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Dennis McKelvie, Noah Grage's defense attorney, walks out of the Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on June 19, 2025. Grage has agreed to plead guilty to a serious misdemeanor assault charge after allegedly punching a Grinnell College student.
Durant, Iowa man set to plead guilty to assault of Grinnell College student, seeks deferred judgment
A drone shot of High Street in Grinnell, Iowa, photo taken on September 25, 2024.
Nearly all Grinnell property owners own just one property, yet 15 owners control 15 percent of the city
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Liz Rodrigues, organizer, speaks before a crowd of protestors on Thursday, May 1, in Central Park, Grinnell.
Grinnell community joins national May Day Protests
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Heather Lobban-Viravong and Jan Gross perform at the Grinnell Middle School auditorium.
“Unarmed, carrying the weight of skin”: Across color lines, three women bring racial dialogue to Grinnell
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
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?
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Peyton Williams `27 and Alex Smith `27 pose for a photo in Burling Library.
Opinion: If you understand bonds, you understand the future — here’s how
Jonathan Gilmour `19 works as a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Opinion: Grinnell should launch a climate major
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Scarlet Sessions: E the profit
Scarlet Sessions: Meet My Best Friend
Scarlet Sessions: My Best Friend
Student-Run Beauty Businesses
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
Letter to the Editor: All I need to say
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event
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
Princess Joseph
Princess Joseph
Anastasia Rompi `25.
Anastasia Rompi
Alex Carlon
Alex Carlon
Agatha Fusco
Agatha Fusco
Zeineb Mezghanni `25
Zeineb Mezghanni

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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.

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Alex Carlon, Media and Communications Editor
May 4, 2025
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Agatha Fusco, Staff Writer
May 4, 2025
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[Photo] Beatrice Crist

Beatrice Crist, Arts Editor
May 4, 2025
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Owen Barbato, Visuals Editor
May 4, 2025
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Oliver Wolfe, Audio Editor
May 4, 2025
Nora Kohnhorst `25

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Nora Kohnhorst, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2025
Melanie Oden `25

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Ivan Marev, Staff Writer
May 4, 2025
Charlotte Krone `25

[Photo] Charlotte Krone

Charlotte Krone, Editor in Chief
May 4, 2025
Xavier James `25

[Photo] Xavier James

May 4, 2025
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.

[Photo] BAX Celebrates Student Art

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 28, 2025
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.

PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0

Meilynn Smith
April 25, 2025
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.

[Photo] Intramural basketball gains popularity

Nora Kohnhorst, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2025
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.

PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0

Meilynn Smith and Marc Duebener
April 21, 2025
Grinnell men's golf walking to tee-off at the next hole at the Grinnell College Golf Course during practice on April 11, 2025.

[Photo] The success behind Grinnell’s golf teams

Ivan Marev, Staff Writer
April 21, 2025
First heat of the 4x400-meter relay contained only Grinnell teams, filling up every lane at the Dick Young Invitational on Saturday, April 12.

[Photo] Grinnell’s track and field teams shatter records

Ivan Marev, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.

PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
April 17, 2025
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Grinnell women's soccer and tennis teams utilize the new equipment in the Fitness Center during an off-season team lift on March 31, 2025.

[Photo] New equipment arrives at Grinnell’s Fitness Center

Agatha Fusco, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
A sign with "Defend Science Don't Defund" written on it can be seen by those walking into the West entrance Noyce Science Center in front of Professor of Biology Liz Queathem's office.

[Photo] Federal funding cuts signal uncertain future for science research

Asha Kulkarni, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Luka Shaker-Check '24 runs over to his teammates after the final set against Iowa Central Community College on Feburary 28, 2025.

[Photo] A look into Iowa’s minor league scene

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Evan Feilmeyer '28 takes a moment to take everything in after placing first in the 200-yard Freestyle Finals.

[Photo] Reflecting on a successful men’s swim season

Henry Horn, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.

Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
April 1, 2025
Luke Thompson, assistant of facilities and equipment, organizes baseball jerseys in the Cage.

[Photo] Athletes speak: injury recovery challenges

Carrie Anne Little, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025
Redding's multi-media sculpture.

[Photo] Evie Redding `25 brings dark whimsy to Smith Gallery

Beatrice Crist, Arts Editor
April 1, 2025
2025 Annual Celebration awards made by Grinnell student Evie Redding '25 at the STEW Makerspace.

[Photo] Grinnell Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2025 business award recipients

Carrie Anne Little, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
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

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
March 4, 2025
Ciara Vogler '26 listens to music, preparing for her heat in the Midwest Conference Championships on Saturday, February 22.

[Photo] An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell

Ivan Marev, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.

PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
February 24, 2025
From left: Felix Benardo `25, Maizie Schaffner `26, Nora Kohnhorst `25, Tanvi Bhujle `27, Maddie Yu `25 and Henry Coen `25 play "Dating Game".

[Photo] Almost Always Improv finds love

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
The Grinnell baseball team does a team cheer after beating Beloit 8-1 in conference on April 21, 2024.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Both Grinnell teams finish second at annual Darren Young Classic track meet

Julia Marlin, Staff Photographer
February 21, 2025
Zhengxi Li `26 carefully paints Chinese characters onto a thin sheet of paper.

[Photo] The Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Gala

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
February 23, 2025
Grinnell College limited campus activity and closed its buildings to the public on Feb. 12 after a snowstorm. Classes and sports practices were still held.

[Photo] Campus closed to public amidst winter storm, classes still held

Agatha Fusco, Staff Writer
February 23, 2025
The Robert N. Noyce `49 Science Center, which houses Grinnell's computer science department, on Feb. 17, 2025.

[Photo] College receives $10 million gift to fuel computer science department and curricular innovation

Akira Keene Teotrakool, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
A man drills into the frozen lake for ice fishing.

PHOTOS: GORP sends students on hiking trip at Pine Lake State Park

Meilynn Smith, Staff Photographer
February 14, 2025
Coach Steve Lewis shows tennis player, Isa Voinescu '26, proper form during a team lift in the Bear Fitness Center.

[Photo] Steve Lewis and Maddy Griess strengthen Grinnell’s athletic department

Katelyn Johnson, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.

PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024

Julia Marlin and Meilynn Smith
December 9, 2024
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.

PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista

Meilynn Smith, Photographer
December 9, 2024
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