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The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Student organizations were left confused and concerned after receiving student budgets back.
Student organizations face reduced, denied budgets
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history
Students struggle to find campus jobs despite largest employment budget in College history
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
An increase of parking tickets across campus has led some students to be frustrated over a lack of student parking spaces available.
Parking tickets increase across campus, students blame fewer parking spaces
Caleb Elfenbein, associate dean for faculty development and diversity, equity and inclusion, is leading the search for the new African Diaspora Studies department chair.
Inside Grinnell College’s faculty search process
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Voter guide: Poweshiek County
Campus organizations have registered hundreds of students for early voting in preparation for the 2024 election.
Campus organizations register hundreds of students for early voting
From left: Tommy Hexter `21, moderator Joanna Hofer, and Dean Fisher, seated at debate table on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024.
Tommy Hexter vs Dean Fisher: Iowa State House District 53 candidates face off
Ivy, 4-month old Cocker Spaniel fostered by Kathy Elliot plays fetch at Dolly's Dog Park in Grinnell, Iowa.
Dolly’s Dog Park barks back: student initiative launches
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir, led by Barry Jones, performs to close out the dedication ceremony as wildflowers fly in the wind on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Renfrow Hall dedicated, Edith Renfrow Smith `37 honored over two-day celebration
Students celebrate 10/10 on South campus, 1992.
What does 10/10 mean to you?
Reem Elamin `27 and ... pose for a photo on October 4.
Shining through: BSU’s “Ghetto-Gold” Harris celebrates Southern Black culture
Mary Higgins `25 and Henry Coen `25, Circle members.
Pagan Circle provides peace and connection
Lal Verda Karaoglu `25 teaches a Turkish class.
ALSO breaks down language barriers
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.
Students Speak: Vice presidential debate
The cast performs on stage at Sebring Lewis Hall.
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” steals hearts
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.
“Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition
Joe Tuggle Lacina, who created the Grin Cupola gallery on Middle Way Farm, poses in front of the renovated corn crib that will soon display student art.
Art in the heartland: Students to debut ‘Hodgepodge’ exhibit in Grin Cupola corn crib
95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.
95 Bulls’ Fever Dream in Gardner
From left: Frannie Crego '25 and Maddie Church '27 perform at Maison a la Musique.
Musique à la Maison: French House’s First French-Only Musical Performance
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
The team prepares to dive into the pool.
Swim season opens, hopes for nationals
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Contributed Photo: The stands were filled with fans, friends and family during the Grinnell College Men's Basketball Team's Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College.
College to develop athletic, recreation goals
Varying preseasons pose challenges
Varying preseasons pose challenges
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
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Raffay Piracha `25 poses for a portrait in Islington, London on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Opinion: If we’re going broke, let’s do it in style: a 12.5-year plan
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?
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
Marianne Ronan, a "cheery checker" at the Marketplace Dining Hall, poses for a portrait outside the Joe Rosenfield Center (JRC), where she worries over students who cross the street on her way to work.
Plea to pedestrians: Look where you’re walking
Victor Thorne `26 poses in front of the Renfrow Hall construction site, where a mock-up of the finished building hangs on the chainlink fence behind him.
Opinion: Grinnell does have the money to survive. Our administration is just horribly mismanaging it.
Raffay Piracha `25 poses for a portrait in Islington, London on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Opinion: If we’re going broke, let’s do it in style: a 12.5-year plan
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
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling
Large kites featured at Kites Over Grinnell at Ahrens Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
PHOTOS: Kites Over Grinnell 2024
Grinnell High School football players raise the trophy after a commanding 45-7 win over South Tama County on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell High School football victorious on homecoming
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn
Photos of the Week: CERA controlled burn

The Scarlet & Black

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Meilynn Smith

Meilynn Smith, Staff Photographer

Meilynn is a second-year biology and anthropology double major from Vancouver, Washington. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, traveling and spending time with family and friends. You’ll often find her with a camera in hand, capturing the action at sporting events around campus.

All content by Meilynn Smith
Chris Nguyen '27 proudly displays his first solo exhibition, Lust for Love.

[Photo] “Love and Lust” in Chris Nguyen’s Smith Gallery exhibition

Bea Crist, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.

PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
October 12, 2024
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.

[Photo] Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success

Olivia Pluska, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
95 Bulls rocks out in Gardner on Sept. 27, 2024.

[Photo] 95 Bulls’ Fever Dream in Gardner

Thai Theodoro
October 6, 2024
Students watch the vice presidential debate on October 1, 2024.

[Photo] Students Speak: Vice presidential debate

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 5, 2024
Marcus Sung (center) fights through defense during a game at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell vs. Beloit College Football

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
October 4, 2024
The starting line up runs back to the bench to do the pregame cheer.

[Photo] Men and women’s soccer compete in first Midwest Conference game against Lake Forest

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
Empress Of

[Photo] First concert of 2024: Empress Of

Oliver Wolfe
September 28, 2024
Vidushi Keni `26 putts on the green during a practice at the Grinnell Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.

[Photo] Women’s golf motivated for SLIAC

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
Grinnell Pep Band assembles for practice every Wednesday and Saturday.

[Photo] Pioneers have pep!

September 29, 2024
A student waves a Palestinian flag outside the Joe Rosenfield Center `25 during a Grinnell Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) rally held Sept. 19.

[Photo] Grinnell Students for Justice in Palestine submits second divestment proposal

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
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
Lucy Leither `25 throws the frisbee to a teammate during a game for the Elephantitis tournament.

[Photo] Ultimate frisbee continues Elephantitis tradition, maintains welcoming community

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
The Grinnell volleyball team celebrates after winning the first set during a game against Nebraska Wesleyan University at Darby Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

[Photo] Volleyball kills beginning of season, hitting a win streak

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Professor Andy Hamilton welcomes his students to "The Black Athlete: Changing 20th and 21st Century Society" first-year tutorial course in a Bear Athletic Center classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell professors burdened with larger tutorial classes

September 15, 2024
Professor Andy Hamilton welcomes his students to "The Black Athlete: Changing 20th and 21st Century Society" first-year tutorial course in a Bear Athletic Center classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Grinnell professors burdened with larger tutorial classes

Olivia Pluska, Staff Writer
September 15, 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
Giada Bambi (24), left, and Reese Komsthoeft (21) attempt to win a loose ball against two opponents during a game against Mount Mercy University at Springer Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s soccer mounts second half comeback

Zach Spindler-Krage, Meilynn Smith, and Marc Duebener
September 7, 2024
Aiyana Rockwell `24.

[Photo] Aiyana Rockwell

Claire Giannosa, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Nina Baker, Staff Writer

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Allison Moore, Staff Writer

Allison Moore, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Nick El Hajj, Editor in Chief

Nick El Hajj, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief

Eleanor Corbin, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Sam Bates, Copy Editor

Sam Bates, Copy Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor

Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Sadie Staker, Video Editor

Sadie Staker, Video Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor

Marcy Cassidy Mapp, Features Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Krista Spies, Arts Editor

Krista Spies, Arts Editor
May 6, 2024
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[Photo] Jordon Ryan

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Caleb Hoereth `24.

[Photo] Caleb Hoereth

Scarlett Saldaña, News Editor
May 6, 2024
The Merciful Marilyn Michael reaches towards her adoring fans.

[Photo] QPOC Cabaret: Drag celebrates with Burlesque

Evelyn Wilber, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
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