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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
Jim White smiles warmly in front of a Christmas tree in downtown Grinnell.
Jim White’s legacy of kindness rings bright this Jingle Bell Holiday
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sara Jaljaa `26 poses for a portrait in front of the trees by Macy House on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The threat of disunity: exploitation, consequences and responses
Renfrow Hall Tour
Renfrow Hall Tour
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
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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All content by Lily Bohlke
Dan Strong, associate director and curator of exhibitions at Faulconer Gallery, has been with the College since the museum's inception. Photo by Scott Lew.

Career spotlight: Dan Strong, curator of Faulconer Gallery

Lily Bohlke
November 29, 2018
Sam Stickels '19 acting at rehearsal on Thursday, Oct. 11.

Lights, Camera … Serve! Grinnell athletes in the arts

Lily Bohlke
October 11, 2018
Joe Lacina, who works as the studio art technician in Bucksbaum, is a skilled artist with Grinnell roots. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Grinnell Artist: Joe Lacina

Lily Bohlke
October 4, 2018
The heavy rains from thunderstorms caused flooding in dorm rooms, forcing students to protect personal belongings from the water. Photo by Sarah Lincoln

Heavy rains and thunderstorms cause damage

Lily Bohlke
September 7, 2018
Grinnell experienced minor flooding during the last week. Photo by Zoey Kohler

Grinnell endures serious storms

Lily Bohlke
September 6, 2018
Work currently on display at Faulconer Gallery from Charles Bierk. Photo by Lily Bohlke.

Faulconer Gallery opens exhibition featuring two artists

Lily Bohlke
August 30, 2018
Prairie grass hangs in the center of the gallery, inviting visitors to navigate the space. Photo by Reina Shahi.

Smith show puts the prairie on display

Lily Bohlke
May 4, 2018
Evan Bunis '18 following through on a shot taken during the golf team's spring break trip to Arizona. Contributed photo.

Men’s golf team looks to Bunis’ leadership for success in 2018 season

Lily Bohlke
April 5, 2018
Grinnell Mock Trial: raising the bar

Grinnell Mock Trial: raising the bar

Lily Bohlke
February 1, 2018
Grinnell Artists: Victoria Park '21

Grinnell Artists: Victoria Park ’21

Lily Bohlke
November 2, 2017
CONTRIBUTED The symmetrical symbol for the Yoni Ki Baat group, which features four women in a close, interdependent embrace. Contributed photo.

Yoni Ki Baat: vulnerable and empowering

Lily Bohlke
October 27, 2017
President Kington and the athletic department support Grinnell student-athletes' rights to protest the national anthem. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Athletic department and President Kington side with athlete protests

Lily Bohlke
September 29, 2017
Grinnell Artists: Madeleine Brand-LaBarge '18

Grinnell Artists: Madeleine Brand-LaBarge ’18

Lily Bohlke
September 21, 2017
Celina Biniaz '52, Holocaust survivor originally from Krakow, Poland, came back to Grinnell after a long time away to speak about her life since the war. Photo by Paul Chan.

Holocaust survivor Celina Biniaz ’52 spoke to students about resilience, survival

Lily Bohlke
September 15, 2017
Pat Acton makes wildly detailed models out of matchsticks, like the model of Notre Dame above. Contributed photo.

Matchstick museum proves to be a marvel

Lily Bohlke
September 7, 2017
Photo by Helena Gruensteidl Shannon Young came back from a semester abroad in Cambodia and broke a school record.

Shannon Young breaks school record in steeplechase

Lily Bohlke
May 4, 2017
Professors contextualize conflict in Syria

Professors contextualize conflict in Syria

Lily Bohlke and Eva Lilienfeld
April 14, 2017
The CRSSJ is going to be relocated to make way for a new admissions building. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Campus council on divestment, prayer spaces, student wages and Block Party

Lily Bohlke
March 3, 2017
Bad Feminists/Bad Critics seminar to present debate on censorship of pornography from the perspective of the 1980 Sex Wars

Bad Feminists/Bad Critics seminar to present debate on censorship of pornography from the perspective of the 1980 Sex Wars

Lily Bohlke
March 3, 2017
Summer White '18 will be the president of SGA for the 2017-2018 academic year.

SGA Executive Election Results

Lily Bohlke
March 2, 2017
Meet your SGA executive candidates

Meet your SGA executive candidates

Lily Bohlke
February 24, 2017

Campus council debates antifa ideals and rhetoric

Lily Bohlke
February 17, 2017

Grinnell continues to respond to immigration ban

Lily Bohlke and Mira Braneck
February 10, 2017
Sawyer continues to post their anti-fascist posters around campus.

Anti-fascism imagery criticized, vandalized

Lily Bohlke
February 3, 2017
Immigration ban sparks response by students and administration

Immigration ban sparks response by students and administration

Lily Bohlke and Mira Braneck
February 3, 2017
Co-founder and co-leader of Grinnell College Virtual Reality Club Richard Li '17 assists a student trying out the new virtual reality technology. Photo by Garrett Wang.

Grinnellians become white blood cells through virtual reality

Lily Bohlke
November 17, 2016
Students interested in finance discuss how to invest a 160,000 dollar portfolio. Photo by Garrett Wang.

Pioneer Capital Investments gives students alternative financial opportunities

Lily Bohlke
October 27, 2016
The bus for "A Home in the Heartland: Forgotten Stories of how Iowa Got to Be 'Us'" is painted differently than the four exhibits TRACES has run previously. The organization has driven Iowa's social history around the Midwest. Photo by Xiaoxuan Yang.

Bus-eum: “A Home in the Heartland”

Lily Bohlke
September 29, 2016
Photo by Sarah Ruiz. The Physics SEPC consists of Rachel Bass '19, Peter Cipriano '19, Androniki Mitrou '17, Higinio Jasso '17, Allison Bartz '18 and Sarah McCarthy '19. SEPC members are now required to go through implicit bias training.

SEPCs attempt to reduce implicit bias through required trainings

Lily Bohlke
September 22, 2016
Photo by Garrett Wang. Reed Essex '19, Jacob Leder '20, Hameed Weaver '17, Dhruv Gupta '17, Logan Stuart '19 and Deniz Sahin '20 come together to share homemade beats and practice freestyling. A performance is coming up soon.

Cypher club provides alternative freestyle and beat forum

Lily Bohlke
September 22, 2016
Anita DeWitt was elected SGA President. Photo by Jun Taek Lee

DeWitt elected as president, Dann for VPSA, Aaronson for VPAA

Lily Bohlke
March 4, 2016
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