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Cameras alongside Joe Rosenfield `25 Center (JRC).
Camera Amnesty Policy implemented, cameras installed throughout 8th and 10th Avenues
A nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer uses a powerful magnetic field to analyze molecular structure.
Chemistry department buys a NMR machine for just under $600,000
The Student Government Associations rollover budget was given to Weekend.
Confusion reigns over budgeting process and regulations for student organizations
GrinEats had over 600 downloaded within 24 hours of the apps release being announced.
Students develop GrinEats, an app to reduce food waste
CLS offers new programs
CLS offers new programs
From left: Owner of Uptown Nutrition Darian Morrison and employee Jillian Miller behind the front counter of the shake and tea bar.
Uptown Nutrition shakes up local health scene
Around 20 women attended the Thursday, Sept. 21 Connecting for Women breakfast networking event in the lounge of Grinnell Colleges golf course.
“Connecting for Women” event continues to promote unity among women in the workplace
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.
Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan
From left: Co-owners of Olmstead Sweet Treats, Charlotte Ashby and Troy Olmstead with their daughter who also is a manager.
Olmstead Sweet Treats serves up newest scoops
From left: Zoe Knoernschild `24, Lexi Hankenson `24 and Joey Fisk `24
Cribz: A bat cave at 934 High Street
Grinnelllians participate in calming yoga exercises surrounded by art.
Grinnellians gather for art appreciation and yoga
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.
Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
Transgender, Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts a poetry reading in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.
Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts readings on renewal
Zack Walsh From left: Henry Coen `25, co-director of the Neverland Players, and Elena Busick `25. The Neverland Players continued their positive energy throughout the rehearsal process.
It’s never not fun in Neverland
Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell for roundtable and book talk.
Writers @ Grinnell: Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell
Stephen Appleby-Barr stands next to his work in his exhibition, Correspondence.
Stephen Appleby-Barr, Melena Johnson `23 explore theme of connection in new exhibition
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bobs open mic.
Bob’s Underground open mics are back
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at Its Not What It Is opening reception on September 7.
Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina breaks convention with new exhibit “It’s Not What It Is”
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.
Women’s soccer stalemates Central College
After graduating from Hendrix College in 2022, Cole Cody worked as an assistant golf coach at Henderson State University for a year before coming to head Grinnell’s golf program.
Grinnell golf has a new, ambitious coach
Grinnell football playing against Ripon College on Sept. 9.
Football brings home first win of the season
Members of Volleyball Club playing a game during their Sept. 6 practice. Between 30 and 40 participants attend each club practice.
Volleyball Club set for another year
Grinnells Fireballs (dark caps) defend against Carleton Colleges attack at the Heartland Division Championship in April 2023.
Championship winning water polo club encourages more newcomers to dive in
Evelyn Wilber `26 listens to Days by Television while working on an assignment in her on-campus dorm room.
Playlist of My Life: Evelyn Wilber `26
Artist Liv Hage `25 poses with work from her exhibit Flesh/Blood at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.
Liv Hage shows off impressive body of work with original exhibit “Flesh/Blood”
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
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
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
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
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House

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Dining Services and Students disagreed on how much the college should donate per meal. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Dining Services’ Fogfast donations fall short of student expectations

Malcolm Galpern Levin
February 21, 2022
Did We Make It? was published this past June and contains a beautiful array of poems written in response to 13 evocative oil paintings, including Mixed Metaphor. Photo contributed by Tilly Woodward.

Writers@Grinnell celebrates the release of “Did We Make It?”

Malcolm Galpern Levin
November 21, 2021
ISO Cabinet

International Student Organization connects students through new and old traditions

Malcolm Galpern Levin
November 11, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots are available to eligible individuals at Walmart and Hy-Vee. Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Poweshiek County Public Health rolls out COVID-19 booster doses in Grinnell

Malcolm Galpern Levin
November 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.

“Arcadia”: a conversation with the past and present

Malcolm Galpern Levin
October 8, 2021
Quarterback Grayson Woodhouse 24 scrambling out of his pocket while Rockford defenders chase him down. Contributed by Ted Schultz

Football is Back

Malcolm Galpern Levin
September 11, 2021
Poster for Obuchi Adikemas MAP Unfinished Reflections. Image contributed by Adikema.

Obuchi Adikema’s “Unfinished Reflections” meditates on experiences on coming of age, community, and disillusionment at Grinnell College

Malcolm Galpern Levin
May 13, 2021
Shanna Kang 21, Jacey Birkenmeyer 22 and Eli Calalang-Lacroix 22 (left to right) perform at The Grinnellian in Spring 2019, the last time the event was held. Photo contributed by Saketan Anand.

How can Grinnell traditions survive the pandemic?

Malcolm Galpern Levin
April 21, 2021
Graphic by Tess Kerkhof.

From “overwhelmingly positive” to “depressing as fuck,” students face the year’s final term with mixed emotions

Malcolm Galpern Levin
April 14, 2021
Spring competition returns to Grinnell College!

Spring competition returns to Grinnell College!

Malcolm Galpern Levin
March 19, 2021
Conrad made headlines in the 1930s as both a woman and a Socialist candidate. Photo contributed by Grinnell Stories.

Recognizing Grinnell trailblazer Laetitia Moon Conard

Malcolm Galpern Levin
March 15, 2021
A Heron now stands at the entrance of the Rock Creek campgrounds. Contributed by Gary Keenan.

The man turning trees into art – with a chainsaw

Malcolm Galpern Levin
March 6, 2021
Despite the circumstances, the residents of 934 High Street are able to make their senior year memorable. From left to right are Conner Stanfield, Audrey Boyle (holding Henrik the cat), Sophia Schott and Ahon Gooptu, all `21. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Cribz: The show must go on at 934 High Street

Malcolm Galpern Levin
March 1, 2021
Spring-sport athletes will have the option to return to campus this spring. Photo contributed by Ted Schulz.

Spring-sport athletes invited back to campus for Spring Term 2

Malcolm Galpern Levin
February 21, 2021
First-year athletes are finding new ways to practice this spring. Photo contributed by Ted Schultz.

With first-years on campus, Grinnell College athletics slowly resume

Malcolm Galpern Levin
February 21, 2021
First years show off their new dorm rooms to the S&Bs Malcolm Galpern Levin. Photo contributed by Maddie Healy 24.

Cribz: First-years and their first dorms

Malcolm Galpern Levin
February 13, 2021
Grinnells fourth TEDxGrinnell conference continues, providing students and alum with a creative and academic outlet and a chance to learn new things. Graphic by Tess Kerkhof.

TEDxGrinnell continues virtually to spotlight hope, resilience and knowledge

Malcolm Galpern Levin
February 7, 2021
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