The Scarlet & Black

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Grinnell College drops eight ranks in 2025 U.S. News & World Report
Grinnell College drops eight ranks in 2025 U.S. News & World Report
Admissions shifts strategies, class of 2028 over 50% students of color and international students
Admissions shifts strategies, class of 2028 over 50% students of color and international students
Increasing job demands take community advisors by surprise
Increasing job demands take community advisors by surprise
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
A community member browses offerings at the Grinnell farmers market on Broad Street.
Dining Services sources food from local suppliers
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
Town of Grinnell plans water quality improvements
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer's Market
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer’s Market
Toki Leonard answers interview questions at the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s Paradise Lost: Reading Marathon event at the Tama County Courthouse lawn on Tues., Sep. 17, 2024.
All hell breaks loose: Satanic Temple of Iowa Hosts ‘Paradise Lost’ Reading Marathon
Screenshot of @catsofgrinnell Instagram page.
The Cats of Grinnell: Documenting Grinnell’s beloved felines
Community members mingle at the opening celebration for the Grinnell School of Music in downtown Grinnell on Friday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Rock on! Grinnell School of Music opens doors to community arts access
The campus cold conundrum
The campus cold conundrum
Rosenfield program hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr
Rosenfield program hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr
Toki Leonard answers interview questions at the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s Paradise Lost: Reading Marathon event at the Tama County Courthouse lawn on Tues., Sep. 17, 2024.
All hell breaks loose: Satanic Temple of Iowa Hosts ‘Paradise Lost’ Reading Marathon
Tatum Watkins `27 poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Tatum Watkins `27: From rural Iowa to the DNC main stage
Jack Broadmoore `27 and AJ Trimble `27 take orders at their grilled cheese business in the South Campus loggia on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Grilled cheese melts hearts in South loggia
Students gather to play Bingo at Harris Concert Hall
A Look into Drag Bingo 2024
Andra Velis Simon, workshop director, praises and gives feedback to student, Libby '27 (left) after singing her audition piece.
Confidence and Collaboration: Andra Velis Simon Leads Musical Theatre Workshop at Grinnell
Dancing for joy: Social dance clubs at Grinnell
Dancing for joy: Social dance clubs at Grinnell
Emlyn Yoon-Buck ’25 stands beside ‘Impermanent’ — her charcoal artwork at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Gallery in the Joe Rosenfield `25 Center.
Emlyn Yoon-Buck’s “To Capture” is capturing attention this month
Community members mingle at the opening celebration for the Grinnell School of Music in downtown Grinnell on Friday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Rock on! Grinnell School of Music opens doors to community arts access
Nehir Ergun (left) and Kalea Martin (right) take a break after winning their first set during a conference match against Illinois College at Grinnell on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s tennis remains undefeated
Andrew Nickeson `23.5, currently serving as an assistant coach, hypes up the men’s cross country team.
Cross country brings energy to Les Duke Invitational
Lucy Leither `25 throws the frisbee to a teammate during a game for the Elephantitis tournament.
Ultimate frisbee continues Elephantitis tradition, maintains welcoming community
The Grinnell volleyball team celebrates after winning the first set during a game against Nebraska Wesleyan University at Darby Gym on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
Volleyball kills beginning of season, hitting a win streak
Dylan Maddux (10) celebrates with Evan Larson (4) after scoring during a game against Eureka College at Springer Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell men’s soccer tallies first win with strong defensive effort
German studies department Writer in Residence Susanne Hornfeck and Assistant Professor Viktoria Poetzl catch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How does it feel: Adventures in a foreign language
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Horoscope: What D-Hall fry iteration are you?
Grinnell College President Anne Harris poses for a portrait at her desk in Nollen House on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Op-Ed: Grinnell College President Anne Harris offers motto meditation
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Horoscope: What BRAT song are you?
Professor Wayne Moyer poses for a portrait in his office in Harry Hopkins House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
Dear Grinnell: We’ve changed in 52 years, and so has the world. What now?
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: 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?
Horoscope: Your Zodiac's Cat Breed
Horoscope: Your Zodiac’s Cat Breed
German studies department Writer in Residence Susanne Hornfeck and Assistant Professor Viktoria Poetzl catch the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How does it feel: Adventures in a foreign language
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
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
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Local Foods Connection takes on food insecurity in Poweshiek County
Members of the Grinnell community line Broad Street as Edith Renfrow Smith passes by during the Welcome to Grinnell Parade on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
PHOTOS: Edith Renfrow Smith `37 honored in Grinnell
Nehir Ergun (left) and Kalea Martin (right) take a break after winning their first set during a conference match against Illinois College at Grinnell on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell women’s tennis remains undefeated
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer's Market
PHOTOS: Grinnell Farmer’s Market
Dylan Maddux (10) celebrates with Evan Larson (4) after scoring during a game against Eureka College at Springer Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell men’s soccer tallies first win with strong defensive effort
The Grinnell football defense prepares for the snap during a game against Lyon College at Rosenbloom Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
PHOTOS: Grinnell football flashes potential, falters in second half in opener

The Scarlet & Black

The Scarlet & Black
Sarah Evans

Sarah Evans, News Editor

Sarah is a third year from Massachusetts studying political science, English and statistics. She spends most of her time in the great outdoors, hanging out with friends and (all too often) inside her own head. The real reason she came to Grinnell was for the sunsets.

All content by Sarah Evans
Concentration chairs will now be compensated for their work.

Concentration numbers up, chairs to be compensated

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
April 29, 2024
The Bear cost $90 million dollars to construct.

Student survey questions sense of belonging on campus

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2024
Sophie Youngdahl `24 with a crown of peacock feathers performs with the Neverland Players.

Never say Neverland: Players perform with pandemic behind them

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
March 8, 2024
Sarah Evans `26 walks around campus while listening to music.

Playlist of My Life: Sarah Evans `26

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2024
Two bills, House Study Bill 678 and Senate Study Bill 3168, were introduced in early February. The bills would allow city councils control over the hiring of library directors and library tax spending.

Local librarians criticize bills with possibility to redistribute power

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2024
Bella Villareal `26 cooks at Grinnellians Who Are Ready to Cook (GWARC) house, where she has found community.

Student ER visit reveals accommodations challenges

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 19, 2024
All students, regardless of living situation, will be required to purchase a meal plan for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Mandatory meal plans for off-campus students spark controversy

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2024

[Video] Meet the dedicated staff, volunteers, and adoptees of PALS

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
January 31, 2024

[Video] Grinnell College students share their dining hall hacks

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2024

[Video] Bringing heat to the winter, a fall 2023 QPOC drag show recap

Sarah Evans, Opinions Editor
January 24, 2024

[Video] Iowa caucus-goers discuss their candidate choice, majority votes Trump

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
January 17, 2024
A Trump caucus captain and another volunteer check voter registration sheets at the Brooklyn Precinct. In Brooklyn, Trump received 60 votes, followed by DeSantis with 17, Haley with 16, Ramaswamy with 6, Binkley with 1 and Chris Christie with 1.

Photo Series: Iowa caucus-goers cast their ballots in Poweshiek County

Sarah Evans, Zach Spindler-Krage, and Nick El Hajj
January 16, 2024

[Video] Ex-U.S. State Department Official Josh Paul provides insider’s view on weapons transfers in first public event post-resignation

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
November 11, 2023

[Video] Meet your Student Government senators

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
November 7, 2023

[Video] Grinnell College students stage walkout in support of Palestine

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
October 26, 2023

[Video] Ramaswamy in Grinnell: Presidential hopeful sparks debate and controversy

Zach Spindler-Krage, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023

[Video] First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
September 19, 2023

[Video] Grinnell students reflect on wage increase

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
September 12, 2023

Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
May 15, 2023

Cribz: Grinnell House

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
May 9, 2023
Maya Gardner

Maya Gardner

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
May 8, 2023

Grinnell Bucket Lists

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
April 30, 2023

Cribz: “The penthouse”

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
April 12, 2023

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

Molly Wilcoxson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023

Hot Takes: Grinnell Edition

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
February 14, 2023

The Grinnell Listening Project brings campus and community together through dialogue

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
February 5, 2023

Class of `26 members speak about early Grinnell experiences

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
December 28, 2022

Grinnell Advocates hosts Take Back the Avenue event

Sarah Evans, Video Editor
October 16, 2022
Student Government President Loyal Terry `23 will lead the new SGA Cabinet this academic year.

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

Eleanor Corbin, Staff Writer
September 12, 2022
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