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BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
Students with their images blurred stand and relax on Mac Field, fading into the background in front of Gates Tower.
47% of students have considered withdrawal from Grinnell College
Bakopoulos sits in his office with his three books, Summerlong, Please Dont Come Back From the Moon, and My American Unhappiness.
Garrison, Bakopoulos to leave Grinnell College
Stephanie Jones, associate professor of education, helped bring in consultants to build the department, planned for fall 2023.
African diaspora studies department approved by College
Daisys Tale was written and self-published by Liz Hansen (left) and illustrated by Makaella Mitchell (right).
“Daisy’s Tale” raises funds for animal shelter
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.
Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring
Caroline Cassidy `25 received first place at the SPARK pitch contest for the project she designed along with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce to allow students to use dining dollars at off-campus restaurants.
SPARK pitch contest funds three innovative community projects
After Imagine Grinnell plants the trees at the residents home, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of the tree long-term.
Imagine Grinnell keeps up reforestation plan for Grinnell
The plans for the development of Sapphire Lake are yet to be refined.
Sapphire Lake plans are underway
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.
“The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint
Nadia Langley and Athena Frasca look into the bathroom mirror. Allison Moore sips from a mug while seated at her dining room table.
Cribz: Editors in Chief air their dirty laundry
The five creators perch on parked bikes outside the JRC and hold their hands up to their chests in the shape of hearts.
Pedal Grinnell opens for Spring season
Students painted rocks with members of the Mayflower Community on Saturday, April 22.
Student programming returns to Mayflower Community with weekly April events
From Scarlet & Black November 20, 2006.
History Takeover: The Grinnell College Drag Show
Six students sit around tables in a HSSC classroom.
Farm House leads discussions on anti-racist agriculture
Olivia Rikabi `26 (left) and Hayden Suarez-Davis `25 (right) bring artists to campus and orchestrate production as Concerts Coordinators.
Faces of Freesound: Olivia Rikabi `26 & Hayden Suarez-Davis `25
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Amanda Lee (bottom).
Grinnell Artists: Amanda Lee
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.
Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble
Two gallery attendees stand looking at Kelly Banfields piece Sisterhood of the Traveling Spoons.
2023 Bachelor of Arts Exhibition
Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens
Aquapella has been preparing weekly for their upcoming show, “Aquapella’s Britney Spears Show.”
Aquapella is ready to sync and swim
Osel Tshering `25 (right) dribbles past Garikai Gijima `26 (left) during one of International Soccer Club’s scrimmages.
ISC brings recreational soccer to Grinnell
Emma Nelson `23, outfielder, bats against Coe College on April 24.
Softball matches nationally ranked Coe College in doubleheader
Three students stand smiling with arms crossed in front of a glass wall.
QAA is queer and here to stay
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.
Badminton Club rallies with tournament
Luke standing to the left of a football scoreboard.
Tackling mental health’s greatest opponent
Graphic by Cornelia Di Gioia.
Sage & Blunt: Ex on Eggshells
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
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
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
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
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
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House
Grinnell Bucket Lists
Episode 7: 24 Hours of Improv

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UGSDW considers affiliation, voting open for members on decision

UGSDW considers affiliation, voting open for members on decision

Mary Ann Schwindt
May 17, 2021
Photo contributed by Fit Getahun.

Fit Getahun

Mary Ann Schwindt
May 16, 2021
Photo contributed by Kathryn Stender.

Kathryn Stender

Mary Ann Schwindt
May 16, 2021
Divyansh Singh 23 and Joey Pagliai experimenting in the kitchen of Pagliai’s. Photo contributed by Divyansh Singh.

Pagliai’s teams up with students to bring international flavor to local pizza

Mary Ann Schwindt
May 6, 2021
Howard McKee addresses a session of the First-Year Experience Course in 2019. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Is FYE here to stay?

Mary Ann Schwindt
May 3, 2021
The Activity Bags contain many different supplies. Photo contributed by Tilly Woodward.

Drake Library, Grinnell College Museum of Art team up to bring art and literature supplies to kids

Mary Ann Schwindt
April 22, 2021
From left to right: Rachael Kinnick - Chamber Director, Dan Agnew - City Mayor, Steve Burnett - Assistant General Manager at MCG, Natalie Leisure - Sales and Marketing Manager, Russ Behrens - City Manager all attended MCGS groundbreaking ceremony. Photo from MCGs website page.

Coming soon: fiber optic internet everywhere in Grinnell

Mary Ann Schwindt
April 13, 2021
The College responded Friday to a series of demands released in collaboration by the UGSDW and mailroom student staff. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

College agrees to some mailroom worker demands, but not all

Mary Ann Schwindt
March 21, 2021
Damon Davis new paintings are located near the south entrance doors to the HSSC. Photo by Kaya Matsura.

Damon Davis’ paintings bring light and color to the HSSC

Mary Ann Schwindt
March 20, 2021
Soleil Ho 09 currently works as a restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, hosts the Extra Spicy and Racist Sandwich podcasts, and is the co-author of the graphic novel Meat. Photo contributed by Writers@Grinnell.

Writers After Grinnell

Mary Ann Schwindt
March 9, 2021
The new program wont effect Relishs day-to-day operations. By Kaya Matsuura.

Owners of Relish cooking up new plan to feed community, educate young adults

Mary Ann Schwindt
March 3, 2021
Professor of biology Peter Meyers new biology seminar meets four times a week with labs and practical exercises in bird watching. Graphic by Tess Kerkhoff.

Birds of the Prairie

Mary Ann Schwindt
February 22, 2021
The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, where up to five Grinnell fourth-years can now be fast-tracked to study finance each year. Photo contributed by the Tippie College.

Partnership with UIowa Tippie College provides a new pathway to finance for Grinnell College grads

Mary Ann Schwindt
February 18, 2021
Grinnells new ice rink has been a hit with residents, but too much snow can actually close the rink. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Ice, ice baby! Ahrens park ice rink welcomes its first skaters

Mary Ann Schwindt
February 9, 2021
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