The Scarlet & Black

The Independent Student News Site of Grinnell College
Workers repair roofs after a hailstorm in May 2023.
Grinnell College reduces carbon footprint, increases climate research
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Karen Edwards, dean of international student affairs at Grinnell, poses in her office in the HSSC.
International students brace for second Trump term, visa changes
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Trustees approve 5.59% fee increase for upcoming year
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Grinnell hopes to replace lead service lines
Roxanna Coleman, 59, on November 18, 2024.
True Grinnellian: Roxanna Coleman
Angel Arroyo `26.5 poses for a portrait in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
In rural Iowa, trans people are standing strong against anti-trans legislation
Capstone Behavioral Health is the designated Community Mental Health Center for Poweshiek County.
A rural Iowa county grapples with an overworked mental health care system
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Justin Jensen addresses attendee comments and concerns on November 25, 2024.
Senator Joni Ernst’s team hosts town hall
Jackie Harris `26 looks for their next hand hold on the climbing wall.
Grabbing hold of community at the climbing wall
Grinnell students learning Japanese video called with students at Shimoda Elementary school on Tuesday, November 26.
Grinnell and Tokyo Students Connect Through Takopettan
From left: President Anne Harris, their dog May, and Professor Michael Mackenzie at their home.
CRIBZ: President Anne Harris’s 1960’s dream house
Students serve food at the food bazaar.
PHOTOS: ISO Food Bazaar 2024
From left: Maddie Hartog `25 and Mira Diamond-Berman `25 pose for a photo in front of Carriage House on Nov. 19, 2024.
CRIBZ: Carriage House
Grinnell's underground art scene: "Basement Gallery"
Grinnell’s underground art scene: “Basement Gallery”
A member of Messy Mondays peeks over her chair.
Messy Mondays brings art to preschoolers
Daughter tries to protect Person after Red shoots him in the leg.
The chaos and collaboration of “Pity”
Reena Esmail smiles mid-lecture.
Reena Esmail talks “This Love Between Us”
Professor Xavier Escandell (left), Jorge Salinas (middle), and Professor Laura Ng (right) stand in front of the toe tags that represent lives lost at the border in exhibit, "Hostile Terrain 94"
Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
Justin Hayworth posing with his cameras in the Bear.
Behind the lens: Justin Hayworth and Ted Schultz
Yahir Dominguez follows live updates of games through a sports betting app.
Sports betting at Grinnell
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Nora Lynch (11) shoots the ball.
Women’s basketball has best start in 21 years, breaks scoring records
Xavier James `25, on the track team, holds a record for the 300 yard shuttle.
Pioneers have power: students break records
Laura Kövécs poses in front of Gates Tower, clad in her burning red Grinnell merch.
Until you find home: My semester of exchange
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Keanu Masami Yamanaka `26 poses among the autumn leaves on campus.
With dignity: Navigating resources from the lens of an unhoused youth
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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?
Zev Zentner `25 poses on the bridge of the Humanities and Social Sciences Center (HSSC).
Opinion: We need to get rid of the Honor G
Bella Bjorklund `26 believes in the power of a Gay Straight Alliance on Grinnell's campus.
Opinion: LGBT people need more allies: Why we should not be rejecting groups like the GSA 
Emma Kumano-Maloney `25 poses for a portrait outside Main Hall on Nov. 21, 2024.
Opinion: Question what is possible
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
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
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the open ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday.
PHOTOS: Jingle Bell Holiday 2024
Matt Kenny (11) spikes the ball past defenders during a game against Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2024.
PHOTOS: Volleyball Club finishes season with 9-9 record
Cassidy Pak (15) dribbles the ball down the court.
PHOTOS: Grinnell Women’s Basketball Faces Off Against Buena Vista
The Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir preforms at Herrick Chappel in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 23, 2024.
PHOTOS: Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir Fall Concert
From left: Syd Weller '26, Kaycie Brookens '26, Keely Yeager '27, Regan Reedy '26, and Felix Benardo '25 preform at Showvember.
PHOTOS: Showvember 2024

The Scarlet & Black

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All content by Quan Tran
Brad Geiman ’21 jumps feet first into the long jump pit on Saturday. Contributed photo.

Track teams host Dick Young Invitational, first-years shine in distance events and mixed-gender relays steal the show

Quan Tran
April 26, 2018
The men's golf team prefers a laid back yet focused practice. Even the coaches get in on the action. Photo by Kelly Page.

Inside golf practice: players and coaches alike improve their game

Quan Tran
April 19, 2018
Nathan Zaroban ’18 has made incredible strides in his career. He most recently earned his first conference-wide recognition. Photo by Elena Copell.

Athlete Spotlight: Nathan Zaroban ’18

Quan Tran
April 19, 2018
Quan Tran ’21 caught up with the baseball team to get a look at how practice looks on a day-to-day basis. The team plays Monmouth at home on Sunday.

Inside practice: The S&B takes baseball

Quan Tran
April 12, 2018

First-years stand out in track & field meet at Emory

Quan Tran
April 5, 2018
Darice Wheeler ’21 already has a school record for home runs in a season. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Athlete Spotlight: Darice Wheeler ’21

Quan Tran
April 5, 2018
Sriram Sugumaran ’21 is making an immediate impact on the tennis court. Photo by Reina Shahi.

Athlete Spotlight: Sriram Sugumaran ’21

Quan Tran
March 8, 2018
Sean Cullinane ’18 and Vinny Curta ’19 each broke records during the final game of the basketball season. Photo by Elena Copell.

Quan Tran
February 23, 2018
Inside practice with the men's tennis team: friendly competition fuels games and drills at every practice

Inside practice with the men’s tennis team: friendly competition fuels games and drills at every practice

Quan Tran
February 16, 2018
Student-athlete leaders' concerns about mental health resulted in new services. Photo by Mai Vu Phuong.

Thomas Zigo provides counseling services for athletes

Quan Tran
February 8, 2018
Paul Cover ’21 broke the school record in the 100-yard butterfly last weekend at the Grinnell Invitational.

Athlete spotlight: first-year Paul Cover ’21 breaks school record in 100-yard butterfly

Quan Tran
January 25, 2018
The Pioneer men's and women's swim and dive teams will be competing in the Pioneer Classic this weekend. Contributed photo.

Swim and dive ready for the Classic

Quan Tran
November 30, 2017
Vinny Curta ’19 and Kayla Morrissey ’18 hit career milestones last weekend against Kansas Christian University. Photo by Mai Phuong Vu.

Curta and Morrissey’s career day

Quan Tran
November 30, 2017
Ryan Slager at practice late this fall. Slager has been a nationally ranked tackler and defensive force for three years. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Slager tackles football and Grinnell

Quan Tran
November 9, 2017
Hanna Kessel ’19 attempts a floater over teammates in practice. Photo by Reina Shahi.

Men’s and women’s basketball anticipate a successful winter

Quan Tran
November 9, 2017
Shannon Hautzinger '18 chases a ball down at tennis practice. Next year, the College will get new home tennis courts. Photo by Reina Shahi.

Tennis plays at GHS until new courts are installed in 2018

Quan Tran
October 5, 2017
The cage is responsible for hundreds of bags of laundry every night. The hours are odd, but it's always interesting. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Explore how “the cage” works with Ron Cooper

Quan Tran
September 29, 2017
Hassan Thompson '19 has been a key player for the Pioneer football team. Recently, he earned national recognition for his play earlier this month. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Family is MVP for Hassan Thompson ’19

Quan Tran
September 28, 2017
Intramural volleyball players on Cleve beach's sand volleyball courts in 2017. Photo by Helena Gruensteidl.

Get to know what intramural sports are offered this fall

Quan Tran
September 14, 2017
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