The Scarlet & Black

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A drone shot of High Street in Grinnell, Iowa, photo taken on September 25, 2024.
Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
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
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
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
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?
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
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
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
Scarlet Sessions: E the profit
Scarlet Sessions: Meet My Best Friend
Scarlet Sessions: My Best Friend
Student-Run Beauty Businesses
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
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
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
Princess Joseph
Princess Joseph
Anastasia Rompi `25.
Anastasia Rompi
Alex Carlon
Alex Carlon
Agatha Fusco
Agatha Fusco
Zeineb Mezghanni `25
Zeineb Mezghanni

The Scarlet & Black

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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 7, 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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