The Scarlet & Black

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Over 98% of Grinnell employees' political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
Over 98% of Grinnell employees’ political donations in the past decade went to Democrats
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
100 days in: Trump policies stoke fear in Iowa immigrant communities
Julian Sahlin `28 pictured on Feb. 26, 2025 outside of the Pedal Grinnell church at 1138 Elm Street. Photograph and tag contributed by Jackson Scheer.
“OJALÁ”: Remembering Julian Sahlin `28
The Office of International Student Affairs distributed F-1 Know Your Rights cards around campus alongside Immigrant Legal Resource support cards.
Office of International Student Affairs urges Grinnell College students to know their rights
Transfer student Julie Howard `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Spencer Grill.
Grinnell College receives $150,000 grant to increase recruitment, support for transfer students
Kate Slater, executive director of the Grinnell Housing Authority, poses for a portrait inside of Saint's Rest Coffeehouse
Empowerment Center to open, supporting individuals facing housing insecurity
Crowd of people gather in Grinnell's Central Park protesting against House File 583 (HF583), organized by the Grinnell Organizing Collective.
Mending the social fabric: Community spotlight on the Grinnell Organizing Collective
Tommy Hexter `21 and Jordan Scheibel `10 unloading cabbages inside of Grinnell Farm to Table.
Grinnell Farm to Table adapts and fundraises following LFPA funding cuts
Products line a table displaying local artists' work for purchase at Saint's Rest Coffeehouse.
Saints Rest hosts “Sweet Tooth Art Fair”
American and Iowa state flags waving outside of Drake Community Library.
State Senator Sweeney talks fiscal responsibility at legislative coffee event
Grinnell College's International Student Organization and Office of International Student Affairs walk down Broad Street on October 5, 2023.
History Takeover: The evolution of Grinnell’s international student programming
Putu Hiranmayena, assistant professor of music, poses in the Bucksbaum Arts Center.
Reflecting on Southeast Asian identity after faculty trip email
Sophia Ramalli `27 poses with a rocket during the high-powered rocket launch in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 13. Photo contributed by Sophia Ramalli.
Grinnell Rocket Team launches their vision for the future
Isaiah Schlimm `27, a Vivero Digital Fellow, works in Burling basement on Thursday, April 17.
On-campus jobs prepare students for professional life
Will Reyes `25 cuts Gabe Garcia's `27 hair in the Black Cultural Center Salon.
Brows, cuts and nails: student-run beauty businesses
Emma Schaefer `23 sings songs she wrote during her Watson Fellowship on Sunday, April 20.
Emma Schaefer `23 returns to campus, reflects on the power of music
Livia Stein Freitas `25 reads poems from her new collection.
Livia Stein Freitas debuts poetry collection
Maya Llewellyn `25 sings in Gardner Lounge on Friday, April 18.
“My Best Friend” releases first EP
"Open Minds" by Natalie Sato '27.
BAX Celebrates Student Art
Performers dance during Agnes Allman's "Mixed Signals" performance on Friday, April 11.
Agnes Allman produces independent student choreography show
Women's soccer head coach, Kirsten Koester, coaches during a women's soccer game on Sept. 28, 2024 against Lake Forest.
Kirsten Koester’s coaching philosophy
Tolu Johnson `25 stands at the baseline as Dillon Gestring `25 shoots a free throw during an Intramural game on Saturday, April 19.
Intramural basketball gains popularity
Rohan Thota `28 sprints down the pole vault runway at the Grinnell Invitational on Feb. 1, 2025 in the Field House.
Pole vaulting at Grinnell halted due to recent injury
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Sage & Blunt: Diffident Daydreamer
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
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?
Isaiah Schlimm `27 poses in the HSSC as he thinks about having a nemesis.
Opinion: Why you need a nemesis
Eva Kapoor `28 poses with her face partially obscured by a sheet of prompts to generate an AI version of herself.
Opinion: How can anyone bear to make art anymore?
From left: Thai Theodoro `27 and Karla Breed have a conversation at the Mayflower Community.
Opinion: A love letter to Karla
From left: Samridh Dev Singh Chib `25 and Parikshit Roychowdhury `26 pose above the Spencer Grill on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: The meaning of “South Asian,” a double op-ed
From left: Alex Smith and Peyton Williams, both `27, pose in Burling Library on April 18, 2025.
Opinion: Why Grinnellians should start investing, and how to do it without losing your mind
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women's golf team
Play nine holes with the Grinnell women’s golf team
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
Scarlet Sessions: Meet Ky Klassen `25
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
Aman Kothari '28 serves the ball during a home game against Ripon College on Saturday, Apr. 19.
PHOTOS: Men’s Tennis Beats Ripon College 7-0
Utsah Kalra `25 hits a serve during a tennis match against UW Eau Claire on Sunday, Apr. 13.
PHOTOS: Women’s tennis beats University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 7-0
Lindsey Schultz (11) focuses on the pitcher's throw during a game against Lake Forest on Saturday, Apr. 5.
PHOTOS: Grinnell softball plays Lake Forest and Beloit
Jakob Runkel (39) pitches the ball in a game against Monmouth on April 5, 2025.
PHOTOS: Baseball sets new school records
A student grabs fruit from the platters offered at the event.
Photo Series: Student Athletes Leading Social Change hosts Fruit with the Faculty event

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 Walls's 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
Grinnell's 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 Loralei's 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
Michell's 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 Vonda's 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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