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More than 1,000 protestors gathered in Des Moines to protest anti-trans legislation on Sunday, March 6.
Rally to Resist: Grinnellians protest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Evelynn Coffie `24 (Left) and Bethany Willig `23 (Right)
BSU distributes mutual aid to Black students
Nicole Cabe `23, Spanish major and community engagement coordinator.
Year-long Spanish course innovates MAP structure
Cullen Hendrix, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, gave a talk about climate change and security issues.
Visiting speakers spread awareness about climate change through Rosenfield Program
UGSDW bargaining: March 9 bargaining update
Drake Community Library offers oral history workshop on March 13
Drake Community Library offers oral history workshop on March 13
Vonda Earnhart is the owner of Vondas Flowers and Gifts.
Vonda’s Flowers and Gifts makes Grinnell’s creativity bloom
Grinnell College makes monetary donations and contributes props to Grinnell High School for theatrical shows.
Grinnell High School presents “Crimes of the Heart”
Troy Kingery (left) and Chris Mcvay (right) are two of the bartenders at the Fraternal Order of Eagles bar located in Grinnell.
Meet the Bartenders: Eagles Edition
16 Grinnell businesses are participating in an initiative to collect period products to be distributed amongst Grinnell Middle School and Grinnell-Newburg High School, Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) Food Pantry and Drake Community Library.
Grinnell businesses kick off Women’s History Month
From left: Zoe Nechin `25, Theo Deitz-Green `23, Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay, and Livia Stein Freitas `25 perform a spiel.
Celebration and resilience in the month of joy: Purim at Grinnell
Some students with dietary restrictions struggle to find options in the Dining Hall.
Meal plan price increase raises questions about Dining Hall quality
GWSS fourth-years adopted the position of historical pro-sex and anti-sex feminists for the Sex Wars debate.
Graduating GWSS majors explore ‘bad feminists’ in Sex Wars debate
The Campus Quaker Meeting Worship Group holds silent meetings on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in the CRSSJ Prayer Garage.
Campus Quaker Meeting Worship Group hosts silent meetings to encourage reflection
In this photo, all women students at Grinnell lived in South Campus residence halls prior to dorm integration in 1968.
History Takeover: The winding path of coeducation at Grinnell
Hai-Dang Phan, on the left, and Phan Nhiên Hạo, on the right, sit in two simple wooden chairs on a red carpet looking at the camera. Their heads are tilted slightly towards each other. Their knees are spread and their hands are clasped in their laps. The chairs are part of a row and another row is visible behind them, for audience seating, but no one else is in frame. A blank whiteboard is visible on the wall behind them.
A poet in exile: Phan Nhiên Hạo with Hai-Dang Phan at Writers@Grinnell
Five people sit staggered on three rows of benches, backs turned to the camera. They face a person wearing a mask, jeans, and a pale blue collared shirt with a darker blue cardigan over top. This person is standing, facing the camera, and appears to be reading from a book. Behind them are vertical white boards that come to a point, imitating a slatted wall inside of a church with a pointed roof, with what appears to be a round stained-glass window near the point. The ground is brown and fades to a mossy green near the left side. A seated figure, barely visible, sits far away in the shadows on the left.
Fear, faith and hope in “Arbor Falls”
Clarks debut poetry collection (pictured) was published in 2022.
“To write and create are not the same thing”: Writers@Grinnell welcomes John Lee Clark
Aubrie Torhorst `23 stands between her pieces A Body Touched (left) and One Needs to be Embraced (right).
“Autonomy” at Smith Gallery explores intersection of medicine and identity
From left to right: Dylan Laurianti `23, Nick Parker `23, Will Sweek `23, Henry Gold `25 and Kenny Atlas `23.
The many aliases of Soi Disantra
Sam Rudenberg `25 (above) and Henry Bridgers (not pictured) beat Cornell College in a doubles match 8-0 at the March 5 match. Grinnell won 9-0.
Men’s tennis extends 19-year MWC win streak
Ian Clawson `26 (above) broke the school record for the weight throw with a 54-5 1/12 toss at the Midwest Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship on Feb. 24-25. He placed third in the event.
Pioneers break records at indoor track and field championships
Aiden Gilbert `23, guard, drives the ball down court in the Feb. 14 game against Beloit College.
Buzzer sounds on men’s basketball season in OT loss
Ian MacMoran `24 (upper left), Ivan Kwei `24 (lower left), Yoel Hooper-Antunez `24 (middle) and Phukao Prom- molmard `25 (middle-right) all competed in the Feb. 25 tournament hosted by Smash at Grinnell.
From fist bumps to knockouts: Smash at Grinnell hosts tournament
Sabrina Tang `23 was ranked 13th nationally in women’s Division-III tennis.
Women’s tennis returns to play after stellar fall season
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
Caleb Elfenbein posing in his office
Office Hours: Caleb Elfenbein, Religious Studies & History
Beauty of Nature: American Robin
Beauty of Nature: American Robin
Bertie the frog: Volume #3
Bertie the frog: Volume #3
Oh Deer Volume #6
Oh Deer Volume #6
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
Beauty of Nature: American Robin
Beauty of Nature: American Robin
Bertie the frog: Volume #3
Bertie the frog: Volume #3
Oh Deer Volume #6
Oh Deer Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Heres a hug
Bertie the Frog: Here’s a hug
Beauty of Nature: White-breasted Nuthatch
Beauty of Nature: White-breasted Nuthatch
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
The signs as first year party fouls
The signs as first year party fouls
Horoscopes: Why does everyone want to know my big three?
Horoscopes: Why does everyone want to know my big three?
Episode 6: Behind the Story – Millie Peck on “It’s time to talk”
Episode 5: The Costa Rica Semester pt. 2 — The Student Experience
Episode 4: The Costa Rica Semester pt. 1 — Behind the College’s Decision
Dorm Cats of Grinnell
Hot Takes: Grinnell Edition

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Lucia Cheng

Lucia Cheng, News Editor

Lucia Cheng (she/they) is from LA, California, but don't tell her that she's a California gurl (like, no). When she's not studying for English, Anthropology, and American Studies, she's wondering if her co-dependent relationship with her cat is a product of capitalist power relations (like, what?). Don't ask. (But, like, totally ask.)

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

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
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
A lot of the time, we don’t know how to help other people unless they tell us. And we need to be paying attention, to be aware of the times people have helped us, Professor Garrison told The S&B, reflecting on the biggest lesson hes learned so far. Photo contributed by John Garrison.

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
Dont be surprised: Grinnells 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 FXs 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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