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PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters retain Justice May amid partisan push
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
QPOC drag show draws crowd amid increase of anti-LGBTQ+ bias
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Man accused of assaulting Grinnell College student faces felony, released on bond
A franchised Scooter's location is scheduled to open by December at 1026 West St. in Grinnell, Iowa.
Scooter’s Coffee and Pizza Hut to open in Grinnell
Kay Balleau, 76, casts her ballot into the machine at Elks Lodge in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
What went wrong with Selzer’s Iowa Poll?
Jerome Scheuring watches election results come in at the Poweshiek County Republican Party headquarters in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 5, 2024.
Local Republican reflects on grassroots politics, the Republican Party
The newly-installed dance and play arch in Central Park's inclusive playground.
Inclusive playground opens in Central Park
Students, faculty and staff gather in the Joe Rosenfield Center on Nov. 6 to discuss the results of the election.
College administration responds to election results
“Soul to Seoul” celebrates the merging of soul food and Korean cuisine
Jessica Calarco, author of "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," poses for a portrait after her talk at Grinnell College on Nov. 11, 2024.
Rosenfield Program hosts Jessica Calarco
A sign directing students to the Free Store.
Student Environmental Committee opens Free Store in Main Hall
Micho Adler tells spooky and silly fortunes with their crystal ball.
SRC celebrates Halloween with gay pumpkin séance
The Grinnell prairie on October 17, 2024.
College pilots organic land care on Mac Field
Regann Fishell (left) & Amy Kan stands in front of their Smith art gallery exhibit "High Horse".
Smith Gallery Exhibit: Have you seen “High Horse”?
From left: Philomena Frasca `25 laughs with Mari Hurst, 10, as they decorate a pumpkin at Grinnell Middle School on Nov. 1, 2024.
Middle School Art Club celebrates Halloween
Alexi Zentner poses for a portrait outside of Carnegie Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 1, 2024.
Writers @ Grinnell: Alexi Zentner `97
(Left to right) Rob Neill `91, Jake Banasiewicz, Kyra Sims, Lee Lebreton and Robin Virginie participate in a play with a student at Sebring-Lewis Hall on November 1.
So many plays, such little time: New York Neo-Futurists bring ‘The Infinite Wrench’ to Grinnell
Bruna Dantas Lobato poses for a portrait in her office on Oct. 30, 2024.
Writers@Grinnell: Longing and belonging in Bruna Dantas Lobato’s debut novel, “Blue Light Hours”
The team huddles during a game against Lake Forest at Springer Field on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Men’s and women’s soccer reflect on season
Grinnell defense stop an Illinois College receiver during the senior day game against Illinois College on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
Football looks ahead
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Eli Brotman `25 ran for the cross country team during his first two years at Grinnell.
Life after sports: Athletic departures redefine college paths
Every season, Grinnell women's soccer ties red ribbon with motivational quotes in their left cleat.
Team superstitions and traditions contribute to success
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
Sage & Blunt: Catholic Lesbian
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?
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
Opinion: Come together, but go alone
L.F. Parker Professor of History Sarah J. Purcell poses outside of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC) on Nov. 7, 2024.
Opinion: I thought this might be more of a contest
Director of Civic Education and Innovation Ryan Solomon poses outside the John Chrystal Center on Nov. 8, 2024.
Democracy without citizenship
Clara Bode `26 poses for a portrait in front of Lyle's Pub in the basement of the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center on Oct. 30, 2024.
Dreaming of Lyle’s: Pubmaster says to bring the quiz home
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
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
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
PHOTOS: QPOC hosts annual fall drag show
Grinnell Singers perform in Sebring-Lewis Hall in Grinnell, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 10.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Singers Performance November 10
The starting lineup prepares for tipoff in the season opener against Central Christian (KS) on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Photo Series: Women’s basketball season begins
Students watch the election results in the HSSC on Nov. 5, 2024.
PHOTOS: Students watch election results roll in
Joe Chanis '27 (right) prepares to wrestle an opponent.
PHOTOS: 10/10 Wrestling

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Paul Hansen

Paul Hansen, Staff Photographer

Paul is a fourth-year political science major from Columbus, Ohio. When he’s not watching video essays on YouTube or speedrunning the NYT mini, you can find him editing iPhone pictures to make them look like film or sneakily turning off listening activity on Spotify to listen to something questionable. Find him in a HSSC room with the lights completely dimmed for the vibes.

All content by Paul Hansen
Grinnell's Fireballs (dark caps) defend against Carleton College's attack at the Heartland Division Championship in April 2023.

[Photo] Championship winning water polo club encourages more newcomers to dive in

Taylor Nunley, Community Editor
September 18, 2023
The five creators perch on parked bikes outside the JRC and hold their hands up to their chests in the shape of hearts.

Pedal Grinnell opens for Spring season

Paul Hansen, Photographer
May 1, 2023
A student reacts in surprise as a jenga tower crumbles before them.

[Photo] Bob’s Underground reopens with renovations

Ellianna Cierpiot, News Editor
April 28, 2023
The crowd dances to "Y.M.C.A." by Village People as Drag Show comes to a close.

[Photo] Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens

Krista Spies, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.

[Photo] Badminton Club rallies with tournament

April 24, 2023
Six students sit around tables in a HSSC classroom.

[Photo] Farm House leads discussions on anti-racist agriculture

Nadia Langley, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2023
An in-person mental health class was hosted on March 4 that three students and one faculty member attended.

[Photo] SHAW holds Mental Health First Aid classes

Kailee Shermak, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Jan Phifer received the Iowa STEM teacher award for her dedication to inspiring and cultivating interest in STEM.

[Photo] True Grinnellian: Jan Phifer

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
The Stonewall Resource Center is a confidential, safe-space for LGBTQ+ students at Grinnell.

[Photo] “I know that children will die because of this law:” anti-trans legislation threatens Iowa

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Five people sit staggered on three rows of benches, backs turned to the camera. They face a person wearing a mask, jeans, and a pale blue collared shirt with a darker blue cardigan over top. This person is standing, facing the camera, and appears to be reading from a book. Behind them are vertical white boards that come to a point, imitating a slatted wall inside of a church with a pointed roof, with what appears to be a round stained-glass window near the point. The ground is brown and fades to a mossy green near the left side. A seated figure, barely visible, sits far away in the shadows on the left.

[Photo] Fear, faith and hope in “Arbor Falls”

Oliver Wolfe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Hai-Dang Phan, on the left, and Phan Nhiên Hạo, on the right, sit in two simple wooden chairs on a red carpet looking at the camera. Their heads are tilted slightly towards each other. Their knees are spread and their hands are clasped in their laps. The chairs are part of a row and another row is visible behind them, for audience seating, but no one else is in frame. A blank whiteboard is visible on the wall behind them.

[Photo] A poet in exile: Phan Nhiên Hạo with Hai-Dang Phan at Writers@Grinnell

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Cullen Hendrix, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, gave a talk about climate change and security issues.

[Photo] Visiting speakers spread awareness about climate change through Rosenfield Program

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Nick Leedom (middle) and Abby Martin (right) are two of Grinnell Craft Brewhouse's bartenders who give the Brewhouse its essence.

[Photo] Meet the Bartenders: Brewhouse Edition

Ashley Baek, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
GWSS fourth-years adopted the position of historical pro-sex and anti-sex feminists for the Sex Wars debate.

[Photo] Graduating GWSS majors explore ‘bad feminists’ in Sex Wars debate

Oliver Palmer, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Deanna Vogt (right) said that Second Mile offers a sense of community for members of the Grinnell who feel likethey do not have one.

[Photo] A Look Inside: Second Mile

Molly Wilcoxson, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Canary Underground takes decoration takes after the 1920s ' style.

[Photo] Canary Underground takes flight

George Kosinski, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Line Dancing Club gathers for a night of fun, friends and footwork.

[Photo] Line Dancing Club steps into the spotlight

Conrad Dahm, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Chase Holdener `23 in front of his work in Smith Gallery.

[Photo] “Breadth of Biology” is original, organic

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Troy Kingery (left) and Chris Mcvay (right) are two of the bartenders at the Fraternal Order of Eagles bar located in Grinnell.

[Photo] Meet the Bartenders: Eagles Edition

Oliver Palmer, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Paul Hutchison, associate professor of education, teaches How To Learn Physics, a class cross-listed as physics and education.

[Photo] Education concentration confirmed for fall 2023

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Bong 3

[Photo] Dorm cats paw their way into students’ rooms and hearts

Molly Wilcoxson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Ben Shulman `26 (left) and Solomon Golden `24 (right) play frisbee.

[Photo] Working Differently receives mixed feedback

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Los Girasoles has been providing the Grinnell community with Tex-Mex food since 2017.

[Photo] Los Girasoles’ Tex-Mex style food brightens Grinnell community

Oliver Palmer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
The Campus Quaker Meeting Worship Group holds silent meetings on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in the CRSSJ Prayer Garage.

[Photo] Campus Quaker Meeting Worship Group hosts silent meetings to encourage reflection

Kailee Shermak, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
Colleen Klainert is the owner and sole worker of Solera wine bar at 826 Broad St.

[Photo] True Grinnellian: Colleen Klainert

Allison Moore, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2023
The garden of Farm House, 1023 Park St, has been uprooted by construction. Photo taken on Feb. 22.

[Photo] New requirements pose threat to project houses

Kailee Shermak, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Alyssa Argent `25 (left) and Jasper Gray `24 (right) hold signs outside the JRC.

[Photo] UGSDW rally calls for strike as bargaining resumes

Taylor Nunley, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
The water tower.

[Photo] ChatGPT’s potential to rewrite the classroom

Nina Baker, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Students say the wait for gab-and-go meals has affected ability to eat within their schedules. Photo by Paul Hansen.

[Photo] Dining Hall reopens after two weeks of grab-and-go meals

Mira Diamond-Berman
February 3, 2022
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