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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 released on bond
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
JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of windows and doors, announced in October that it would lay off 152 employees from its Grinnell location, pictured here.
JELD-WEN lays off 152 Grinnell employees
“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
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
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
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?
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
Reed Karkula `27 poses for a portrait by the Commencement Stage on Wednesday, October 9.
Opinion: The lesser of two evils: from Burr to today
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

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp is a fourth-year psychology major with a concentration in education studies. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, she enjoys complaining about fictional creatures. Marcy’s favorite place is the Smithsonian postal museum.

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Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor

Marcy Cassidy Mapp, Features Editor
May 6, 2024
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.

Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
April 15, 2024
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 sits in a tree on Mac Field while listening to music.

Playlist of My Life: Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
March 3, 2024
DJ Joe Culver of Dining Services was happy to see many students take this event as an opportunity to sing with their friends — in this case, “TiK ToK” by Kesha, sung by Maizie Schaffner `26 and Felix Benardo `25. (Brisa Zielina)

Spencer Grill cooks up tunes at karaoke event, first since pandemic

Marcy Cassidy Mapp, Features Editor
February 12, 2024
Grinnell College was enveloped in a thick layer of snow as consecutive snowstorms brought more than twelve inches of snow.

Students Speak: Winter Weather Woes

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
February 2, 2024
From left: Amika Matteson `26, Ché Glenn `26 and Emily Terrell work together on a shift at the Spencer Grill, presumably with fire music playing in the background.

Who’s on aux? Spencer Grill workers serve up fresh vibes

Marcy Cassidy Mapp, Features Editor
December 3, 2023
Chica, Freddy, Foxy and Bonnie look more menacing in this still than they ever do in the actual film.

Review: Marcy has five thoughts and they’re all about Freddy

Marcy Cassidy Mapp, Features Editor
November 13, 2023
Runners competing in the Midwest Conference Women’s Championship on Oct. 28 in Grinnell.

Cross country clinches MWC title

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
November 4, 2023
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

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
September 18, 2023
Andrew Thompson

Andrew Thompson

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Three students stand smiling with arms crossed in front of a glass wall.

QAA is queer and here to stay

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023

Students Speak: Tattoo Tours

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Grinnell’s new Volleyball Club poses for a photo after a practice. The club was created last semester and now welcomes all students to compete.

[Photo] Volleyball Club welcomes all to practices, hopes to compete

October 10, 2022
Lucy Polyak `23 directed a musical production for her MAP.

Faculty struggle to justify MAPs due to change in compensation

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
The Grinnell Historical Museum is expanding to 703 First Ave. to showcase larger and more diverse pieces.

Grinnell Historical Museum plans for reopening and expansion

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay is facilitating three discussion sessions on Jewish identity and experiences.

Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay leads discussions on Jewish identity

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Mollie O'Dell, owner of The Lily Lou Company, hopes to help Grinnell build a sense of community.

The Lily Lou Company gifts itself to Grinnell

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
The women’s cross country (above) and men’s cross country (not pictured) both continued their decade-long streak earning All-Academic Honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Cross Country keeps pace with another award-winning season

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
One event Weekend holds is called Dueling Pianos, where two expert pianists battle it out on stage.

Having fun on the weekend with [weekend]

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Grinnell’s cross country teams finished second at the Midwest Conference tournament. The team’s first years paced the group with four out of seven top finishes for the men’s and women’s teams.

Cross country first years excel at conference, end season strong

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Poweshiek Trading Post, located in downtown Grinnell, has partnered with Happy Home Coffee Roasters to host a weekly pop-up shop.

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

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Review: This show didn’t need to exist

Review: This show didn’t need to exist

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Your priority registration questions answered

Your priority registration questions answered

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
The gravestone of Billy Robinson in Hazelwood Cemetery is a piece of Peace Rock.

From Peace Rock to pieces of rock: Explosive end of the decades-long Class Scrap

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Nora Kohnhorst `25 (left) and Agatha Fusco `25 spend their time out of class studying in Burling Library.

Working Differently Days to return in the spring

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
SHAW and SHIC establish reproductive rights task force

SHAW and SHIC establish reproductive rights task force

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Artist GoldLink performed in Harris Concert Hall on May 6, 2016. Following a hiatus due to the pandemic, Harrises returned last semester, but may now be at risk once again.

Harris Dances in limbo until ACESS alternative is found

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
The Grinnelephants celebrate their success at the Division III College Championship in Milwaukee, Wisc. The team finished 10th out of 16 teams. Jacob Cowan '23, top right, was named Division III Breakout Player of the Year.

Ultimate Frisbee looks to build on unprecedented national success

Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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