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A nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer uses a powerful magnetic field to analyze molecular structure.
Chemistry department buys a NMR machine for just under $600,000
The Student Government Associations rollover budget was given to Weekend.
Confusion reigns over budgeting process and regulations for student organizations
GrinEats had over 600 downloaded within 24 hours of the apps release being announced.
Students develop GrinEats, an app to reduce food waste
CLS offers new programs
CLS offers new programs
Farm House residents plan on implementing a Permaculture system when they regain access to the original plot of land.
Farm House adapts and expands farm
From left: Owner of Uptown Nutrition Darian Morrison and employee Jillian Miller behind the front counter of the shake and tea bar.
Uptown Nutrition shakes up local health scene
Around 20 women attended the Thursday, Sept. 21 Connecting for Women breakfast networking event in the lounge of Grinnell Colleges golf course.
“Connecting for Women” event continues to promote unity among women in the workplace
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.
Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan
From left: Co-owners of Olmstead Sweet Treats, Charlotte Ashby and Troy Olmstead with their daughter who also is a manager.
Olmstead Sweet Treats serves up newest scoops
From left: Zoe Knoernschild `24, Lexi Hankenson `24 and Joey Fisk `24
Cribz: A bat cave at 934 High Street
Grinnelllians participate in calming yoga exercises surrounded by art.
Grinnellians gather for art appreciation and yoga
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.
Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
Transgender, Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts a poetry reading in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.
Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts readings on renewal
Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell for roundtable and book talk.
Writers @ Grinnell: Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell
Stephen Appleby-Barr stands next to his work in his exhibition, Correspondence.
Stephen Appleby-Barr, Melena Johnson `23 explore theme of connection in new exhibition
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bobs open mic.
Bob’s Underground open mics are back
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at Its Not What It Is opening reception on September 7.
Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina breaks convention with new exhibit “It’s Not What It Is”
From left: Spencer Poole, Daniel Stewart `26, Ari Dworkin-Cantor `24. Not pictured: Morgan Trujillo `27.
New hardcore band begins with poster
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.
Women’s soccer stalemates Central College
After graduating from Hendrix College in 2022, Cole Cody worked as an assistant golf coach at Henderson State University for a year before coming to head Grinnell’s golf program.
Grinnell golf has a new, ambitious coach
Grinnell football playing against Ripon College on Sept. 9.
Football brings home first win of the season
Members of Volleyball Club playing a game during their Sept. 6 practice. Between 30 and 40 participants attend each club practice.
Volleyball Club set for another year
Grinnells Fireballs (dark caps) defend against Carleton Colleges attack at the Heartland Division Championship in April 2023.
Championship winning water polo club encourages more newcomers to dive in
Evelyn Wilber `26 listens to Days by Television while working on an assignment in her on-campus dorm room.
Playlist of My Life: Evelyn Wilber `26
Artist Liv Hage `25 poses with work from her exhibit Flesh/Blood at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.
Liv Hage shows off impressive body of work with original exhibit “Flesh/Blood”
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
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
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
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
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
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
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House

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Op-ed: Free Palestine, a call to action

Op-ed: Free Palestine, a call to action

Lena Wiebe
December 5, 2022
Photo by Paul Hansen.

Reynaldo Wilson

Lena Wiebe
May 8, 2022
If approved, the new emergency medical service ambulance system will begin use on Jan. 31, 2025. Photo by Paul Hansen.

New independent Emergency Medical Service system proposed in Grinnell

Lena Wiebe
May 2, 2022
A leaf on display marked with Sorensons tracing technique. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

“Leaves / Traces” puts down roots at Smith

Lena Wiebe
April 7, 2022
Graphic by Qingshuo Du.

Students express frustration with online textbook charges

Lena Wiebe
March 6, 2022
The Navigator CO2 Ventures pipeline, if completed , would bring captured carbon dioxide to Illinois. The pipeline would also extend through Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota. Contributed.

Iowa landowners fear eminent domain seizure as carbon pipelines are proposed

Lena Wiebe
February 27, 2022
Intramural volleyball players on Cleve beachs sand volleyball courts in 2017. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Intramural sports return to Grinnell

Lena Wiebe
February 26, 2022
Students hung up banners protesting the use of single-use plates in the Dining Hall. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Student Environmental Committee takes single-use protest public

Lena Wiebe
February 21, 2022
Clockwise: Priyanka Bhaskar Patil, Ahon Gooptu, Sooji Son, Anjali Jain. Photo contributed by Ahon Gooptu.

Inaugural Sandy Moffett Award recipient soars in “Taramandal! Ek Naya Safar”

Lena Wiebe
February 12, 2022
Graphic by Qingshuo Du.

Grinnell-Newburg School District ends mask mandate amid Omicron wave

Lena Wiebe
February 6, 2022
Farm House preparing for Brarvest Hunch

Bonding within project houses persists, despite inaccessible funding

Lena Wiebe
December 7, 2021
Sophie Noyes `24 (left) and Letícia Monteiro `23 stand on the set of Do You Feel Anger, which was designed to imitate a typical “fishbowl” conference room. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

“Do You Feel Anger?” opens in Flanagan Theatre

Lena Wiebe
November 18, 2021
Jonah Shin began creating his own music when classes went online in 2020. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

Grinnell Artists: Jonah Shin

Lena Wiebe
November 2, 2021
Despite precautions taken by the College to keep their faculty and staff safe, members of the College community feel unsafe sending their own children to school. Shabana Gupta.

College staff and faculty worry about the safety of their families

Lena Wiebe
October 31, 2021
Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

Student extinguishes vending machine fire in South Loggia

Lena Wiebe
September 30, 2021
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