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A nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer uses a powerful magnetic field to analyze molecular structure.
Chemistry department buys a NMR machine for just under $600,000
The Student Government Associations rollover budget was given to Weekend.
Confusion reigns over budgeting process and regulations for student organizations
GrinEats had over 600 downloaded within 24 hours of the apps release being announced.
Students develop GrinEats, an app to reduce food waste
CLS offers new programs
CLS offers new programs
Farm House residents plan on implementing a Permaculture system when they regain access to the original plot of land.
Farm House adapts and expands farm
From left: Owner of Uptown Nutrition Darian Morrison and employee Jillian Miller behind the front counter of the shake and tea bar.
Uptown Nutrition shakes up local health scene
Around 20 women attended the Thursday, Sept. 21 Connecting for Women breakfast networking event in the lounge of Grinnell Colleges golf course.
“Connecting for Women” event continues to promote unity among women in the workplace
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
Central Park inclusive playground continues to approach funding goal
A sign in front of the vacant Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building on the intersection of 4th Ave. and Broad Street. Originally advertising the fundraising campaign for an artist residency program for veterans, the project has since been abandoned for a memorial instead.
Veterans Memorial Building faces demolition after failed renovation plan
From left: Co-owners of Olmstead Sweet Treats, Charlotte Ashby and Troy Olmstead with their daughter who also is a manager.
Olmstead Sweet Treats serves up newest scoops
From left: Zoe Knoernschild `24, Lexi Hankenson `24 and Joey Fisk `24
Cribz: A bat cave at 934 High Street
Grinnelllians participate in calming yoga exercises surrounded by art.
Grinnellians gather for art appreciation and yoga
Sharaya Diamond performed for professor Rivera’s tutorial class.
Covered in Melanin: Tutorial on Drag Excellence
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
From Tigers to Pioneers: Local Grinnellians reflect on their college transition
Transgender, Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts a poetry reading in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah.
Jewish poet Joy Ladin hosts readings on renewal
Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell for roundtable and book talk.
Writers @ Grinnell: Claire Forrest `13 returns to Grinnell
Stephen Appleby-Barr stands next to his work in his exhibition, Correspondence.
Stephen Appleby-Barr, Melena Johnson `23 explore theme of connection in new exhibition
Audience members crowd in to hear original poetry at Bobs open mic.
Bob’s Underground open mics are back
Joe Tuggle Lacina prepares remarks at Its Not What It Is opening reception on September 7.
Grinnell artist Joe Tuggle Lacina breaks convention with new exhibit “It’s Not What It Is”
From left: Spencer Poole, Daniel Stewart `26, Ari Dworkin-Cantor `24. Not pictured: Morgan Trujillo `27.
New hardcore band begins with poster
Jane March `24 faces off against a Central College player during the Sept. 20 game that ended in a 0-0 tie.
Women’s soccer stalemates Central College
After graduating from Hendrix College in 2022, Cole Cody worked as an assistant golf coach at Henderson State University for a year before coming to head Grinnell’s golf program.
Grinnell golf has a new, ambitious coach
Grinnell football playing against Ripon College on Sept. 9.
Football brings home first win of the season
Members of Volleyball Club playing a game during their Sept. 6 practice. Between 30 and 40 participants attend each club practice.
Volleyball Club set for another year
Grinnells Fireballs (dark caps) defend against Carleton Colleges attack at the Heartland Division Championship in April 2023.
Championship winning water polo club encourages more newcomers to dive in
Evelyn Wilber `26 listens to Days by Television while working on an assignment in her on-campus dorm room.
Playlist of My Life: Evelyn Wilber `26
Artist Liv Hage `25 poses with work from her exhibit Flesh/Blood at the Edith Renfrow Smith `37 Student Art Gallery.
Liv Hage shows off impressive body of work with original exhibit “Flesh/Blood”
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
Sage & Blunt: Down in the Dorms
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
Comic: Donut and Cone
Comic: Donut and Cone
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
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
Horoscope: What to add to your living space based on the stars
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
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
First years speak on what surprised them about Grinnell
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell students reflect on wage increase
Grinnell seniors advise their first-year selves
Episode 8: Ending on a high note with The Grinnellian
Cribz: Grinnell House

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Philip Le `22 (left) and Vi Ahn Vu `22 (right) make rice rolls in preparation for Food Bazaar. They were using one of the dorm kitchens to prepare 50 servings of food. Photo by Ariel Richards

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Sara Amano (right) `22 and Rei Yamada `22 (left) form rice balls while Yurie Okumura (right) `25 Shinon Takei (left) `25 fry teriyaki chicken on the stove top. A third group prepares plantains on the cutting board in front. Most of the time there are only two groups in the kitchen at once, but this time there were three. It made for a busy kitchen. Photo by Ariel Richards

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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

October 11, 2021
Contributed by Ninh Trinh in Concrete Perspectives

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

October 7, 2021
Kevin Parr plays the bag pipes to distract from the preachers while President Ann Harris claps in the background. Afterward, President Harris went to thank and applaude Parr for his quick thinking and for helping students break their attention from the preachers.

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Kevin Parr plays the bag pipes to distract from the preachers.

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Kevin Parr is playing the bag pipes to draw attention from the preachers. The man in the grey/green jacket is walking toward him to re-gain attention to Father Jeb and Sister Cindy.

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President Ann Harris checks in with students and reminds them that theyre too beautiful to take anything the preachers say to heart.

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One student was playing loud, off key music to drown out the sounds of the preachers.

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Students take a photo with Sister Cindy. During the demonstration, Campus Safety was patroling the area to prevent any misshaps.

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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 Grinnells (and the midwests) 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 Colleges 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&Bs 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 Pharmacys 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
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 15, 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 15, 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 12, 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 21, 2018
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