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Michael Lozada
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Nathan Hoffman
Nathan Hoffman
Harvey Wilhelm `24.
Harvey Wilhelm
Sam Bates, Copy Editor
Sam Bates, Copy Editor
Feven Getachew
Feven Getachew
Nathan Hoffman
Nathan Hoffman
Michael Lozada
Michael Lozada
Harvey Wilhelm `24.
Harvey Wilhelm
Meghna Adhikari
Meghna Adhikari
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp, Features Editor
Sam Bates, Copy Editor
Sam Bates, Copy Editor
Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor
Mohammad Igbaria, Sports Editor
Nina Baker, Staff Writer
Nina Baker, Staff Writer
Nick El Hajj, Editor in Chief
Nick El Hajj, Editor in Chief
Grinnell will not cut student org budget, publications still at risk, statement says
Grinnell will not cut student org budget, publications still at risk, statement says
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
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus
Concentration chairs will now be compensated for their work.
Concentration numbers up, chairs to be compensated
Detection strips available following date-rape drug allegations
Detection strips available following date-rape drug allegations
Students leaders in Student Government Association, student publications, Pedal Grinnell and Grinnell Concerts will now be responsible for negotiating for allocations of the student activity fee budget, which is estimated to be roughly $417,000 for next year.
SPARC Budget Update: Students will now negotiate budget allocations
Grinnell will not cut student org budget, publications still at risk, statement says
Grinnell will not cut student org budget, publications still at risk, statement says
College plans to move away from Pioneer-Web
College plans to move away from Pioneer-Web
The Grinnell-Newburg School District in rural central Iowa is facing nearly $1 million in budget cuts for next school year after a vote by the school board in March. The district, among swirling accusations of who to blame for the financial crisis, is struggling to retain staff and maintain morale. Across Iowa, many school districts are encountering similar challenges.
Inside a rural Iowa school district’s fight to save public education
I-80 Dhaba at 2110 West St. opened for business in March 2024.
I-80 Dhaba brings authentic Indian flavors to Grinnell
A map of Poweshiek County showing the distribution areas of papers headed by the Southeast Iowa Union media company.
Poweshiek County papers keep their head above water as print dies
Monique McLay Shore `90, Drake Community Library technology coordinator
Community Members Speak: In defense of print in town
Iowans came together on April 10, 2024 to celebrate Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes womens basketball team, deemed the team that changed the game.
Iowans celebrate Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder and the team that changed basketball
Five faculty and staff members provide funding to projects that need financial support. As Catalyst grows, funding would become more competitive.
Catalyst incubator elevates student initiates
The South Asian Students Organizations (SASO) invited studetns to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors on April 13th.
Photo series: Holi festival springs into season with water guns and powdered fun
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
Grinnell College’s annual Titular Head (TitHead) student film festival has been a longstanding tradition, serving as a cinematic celebration of Grinnell culture.
History Takeover: A TitHead Tale
From left: Alyvia Bunkowski `26 and Cadence Chen `26 with The S&B in the Humanities and Social Studies Center.
Students and faculty speak: In defense of print on campus
The Merciful Marilyn Michael reaches towards her adoring fans.
QPOC Cabaret: Drag celebrates with Burlesque
The gamelan ensemble incorporates percussion and wind instruments.
Spotlight on Balinese Sound Ensemble
Alina Ihnatesku `26 sits in her gallery exhibition amidst walls that say ONE STRONGER SPRING in English and Russian, respectively.
Alina Ihnatesku `26’s love letter to her home at Smith Gallery
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”
GOGUE, Grinnell Underground Magazine, The Sequence, The Grinnell Review and Grinnell College Press — all publications that print student art — are confronting the likelihood of losing their print editions.
Student artists find meaning in printed publications
Carolyn Rivero `26 makes a pass at regionals.
SVELTS MAKE THE CUT
The Honor G logo on the wall of the Charles Benson Bear 39 Recreation and Athletic Center weight room. The logo will no longer be printed on new athletic gear according to multiple coaches and athletes.
Coaches say they were asked to remove Honor G logo from gear and uniforms as College reassess branding
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.
Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader
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
Amy Nguyen `26 putts the ball towards a hole at a team practice at the Grinnell College Golf Course.
Women’s golf looks to continue decade-long conference title streak
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Letter to the Editor: Required Meal Plans
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
ClickBates: Minis
ClickBates: Minis
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Horoscope: Which federally recognized Midwestern state are you?
Victor Thorne `26 believes the left needs to improve its messaging.
Op-Ed: To preserve civil rights, the left must appeal to the middle
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 womens 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 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?
Horoscope: Your Zodiacs Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: What the Signs are saying about spring break
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Horoscope: Which residence hall are you?
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Op-Ed: White comfort and reframing self-censorship at Grinnell
Victor Thorne `26 believes the left needs to improve its messaging.
Op-Ed: To preserve civil rights, the left must appeal to the middle
Bella Villarreal `26 believes there are better alternatives to the meal plan.
Op-Ed: Even with an increase in wages, the new meal plan is not worth it
Mohammad Igbaria `24 is the sports editor of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: How working for The S&B has helped me as a premed
Silvia Foster-Frau `15 works as a national investigative reporter at The Washington Post.
Op-Ed: The importance of print
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
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
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Lindsey Schultz `27 swings at the ball.
Softball sweeps Knox College in easy doubleheader
From left: Phuong Tran `26, Quynh Dao `25 and Khanh Do `27 preview the Vietnamese Student Association dance that will be performed at Cultural Evening on April 27.
Photo Series: VSA brings Grinnell its Just Desserts
Grinnell continued its Disco Harris tradition of a band performance, with students covering high-energy hits on Saturday, April 6.
Photos Series: Boogie down with Disco Band
Clark broke the all-time National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) scoring record this season, en route to her second championship appearance and second Naismith Player of the Year Award.
Photo Series: Caitlin Clark’s season in review
Temperatures swelled to 70 degrees as the false spring beckoned Grinnell students into the outdoors this past week.
Photo Series: False Spring in full swing

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Nora Kohnhorst

Nora Kohnhorst, Staff Writer

Nora Kohnhorst is a third-year history major from Queens, NYC. This is her first semester as a staff writer, but it is her third semester at The S&B. She is a retired bread baker and active knitter. She also works at the Stew Makerspace in downtown Grinnell!
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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 Grinnells 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 Colleges 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 Grinnells 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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