The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Students and faculty watch Professor David Harrison speak about the importance of defending science in Kington Plaza on Friday, Mar. 7.
Students and faculty protest federal funding cuts to science research
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Pretrial conference continued for man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Picture outside of Grinnell College Office of Admission.
Grinnell College receives fewer applications overall, early decision acceptance rate increases
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
Threat of mass deportations, executive orders reignite student fear
2025 Annual Celebration awards made by Grinnell student Evie Redding '25 at the STEW Makerspace.
Grinnell Chamber of Commerce celebrates 2025 business award recipients
Katie Babb `25.5 casts her vote at Elks Lodge on Tuesday, Mar. 4th.
Poweshiek County vote tally shows landslide win for tax levy
Boxes ready for transportation inside the patio of the McMurray House.
Local history is on the move: Historical Museum prepares to relocate
Exterior of First Presbyterian Church, located at 1025 5th Ave., where Community Support for Immigrants (CoSI) is based.
CoSI to start fundraiser for immigrant community
Veronica Ruse `19 currently Library Assistant at Drake Community Library in Grinnell poses at Drake.
Alums on the prairie: Why stay in Grinnell?
From left: Jules Wood `25 and Adam Figueras `25 hold a disco ball in their Renfrow apartment.
CRIBZ: Renfrow Hall’s sweet suite
Aya Yamaguchi `27 and Addie Persian `27 pose on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Writing Through Conflict makes space for reflection
ISO cabinet members stand for photo at first meeting as new cabinet members.
ISO’s new cabinet talks community, integration and inviting more domestic students
Group photo of all event attendees on the Capitol steps before going inside to advocate during Lobby Day on Monday, Feb. 27.
Students for Reproductive Justice advocates at Planned Parenthood’s Iowa Lobby Day
Hayley Carson `25 examines a digital copy of the Iowa Bystander on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Amidst erasure of U.S. government websites, Kari Bassett `98 preserves Iowa’s oldest Black newspaper
From left: Claire Mao `14, Emily Mester `14 and Steven Duong `19.
Writers@Grinnell brings alumni back to writing roots
Jefferson Airplane at Homecoming and Parents Weekend, Oct. 22, 1966.
History takeover: MAP sheds light on concerts
Dua Saleh performs on stage at Gardner Lounge on Friday, Feb. 21.
Concerts now: three concerts in February
Zhengxi Li `26 carefully paints Chinese characters onto a thin sheet of paper.
The Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Gala
From left: Felix Benardo `25, Maizie Schaffner `26, Nora Kohnhorst `25, Tanvi Bhujle `27, Maddie Yu `25 and Henry Coen `25 play "Dating Game".
Almost Always Improv finds love
Grinnell Men's Basketball wave to fans after their NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Not with a whimper: Grinnell fights back to end historic season
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
An S&B investigation: Social dynamics among athletes and non-athletes at Grinnell
From left: Alexa Hatcher ‘27, Saya Geisendorfer ‘27, Emily Lackershire ‘27; From left: Colton Benson ‘27, Grant Thurman ‘27, Finn Rowles ’27
Picklers serve a new club at Grinnell
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Sage & Blunt: Rural Romantic
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
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?
Ryan Solomon, Director of Civic Education and Innovation at the College, poses for a photo in the Center for Careers, Life and Service.
Opinion: Make your voice heard through local elections
Hamilton Peacock `25 pushed open the doors of the Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) himself to pose for a photo in Kington Plaza.
Opinion: Your life should be harder
Chikako Inoue `26 poses with a stuffed toy in the Stonewall Resource Center.
Opinion: The beauty of black cats
Official portrait of David Harrison.
David Harrison’s new grading policy: Glorify David Harrison
Rev. Wendy Abrahamson sits by the organ in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Grinnell, Iowa.
Opinion: The anti-Christian rhetoric of Trump’s Christian America
Head Coach Arseneault reacts to a referee call during NCAA D-III Tournament Game against UW-Platteville on Friday, Mar. 7.
Grinnell College men’s basketball mic’d up
President Anne Harris opens the door to the Grinnell College President's house.
Cribz: President Anne Harris house tour
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
Captain of the club volleyball team, Matthew Kenzinger '27, waiting to serve.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Volleyball Club NCVF Tournament at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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
Ethan Crawford '25 carefully pulls up the walls to create a bowl.
PHOTOS: Students make clay bowls at the Student Ceramics Studio
Rajanea Landers `28 mid jump during long jump event at the Darren Young Classic track meet on Feb. 14 and 15.
PHOTOS: Both Grinnell teams finish second at annual Darren Young Classic track meet
Energetic and engaging, Milwaukee-based rapper MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance at Gardner Lounge in Grinnell, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 7.
PHOTOS: MYAAP delivers a high-energy performance during first concert of spring `25

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Nora Kohnhorst

Nora Kohnhorst, Editor in Chief

Nora Kohnhorst is a fourth-year history and German studies major. She is from the best borough in New York City (Queens). She is also a member of the College’s short-form improv team, Almost Always Improv!

All content by Nora Kohnhorst
Members of SALSC pose at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

SALSC plans “Fruit with Faculty” event to facilitate discussion

Nora Kohnhorst, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2025
Front view of the lively local storefront, Suzi's Boutique, in downtown Grinnell.

Unlock your style potential at Suzi’s Boutique

Nora Kohnhorst, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2025
The Scarlet & Black won 20 overall awards and was named 2024 Print & Multimedia Association of the year at the Iowa College Media Association awards on February 6, 2025.

[Photo] The Scarlet & Black wins Iowa college newspaper of the year, 20 awards

Isaiah Moliga-Puletasi, News Editor
February 8, 2025
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
Krishna Mysore

Krishna Mysore

Nora Kohnhorst, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2024
Carolyn Rivero `26 makes a pass at regionals.

SVELTS MAKE THE CUT

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
Monique McLay Shore `90, Drake Community Library technology coordinator

Community Members Speak: In defense of print in town

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Kyla Miller `25 was elected as the president of Grinnell's Student Government Association.

SGA elects president and VPAA for 2024-25

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Marina Busby `24

Student speaks: Dorm Hall Defense

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff writer
April 6, 2024
Monica Sanders named first Grinnell Social Innovator in Residence

Monica Sanders named first Grinnell Social Innovator in Residence

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Josiah Bushnell Grinnell was the founder of the town of Grinnell in the mid-1800s. Along with being an abolitionist, Grinnell was also involved with the Underground Railroad.

History deep dive: The founder of the town of Grinnell, J.B. Grinnell

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024
Jonny Savant returned to Grinnell with his brand of tarot-based visual poetry.

Mentalist Jonny Zavant returns to read Tarot

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff writer
February 26, 2024
Renfrow Hall, the College's new downtown dorm that is set to open in fall 2024, is taking shape. Construction is taking place six days of the week to ensure the project is completed in time for the scheduled opening.

College confirms business separation from Renfrow Hall architect after sexual assault allegations

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Merle Reitzler, 84, passed away on January 21, 2024. He is fondly remembered as Grinnell's "pie guy."

True Grinnellian: In memory of Merle Reitzler

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
From left: Joe Brown `25, Nathan Hoffman `24, Marisa Goffman `24 and George Matthes `25 are always GAME for a good time.

Cribz: It’s GAME time

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
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