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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 faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
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
“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
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
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
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?
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
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
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

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Millie is a fourth-year English and psychology double major. Despite stewing on a witty bio for the better half of a year, she has failed to think of anything good, so will instead just lean into the fact that she is living the liberal arts dream: sharing a rainbow polka-dot house with seven roommates and a cat. peckcami@grinnell.edu

 

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Millie Peck, Opinions Editor

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor

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May 8, 2023
Raven Leilani sits at a desk at the front of a HSSC classroom.

Writers@Grinnell welcomes Distinguished Author Raven Leilani

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
April 24, 2023
Illustration of group of concerned Grinnell athletes.

Connecting to resources: It’s time to talk about eating disorders

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
March 6, 2023
Illustration of group of concerned Grinnell athletes.

Addressing the stigma: It’s time to talk about eating disorders

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
February 27, 2023
Illustration of group of concerned Grinnell athletes.

It’s time to talk about eating disorders

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
February 20, 2023
Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Mental Musings: It doesn’t have to be this way

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
October 31, 2022
Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Mental Musings: It’s time to speak our shame

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
October 14, 2022
Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Mental Musings: A good enough excuse

Millie Peck, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2022
Walker's most recent book is titled "How To Make A Slave and Other Essays." Photo Contributed by Grinnell College.

Writers@Grinnell welcomes Jerald Walker

Millie Peck
April 21, 2022
Cox plans to take a grassroots approach to her campaign for state senate. Photo by Ariel Richards.

Saints Rest owner Sam Cox runs for Iowa state Senate

Millie Peck
April 11, 2022
Graphic by Shabana Gupta

Iowa law bans trans women from athletic competition, posing threat to Grinnell College’s inclusive athletics

Millie Peck
March 11, 2022
Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Mental Musings: The Princess of Vulnerability

Millie Peck
March 7, 2022
"An Influencer's Influences" links three artists across centuries

“An Influencer’s Influences” links three artists across centuries

Millie Peck
February 27, 2022
Graphic by Qingshuo Du.

Free STI testing returns to campus

Millie Peck
February 19, 2022
How do you navigate relationships at a small school? The S&B talks to students about hook-up culture and dating. Graphic by Qingshuo Du.

Not that many fish in the sea: Dating culture at Grinnell

Millie Peck
February 14, 2022
Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Mental Musings: Love Languages

Millie Peck
February 14, 2022
Residents of 1018 East pose on their front porch with some of their favorite knickknacks. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

Cribz: The residents of 1018 East Street defy odds and continue traditions

Millie Peck
February 8, 2022
"Zoo Safarians" looks forward to playing a show in their signature spontaneous style once College restrictions allow. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

Grinnell Artists: Zoo Safarians

Millie Peck
February 7, 2022
Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

College holds COVID-19 booster shot clinic as Omicron fears rise

Millie Peck
December 3, 2021
Merle Reitler, co-owner of A & M Cafe, has already made 1,500 pies this year. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

A slice of Grinnell

Millie Peck
November 16, 2021
"Dancing Storytime" includes four performances throughout the months of November and December. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Dance Ensemble brings stories to life at Drake Community Library

Millie Peck
November 13, 2021
Dorm Tofu Stir-Fry

How to life hack D-hall meals

Millie Peck
October 25, 2021
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Mental Musings: Stop Gaslighting the term Gaslighting

Millie Peck
October 25, 2021
Under President Harris' administration, the cap on tenured faculty positions has been lifted. Photo by Maddi Shinall.

College plans to add 10 new tenured faculty positions

Millie Peck
October 10, 2021
Larissa Pham read an essay from her first full-length book “Pop Song," which was published in May 2021. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Writers@Grinnell: Reconnecting old friends in-person once again

Millie Peck
October 3, 2021
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Students Speak: Do you feel safe on campus?

Millie Peck
September 19, 2021
Students relaxing in hammocks outside the Joe Rosenfield Center. Photo by Natalia Ramirez Jimenez.

Student impressions differ as Grinnell College’s full student body returns to campus after 18 months

Millie Peck
September 16, 2021
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