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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 Shabana Gupta
When deciding on a project everyone could be involved in, Art House residents set their sights on the unpainted two-story back porch. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

[Photo] The Art House porch gets a spiffy new look

Lilli Morrish
October 11, 2021
Contributed by Ninh Trinh in Concrete Perspectives

[Photo] Liberal Arts in Prison back in-person after COVID-19 lockdown

October 6, 2021
Photo contributed by Avery Barnett.

Avery Barnett

Shabana Gupta
May 16, 2021
The commencement ceremony will happen on Rosenbloom Field this year. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Commencement 2021: Students reflect on an in-person ceremony after a remote year

Shabana Gupta
May 6, 2021
Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

With four faculty leaving, Psychology Department hires three new professors

Shabana Gupta
May 3, 2021
The Chamber is located inside of the Louis Sullivan Jewel Box Bank, one of Grinnell's (and the midwest's) most famous landmarks. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

How the Chamber of Commerce helped Grinnell businesses weather the pandemic

Shabana Gupta
April 27, 2021
Photo by Andrew Tucker

First-year athletes look back on their 7.5 weeks on campus

Shabana Gupta
April 15, 2021
The new bill has passed the house, with a vote in the senate somewhere in the near future. Graphic by Shabana Gupta.

Proposed bill could put Grinnell-Newburg diversity program in jeopordy

Shabana Gupta
March 26, 2021
Dozens of students have already opted-in for the return of everyday classes. Graphic by Andrew Tucker.

Halfway into the school year, Grinnell-Newburg now has to offer every day, in person classes

Shabana Gupta
February 17, 2021
Grinnell College's production of Eurydice is premiering this weekend despite all odds. Photo contributed by Ahon Gooptu '21.

Art that speaks to the moment

Shabana Gupta
December 18, 2020
Sofia Carr (left) and Ryland Rich (right), both '22, will serve a split 2021 term in the USGDW presidential position. Photo by Kaya Matsuura.

A split-term presidency and expanding actions for students’ academic rights: Meet the 2021 UGSDW officers

Shabana Gupta
December 15, 2020
The S&B's Shabana Gupta checks in with TGNB students at home and on campus. Public Domain.

Checking in with Grinnell’s TGNB community

Shabana Gupta
December 11, 2020
Fairview Elementary remains empty. By Elena Copell

How some parents are coping with school from home

Shabana Gupta
November 27, 2020
Grinnell musicians are continuing to create music, even in a virtual setting. Photo contributed by Victoria Park.

Grinnell’s music scene is alive and well, it’s just online now

Shabana Gupta
November 23, 2020
Grinnell professors answer the questions we are all thinking. By Tess Kerkhof.

Can professors really see my chats?

Shabana Gupta
November 20, 2020
The Midwest Iowa Community Action center in Poweshiek County, where Anushka Kulshreshtha ’21 has been dropping off D-Hall meal bags for reuse. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Dining Hall meal bags find a second purpose at MICA

Shabana Gupta
November 16, 2020
Photo by Andrew Tucker

Football team looks to new culture under Coach Barnes

Shabana Gupta
October 24, 2020
Customers using HyVee Pharmacy's drive-thru. By Kaya Matsuura

HyVee to offer free COVID testing

Shabana Gupta
October 19, 2020
Taking advantage of their enviable location, the friends often spend their free time hiking and exploring the surrounding area. Top row: Sean Hopkins, Xander Wurtz, Dante Smith and Cate Roberts. Bottom row: Chris Zhang, Enya Gamble and Hallie Nuzum, all '22. Photo contributed by Sophie Wojdylo.

The other “off-off-off-campus” house in Utah

Shabana Gupta
October 11, 2020
How an unpredictable flu season could impact COVID-19 in Poweshiek county, and how to get vaccinated against it

How an unpredictable flu season could impact COVID-19 in Poweshiek county, and how to get vaccinated against it

Shabana Gupta
September 23, 2020
Grinnell basketball player Hannes Kogelnik '21 lifts weights outside the BEAR in lieu of a season.

Grinnell athletes stay in shape amidst season cancellations

Shabana Gupta
September 14, 2020
Alums submit petition to change Pioneer nickname

Alums submit petition to change Pioneer nickname

Shabana Gupta
September 6, 2020
MXLCXLM (Malcolm Davis '21) performs in Gardner Lounge with Jon Gomez '21 as DJ. Photo by May Phuong Vu.

Oompa, MXLCXLM perform in Gardner

Shabana Gupta
February 6, 2020
Students rallied in support of Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers outside of Nollen House in December 2019. Speakers who addressed the crowd argued there was a disconnect between the College's reputation for social justice and the administration’s delay in unionization.

[Photo] Campaigns establish operations in Grinnell

Tali Tesar
December 5, 2019
Photo by Isabel Torrence.

Queer People of Color brings Drag Show back to its Ballroom roots

Shabana Gupta
November 14, 2019
Swing and contra dance leader Miriam Tibbetts ’20 takes a dip during practice. Photo by Ariel RIchards

Swing and Contra dance take Grinnell by storm

Shabana Gupta
November 14, 2019
Some of the spoons carved by anthropology professor Jonathan Andelson '70. Photo contributed by Jonathan Andelson.

Andelson and Bair deliver the scoop on spoon carving

Shabana Gupta
September 12, 2019
Multiple generations of class years make up Nasty Gals, an established drag group who will be performing this Saturday, April 13. Photo by Scott Lew.

A werk in progress: diversity and dance at Drag Show

Shabana Gupta
April 12, 2019
Grinnell students and community members alike are preparing to enjoy the spring and summer and the new recreation that comes with the seasons. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

City adds new recreational activities for spring, summer

Shabana Gupta
April 11, 2019
Grinnell has experienced several bouts of extreme weather that put a serious strain on city workers and resources as well as the Grinnell-Newburg School District. Photo by Andrew Tucker.

Grinnell plows ahead despite extreme weather

Shabana Gupta
February 21, 2019
Hack Grinnell College promotes hacking as social justice

Hack Grinnell College promotes hacking as social justice

Shabana Gupta
February 14, 2019
Sophie Doddimeade and Clara Dingle, both '21, present their show "nothing and done" from Feb. 11 to Feb. 23 at the Smith Gallery. Photo by Shabana Gupta,

“nothing and done” opens at Smith Gallery

Shabana Gupta
February 14, 2019

Tickets on sale for the GRMC Holiday Tour of Homes

Shabana Gupta
November 9, 2018
Rachel Harvith '00 is working in the CLS to bring students internship opportunities in the arts, which often looks different than other fields. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

Rachel Harvith ’00 talks about internship possibilities for artists

Shabana Gupta
November 9, 2018
Students in off-campus houses on High Street hosted the annual 10/10 festivities. Photo by Shabana Gupta

Grinnell students host annual 10/10 celebration

Shabana Gupta
October 11, 2018
shabana gupta Writers from Russia, Spain and Germany visited campus this past week to share their work and writing processes with Grinnellians at Hotel Grinnell. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

International writers come to Grinnell

Shabana Gupta
October 11, 2018
Sunrise Bakery in Grinnell closed on Thursday. Photo by Zoey Kohler.

Sunshine Bakery closes temporarily, now in transition

Shabana Gupta
September 27, 2018
Representatives from Alumni Relations and CLS tabling in the JRC together. Photo by Shabana Gupta.

CLS and DAR team up to bring arts alums to campus

Shabana Gupta
September 20, 2018
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