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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

The Scarlet & Black

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer

Natalie is a second-year from Singapore who intends to major in biology and anthropology. She likes to dye her hair and complete side quests.

All content by Natalie Ng
Student organizations were left confused and concerned after receiving student budgets back.

Student organizations face reduced, denied budgets

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
Amanda Preperato, director of Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program, climbs the rock wall in the Bear.

GORP expands programming

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
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

Eva Kapoor, Nora Kohnhorst, Asha Kulkarni, Natalie Ng, Oliver Wolfe, and Zoe Zappas
September 29, 2024
A community member browses offerings at the Grinnell farmers market on Broad Street.

Dining Services sources food from local suppliers

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024
Students meant to move into Renfrow Hall this semester have been relocated to dorms, project houses and other locations.

Second delay hits Renfrow Hall, students scattered

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Katie Paek

Katie Paek

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Jordon Ryan

Jordon Ryan

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Students paraded down 8th avenue with flags, masks and decorated cars to celebrate a cultural tradition for the African and Latine diaspora.

Carnivale parade marches through the Grinnell streets

Natalie Ng, Staff writer
April 29, 2024
Meilynn Smith Juror Luther Davis `09 stands with Bachelor of Arts Exhibition award winners from left: Kathryn Vermeulen `26, Karis McCaskill `24, Kelly Banfield `24, Georgia Carbone `24, Stella Lowery `24, Nora Leahy `24 and Alina Ihnatesku `26.

BAX 2024: “Art on the gallery wall instead of the dorm room floor”

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Grinnell College down to two Residence Life Coordinators, with one leaving soon

Grinnell College down to two Residence Life Coordinators, with one leaving soon

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
From left: Aidan Klass '25 and Lucas Willett 26 beat theur Lake Forest College opponents 8-6. The Pioneers won the entire game 8-1, only giving up a single match.

Men’s tennis winds up for MWC tournament

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 19, 2024
The Veterans Memorial Commission voted to demolish the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Central Park this past September. Shortly after, the Commission began exploring monument designs to replace the building.

Controversial monument to replace Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
Updated CS advising options stir mixed reactions

Updated CS advising options stir mixed reactions

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
March 11, 2024
Amy Kan `27 presents a few of the pieces in her digital curation "Speculative Sinofuturisms," a project she unveiled at Grinnell College after starting it in high school.

Digital exhibition by Amy Kan `27 presents “experimental and bizarre” contemporary art

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
From left: Eva Carchidi `24, Aiyana Rockwell `24, Jordon Ryan `24, Elena Friedman `24 and Erin Lillis `24. The four seniors were honored at the Jimmy Buffet games on Feb. 17.

Basketball seniors end career as Pioneers

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
From left: Laura Fendt and Kamal Hammouda pose in front of their future co-op housing project at 834 Park St.

Relish restaurateurs cook up new co-op housing initiative for students

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Spanish House residents were briefly relocated when Facilities Management found damage to the furnace and pipes and deemed the house to be not occupiable.

Spanish House residents relocated after furnace damage reveals leaky pipes

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Younker Hall will be the home of a new identity-based community floor in fall 2024.

Loose closes, Renfrow opens and Younker to transition in 2024

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Grinnell, Iowa weathers winter storm, temperatures plunge to record lows

Grinnell, Iowa weathers winter storm, temperatures plunge to record lows

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
February 4, 2024
The KDIC recording studio hasn't been up and running since the summer. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

Breaking Radio Silence: Students, staff speak on KDIC

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
Eight lawmakers signed a letter addressing their disappointment in the College administration

Iowa lawmakers reject campus invite over admin response to protest

Scarlett Saldaña and Natalie Ng
December 1, 2023
Kathryn Vermeulen `24 sits in the center of Smith Gallery, her art adorning the walls behind her. She enlisted a friend to help her set up the exhibition in time.

Deep Dive: Smith Gallery, behind the scenes

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
Grinnell's Railway Express Model Club members Dave Benson, Jed Peterson, Michael Thorndike and Robin Broders showing off their developing historical Grinnell railway model. Not pictured is Chris Walters.

Back on track: Grinnell’s Railway Express Model Club chugs along

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
A group of prospective students and their families receiving a tour of Grinnell’s campus on Oct. 27. Grinnell College spent $62,043 on athletic recruiting during the 2022-2023 academic year.

How does Grinnell recruit new athletes?

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
Despite flying under the radars of most students, reviews are premier means of career progression for Grinnell faculty.

Faculty review puts professors to the test

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
From left: Reske `27, Pham `24, Papp `25 pose with Pham’s iconic boots.

Fashion Forward: Fashion Psychology Org. delves into self-exploration, wellness and inclusivity

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
The Video Game Development Club has started meeting and making games.

New club unites video game enthusiasts

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Learning Environment Policy Update

Learning Environment Policy Update

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
October 8, 2023
Stephen Appleby-Barr stands next to his work in his exhibition, "Correspondence."

Stephen Appleby-Barr, Melena Johnson `23 explore theme of connection in new exhibition

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal

Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Members of Volleyball Club playing a game during their Sept. 6 practice. Between 30 and 40 participants attend each club practice.

Volleyball Club set for another year

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Drake Library extends hours, programs following survey

Drake Library extends hours, programs following survey

Natalie Ng, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
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