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The S&B won the Iowa college newspaper of the year award and 19 individual awards at the Iowa College Media Association conference in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 8, 2024.
The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year award
Learning Environment Policy Update
Learning Environment Policy Update
Ramaswamys talks on the phone as he prepares to walk into the event in Grinnell on Oct. 5, 2023. Moments later, a Grinnell College students accidentally backed into a campaign vehicle.
Ramaswamy’s vehicle was parked illegally during Grinnell accident; police and driver refute misleading accounts of the incident
Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with Grinnell College students following a televised panel with KCCI at Saints Rest Coffee House.
“It was truly just an accident”: Students who hit Ramaswamy’s car speak out after media frenzy
Juniper Schwartzman `27 joined the football team as a kicker. She became the first woman to play and score for the team during their Sept. 30 game against Lawrence University.
Juniper Schwartzman `27 becomes first woman to play for Grinnell football
Following a national search, Grinnell College has announced that JC Lopez, current interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs, will fill his role permanently.
JC Lopez appointed full-time Vice President of Student Affairs
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Student Registration Liaisons attempt to calm preregistration storm
Students protest outside of Wells Fargo in 2017. Among Grinnell students, 77% said they worry a little or a lot about damaging their reputation because someone misunderstood them.
Grinnell College ranked worst school in the US for comfort expressing ideas
Kyla Miller `25 was elected as the president of Grinnells Student Government Association.
SGA elects president and VPAA for 2024-25
Members of the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers display the first wall-to-wall undergraduate contract in U.S. history. The Union approved the contract by a vote of 162-1. It will immediately take effect after Grinnell College signs it on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Grinnell College student Union ratifies historic contract
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.
Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Grinnell is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
The Black Church and Bible Study work to rebuild a post-pandemic religious tradition on campus.
Students build sacred spaces as spirituality thrives
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
For student workers, off-campus work can present a chance to prepare for life after college and build relationships with the community.
Off-campus workers “pop” the Grinnell college bubble
Marina Busby `24
Student speaks: Dorm Hall Defense
From left: Georgia Carbone `24 and John Murphy `26 stand in the KDIC studio after working to bring back student music and talk shows.
KDIC tunes into Grinnell campus community
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
Aisha Saparali, foreign language teaching assistant for Russian, holds scarlet and black ribbons in her hand.
“Songs of the Scarlet and Wayback” chronicles Grinnell across time
From left: Aidan Klass 25 and Lucas Willett 26 beat theur Lake Forest College opponents 8-6. The Pioneers won the entire game 8-1, only giving up a single match.
Men’s tennis winds up for MWC tournament
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens tennis March 2 game against Morningside University. The Pioneers won the face-off 5-4.
Nationally-ranked women’s tennis sets the stage for NCAA appearance
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Members of the womens 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
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
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
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 practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Which practical mode of transportation are you?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
Allison Moore `24 believes senioritis can be cured by spending time with the people you are close to.
Op-Ed: Why do all the fourth years seem so anxious?
Sasha Laugen `26 believes wearing a mask when sick should be the norm.
Op-Ed: Grinnell masking culture needs to change
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA Womens basketball scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15, surpassing Kelsey Plum.
Caitlin Clark breaks scoring record, but her legacy was already cemented
Syd Weller `26.
Grinnell and Title IX: How ineffective training breeds discomfort and distrust
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Sandy Moffet reflects on his legacy
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.
Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing
Creeping Charlie, a band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, rocked the halls of Gardner Lounge in what was the first concert of the school year.
Photo Series: Creeping Charlie brings first concert of the year to campus
Grinnell College student band plays their debut performance at Masquerade Harris. On the stage from left: Maddie Church `27, Theo Richter `24, Renzo Iurino `27, Grant Anguiano and Noah Mendola `26.
Photo Series: South of Tama debuts at Masquerade Harris

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.

All content by Marcy Cassidy-Mapp
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 ODell, 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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