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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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Maddi Shinall

Maddi Shinall, Visuals Editor

Maddi is a fourth-year political science major from Iowa City, Iowa. She is likely either listening to Taylor Swift or drinking an iced chai (with oat milk) from the Grill at the moment, possibly both.

All content by Maddi Shinall
Maddi Shinall, Visuals Editor

Maddi Shinall, Visuals Editor

Maddi Shinall, Visuals Editor
May 7, 2023
Students with their images blurred stand and relax on Mac Field, fading into the background in front of Gates Tower.

[Photo] 47% of students have considered withdrawal from Grinnell College

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Nadia Langley and Athena Frasca look into the bathroom mirror. Allison Moore sips from a mug while seated at her dining room table.

[Photo] Cribz: Editors in Chief air their dirty laundry

Gabby Hernandez, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2023
Members of the South Asian Student Organization (SASO) dance together for a group performance featuring Bollywood music.

[Photo] Cultural Evening fills the Harris Center with song and dance

April 17, 2023
Cameras will be installed along 10th and 8th avenues where they intersect the Grinnell College campus.

[Photo] Camera installation and amnesty policy aims to address BSU demands

April 17, 2023
Students at the first UGSDW general meeting on Sept. 11, when the Union announced their bargaining priorities.

[Photo] UGSDW outlines bargaining priorities

Ellianna Cierpiot, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
Former UGSDW President Keir Hichens `22.5 spoke at the Union Kickoff Event on Aug. 27.

[Photo] College rejects UGSDW accusations of federal labor rights violation

October 3, 2022
Students at the first UGSDW general meeting on Sept. 11, when the Union announced their bargaining priorities.

[Photo] Grinnell College student Union ratifies historic contract

Zach Spindler-Krage, News Editor
April 4, 2024
Nora Kohnhorst `25 (left) and Agatha Fusco `25 spend their time out of class studying in Burling Library.

[Photo] Working Differently Days to return in the spring

October 3, 2022
Representatives from UGSDW and the College meet every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to bargain a new contract that will affect all hourly student workers at Grinnell College.

[Photo] College responds to UGSDW proposals with their own

October 31, 2022
Students can now purchase meals from Spencer Grill using their meal swipes.

[Photo] Spencer Grill meal-swipe alternative met with mostly positive reactions

November 14, 2022
Poweshiek Trading Post, located in downtown Grinnell, has partnered with Happy Home Coffee Roasters to host a weekly pop-up shop.

[Photo] Poweshiek Trading Post hosts weekly pop-up shop with local coffee roasters

November 21, 2022
All Bird scooters are scheduled to be removed from Grinnell by the end of November.

[Photo] Bird Scooters terminates contract with city of Grinnell

Jane Hoffman, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Grinnell College had an initiative to grow a plot of plants native to Iowa on a patch of land on Mac Field.

[Photo] Is Grinnell College living up to its land acknowledgement?

Cadence Chen, Staff Writer
February 12, 2023
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers won their expansion election on April 26, 2022 to expand to all hourly student workers on campus.

[Photo] UGSDW wins expansion election, will expand to all hourly student workers

Ellianna Cierpiot
April 26, 2022
A leaf on display marked with Sorenson's "tracing" technique. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] “Leaves / Traces” puts down roots at Smith

Lena Wiebe
April 7, 2022
UGSDW President Keir Hichens `22.5 addressing UGSDW members at a meeting on Mar. 3. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] UGSDW and College reach agreement that paves the way for union expansion

Ellianna Cierpiot
March 4, 2022
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[Photo] First “Working Differently Day” receives mixed reactions

Ryleigh Hayworth
February 11, 2022
"Zoo Safarians" looks forward to playing a show in their signature spontaneous style once College restrictions allow. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Grinnell Artists: Zoo Safarians

Millie Peck
February 7, 2022
Residents of 1018 East pose on their front porch with some of their favorite knickknacks. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Cribz: The residents of 1018 East Street defy odds and continue traditions

Millie Peck
February 8, 2022
Following Tyler Hoenig's resignation, the College is left with just two residence life coordinators on campus. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] RLC staffing issues worsen, leaving Residence Life staff overwhelmed

Ellianna Cierpiot
February 7, 2022
Student chefs serve food to anyone with meals left on their ticket. Each student who managed to get a ticket before the event had five total food items that they could get. That number was a bit more flexible if the student had friends who were chefs. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] ISO Food Bazaar

November 16, 2021
Macy House

[Photo] Center for Prairie Studies reappoints Jon Andelson as interim director

November 19, 2021
The Grinnell College Museum of Art (GCMOA) has purchased 14 of the 15 screen-prints in Jacob Lawrence's series, 11 of which are currently on display in the basement of Burling Library. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Serigraphs by Jacob Lawrence highlighting Toussaint L’Ouverture and Black liberation exhibited in Burling Library

Ellianna Cierpiot
November 4, 2021
Jonah Shin began creating his own music when classes went online in 2020. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Grinnell Artists: Jonah Shin

Lena Wiebe
November 2, 2021
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[Photo] College designates alternate eating spaces in response to lack of masking in Spencer Grill

Mira Diamond-Berman
October 26, 2021
Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Six professors honored at installation ceremony for endowed chairs and professorships

October 10, 2021
Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Six professors honored at installation ceremony for endowed chairs and professorships

October 10, 2021
Under President Harris' administration, the cap on tenured faculty positions has been lifted. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Board of Trustees has first meeting of 2021-2022 academic year

Eleanor Corbin
October 8, 2021
The time period of "Arcadia" shifts throughout the play, alternating between the 19th century and the ‘present day,’ which is never explicitly defined. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] “Arcadia”: a conversation with the past and present

Malcolm Galpern Levin
October 8, 2021
Mailroom employees held a rally to demand improved working conditions. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] Breaking: Mailroom student workers demonstrate on 8th Ave, demanding better working conditions

Ellianna Cierpiot
October 7, 2021
Wait times for SHAW counselors have lagged to up to 2 weeks. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

[Photo] SHAW contracts with Virtual Care Group after students allege lack of accessible mental health services

Mohammad Igbaria
October 4, 2021
Despite offering Grinnell an exciting new method of transportations, Bird scooters have faced many logistical and accessibility issues on and off campus. Photo by Maddi Shinall '23.

[Photo] The word on Bird scooters

Mira Diamond-Berman
September 8, 2021
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