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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
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
College plans to move away from Pioneer-Web
College plans to move away from Pioneer-Web
Student publication members at Grinnell are concerned that the College will no longer fund print editions of their publications next academic year.
SPARC publication printing in the air as budget narratives vary
Grinnell College down to two Residence Life Coordinators, with one leaving soon
Grinnell College down to two Residence Life Coordinators, with one leaving soon
After the Lingerie Gardner party hosted in Main Hall by Birding Club on April 13, the laundry room was left with severe damage.
Gardner party leaves Main Hall vandalized
Following a national search, Grinnell College has announced that JC Lopez, current interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs, will fill his role permanently.
JC Lopez appointed full-time Vice President of Student Affairs
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
Its their club. I just run it: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
“It’s their club. I just run it”: Book club leader fosters inclusion and belonging
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
Grinnell teachers respond to Iowa bill on arming school personnel
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
Twins Elizabeth and Katheryn Vermeulen `24 occassionally sow confusion amongst their classmates, building a bond as sisterly sidekicks.
It’s all relative: Students talk shared life on campus
The Bear cost $90 million dollars to construct.
Student survey questions sense of belonging on campus
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 is considering rebranding away from the Pioneer identity.
History Takeover: Are Pioneers Wanted Here?
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
From left: Georgia Carbone `24 and John Murphy `26 stand in the KDIC studio after working to bring back student music and talk shows.
KDIC tunes into Grinnell campus community
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
Karis McCaskill `24 grins in front of the gallery wearing a Kermit sweater — a green frog to match the green leaves in her exhibition.
Karis McCaskill `24 transforms Smith Gallery
Carl Phillips reads from “Then The War: And Selected Poems,” telling the Writers@Grinnell crowd about his writing process.
Writers@Grinnell names Carl Phillips this year’s Distinguished Author
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
Irene Agusti `24.5 returns the ball during Grinnell womens tennis March 2 game against Morningside University. The Pioneers won the face-off 5-4.
Nationally-ranked women’s tennis sets the stage for NCAA appearance
The stands were filled with fans. friends, and family during the Grinnell College Mens Basketball Teams Feb. 17 game against Monmouth College. The Pioneers won 111-86.
“They’re my team,” local fans connect with athletes
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
Student Publications Editorial: We need transparency on our budgets
Student Publications Editorial: We need transparency on our budgets
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
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
Letter to the Editor: Alumni weigh in on student protests
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 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?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
Horoscope: Which U.S. president are you?
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
Lyle Muller is the professional advisor of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: Student journalism’s moment to shine
Nick El Hajj `24 is the Editor-in-Chief of The Scarlet & Black.
Op-Ed: Grinnell is on a crash course
Marcy Cassidy-Mapp `24 thinks FoMO is prevalent at Grinnell College.
Op-Ed: FoMO at a Liberal Arts College
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
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
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
The thrill of running, told by Grinnell College cross country runners
Kai Te Huki `27 leads the National Collegiate Athletic Association across divisions in average points scored per game and in three point attempts. He scored 30 of the Pioneers’ 111 points against Knox College on Jan. 23.
KAI IS THAT GUY
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
All content by Ohana Sarvotham
For student workers, off-campus work can present a chance to prepare for life after college and build relationships with the community.

[Photo] Off-campus workers “pop” the Grinnell college bubble

Addie Persian, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
A community member speaks in support of Jeannette Wallss memoir, The Glass Castle, at the first of two meetings to reconsider the book in Grinnell-Newburg High School curriculum.

[Photo] “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.

[Photo] Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Ensemble members pose as a group around their instruments.

[Photo] Spotlight on Latin American Ensemble

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.

[Photo] “The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
From left: Imam Kamal Hammouda, Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay and Dean of Religious Life Deanna Shorb.

[Photo] Muslim-Jewish discussions boost interfaith dialogue

Oliver Palmer, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
A new policy left some students struggling to access campus housing over break.

[Photo] Change in winter break policies leads to move-in confusion

February 6, 2023
Singers of various ages stand in the aisle of a theatre, each standing on a separate stair. They are singing and holding sheet music.

[Photo] Spotlight on Grinnell Oratorio Society

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Steffanie Sieck (left) and Shanna Sieck (right) hosted the official grand opening on Saturday, after acquiring the Fourth Avenue storefront in May.

[Photo] Two Sisters Tea & Apothecary opens on Fourth Avenue

September 12, 2022
Steffanie Sieck (left) and Shanna Sieck (right) hosted the official grand opening on Saturday, after acquiring the Fourth Avenue storefront in May.

[Photo] Two Sisters Tea & Apothecary opens on Fourth Avenue

Molly Wilcoxson, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
While the updates of Norris Hall are a welcome addition to the dorm, the disruption construction causes to daily life is not so welcome.

[Photo] Renovations to Norris Hall complicate dorm life

September 12, 2022
Grinnells chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosted a meeting to discuss their planning for National Suicide Prevention Month.

[Photo] NAMI raises awareness for National Suicide Prevention

September 19, 2022
The Global Café, located on the north side of the Humanities and Social Studies Center, welcomed its first customers on Aug. 20.

[Photo] Global Café finally open to customers

September 19, 2022
Paper Trails showcases the diversity of contemporary Indian art.

[Photo] "Paper Trails" explores art in postcolonialist India

October 3, 2022
Reverent Ornament showcases portable arts, many of which are functional items such as glassware and rugs.

[Photo] "Reverent Ornament" spans nations, centuries

October 3, 2022
blur will hold 49 performances, each for a single audience member.

[Photo] "blur" defies definition

November 10, 2022
Lori Voss (pictured above) has owned and operated Loraleis Giftshoppe since its opening in 2003.

[Photo] True Grinnellian: Lori Vos of Loralei's Giftshoppe

October 10, 2022
President of the College, Anne Harris speaks at the HSSC Dedication on Oct. 1.

[Photo] HSSC finally dedicated after 2.5 years

October 10, 2022
Nagamatsu read excerpts from his novel How High We Go in the Dark.

[Photo] Writers@Grinnell: Sequoia Nagamatsu `04

October 28, 2022
Giovanna Romero `24 expresses gratitude for the altar as a visible space to celebrate her culture.

[Photo] Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Grinnell

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2022
Kate Nakamura `26 handles the ball in the Midwest Conference Tournament. Grinnell hosted the tournament and qualified for the NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 2006.

[Photo] Shootout! Women's soccer wins conference title at home

November 14, 2022
Students in HUM/SST-120 Introduction to Material Culture Studies hold up their donations to Empty Bowls.

[Photo] Students lend their creativity to Empty Bowls fundraiser

November 14, 2022
Students in HUM/SST-120 Introduction to Material Culture Studies hold up their donations to Empty Bowls.

[Photo] Students lend their creativity to Empty Bowls fundraiser

Ella Labarre, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Disability Resources is working to make sure campus is accessible.

[Photo] “On the backs of vulnerable students:” Accessibility concerns on campus

November 14, 2022
Disability Resources is working to make sure campus is accessible.

[Photo] “On the backs of vulnerable students:” Accessibility concerns on campus

Eleanor Corbin, Community Editor
November 14, 2022
Cast members of House of Desires during a dress rehearsal.

[Photo] "House of Desires" queers 17th-century theatre

November 21, 2022
From left: Randy Raccoon, Daddy Virginia and Bat Baby slinked across the stage.

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Ms. Jen Dermé seducing an audience member in their rendition of You and I by Lady Gaga.

[Photo]

A Tall Glass of Water (standing) and Mr. Thiccc performed a dramatic duet to You and I by Lady Gaga.

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Michells Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio kicked off Jingle Bell Holiday with a performance.

[Photo] Jingle Bell Holiday brings seasonal joy to Grinnell

Cadence Chen, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
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[Photo] SGA announces new cabinet appointees

December 5, 2022
Vonda Earnhart is the owner of Vondas Flowers and Gifts.

[Photo] Vonda’s Flowers and Gifts makes Grinnell’s creativity bloom

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Nicole Cabe `23, Spanish major and community engagement coordinator.

[Photo] Year-long Spanish course innovates MAP structure

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Some students with dietary restrictions struggle to find options in the Dining Hall.

[Photo] Meal plan price increase raises questions about Dining Hall quality

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Paige Olowu standing outside a South Campus residence hall.

[Photo] On the same Paige

Paige Olowu
February 6, 2023
Steve Fenske recently opened Vinyl Stop to create a musical hub in the Grinnell community.

[Photo] Vinyl Stop turns up the music

Kailee Shermak, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
The Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW) announced their new leadership board for the Spring 2023 semester. From left to right: Lu Johnston `24, Sam Hiller `25, Hannah Sweet `25, Secretary-Treasurer Con- rad Dahm `26, Kelly Banfield `24, President Lena Wiebe `25, Amani Alqaisi `25, Jules Covitz `24. Not pictured: Malcolm Galpern-Levin `24, Lyn Guinto `25.

[Photo] UGSDW President calls for strike date

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Will `24 (right) visited Connor `24 (left) while he studied in France.

[Photo] Couples Speak: The first dates that started everything

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Jan Gloor `24, Jacob Heinrich `24 and Abigail Davison `26 work together on a tune in Jazz Ensemble.

[Photo] Spotlight on Grinnell Jazz Ensemble

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
From left to right: Dylan Laurianti `23, Nick Parker `23, Will Sweek `23, Henry Gold `25 and Kenny Atlas `23.

[Photo] The many aliases of Soi Disantra

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Photo illustrating a student using the InformaCast app, which features a Campus Alert button.

[Photo] New campus safety measures fall short of addressing BSU demands

Oliver Palmer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Student Government President Loyal Terry `23 will lead the new SGA Cabinet this academic year.

[Photo] “Big things coming,” new SGA cabinet takes office

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
SGA announces new cabinet appointees

SGA announces new cabinet appointees

Ohana Sarvotham, Staff Photographer
December 5, 2022
After taking a year off during the COVID-19 pandemic, Grinnell continues its tradition of an annual Jingle Bell Holiday celebration downtown. Graphic by Hannah Agpoon.

Grinnell’s Jingle Bell Holiday celebration resumes

Ohana Sarvotham
November 19, 2021
Studio E offers music lessons to students of all ages, and opened their doors to the public on Nov. 6. Photo contributed by Erin Bustin.

New music school Studio E opens its doors

Ohana Sarvotham
November 17, 2021
Emma Schaefer 23 competes in the Midwest Conference championship. Contributed by Ted Schultz.

Emma Schaefer finishes third in Midwest Conference Championship

Ohana Sarvotham
November 13, 2021
The writing workshop began with Santiago Sanchez reading aloud three short pieces of fiction by queer authors, each work picked for its resonance with a specific work of art in the “Queer/Dialogue” exhibit. Photo by Elisa Carrasco Lanusse.

“How to Write a Queer Story:” Connecting art and literature with Santiago Sanchez

Ohana Sarvotham
November 4, 2021
Students Speak: What art has moved you recently?

Students Speak: What art has moved you recently?

Ohana Sarvotham
October 12, 2021
Grinnell hosted LifeServe for a blood drive in Harris Center on October 6. Photo by Alex Fontana.

Grinnell hosts LifeServe blood drive in Harris Center

Ohana Sarvotham
October 8, 2021
Grinnell hosted its first outdoor concert of the fall semester featuring Juan Wauters, a singer-songwriter from New York City. Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Juan Wauters brings live music back to the Grinnell stage

Ohana Sarvotham
October 7, 2021
Catherine Ashton

New Registrar of the College hired as large student class sizes impact registration for classes

Ohana Sarvotham
September 19, 2021
Tray with discarded leftovers and napkins being put on the dish line.

Food Recovery Network is back, facing new sustainability challenges in a COVID-19 world

Ohana Sarvotham
September 9, 2021
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