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Students and faculty watch Professor David Harrison speak about the importance of defending science in Kington Plaza on Friday, Mar. 7.
Students and faculty protest federal funding cuts to science research
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Pretrial conference continued for man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Picture outside of Grinnell College Office of Admission.
Grinnell College receives fewer applications overall, early decision acceptance rate increases
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Exterior of Davis Elementary School, built in 1917.
Grinnell-Newburg passes historic levy for new elementary school
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voter intimidation at the ballot box, says Grinnell College professor
2025 Annual Celebration awards made by Grinnell student Evie Redding '25 at the STEW Makerspace.
Grinnell Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2025 business award recipients
Katie Babb `25.5 casts her vote at Elks Lodge on Tuesday, Mar. 4th.
Poweshiek County vote tally shows landslide win for tax levy
Boxes ready for transportation inside the patio of the McMurray House.
Local history is on the move: Historical Museum prepares to relocate
One of the two first place teams accepts their award. From left: Stephany Ronquillo-Contreras `28, Kayla Nguyen `28 and Italy Perez `28.
Paso Adelante and Kiddie secure funding at InnovateGC pitch competition
From left: Jules Wood `25 and Adam Figueras `25 hold a disco ball in their Renfrow apartment.
CRIBZ: Renfrow Hall’s sweet suite
Aya Yamaguchi `27 and Addie Persian `27 pose on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Writing Through Conflict makes space for reflection
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Group photo of all event attendees on the Capitol steps before going inside to advocate during Lobby Day on Monday, Feb. 27.
Students for Reproductive Justice advocates at Planned Parenthood’s Iowa Lobby Day
From left: Claire Mao `14, Emily Mester `14 and Steven Duong `19.
Writers@Grinnell brings alumni back to writing roots
Jefferson Airplane at Homecoming and Parents Weekend, Oct. 22, 1966.
History takeover: MAP sheds light on concerts
Dua Saleh performs on stage at Gardner Lounge on Friday, Feb. 21.
Concerts now: three concerts in February
Zhengxi Li `26 carefully paints Chinese characters onto a thin sheet of paper.
The Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Gala
From left: Felix Benardo `25, Maizie Schaffner `26, Nora Kohnhorst `25, Tanvi Bhujle `27, Maddie Yu `25 and Henry Coen `25 play "Dating Game".
Almost Always Improv finds love
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
From left: Alexa Hatcher ‘27, Saya Geisendorfer ‘27, Emily Lackershire ‘27; From left: Colton Benson ‘27, Grant Thurman ‘27, Finn Rowles ’27
Picklers serve a new club at Grinnell
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
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?
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson sits by the organ in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa.
Opinion: The anti-Christian rhetoric of Trump’s Christian America
Head Coach Arseneault reacts to a referee call during NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.
Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour
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
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Natasha Zettler '27 prepares to dive into the pool for her 400-yard Individual Medley Final.
PHOTOS: Grinnell’s swimming and diving team at the Midwest Conference Championships
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio
Rajanea Landers `28 mid jump during long jump event at the Darren Young Classic track meet on Feb. 14 and 15.
PHOTOS: Both Grinnell teams finish second at annual Darren Young Classic track meet
Energetic and engaging, Milwaukee-based rapper MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance at Gardner Lounge in Grinnell, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 7.
PHOTOS: MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance during first concert of spring `25

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Marc Duebener

Marc Duebener, Video Editor

Marc Duebener is a second-year chemistry and economics major with a concentration in science, medicine and society. He says he is from Chicago, Illinois but really lives in the suburbs. On campus you can find Marc shooting sporting events and documentaries, studying in Noyce or hitting the gym.

All content by Marc Duebener

[Video] Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up

Marc Duebener, Video Editor
March 17, 2025
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.

Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour

Marc Duebener, Video Editor
March 17, 2025
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.

[Photo] Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
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[Photo] Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear

Taylor Nunley and Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi
March 2, 2025
Group photo of all event attendees on the Capitol steps before going inside to advocate during Lobby Day on Monday, Feb. 27.

Students for Reproductive Justice advocates at Planned Parenthood’s Iowa Lobby Day

Marc Duebener, Video Editor
March 1, 2025
Lily Mayo '25 leaps to 2nd place in the long jump at the Grinnell Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

PHOTOS: Grinnell men and women’s track and field wins Grinnell Invitational on Saturday, February 1

Marc Duebener, Photographer
February 6, 2025
Henry Park '28 celebrates a point during a singles match against Quincy University on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

PHOTOS: Grinnell men’s tennis triumphs 4-3 over Quincy University with decisive three-set win

Marc Duebener, Photographer
February 6, 2025
Kai Te Huki '27 goes for a dunk during a game against Illinois College on Feb. 1, 2025.

PHOTOS: Grinnell Men’s Basketball vs. Illinois College

Marc Duebener, Photographer
February 6, 2025
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.

PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record

Marc Duebener, Staff Photographer
December 9, 2024
Art from the premiere Basement Gallery show, "Enflocking It" by Philomena Fresca and Amy Kan.

[Photo] Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”

Bea Crist
December 9, 2024
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.

[Photo] CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Coach David Arsenault Jr. talks to the team at Grinnell's home opener game against Principia College on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell men’s basketball aims to protect Darby, eyes conference title

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024
From left: Joyce Stern, dean for student success and academic advising, and Andrea Tracy, associate dean of student academic life, pose in front of a sign advertising the academic advising survey.

[Photo] Grinnell College surveys students and faculty on advising, plans to rehaul system

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show

PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, Marc Duebener, and Rihaan Bhansali
November 18, 2024
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".

[Photo] Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
November 16, 2024
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[Photo] QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias

November 16, 2024
A sign directing students to the Free Store.

[Photo] Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall

Thai Theodoro, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024
Sam Eaton (26) pushes through avoiding defense during a game against Illinois College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Marc Duebener)

[Photo] Football looks ahead

Scarlett Saldaña, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Cassidy Pak (15) tosses the ball into the net during a game against Central Christian (KS) on Fri, Nov. 8, 2024.

[Photo] Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins

November 11, 2024
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.

PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in

Marc Duebener, Staff Photographer
November 5, 2024
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

PHOTOS: Election Day in Grinnell, Iowa

Zach Spindler-Krage, Marc Duebener, and Meilynn Smith
November 5, 2024
A voting sign sits outside Elks Lodge polling station in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Voter intimidation at the ballot box, says Grinnell College professor

March 29, 2025
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] What went wrong with Selzer's Iowa Poll?

November 18, 2024
Richard Balleau, 76, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell voters speak on their preferences down the ballot

November 5, 2024
Jack Broadmoore, 20, receives an "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Iowans pass amendment barring non-citizen voting amid challenged ballots, lawsuit and anti-immigrant rhetoric

November 10, 2024
Ryan Hollibaugh, 26, fills out his ballot inside a polling booth at Elks Lodge, Grinnell, Iowa on Tues. Nov. 5.

[Photo] Live Updates and Results: Grinnell voters cast their ballots

Staff Reports
November 5, 2024
An increase of parking tickets across campus has led some students to be frustrated over a lack of student parking spaces available.

[Photo] Parking tickets increase across campus, students blame fewer parking spaces

Eva Kapoor, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.

PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024

Marc Duebener, Photographer
October 6, 2024
From left: Tommy Hexter `21, moderator Joanna Hofer, and Dean Fisher, seated at debate table on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024.

[Photo] Tommy Hexter vs Dean Fisher: Iowa State House District 53 candidates face off

Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
From left: Frannie Crego '25 and Maddie Church '27 perform at Maison a la Musique.

[Photo] Musique à la Maison: French House’s First French-Only Musical Performance

Bea Crist
October 5, 2024
Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, third-years will no longer be allowed to live off campus. In an email sent to all students, Residence Life pointed to the over 100 new housing spaces in Renfrow Hall and Loose Hall as a reason for the change.

[Photo] Third years required to live on campus starting next year

September 29, 2024
Nehir Ergun (left) and Kalea Martin (right) take a break after winning their first set during a conference match against Illinois College at Grinnell on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s tennis remains undefeated

Meilynn Smith and Marc Duebener
September 25, 2024
Dylan Maddux (10) celebrates with Evan Larson (4) after scoring during a game against Eureka College at Springer Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell men’s soccer tallies first win with strong defensive effort

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, Marc Duebener, and Rihaan Bhansali
September 9, 2024
The Grinnell football defense prepares for the snap during a game against Lyon College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell football flashes potential, falters in second half in opener

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, and Marc Duebener
September 8, 2024
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