pioneers lost 62-57.
Women’s basketball brings the energy in home opener against Central College
Caleb Hoereth `24 dribbles the ball in a game against the University of Dubuque on Sept. 5. Grinnell lost 3-0.
Men’s soccer falls short of title in unexpected MWC tournament matchup
Members of the volleyball team practicing on Wednesday Nov. 8 in preparation for their matches at the Midwest Conference tournament.
Volleyball looks for revenge in MWC tournament
A group of prospective students and their families receiving a tour of Grinnell’s campus on Oct. 27. Grinnell College spent $62,043 on athletic recruiting during the 2022-2023 academic year.
How does Grinnell recruit new athletes?
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
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
Chica, Freddy, Foxy and Bonnie look more menacing in this still than they ever do in the actual film.
Review: Marcy has five thoughts and they’re all about Freddy
Molly Wilcoxson `26 browses her musical library on a stroll by the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Playlist of My Life: Molly Wilcoxson `26
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
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
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Scariest Things on Halloween in Grinnell
Comic: The Feast of the Grand High Ghost to Which All are Invited
Comic: The Feast of the Grand High Ghost to Which All are Invited
Comic: The Spookiest Time of the Year at D-Hall
Comic: The Spookiest Time of the Year at D-Hall
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: What your sign says about your Friendsgiving dinner role
Horoscope: We know you dont have a Halloween costume yet
Horoscope: We know you don’t have a Halloween costume yet
Horoscope: Whats your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What’s your canine star sign?
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Josh Paul said weapons transfers give the U.S. leverage with countries.
Ex-U.S. State Department Official Josh Paul provides insider’s view on weapons transfers in first public event post-resignation
Meet your Student Government senators
Meet your Student Government senators
The walkout was part of an international day of pro-Palestine demonstrations facilitated by the Palestinian Youth Movement, an organization with over 200 college chapters in America and Canada.
Grinnell College students stage walkout in support of Palestine
Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy
Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Krista Spies

Krista Spies, Staff Writer

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.

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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 Bobs 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

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 Brauns 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
Clarks 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 6, 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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