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BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
BREAKING: “The Glass Castle” to remain in GHS curriculum with alterations
Students with their images blurred stand and relax on Mac Field, fading into the background in front of Gates Tower.
47% of students have considered withdrawal from Grinnell College
Bakopoulos sits in his office with his three books, Summerlong, Please Dont Come Back From the Moon, and My American Unhappiness.
Garrison, Bakopoulos to leave Grinnell College
Stephanie Jones, associate professor of education, helped bring in consultants to build the department, planned for fall 2023.
African diaspora studies department approved by College
Daisys Tale was written and self-published by Liz Hansen (left) and illustrated by Makaella Mitchell (right).
“Daisy’s Tale” raises funds for animal shelter
Customers standing in line to order at Dari Barn.
Dari Barn, the beacon that signals the coming of spring
Caroline Cassidy `25 received first place at the SPARK pitch contest for the project she designed along with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce to allow students to use dining dollars at off-campus restaurants.
SPARK pitch contest funds three innovative community projects
After Imagine Grinnell plants the trees at the residents home, the homeowner is responsible for taking care of the tree long-term.
Imagine Grinnell keeps up reforestation plan for Grinnell
The plans for the development of Sapphire Lake are yet to be refined.
Sapphire Lake plans are underway
Mary Binzley `22 speaking to a crowd while standing up.
“The Glass Castle” in jeopardy after parent files complaint
Nadia Langley and Athena Frasca look into the bathroom mirror. Allison Moore sips from a mug while seated at her dining room table.
Cribz: Editors in Chief air their dirty laundry
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
Students painted rocks with members of the Mayflower Community on Saturday, April 22.
Student programming returns to Mayflower Community with weekly April events
From Scarlet & Black November 20, 2006.
History Takeover: The Grinnell College Drag Show
Six students sit around tables in a HSSC classroom.
Farm House leads discussions on anti-racist agriculture
Olivia Rikabi `26 (left) and Hayden Suarez-Davis `25 (right) bring artists to campus and orchestrate production as Concerts Coordinators.
Faces of Freesound: Olivia Rikabi `26 & Hayden Suarez-Davis `25
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Amanda Lee (bottom).
Grinnell Artists: Amanda Lee
The Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble practicing in the Bucksbaum Haight Courtyard.
Spotlight on Zimbabwean Mbira Ensemble
Two gallery attendees stand looking at Kelly Banfields piece Sisterhood of the Traveling Spoons.
2023 Bachelor of Arts Exhibition
Drag Show Spring 2023: Cowboys vs. Aliens
Aquapella has been preparing weekly for their upcoming show, “Aquapella’s Britney Spears Show.”
Aquapella is ready to sync and swim
Osel Tshering `25 (right) dribbles past Garikai Gijima `26 (left) during one of International Soccer Club’s scrimmages.
ISC brings recreational soccer to Grinnell
Emma Nelson `23, outfielder, bats against Coe College on April 24.
Softball matches nationally ranked Coe College in doubleheader
Three students stand smiling with arms crossed in front of a glass wall.
QAA is queer and here to stay
Kevin Qiu lunges forward with his racket while Andrew Park waits behind him poised to receive the next volley.
Badminton Club rallies with tournament
Luke standing to the left of a football scoreboard.
Tackling mental health’s greatest opponent
Graphic by Cornelia Di Gioia.
Sage & Blunt: Ex on Eggshells
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Alumni support trans athletes at Grinnell after NCAA removes LGBTQ+ protections
Members of Chaverim Elizabeth Collinger, Batyah Selis and Nick Raphaelson (left to right), all 21.
Letter to the Editor: “Pioneers” no more
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: The climate crisis
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Letter to the Editor: SGA’s BLM Solidarity Statement an example of overzealous elevation of identity
Oh Deer Volume #10
Oh Deer Volume #10
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Bertie the Frog: Volume #7
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Beauty of Nature: Blue Jay
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Bertie the Frog: Volume #6
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
Beauty of Nature: Alstroemeria Daffodil
The signs on Valentine’s Day
The signs on Valentine’s Day
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: What should your goal be this semester?
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Horoscopes: Each sign as a holiday Hallmark movie trope
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Thanksgiving Break Adventures for Each Sign
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House
Grinnell Bucket Lists
Episode 7: 24 Hours of Improv

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Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma objected to Joe Bidens presidential victory. Now, after Grinnellians asked the College to revoke his honorary degree, he voluntarily relinquished it. Photo contributed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Grinnellians ask the College to rescind Rep. Tom Cole’s honorary degree after he objects to Biden’s victory

Seth Taylor
January 10, 2021
Alexander McLean, founder of Justice Defenders, is the winner of this years Grinnell Prize. Photo contributed by Justice Defenders.

Alexander McLean is not a normal son

Seth Taylor
November 17, 2020
The HSSC outdoor blackboard hosts numerous conflicting political messages on the morning of the 2020 general election. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

Poweshiek county voters lend their support to Trump, Ernst in crucial federal elections

Seth Taylor
November 4, 2020
Local organizations are promoting Mask Up Grinnell across their platforms. Image contributed by Mask Up Grinnell.

Local partners launch Mask Up Grinnell campaign

Seth Taylor
August 28, 2020
Anne Harris, photographed in her office June 29, 2020. Photo contributed by Justin Hayworth/Grinnell College.

Anne Harris named 14th president of Grinnell College

Zoe Fruchter and Seth Taylor
July 14, 2020
Live Democratic Presidential Town Hall with Former Vice President Joe Biden Moderated by Erin Burnett Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa 2019

“Condescending,” “aggressive,” “entitled:” Biden makes few friends in Grinnell

Seth Taylor
November 14, 2019
Protesters chanted 2050 is too late, climate chaos is our fate, at Bidens event on campus Monday night. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Biden faces protestors, questions on veterans, health care

Seth Taylor
November 11, 2019
Grinnell to host Joe Biden and Tom Steyer for CNN town halls

Grinnell to host Joe Biden and Tom Steyer for CNN town halls

Seth Taylor
November 7, 2019
Students bemoan perceived increase in bike theft on campus

Students bemoan perceived increase in bike theft on campus

Seth Taylor
October 3, 2019
Rumors of fleas plague campus

Rumors of fleas plague campus

Seth Taylor
September 12, 2019
Photo contributed

Meet David Maxwell, the new chair of the Board of Trustees

Seth Taylor
August 29, 2019
Elvis tribute artist to perform in Grinnell

Elvis tribute artist to perform in Grinnell

Seth Taylor
May 3, 2019
Representative Dave Maxwell and Senator Tim Kapucian spoke at the final Legislative Coffee of the year at the First Presbyterian Church in Grinnell. Photo by Seth Taylor.

Maxwell, Kapucian discuss legislation at final Legislative Coffee

Seth Taylor
April 11, 2019
Beto ORourke campaigned on Friday, April 5 at Hotel Grinnell in front of a crowd of about 450 people. Photo by Sarina Lincoln.

In Grinnell, Beto makes his case

Seth Taylor
April 11, 2019
Repairs will begin in April on the tracks across Tenth Avenue, near the Bear. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Work will begin in April to repair train tracks

Seth Taylor
March 1, 2019
Primary Health Clinic provides services across Central Iowa, like the mobile health clinic shown here. Contributed photo.

Primary Health Care opens new clinic in Marshalltown

Seth Taylor
February 21, 2019
A breakdown of work in Grinnell

A breakdown of work in Grinnell

Seth Taylor
February 1, 2019

Republicans win Poweshiek; Democrats win Grinnell

Seth Taylor
November 9, 2018
Controversy emerges as College takes sides and students vote in school bond election

Controversy emerges as College takes sides and students vote in school bond election

Seth Taylor
September 27, 2018
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of total workers who are union members fell 8.2% from 1989 to 2017.

Labor unions in Grinnell and Iowa shift from worker-protector to political target

Seth Taylor
September 6, 2018
Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Arts Council offers new fall courses

Seth Taylor
August 31, 2018

Concerned alumni call for refusal of Brownells/Redmond donation

Seth Taylor
May 8, 2018
Tim Stahl and Jon Duke have trained for months to ride 370 miles across Iowa Contributed photo

Local cyclists bike across Iowa for charity

Seth Taylor
May 4, 2018
Music in the Park will bring a variety of local and outside musical groups to Grinnells Central Park. Contributed photo.

Music in the park returns

Seth Taylor
April 26, 2018
The grant will help fund renovation of a building located on Fourth Avenue. Photo by Mahira Faran.

Grant to partially finance downtown building renovation

Seth Taylor
April 12, 2018
The League of Women Voters hosted an event to discuss that Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed an executive order to address children’s mental health. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

League hosts discussion of recently-passed mental health legislation

Seth Taylor
April 5, 2018
History professors Edward Cohn and Alexander Kubyshkin joined Russian policy expert WIlliam Reisinger to discuss the upcoming Russian elections. Photo contributed.

“Predicting the predictable”: upcoming Russia elections featured

Seth Taylor
March 9, 2018
Governor Reynolds tax proposal is designed to complement the recent sweeping federal tax reform. Contributed photo.

Reynolds proposes state legislation to compliment national tax reform

Seth Taylor
February 23, 2018
The Grinnell Fire Department hopes to purchase a new ladder truck. Photo by Elena Copell.

Fire department releases annual report

Seth Taylor
February 15, 2018
Lets talk about sex (week)

Let’s talk about sex (week)

Seth Taylor
February 1, 2018
Photo by Mahira Faran.

Student Initiative proposing student vote on board of trustees passes; SGA to consider revised bylaws

Seth Taylor
December 1, 2017
Mayor Gordon speaks at a State of the City address. Photo by Sarah Ruiz.

Canfield to leave mayor’s office after 18 years

Seth Taylor
October 6, 2017
Dan Covino, the new director of the Education Professions Career Community, talks with students interested in pursuing a career in education, including and extending beyond teaching. PHOTO BY CHARUN OPARA

Passionate about education? You’re invited to Ed Pros

Seth Taylor
September 14, 2017

Local unions announce school board election endorsements

Seth Taylor
August 31, 2017
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