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Grinnell College Campus Safety were on the scene during an alleged assault of a student at a on-campus party.
Grinnell College Campus Safety on scene during alleged assault, lack most police powers
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
Jim White smiles warmly in front of a Christmas tree in downtown Grinnell.
Jim White’s legacy of kindness rings bright this Jingle Bell Holiday
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
“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
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"
A form of resistance: Hostile Terrain 94 highlights lives lost under Prevention Through Deterrence policy
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
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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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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