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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
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
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“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 Lucia Cheng
Lucia Cheng '23 sitting in HSSC.

If you’re reading this, would you understand me?: A look back on four years at Grinnell as an Asian American

Lucia Cheng, News Editor
March 13, 2023
Lucia Cheng imitating her cat, Winona.

A love letter to my emotional support cat, Winona

Lucia Cheng, News Editor
February 13, 2023
Drag performers take a bow together to conclude the 2022 drag show.

“Creatures of the Night” descend upon the stage of Grinnell’s 15th drag show

Lucia Cheng, Features Editor
November 21, 2022
Covid 2.0: sparking my decison to be “full gay”

Covid 2.0: sparking my decison to be “full gay”

Lucia Cheng, Features Editor
September 19, 2022
Professor and Chair of the religious studies Tyler Roberts passes away at 61. Photo contributed by Grinnell College.

Remembering Professor Tyler Roberts

Lucia Cheng
November 15, 2021
Raven McClendon `22 urges students to disperse and pay no attention to the demonstrators. Photo by Lucia Cheng.

TikTok-famous anti-sex demonstrators confront students on 8th Ave

Lucia Cheng
September 24, 2021
Op-Ed: The Lighthouse

Op-Ed: The Lighthouse

Lucia Cheng
September 5, 2021
Sarina Lincoln, Chloe Wray, Elena Copell, Maya Kusunoki-Martin and Zoe Fruchter, all `21 pose on the front porch of their house on Park Street.

Cribz: The Grandmas of Park Street

Lucia Cheng
May 23, 2021
Photo contributed by Maya Kusunoki-Martin.

Maya Kusunoki-Martin

Lucia Cheng
May 16, 2021
Sarah Beisner (left) and Destiny Magnett (right), both '22, are the first Grinnell students to be named Truman Scholars since 2017. Photos contributed by Grinnell College and Destiny Magnett.

Sarah Beisner and Destiny Magnett awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship

Lucia Cheng
May 14, 2021
What is an Asian American identity?

What is an Asian American identity?

Lucia Cheng
May 3, 2021
John Garrison will leave Grinnell College to work as an English teacher in California.

Q&A: Professor John Garrison, English, on learning, growing and asking for help – and his newly announced Guggenheim award

Lucia Cheng
April 20, 2021
The Sexual Health Information Center (SHIC) is now under the umbrella of the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) to provide more support for student staff. Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

“I just want this place to exist:” SHIC persists through a year of organizational challenges

Lucia Cheng
April 9, 2021
For two days this winter, South Campus adopted a possum. Photo by Lucia Cheng.

The South Campus Possum: A Winter’s Tale

Lucia Cheng
April 7, 2021
The new executives: from left to right, VPSA Andy Kenley '22, President Fernando Villatoro '22, and VPAA Ashton Aveling '22. Drawings by Zoe Fruchter.

New SGA execs plan cabinet shakeups, constitutional reforms

Lucia Cheng
March 12, 2021
Photo contributed by Garth Greenwell.

Professor Garth Greenwell on his new anthology, “Kink”

Lucia Cheng
February 20, 2021
After starting the year online, first-years are now living on campus for a chance at some semblance of the college experience they envisioned. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

At long last, first-years arrive on campus

Lucia Cheng
February 10, 2021
"Don't be surprised": Grinnell's East Asian students reflect on racism and xenophobia during COVID-19

“Don’t be surprised”: Grinnell’s East Asian students reflect on racism and xenophobia during COVID-19

Lucia Cheng
April 28, 2020
Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Let’s Unpack That

Lucia Cheng
February 28, 2020
Photo by Scott Lew.

True Grinnellian: Rachel Bly reminisces on life lived locally

Lucia Cheng
February 21, 2020

SGA initiates constitutional review process amid calls for reform

Lucia Cheng
February 14, 2020
Kexin Huang ’22 worries for her family living in Wuhan. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Coronavirus panic interrupts Chinese students’ visit to campus

Lucia Cheng
February 6, 2020
Choreographer Jason Rodriguez of FX's "Pose" brings voguing to campus

Choreographer Jason Rodriguez of FX’s “Pose” brings voguing to campus

Lucia Cheng
October 31, 2019
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, a public forum was held at Drake Library in order to discuss the Iowa Valley Community College Bond. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Grinnell community members hope to pass IVCC bond

Lucia Cheng
October 10, 2019
Nina Kouchi ’22 has won the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer for the second time this season. Kouchi has won two tournaments this year, and her scoring has placed her at the top of the division. Photo by Isabel Torrence

Nina Kouchi wins SLIAC women’s golfer of the week for second time

Lucia Cheng
October 3, 2019
Zainab Thompson '22 is the Head Editor of Concrete Perspectives, a student publication which takes submissions from inmates as a part of the Liberal Arts in Prison program. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Students publish inmates’ work with Liberal Arts in Prison program

Lucia Cheng
October 3, 2019
Emma Schaefer '22 is one of a few Grinnell songwriters leading Songwriters' Circle workshops at the Stew. Contributed by Emma Schaefer.

First-ever Prairiepalooza music festival to be held in Central Park

Lucia Cheng
September 19, 2019
Grinnell students and community members share their experiences with service animals

Grinnell students and community members share their experiences with service animals

Lucia Cheng
September 12, 2019
Elizabeth Hill, CERA Manager and Outreach Coordinator, participates in a prairie burning. Photo by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College.

Elizabeth Hill, manager of CERA, says goodbye to Grinnell

Lucia Cheng
September 6, 2019
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