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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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A student-led initiative will fill in an area of Mac Field with native prairie plants. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Mac Field to get prairie makeover

MJ Old
May 11, 2021
An homage to architecture and history

An homage to architecture and history

MJ Old
April 25, 2021
Graphic by Tess Kerkhof

Quick Cold Cases: The Isdal Woman

MJ Old
March 16, 2021
The new boutique hopes to draw brides-to-be from all over central Iowa. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

It’s a family affair: First Look Bridal Boutique makes it official

MJ Old
March 1, 2021
Bella Kugel often has to hall upwards of eight or nine compost buckets on her bicycle. Photo contributed by Bella Kugel.

It’s not just trash! Plate to Plant offers Grinnell a new compost alternative

MJ Old
February 11, 2021
The Periodic Table lounge in Hotel Grinnell, where students can sign up to hang out this year. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

A new space for off-campus students: Hotel Grinnell

MJ Old
December 20, 2020
Fairview Elementary was one of the schools that recently reopened after a two-week spate of online learning. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Two weeks was all it took: Grinnell-Newburg back in-person

MJ Old
December 9, 2020
Grinnell students and organizers meeting after story time. Contributed by Nadia Langley.

Une bibliothèque française? Drake Library hosts French story time

MJ Old
December 4, 2020
Grinnell College goes no-loan in response to the pandemic, enabled by thriving endowment

Grinnell College goes no-loan in response to the pandemic, enabled by thriving endowment

MJ Old
November 24, 2020
Grinnell middle school will no longer hold in-person classes for the next two weeks. Photo by Chris Lee.

School’s out for … Grinnell-Newburg as staff quarantines force the district online

MJ Old
November 14, 2020
The Grinnell College Museum of art is open for students. Appointments can be booked online. Photo by Elena Copell.

The Grinnell College Museum of Art is open and ready for visitors

MJ Old
September 28, 2020
Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Doors open at museum and some athletic spaces, but students missing the Burling jungle gyms are still out of luck

MJ Old
September 20, 2020
Maya Larson 22. Photo contributed by Maya Larson.

Students, Disability Resources strive toward an accessible Grinnell

MJ Old
March 6, 2020
Life as an organizer: door-knocking, community, and camaraderie

Life as an organizer: door-knocking, community, and camaraderie

MJ Old
January 31, 2020
From left to right: George Drake, Jim Cownie and Michael Gartner—who all knew Joe Rosenfield ‘25—spoke on Tuesday at a panel on Rosenfield. Photo by Shaban Gupta

Grinnellians get “To know Joe”

MJ Old
December 5, 2019
College community gains access to The Washington Post Online

College community gains access to The Washington Post Online

MJ Old
November 14, 2019
Emma Schaefer 22 is one of a few Grinnell songwriters leading Songwriters Circle workshops at the Stew. Contributed by Emma Schaefer.

Musicians from town and College to host songwriting workshops at the Stew

MJ Old
November 7, 2019
A College-owned wind turbine located at CERA was struck by lightning, making it temporarily inoperable. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

College wind turbine loses blade to lightning strike

MJ Old
September 20, 2019
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